MAX8815AETB+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: 6-Pin Thin SOT23
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 pieces per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.8V to 3.3V
• Maximum Output Current: 150mA
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 100mA
• Quiescent Current: 17µA (typical)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX8815AETB+T has a total of six pins:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground pin
3. EN: Enable pin
4. FB: Feedback pin
5. VOUT: Output voltage pin
6. PG: Power Good pin

Functional Features

• Low dropout voltage allows for efficient power conversion.
• Low quiescent current ensures minimal power consumption during standby or idle mode.
• Power Good output signal indicates when the output voltage is within the specified range.
• Enable pin provides control over the device's operation.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in reduced power dissipation. - Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications. - Small package size enables space-saving designs. - Power Good feature enhances system reliability.

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current may restrict usage in high-power applications. - Dropout voltage may affect performance in low-input voltage scenarios.

Working Principles

The MAX8815AETB+T is a voltage regulator that converts an input voltage within the range of 2.7V to 5.5V to a regulated output voltage between 1.8V and 3.3V. It achieves this by utilizing an internal pass transistor that adjusts its resistance to maintain a constant output voltage despite variations in the input voltage.

The device operates in a low dropout mode, ensuring efficient power conversion even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage. The enable pin allows for control over the regulator's operation, enabling power-saving modes when necessary.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX8815AETB+T finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to:

1. Battery-Powered Devices: Portable electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices benefit from the low quiescent current and high efficiency of the MAX8815AETB+T, extending battery life.
2. Industrial Equipment: The voltage regulator can be used in industrial control systems, sensors, and other devices requiring stable and efficient power management.
3. Automotive Electronics: The device's wide input voltage range and small package size make it suitable for automotive applications, including infotainment systems, lighting controls, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX8815AETB+T: The specific model discussed in this entry.
2. MAX8815AETA+T: Similar to the MAX8815AETB+T, but with a different package type (8-pin TDFN).
3. MAX8815AETJ+T: Another variant with a different package type (8-pin µMAX).

These alternative models offer similar functionality and characteristics, providing flexibility in choosing the most suitable option for specific design requirements.

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