MAX20049 (21)

Compact Design with Side-Wettable TQFN Package: The MAX20049 features a 16-pin side-wettable TQFN package (3mm x 3mm) with an exposed pad, enabling a small solution size. This compact design is ideal for space-constrained applications like automotive camera modules, enhancing PCB layout efficiency and reducing overall system footprint.
Wide Input Voltage Range (3.5V to 17V): The device supports a wide input voltage range, making it versatile for power-over-coax cable applications. This flexibility ensures reliable operation across varying power supply conditions, improving performance in automotive and industrial environments.
Integrated Dual Buck Converters and LDOs: The MAX20049 integrates two step-down (buck) converters and two low-dropout regulators (LDOs) in a single chip. This integration simplifies power management, reduces component count, and enhances efficiency, making it a robust solution for multi-output power requirements.
EMI Reduction with Spread-Spectrum Modulation: The IC includes optional spread-spectrum frequency modulation, which reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI). This feature is critical for automotive applications, ensuring compliance with stringent EMI standards and improving signal integrity in sensitive systems.
Robust Protection Features: The device incorporates overvoltage, undervoltage, thermal shutdown, and short-circuit protection, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. These self-protection mechanisms enhance system durability and safety, particularly in automotive applications where reliability is paramount.