MAX1725/MAX1726
12V, Ultra-Low I , Low-Dropout
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Linear Regulators
General Description
Features
The MAX1725/MAX1726 are ultra-low supply current,
low-dropout linear regulators intended for low-power
applications that demand the longest possible battery
life. Unlike inferior PNP-based designs, the MAX1725/
MAX1726s’ PMOS pass elements maintain an ultra-low
2µA supply current throughout their entire operating
range and in dropout. Despite their ultra-low power
consumption, the MAX1725/MAX1726 have tight output
accuracy (1.5%) and require just 1µF output capacitance
to achieve good load-transient response.
o 2µA Supply Current
o Reverse-Battery Protection
o +2.5V to +12V Input Voltage Range
o Fixed 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V Output Voltages
(MAX1726)
o Adjustable 1.5V to 5V Output Voltages (MAX1725)
o 20mA Guaranteed Output Current
o 1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
o Small 1µF Output Capacitor
o Short-Circuit Protection
These regulators have a wide input voltage range
(+2.5V to +12V), making them excellent choices for
systems powered from two lithium-ion (Li+) cells and 9V
batteries. Other features include reverse-battery protec-
tion, short-circuit protection, and thermal protection.
o Thermal Protection
The MAX1725 provides an adjustable 1.5V to 5V output
using an external resistor-divider. The MAX1726 pro-
vides factory preset 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, or 5V output volt-
ages (see the Ordering Information). Both devices are
available in a tiny 5-pin SOT23 package.
o Tiny 5-Pin SOT23 Package
Ordering Information
PIN-
TOP
PART
TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE MARK
________________________Applications
MAX1725EUK+T
MAX1726EUK18+T
MAX1726EUK25+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
ADNK
ADNL
ADNM
AFMN
ADNN
ADNO
Smoke Detectors
Remote Transmitters
MAX1726EUK25/V+T -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
Smart Battery Packs
MAX1726EUK33+T
MAX1726EUK50+T
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
-40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23
Industrial Control Systems
Microcontroller Power
Real-Time Clock Backup Power
PDAs and Handy-Terminals
Battery-Powered Alarms
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive-qualified part.
Note: See the Selector Guide for the output options as they relate
to the part number suffix.
Typical Operating Circuit
Selector Guide
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
PART
(V)
V
OUTPUT
1.5V TO 5V
IN
IN
OUT
MAX1725EUK+T
MAX1726EUK18+T
MAX1726EUK25+T
MAX1726EUK25/V+T
MAX1726EUK33+T
MAX1726EUK50+T
Adj 1.5 to 5.0
Fixed 1.8
Fixed 2.5
Fixed 2.5
Fixed 3.3
Fixed 5.0
2.5V TO 12V
MAX1726
ON
SHDN
GND
OFF
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
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