MAX848 (2)
The MAX848 is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for high-efficiency power conversion in noise-sensitive applications, the MAX848 offers up to 95% efficiency, a wide input voltage range of 0.7V to 5.5V, and dual-mode operation with fixed 3.3V or adjustable 2.7V to 5.5V output. Available in a 16-SOIC package, it is ideal for portable devices, RF data links, and handheld instruments such as cell phones, PDAs, and palmtop computers. Whether used in telecommunications, personal communicators, or local 3.3V to 5V power supplies, this series ensures high performance, low power consumption, and scalability for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX848 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX848ESE+T | Save space with this 16-pin SOIC package, ideal for mass production | SOIC-Narrow-16 | 6,397 | |
| MAX848ESE+ | Ultra-small DC-DC converter for precision analog circuitry | SOIC-16 | 5,934 |
Key Featrues
High Efficiency (Up to 95%): The MAX848/MAX849 boost converters offer up to 95% efficiency, making them ideal for power-sensitive applications like portable devices. This high efficiency reduces power loss, extends battery life, and minimizes heat generation, enhancing overall system performance.
Wide Input Voltage Range (0.7V to 5.5V): With an input voltage range of 0.7V to 5.5V, these converters can operate efficiently with a variety of power sources, including single-cell Li-Ion, NiCd, or NiMH batteries. This versatility makes them suitable for a wide range of portable and low-power applications.
Dual Output Voltage Modes (3.3V Fixed or 2.7V to 5.5V Adjustable): The converters provide flexibility with dual output modes—either a fixed 3.3V or an adjustable output ranging from 2.7V to 5.5V. This adaptability allows designers to tailor the output voltage to specific system requirements, improving compatibility and performance.
Low Standby Power Consumption (0.15mW): The devices feature a low standby power consumption of just 0.15mW, making them ideal for battery-operated devices that require long idle times. This feature significantly enhances energy efficiency and prolongs battery life in standby or sleep modes.
Integrated Power-Good Function: The built-in power-good function ensures reliable operation by monitoring the output voltage and providing a signal when the output is within the specified range. This feature enhances system reliability and safety, particularly in critical applications like portable communication devices.
Wide Input Voltage Range (0.7V to 5.5V): With an input voltage range of 0.7V to 5.5V, these converters can operate efficiently with a variety of power sources, including single-cell Li-Ion, NiCd, or NiMH batteries. This versatility makes them suitable for a wide range of portable and low-power applications.
Dual Output Voltage Modes (3.3V Fixed or 2.7V to 5.5V Adjustable): The converters provide flexibility with dual output modes—either a fixed 3.3V or an adjustable output ranging from 2.7V to 5.5V. This adaptability allows designers to tailor the output voltage to specific system requirements, improving compatibility and performance.
Low Standby Power Consumption (0.15mW): The devices feature a low standby power consumption of just 0.15mW, making them ideal for battery-operated devices that require long idle times. This feature significantly enhances energy efficiency and prolongs battery life in standby or sleep modes.
Integrated Power-Good Function: The built-in power-good function ensures reliable operation by monitoring the output voltage and providing a signal when the output is within the specified range. This feature enhances system reliability and safety, particularly in critical applications like portable communication devices.
Applications
Portable RF Communication Devices: The MAX848/MAX849 boost converters are perfect for powering portable RF communication devices, such as walkie-talkies and handheld radios. Their high efficiency and low noise operation ensure reliable performance in noise-sensitive environments, making them ideal for maintaining clear communication in industrial or outdoor settings.
Handheld Medical Instruments: These converters are well-suited for handheld medical instruments, such as portable glucose meters or blood pressure monitors. The ability to generate a stable 3.3V or adjustable output from a single cell ensures long battery life and consistent performance, critical for accurate medical diagnostics in remote or mobile healthcare applications.
Wireless Sensor Networks: The MAX848/MAX849 can be used in wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring, such as temperature, humidity, or air quality sensors. Their low standby power consumption and high efficiency make them ideal for battery-powered sensors that require long operational lifetimes in remote or hard-to-access locations.
Portable Gaming Consoles: These boost converters are excellent for powering portable gaming consoles, providing a stable and efficient power supply from a single battery cell. Their ability to handle high-power demands while maintaining low noise ensures smooth and uninterrupted gaming experiences, even in compact and portable designs.
Handheld Medical Instruments: These converters are well-suited for handheld medical instruments, such as portable glucose meters or blood pressure monitors. The ability to generate a stable 3.3V or adjustable output from a single cell ensures long battery life and consistent performance, critical for accurate medical diagnostics in remote or mobile healthcare applications.
Wireless Sensor Networks: The MAX848/MAX849 can be used in wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring, such as temperature, humidity, or air quality sensors. Their low standby power consumption and high efficiency make them ideal for battery-powered sensors that require long operational lifetimes in remote or hard-to-access locations.
Portable Gaming Consoles: These boost converters are excellent for powering portable gaming consoles, providing a stable and efficient power supply from a single battery cell. Their ability to handle high-power demands while maintaining low noise ensures smooth and uninterrupted gaming experiences, even in compact and portable designs.
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