MAX8631YETI+TW

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High efficiency, compact size, wide input voltage range
• Package: 28-pin TSSOP package
• Essence: Voltage regulator and power management controller
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel packaging, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 28V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 5.5V
• Maximum Output Current: 3A
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Switching Frequency: 500kHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX8631YETI+TW has a total of 28 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground pin
3. FB: Feedback pin for output voltage regulation
4. EN: Enable pin for turning the device on/off
5. SS/TRK: Soft-start/Tracking pin for controlling startup behavior
6. SYNC: Synchronization pin for external clock synchronization
7. VCC: Supply voltage pin for internal control circuitry
8. PGND: Power ground pin
9. LX: Switching node pin for connecting the inductor
10. COMP: Compensation pin for stability control
11. BST: Boost pin for driving the high-side MOSFET
12. AGND: Analog ground pin
13. SS/TRK: Soft-start/Tracking pin for controlling startup behavior
14. SYNC: Synchronization pin for external clock synchronization
15. VCC: Supply voltage pin for internal control circuitry
16. PGND: Power ground pin
17. LX: Switching node pin for connecting the inductor
18. COMP: Compensation pin for stability control
19. BST: Boost pin for driving the high-side MOSFET
20. AGND: Analog ground pin
21. SS/TRK: Soft-start/Tracking pin for controlling startup behavior
22. SYNC: Synchronization pin for external clock synchronization
23. VCC: Supply voltage pin for internal control circuitry
24. PGND: Power ground pin
25. LX: Switching node pin for connecting the inductor
26. COMP: Compensation pin for stability control
27. BST: Boost pin for driving the high-side MOSFET
28. AGND: Analog ground pin

Functional Features

• Integrated voltage regulator and power management controller
• Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications
• High efficiency ensures minimal power loss
• Compact size enables space-saving designs
• Soft-start and tracking features for controlled startup behavior
• Synchronization capability for external clock synchronization

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency leads to energy savings - Wide input voltage range provides flexibility in usage - Compact size allows for integration into small form factor devices - Soft-start and tracking features ensure controlled startup behavior - Synchronization capability enables synchronization with other devices

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 3A may not be suitable for high-power applications - Requires careful consideration of thermal management due to high efficiency

Working Principles

The MAX8631YETI+TW is a voltage regulator and power management controller that operates by converting an input voltage within the range of 4.5V to 28V into a regulated output voltage between 0.8V and 5.5V. It utilizes a boost converter topology to achieve high efficiency power conversion.

The device incorporates various control features such as soft-start, tracking, and synchronization to ensure smooth operation and compatibility with other components. It also includes compensation circuitry for stability control and protection features to safeguard against overcurrent, overvoltage, and thermal issues.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX8631YETI+TW finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Consumer Electronics: Power management for portable devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
2. Industrial Automation: Voltage regulation and power management for industrial control systems and equipment.
3. Automotive: Power supply control for automotive electronics, including infotainment systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
4. Telecommunications: Power management for network infrastructure equipment, such as routers, switches, and base stations.
5. Medical Devices: Voltage regulation and power management for medical equipment, such as patient monitoring systems and diagnostic devices.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX8632YETI+TW: Similar to MAX8631YETI+TW with enhanced output current capability of 5A.
2. MAX8633YETI+TW: Similar to MAX8631YETI+TW with additional features for fault protection and diagnostics