MAX8716ETG+

MAX8716ETG+ is a special purpose voltage regulator for various application fields.

First of all, MAX8716ETG+ is a general-purpose regulator, with adjustable output voltage and high efficiency operation, suitable for microprocessor core voltage applications and is optimized for VDD operation of many microprocessors. It has excellent line and load transient response and is ideal for applications such as notebook computers, servers, tablets, desktops, etc. It is a synchronous buck system and is controlled by a proprietary control circuit that senses the drop across the catch diode connected in other pulse width modulation (PWM) control modes.

Another application field of MAX8716ETG+ is in automotive use. MAX8716ETG+ is a universal synchronous buck regulator designed for applications in automobiles such as powertrain control, instrument cluster, infotainment and ADAS applications. It has an adjustable output voltage suitable for powering various integrated circuits in a motor vehicle, and its synchronous buck switched-mode power converter topology can operate at higher input voltages up to 42V, to cover the full range of motor-vehicle electrical systems.

Finally, MAX8716ETG+ is also suitable for industrial applications. It is a monolithic step-down synchronous buck smart regulator specifically designed for industrial applications where extreme temperature operation up to 150°C is required. It is pin-compatible with the standard automotive industry 16-pin TSSOP package, and the advanced thermal-alarm function will keep system temperature under control.

In terms of working principles, MAX8716ETG+ is a fixed frequency synchronous buck regulator with voltage feed-forward to provide fast dynamic response and high efficiency. The dynamic compensator provides excellent line and load transient responses from sub-microsecond to millisecond loop response times. Soft start is used to minimize large in-rush current and voltage overshoot, and a full set of diagnosis functions is available to provide system flexibility, improved performance and report system status.

Overall, MAX8716ETG+ is a special purpose voltage regulator with adjustable output voltage suitable for applications in different fields, like microprocessors core voltage applications, automotive and industrial use, offering excellent line and load transient responses.