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MAX16936/MAX16938
36V, 220kHz to 2.2MHz Step-Down Converters
with 28µA Quiescent Current
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Integration and High-Switching Frequency Saves
The MAX16936/MAX16938 are 2.5A 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 28µA
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 5V/3.3V 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 2.5A High-Side Switch
• Low-BOM-Count Current-Mode Control
Architecture
• Fixed Output Voltage with ±2% Accuracy (5V/3.3V)
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 useful 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 180º out-of-phase clock output relative to the inter-
nal 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
• Enable Input Compatible from 3.3V Logic Level
to 42V
● Robust Performance Supports Wide Range of
Automotive Applications
• 42V Load-Dump Protection
• -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
• Thermal-Shutdown Protection
• AEC-Q100 Qualified
The MAX16936/MAX16938 operate over the -40ºC to
+125ºC automotive temperature range and are available
in 16-pin TSSOP-EP and 5mm x 5mm, 16-pin TQFN-EP
packages.
● Power-Good Output Allows Power-Supply
Sequencing
● Tight Overvoltage Protection Provides Smaller
Applications
Overshoot Voltages (MAX16938)
● Point-of-Load Applications
● Distributed DC Power Systems
● Navigation and Radio Head Units
Ordering Information/Selector Guide and Typical
Application Circuit appear at end of data sheet.
19-6626; Rev 18; 3/18