MAX15026 (5)
MAX15026 is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for low-cost, small, and efficient DC-DC power conversion, the MAX15026 offers a wide operating range of 4.5V to 28V, adjustable output voltage from 0.6V to 85% of the input voltage, and a switching frequency range of 200kHz to 2MHz. Available in a compact 14-TDFN (3x3) package, it is ideal for applications such as DSP power supplies, LCD TV secondary supplies, points-of-load regulators, power modules, set-top boxes, and switches/routers. Whether used in automotive, telecommunications, or consumer electronics, this series ensures high performance, scalability, and efficiency for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX15026 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX15026CATD+ | High-performance and compact, this DC-DC converter provides reliable power deliver | TDFN EP-14 | 3,558 | |
| MAX15026BETD+ | output step-down DC/DC controller operating at 2400kHz in 14-pin TDFN EP package | WFDFN-14 | 2,371 | |
| MAX15026CETD+T | Boost your product's performance with this synchronous buck controller's high power density and efficiency | WFDFN-14 | 6,396 | |
| MAX15026CATD+T | Ultra-Low-Power DC-DC Converter for Demanding Applications | TDFN EP | 9,351 | |
| MAX15026BETD+T | Miniature yet Powerful: Single-Output DC/DC Converter for Embedded Systems | WFDFN-14 | 5,617 |
Key Featrues
Wide Input Voltage Range (4.5V to 28V): This feature allows the MAX15026 to operate across a broad range of input voltages, making it versatile for various applications such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. It ensures compatibility with different power sources, enhancing its adaptability and reducing the need for additional voltage regulation components.
Adjustable Output Voltage (0.6V to 0.85 x VIN): The ability to adjust the output voltage precisely enables the device to meet the specific requirements of different loads. This flexibility improves efficiency by optimizing the voltage level for the connected circuitry, reducing power losses and improving overall system performance.
High Switching Frequency (200kHz to 2MHz): The adjustable switching frequency allows designers to optimize the balance between efficiency and component size. Higher frequencies enable the use of smaller inductors and capacitors, reducing the overall footprint of the power supply, while lower frequencies can improve efficiency in certain applications.
Adaptive Synchronous Rectification: This feature eliminates the need for an external freewheeling Schottky diode, reducing component count and cost. It also improves efficiency by minimizing power losses during the rectification process, making the device more suitable for high-performance applications where energy efficiency is critical.
Hiccup-Mode Short-Circuit Protection: In the event of a short circuit, the device enters a hiccup mode, which cycles the power on and off to protect the circuit from damage. This feature enhances the reliability and safety of the system by preventing excessive current flow and thermal stress, ensuring long-term operational stability.
Adjustable Output Voltage (0.6V to 0.85 x VIN): The ability to adjust the output voltage precisely enables the device to meet the specific requirements of different loads. This flexibility improves efficiency by optimizing the voltage level for the connected circuitry, reducing power losses and improving overall system performance.
High Switching Frequency (200kHz to 2MHz): The adjustable switching frequency allows designers to optimize the balance between efficiency and component size. Higher frequencies enable the use of smaller inductors and capacitors, reducing the overall footprint of the power supply, while lower frequencies can improve efficiency in certain applications.
Adaptive Synchronous Rectification: This feature eliminates the need for an external freewheeling Schottky diode, reducing component count and cost. It also improves efficiency by minimizing power losses during the rectification process, making the device more suitable for high-performance applications where energy efficiency is critical.
Hiccup-Mode Short-Circuit Protection: In the event of a short circuit, the device enters a hiccup mode, which cycles the power on and off to protect the circuit from damage. This feature enhances the reliability and safety of the system by preventing excessive current flow and thermal stress, ensuring long-term operational stability.
Applications
DSP Power Supplies: The MAX15026 is ideal for powering digital signal processors (DSPs) in various applications, such as audio processing, telecommunications, and industrial control systems. Its wide input voltage range (4.5V to 28V) and adjustable output voltage (0.6V to 0.85 x VIN) ensure efficient and reliable power delivery, while its adaptive internal digital soft-start and thermal shutdown features enhance system stability and protection.
LCD TV Secondary Supplies: The MAX15026 is well-suited for secondary power supplies in LCD TVs, providing stable and efficient voltage regulation for backlighting, audio amplifiers, and other subsystems. Its ability to start into a prebiased load and its ±1% accurate voltage reference ensure consistent performance, while its high switching frequency (up to 2MHz) minimizes component size and cost.
Points-of-Load Regulators: The MAX15026 is an excellent choice for point-of-load (POL) regulators in distributed power architectures, such as those found in servers, networking equipment, and industrial automation. Its synchronous rectification eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode, reducing power losses and improving efficiency. The device's cycle-by-cycle current limit and hiccup-mode short-circuit protection ensure robust operation under varying load conditions.
Set-Top Boxes: The MAX15026 is ideal for power management in set-top boxes, where space and efficiency are critical. Its compact 14-TDFN package and wide input voltage range make it suitable for integrating into tight spaces, while its adaptive synchronous rectification and internal boost diode simplify design and reduce BOM costs. The device's power-good output and enable input facilitate precise power sequencing, ensuring reliable startup and operation.
LCD TV Secondary Supplies: The MAX15026 is well-suited for secondary power supplies in LCD TVs, providing stable and efficient voltage regulation for backlighting, audio amplifiers, and other subsystems. Its ability to start into a prebiased load and its ±1% accurate voltage reference ensure consistent performance, while its high switching frequency (up to 2MHz) minimizes component size and cost.
Points-of-Load Regulators: The MAX15026 is an excellent choice for point-of-load (POL) regulators in distributed power architectures, such as those found in servers, networking equipment, and industrial automation. Its synchronous rectification eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode, reducing power losses and improving efficiency. The device's cycle-by-cycle current limit and hiccup-mode short-circuit protection ensure robust operation under varying load conditions.
Set-Top Boxes: The MAX15026 is ideal for power management in set-top boxes, where space and efficiency are critical. Its compact 14-TDFN package and wide input voltage range make it suitable for integrating into tight spaces, while its adaptive synchronous rectification and internal boost diode simplify design and reduce BOM costs. The device's power-good output and enable input facilitate precise power sequencing, ensuring reliable startup and operation.
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