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MAX17631
4.5V to 36V, 1.5A, High-Efficiency,
Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converter
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Reduces External Components and Total Cost
The MAX17631 is a high-efficiency, high-voltage, syn-
chronous step-down DC-DC converter with integrated
MOSFETs operating over an input-voltage range of 4.5V
to 36V. It can deliver up to 1.5A current. The MAX17631
is available in three variants, MAX17631A, MAX17631B
and MAX17631C. The MAX17631A and MAX17631B
are fixed 3.3V and fixed 5V output parts, respectively.
The MAX17631C is an adjustable output voltage (from
• No Schottky - Synchronous Operation
• Internal Compensation Components
• All-Ceramic Capacitors, Compact Layout
● Reduces Number of DC-DC Regulators to Stock
• Wide 4.5V to 36V Input
• Adjustable Output Voltage Range from
0.9V up to 90% of V
IN
0.9V up to 90% of V ) part. Built-in compensation across
IN
• Delivers Up to 1.5A Over the Temperature Range
• 400kHz to 2.2MHz Adjustable Frequency with
External Clock Synchronization
the output-voltage range eliminates the need for external
compensation components.
The MAX17631 features peak-current-mode control
architecture. The device can be operated in the forced
pulse- width modulation (PWM), or pulse-frequency
modulation (PFM), or discontinuous-conduction mode
(DCM) to enable high efficiency under full-load and light-
load conditions. The MAX17631 offers a low minimum on-
time that allows high switching frequencies and a smaller
solution size.
• Available in a 16-Pin, 3mm x 3mm TQFN Package
● Reduces Power Dissipation
• Peak Efficiency of 95%
• PFM and DCM Modes Enable Enhanced
Light-Load Efficiency
• Auxiliary Bootstrap Supply (EXTVCC) for
Improved Efficiency
• 2.8μA Shutdown Current
The feedback-voltage regulation accuracy over -40°C to
+125°C for the MAX17631A/MAX17631B/MAX17631C is
±1.2%.The device is available in a 16-pin (3mm x 3mm)
TQFN package. Simulation models are available.
● Operates Reliably in Adverse Industrial Environments
• Hiccup-Mode Overload Protection
• Adjustable and Monotonic Startup with Prebiased
Output Voltage
• Built-In Output-Voltage Monitoring with RESET
• Programmable EN/UVLO Threshold
• Overtemperature Protection
• High Industrial -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating
Temperature Range / -40°C to +150°C Junction
Temperature Range
Applications
● Industrial Control Power Supplies
● General-Purpose Point-of-Load
● Distributed Supply Regulation
● Base Station Power Supplies
● Wall Transformer Regulation
● High Voltage Single-Board Systems
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Application Circuit
V
IN
6.5V TO 36V
C1
2.2µF
EN/UVLO
RT
MODE/SYNC
V
IN
BST
C5
0.1µF
L1
V
OUT
LX
FB
V
CC
15µH
C3
2.2µF
MAX17631B
5V,1.5A
C4
22µF
SGND
f
: 400kHz
SW
SS
EXTVCC
PGND
C2
5600pF
C1: 2.2µF/50V/X7R/1206 (C3216X7R1H225K160AE)
L1: 15µH (XAL5050-153ME)
C4: 22µF/25V/X7R/1210 (GRM32ER71E226ME15)
EP
RESET
19-100462; Rev 0; 12/18