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MAX16935/MAX16939
36V, 3.5A, 2.2MHz Step-Down Converters
with 28µA Quiescent Current
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Integration and High-Switching Frequency Saves
The MAX16935/MAX16939 are 3.5A current-mode step-
down converters with integrated high-side and low-
side MOSFETs designed to operate with an external
Schottky diode for better efficiency. The low-side MOSFET
enables fixed-frequency forced-PWM (FPWM) operation
under light-load applications. The devices operate with
input voltages from 3.5V to 36V, while using only 28FA
quiescent current at no load. The switching frequency is
resistor programmable from 220kHz to 2.2MHz and can
be synchronized to an external clock. The devices’ output
voltage is available as 3.3V/5V fixed or adjustable from
1V to 10V. The wide input voltage range along with its
ability to operate at 98% duty cycle during undervoltage
transients make the devices ideal for automotive and
industrial applications.
Space
• Integrated 3.5A High-Side Switch
• Low-BOM-Count Current-Mode Control
Architecture
• Fixed Output Voltage with ±2% Accuracy or
Externally Resistor Adjustable (1V to 10V)
• 220kHz to 2.2MHz Switching Frequency with
Three Operation Modes (Skip Mode, Forced
Fixed-Frequency Operation, and External
Frequency Synchronization)
• Automatic LX Slew-Rate Adjustment for Optimum
Efficiency Across Operating Frequency Range
● 180° Out-of-Phase Clock Output at SYNCOUT
Enables Cascaded Power Supplies for Increased
Power Output
Under light-load applications, the FSYNC logic input
allows the devices to either operate in skip mode for
reduced current consumption or fixed-frequency FPWM
mode to eliminate frequency variation to minimize
EMI. Fixed-frequency FPWM mode is extremely use-
ful for power supplies designed for RF transceivers
where tight emission control is necessary. Protection
features include cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal
shutdown with automatic recovery. Additional features
include a power-good monitor to ease power-supply
sequencing and a 180N out-of-phase clock output relative
to the internal oscillator at SYNCOUT to create cascaded
power supplies with multiple devices.
● Spread-Spectrum Frequency Modulation Reduces
EMI Emissions
● Wide Input Voltage Range Supports Automotive
Applications
• 3.5V to 36V Input Voltage Range (42V Tolerant)
• Enable Input Compatible from 3.3V Logic Level
to 42V
● Robust Performance Supports Wide Range of
Automotive Applications
• -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
• Thermal-Shutdown Protection
• AEC-Q100 Qualified
The MAX16935/MAX16939 operate over the -40NC
to +125NC automotive temperature range and are
available in 16-pin (5mm x 5mm) TQFN-EP and 16-pin
TSSOP-EP packages.
● Power-Good Output Allows Power-Supply
Sequencing
● Tight Overvoltage Protection Provides Smaller
Applications
● Point-of-Load Applications
Overshoot Voltages (MAX16939)
● Distributed DC Power Systems
● Navigation and Radio Head Units
Ordering Information/Selector Guide and Typical
Application Circuit appear at end of data sheet.
19-6868; Rev 17; 1/18