MAX15022ATI+

PMIC - Voltage Regulators - Linear + Switching

The MAX15022ATI+ integrated circuit from Maxim Integrated is a synchronous switching regulator controller designed for use in low voltage, high power applications. The device is capable of supplying up to 2A of continuous output current, and has a wide input voltage range of 2.2V to 6V. The MAX15022ATI+ provides an easy solution for replacing conventional linear regulators and can be configured to work in both buck and boost modes. The device is designed to be used in portable electronics and power-sensitive applications where efficiency and size are important considerations.

Application Field

The MAX15022ATI+ can be used in a range of applications including point-of-load (POL) DC/DC converters, power-over-Ethernet (PoE) systems, telecom/wireless infrastructure, solar energy harvesting systems and automotive battery management. With the wide input and output voltage ranges, the MAX15022ATI+ is well-suited for supporting a variety of high-performance applications, including battery-powered electronics such as power amplifiers, RF transceivers and other high-frequency battery-powered electronic loads. The MAX15022ATI+ also makes an attractive choice for automotive applications due to its wide operating temperature range (from -40 to +85°C).

Working Principle

The MAX15022ATI+ is equipped with a synchronous buck regulator controller that uses an innovative split-rail architecture. This allows efficient high-current operation with low electrical stresses. It can be operated in both buck and boost topologies for supporting high-current, high-voltage applications. The functionality of the MAX15022ATI+ is complete with both internal digital regulation and overcurrent/overvoltage protection. It employs phase-lock-loop circuitry to generate high-frequency switching pulses that are used to drive the power MOSFET. This allows the MAX15022ATI+ to be used in a variety of switching modes and facilitates implementation of a wide range of power supply solutions.

The MAX15022ATI+ provides a wide range of features and benefits, including an integrated PLL that eliminates the need for external components, a high-efficiency switching architecture, a wide 4V to 32V input voltage range and an adjustable output voltage. It also supports a wide temperature operating range (from -40 to +85°C) and has built-in protection features that prevent over current/overvoltage conditions, as well as undervoltage and over-temperature conditions. The device offers isolation from the control circuit up to 1.3 kV in plus/minus configurations. The MAX15022ATI+ is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective solution for replacing linear regulators and can support a variety of high-performance applications.

The MAX15022ATI+ is a versatile, easy-to-use integrated circuit for replacing linear regulators and is ideal for applications that require efficient, high power operation in limited space. It can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from point-of-load DC/DC converters to solar energy harvesting systems, automotive battery management and telecom/wireless infrastructure. With its wide input and output voltage range, along with its integrated digital regulation and overcurrent/overvoltage protection, the MAX15022ATI+ is an ideal choice for today\'s power solutions.