MAX8550 (2)

The MAX8550 is available from Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated at Xecor. Designed for integrated DDR power-supply solutions, the MAX8550 offers high efficiency, quick-PWM load-step response, and a wide input voltage range of 2V to 28V. Available in a 28-TQFN (5x5) package, it is ideal for DDR memory applications in desktops, notebooks, graphic cards, and networking systems. Whether used in desktop computers, game consoles, or RAID systems, this series ensures reliable performance, scalability, and efficiency for demanding power management applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX8550 series below.

Part Number Description Package Inventory Add To Bom
MAX8550ETI+T Switching Controllers Integrated DDR Power-Supply Solutions for Desktops, Notebooks, and Graphic Cards TQFN-28 5,791
MAX8550ETI+ High-performance MAX8550ETI TQFN-28(5x5) PMIC for efficiency TQFN-28 5,779

Key Featrues

Quick-PWM with 100ns Load-Step Response: The MAX8550/MAX8551's Quick-PWM technology ensures rapid response to load changes, minimizing voltage fluctuations and enhancing stability in DDR memory applications, which is critical for maintaining system performance during dynamic workloads.
Up to 95% Efficiency: With efficiency reaching up to 95%, the device significantly reduces power losses, making it ideal for energy-sensitive applications like notebooks and graphic cards, where extended battery life and thermal management are essential.
Integrated VTT and VTTR Capability: The fully integrated LDO section provides sourcing and sinking capabilities for VTT and VTTR, simplifying DDR memory power supply designs and ensuring accurate voltage tracking for improved signal integrity.
Wide Input Voltage Range (2V to 28V): The device supports a broad input voltage range, enabling compatibility with various power sources and making it versatile for use in desktops, notebooks, and graphic cards across different voltage requirements.
Programmable Current Limit with Foldback Capability: This feature allows precise control over current limits, protecting the system from overcurrent conditions and enhancing reliability in high-performance applications like gaming consoles and networking equipment.

Applications

DDR Memory Power Supply: The MAX8550/MAX8551 is ideal for providing integrated power solutions for DDR I and DDR II memory modules. Its synchronous-buck PWM controller and LDO linear regulator ensure stable and efficient power delivery, making it suitable for desktops, notebooks, and graphic cards requiring reliable memory power management.
Desktop and Notebook Power Management: The MAX8550/MAX8551 is well-suited for powering DDR memory in desktop computers and notebooks. Its ability to generate VDDQ and VTT with high efficiency and precise tracking ensures optimal performance in computing applications, even under varying load conditions.
Graphic Card Power Regulation: The MAX8550/MAX8551 is an excellent choice for graphic cards requiring robust power regulation for DDR memory. Its high-current capability and quick-PWM response make it ideal for handling the dynamic power demands of modern GPUs, ensuring stable operation during intensive graphics processing.
Networking Equipment Power Supply: The MAX8550/MAX8551 is ideal for networking devices that utilize DDR memory. Its integrated power-supply solution, with overvoltage/undervoltage protection and power-good monitoring, ensures reliable operation in networking environments, such as routers, switches, and RAID systems.

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