MAX17536

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4.5V to 60V, 4A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation

Industry's First 60V, 4A Internal FET Synchronous Buck Converter

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Part Details

  • Reduces External Components and Total Cost
    • No Schottky-Synchronous Operation
    • Internal Compensation for Any Output Voltage
    • Built-In Soft-Start
    • All-Ceramic Capacitors, Compact Layout
  • Reduce Number of DC-DC Regulators to Stock
    • Wide 4.5V to 60V Input
    • Adjustable 0.9V to 0.9 x VIN Output
    • 100kHz to 2.2MHz Adjustable Switching Frequency with External Synchronization
  • Reduces Power Dissipation
    • Peak Efficiency > 95%
    • PFM/DCM Modes Enables Enhanced Light-Load Efficiency
    • Auxiliary Bootstrap LDO for Improved Efficiency
    • 3.5µA Shutdown Current
  • Operates Reliably in Adverse Industrial Environments
    • Hiccup or Latchoff Mode Overload Protection
    • DL to LX Short Detection Feature
    • Built-In Output Voltage Monitoring with Active-Low RESET
    • Programmable EN/UVLO Threshold
    • Monotonic Startup into Prebiased Load
    • Overtemperature Protection
    • High Industrial -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating Temperature Range / -40°C to +150°C Junction Temperature Range
MAX17536
4.5V to 60V, 4A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation
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Hardware Ecosystem

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MAX17506
PRODUCTION 4.5V–60V, 5A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Internal Compensation
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The EE-Sim DC-DC Converter Tool uses your requirements to quickly create a complete power design including a schematic, BOM with commercially available parts, and time and frequency domain simulations. Your customized schematic can be downloaded for further analysis in the standalone EE-Sim OASIS Simulator, featuring SIMPLIS and SIMetrix SPICE engines.

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Evaluation Kits

MAX17536EVKITB

Evaluation Kit for the MAX17536 in 5V Output-Voltage Application

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Features and Benefits

  • Operates from a 6.5V to 60V Input Supply
  • 5V Output Voltage
  • Up to 4A Output Current
  • 450kHz Switching Frequency
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Time
  • MODE Pin to Select Among PWM, PFM, or DCM Modes
  • Open-Drain Active-Low RESET Output
  • External Frequency Synchronization
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX17536 5V output evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate this high-voltage, high-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. The EV kit is preset for a 5V output at load currents up to 4A and features a 450kHz switching frequency for optimum efficiency and component size. The EV kit features adjustable input, undervoltage lockout, adjustable soft-start, open-drain active-low RESET signal, and external frequency synchronization.

Applications

  • Base-Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • General-Purpose Point-of-Load
  • High-Voltage Single-Board Systems
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Wall Transformer Regulation

MAX17536EVKITBE

Evaluation Kit for the MAX17536 5V Output-Voltage Application

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Features and Benefits

  • Operates from a 6.5V to 60V Input Supply
  • 5V Output Voltage
  • Up to 4A Output Current
  • 450kHz Switching Frequency
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Time
  • MODE Pin to Select Among PWM, PFM, or DCM Modes
  • Open-Drain Active-Low RESET Output
  • External Clock Synchronization
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • Complies with CISPR22(EN55022) Class B Conducted and Radiated Emissions

Product Details

The MAX17536EVKITBE# (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate this high-voltage, high-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. The EV kit is preset for a 5V output at load currents up to 4A and features a 450kHz switching frequency for optimum efficiency and component size. The EV kit features adjustable input, undervoltage lockout, adjustable soft-start, open-drain active-low RESET signal, and external clock synchronization. The EV kit also provides a good layout example, which is optimized for conducted, radiated EMI, and thermal performance. For more details about the IC benefits and features, refer to the MAX17536 data sheet.

Applications

  • Base-Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • General-Purpose Point-of-Load
  • High-Voltage Single-Board Systems
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Wall Transformer Regulation

MAX17536EVKITA

Evaluation Kit for the MAX17536 in 3.3V Output-Voltage Application

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Features and Benefits

  • Operates from a 4.5V to 60V Input Supply
  • 3.3V Output Voltage
  • Up to 4A Output Current
  • 450kHz Switching Frequency
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Adjustable Soft-Start Time
  • MODE Pin to Select Among PWM, PFM, or DCM Modes
  • Open-Drain Active-Low RESET Output
  • External Frequency Synchronization
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX17536 3.3V output evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate this high-voltage, high-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. The EV kit is preset for a 3.3V output at load currents up to 4A and features a 450kHz switching frequency for optimum efficiency and component size. The EV kit features adjustable input, undervoltage lockout, adjustable soft-start, open-drain active-low RESET signal, and external frequency synchronization.

Applications

  • Base-Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • General-Purpose Point-of-Load
  • High-Voltage Single-Board Systems
  • Industrial Power Supplies
  • Wall Transformer Regulation
MAX17536EVKITB
Evaluation Kit for the MAX17536 in 5V Output-Voltage Application
MAX17536EVKITBE
Evaluation Kit for the MAX17536 5V Output-Voltage Application
MAX17536EVKITA
Evaluation Kit for the MAX17536 in 3.3V Output-Voltage Application

Reference Designs

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MAXREFDES125 Circuits from the lab

Non-isolated 24V to 5.1V, 20W Power Supply

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Features and Benefits

  • High efficiency
  • Compact and flexible
  • Low power dissipation
  • Minimal external components
  • Robust operation in adverse industrial environments
MAXREFDES125
Non-isolated 24V to 5.1V, 20W Power Supply
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