Overview

Features and Benefits

  • High-Voltage Step-Down Converters with Integrated
  • Power FETs to Minimize Board-Area-Occupancy
  • Seamless Transition Across buck and Boost Operating Regions
  • 4.5V to 40V Input Supply Range
  • Extended Input Range Down to 2V After Initial Startup
  • Provides 11.5V Output Up to 4.5A Output Current
  • Output Voltages Adjustable Between 3.3V and 20V Through External Resistors
  • ±2% Output Voltage Accuracy
  • Skip-Mode Operation to Maximize Efficiency During Light Load Conditions
  • Frequency-Synchronization Input
  • Spread Spectrum Enable Input
  • Buck-Boost Enable Input
  • Voltage-Monitoring PGOOD Output
  • Jumpers and Test Points on Key Nodes for Simplified Evaluation
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX25240 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested application circuit that simplifies the evaluation of the MAX25240 400MkHz, 36V buck-boost converter. All installed components are rated for the automotive temperature range. Various test points and jumpers are included for evaluation.

The standard EV kit comes with the MAX25240AFFF/VY+ installed (11.5V, 400kHz) and can also be used to evaluate other MAX25240 variants with minimal component changes shown in the MAX25240 EV Kit Bill of Materials.

Applications

  • ADAS ECU
  • Body Electronics
  • Infotainment Systems
  • Point-of-Load Power Supplies
  • Start-Stop Systems