MAX8578EUB+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics: High efficiency, low dropout voltage, small package size
• Package: µMAX® (SOT23-5)
• Essence: Regulates input voltage to a desired output voltage level
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.2V to 3.3V
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 500mA
• Quiescent Current: 40µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX8578EUB+T has a total of five pins:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground pin
3. FB: Feedback pin for setting the output voltage
4. EN: Enable pin for turning the regulator on/off
5. VOUT: Output voltage pin

Functional Features

• High Efficiency: The MAX8578EUB+T offers high efficiency, ensuring minimal power loss during voltage regulation.
• Low Dropout Voltage: With a dropout voltage as low as 120mV, this IC can regulate the output voltage even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Small Package Size: The µMAX® package allows for compact designs, making it suitable for space-constrained applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency leads to reduced power consumption. - Low dropout voltage enables stable output voltage regulation. - Small package size facilitates integration into compact designs.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current of 500mA may not be suitable for high-power applications. - Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C may restrict usage in extreme environments.

Working Principles

The MAX8578EUB+T is a voltage regulator that operates by comparing the feedback voltage (FB) with a reference voltage. It adjusts the output voltage (VOUT) to maintain a stable level, regardless of variations in the input voltage (VIN). The enable pin (EN) allows the user to turn the regulator on or off as needed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX8578EUB+T finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Portable Electronics: It can be used to regulate the voltage for battery-powered devices such as smartphones, tablets, and portable audio players.
2. IoT Devices: The IC is suitable for IoT devices that require efficient power management and compact size.
3. Automotive Electronics: It can be utilized in automotive applications where space is limited, such as infotainment systems and dashboard displays.
4. Industrial Control Systems: The voltage regulator can be employed in industrial control systems that require stable and efficient power supply.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX8579EUB+T: Similar to MAX8578EUB+T but with a higher maximum output current of 1A.
2. MAX8580EUB+T: Offers adjustable output voltage range from 0.8V to 5.5V.
3. MAX8581EUB+T: Provides a wider input voltage range of 2.5V to 6.5V.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the MAX8578EUB+T but with specific differences in terms of output current, output voltage range, and input voltage range.

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