MAX25231

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36V, 1.2A Mini Buck Converter with 3.5µA IQ

Best-in-Class Ultra IQ Low Mini Buck Ideal for Automotive Applications

Part Models
6
1ku List Price
Starting From $1.31

Part Details

  • Synchronous DC-DC Converter with Integrated FETs
  • 3.5μA Quiescent Current when in Standby Mode
  • Small Solution Size Saves Space
    • 2.1MHz Frequency
    • Fixed 5V/3.3V Output Voltage Options Available
    • Fixed 2.5ms Internal Soft-Start
    • Fixed Output Voltage with ±2% Output Accuracy
    • Adjustable Voltage Output 3V to 10V Available (MAX25231ATCD)
    • Innovative Current-Mode-Control Architecture Minimizes Total Board Space and BOM Count
  • PGOOD Output and High-Voltage EN Input Simplify Power Sequencing
  • Protection Features and Operating Range Ideal for Automotive Applications
    • 3.5V to 36V Operating VIN Range
    • 40V Load-Dump Protection
    • 99% Duty-Cycle Operation with Low Dropout
    • -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
    • AEC-Q100 Qualified
MAX25231
36V, 1.2A Mini Buck Converter with 3.5µA IQ
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Tools & Simulations

EE-Sim Power® Tools 1

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

MAX25231EVKIT

Evaluation Kit for the MAX25231

Features and Benefits

  • 3.5V to 36V Input Supply Range
  • 5V or 3.3V Fixed Output Voltage, or Adjustable Between 1V and 10V
  • Delivers Up to 1.2A Output Current
  • Frequency-Synchronization Input
  • Enable Input
  • Voltage-Monitoring PGOOD Output
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX25231 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX25231 2.1MHz high-voltage mini-buck converters in a 12-pin TDFN package. All components are rated for the automotive temperature range. Various test points and jumpers are included for evaluation.

The EV kit comes with a MAX25231ATCA/V+ installed, but can also be used to evaluate all other MAX25231 variants with minimal U1 component changes.

Applications

  • ADAS
  • CAN
  • Cluster
  • Navigation
  • Point of Load

MAX25231EVKIT
Evaluation Kit for the MAX25231

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