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24V Internal Switch, 100% Duty Cycle,
Step-Down Converters
General Description
____________________________Features
ꢀ 4.5V to 24V Input Voltage Range
ꢀ Preset 3.3V or 5V Output
The MAX1836/MAX1837 high-efficiency step-down
converters provide a preset 3.3V or 5V output voltage
from supply voltages as high as 24V. Using external
feedback resistors, the output voltage may be adjusted
ꢀ Adjustable Output from 1.25V to V
IN
from 1.25V to V . An internal current-limited switching
IN
MOSFET delivers load currents up to 125mA
(MAX1836) or 250mA (MAX1837).
ꢀ Output Currents Up to 125mA (MAX1836) or
250mA (MAX1837)
The unique current-limited control scheme, operating
with duty cycles up to 100%, minimizes the dropout
voltage (120mV at 100mA). Additionally, this control
scheme reduces supply current under light loads to
12µA. High switching frequencies allow the use of tiny
surface-mount inductors and output capacitors.
ꢀ Internal P-Channel MOSFET
ꢀ Efficiency Over 90%
ꢀ 12µA Quiescent Current
ꢀ 3µA Shutdown Current
ꢀ 100% Maximum Duty Cycle for Low Dropout
ꢀ Current-Limiting and Overtemperature Protection
ꢀ Small 6-Pin SOT23 Package
The MAX1836/MAX1837 step-down converters with
internal switching MOSFETs are available in a 6-pin
SOT23 package, making them ideal for low-cost, low-
power, space-sensitive applications. For increased out-
put drive capability, use the MAX1776 step-down
converter that uses an internal 24V switch to deliver up
to 500mA. For even higher currents, use the MAX1626/
MAX1627 step-down controllers that drive an external
P-channel MOSFET to deliver up to 20W.
Ordering Information
TOP
MARK
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART
TEMP RANGE
6 SOT23-6
6 SOT23-6
6 SOT23-6
6 SOT23-6
MAX1836EUT50-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX1836EUT33-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX1837EUT50-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX1837EUT33-T -40°C to +85°C
AANW
AANY
AANX
AANZ
________________________Applications
9V Battery Systems
Note: The MAX1836/MAX1837 require special solder tempera-
ture profile described in the Absolute Maximum Ratings.
Notebook Computers
Distributed Power Systems
Backup Supplies
Selector Guide
4mA to 20mA Loop Power Supplies
Industrial Control Supplies
Hand-Held Devices
PRESET OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (V)
LOAD
CURRENT (mA)
PART
MAX1836EUT50
MAX1836EUT33
MAX1837EUT50
MAX1837EUT33
5
125
125
250
250
3.3
5
Typical Operating Circuit
3.3
OUTPUT
3.3V OR 5V
INPUT
4.5V TO 24V
Pin Configuration
IN
LX
TOP VIEW
SHDN
FB
GND
IN
1
2
3
6
5
4
OUT
SHDN
LX
OUT
MAX1836
MAX1837
MAX1836
MAX1837
GND
FB
NOTE: HIGH-CURRENT PATHS SHOWN WITH BOLD LINES.
SOT23
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