MAX16963SATEA/V+

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The MAX16963SATEA/V+ is a DC-DC switching regulator specifically designed for automotive applications. It is a buck converter with a wide input voltage range (6 V to 36 V) that provides a fixed output voltage from 1.2 V to 9.6 V. The device includes advanced features including programmable soft-start, adjust current limit, and hiccup mode over current protection. It is an ideal solution for applications such as A/V parking counter gauge, data loggers, and TPMS.

The MAX16963SATEA/V+ DC-DC converters typically operate with a buck topology, which employs an input filter capacitor, an inductor and a series pass transistor to provide a stable output voltage. In the buck topology, the input voltage is stepped down by a certain amount and converted to a low output voltage. As the load current increases, the voltage drop across the series pass transistor increases, and the output voltage also increases proportionally.

The MAX16963SATEA/V+ features a programmable oscillator frequency and an adjustable current limit, allowing the user to optimize the design for the particular application they need to power. In addition, it offers a programmable digital soft-start feature to reduce inrush currents on power-up, and a digital hiccup mode current limit setting to protect the output devices from potentially large over current events. All of these features make the MAX16963SATEA/V+ an excellent choice for automotive and other applications where power requirements change frequently.

The MAX16963SATEA/V+ includes an internal switch and a two-phase topology that separates the high and low voltage supplies. This affords several advantages over traditional linear regulators, including lower power dissipation, higher efficiency and improved output voltage accuracy. The device also includes an enable pin for fine-tuning the regulation point, allowing for a more flexible design that adapts to changing conditions quickly.

The MAX16963SATEA/V+ also provides an additional feature called an "Active Voltage Positioning (AVP)". This feature allows the user to ”push” the output voltage a predetermined amount higher than the normally regulated voltage through an external voltage reference. In effect, it allows the output voltage to be adjusted ”on the fly” in response to changing load conditions.

Further, the MAX16963SATEA/V+ has a dual-phase technology that reduces the voltage ripple on the output of the converter. This helps to reduce electrical noise emitted from the regulator when powered from a noisy environment. The device also includes integrated Schottky diode outputs that provide transient protection for higher power input/output voltage combinations.

The MAX16963SATEA/V+ is ideal for automotive applications where a wide range input voltage, high efficiency and low pressure drop are essential for a cost-effective design. With its versatile features, the MAX16963SATEA/V+ is an excellent choice for power sensitive applications such as A/V parking counter gauge, data loggers, and TPMS.

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