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MAX25201/MAX25202
36V HV Synchronous Boost Controller
for Automotive Infotainment Applications
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Meets Stringent OEM Module Power Consumption
The MAX2501/MAX25202 are high-performance, current-
mode PWM controllers with 1.5μA (typ) shutdown cur-
rent for wide input voltage range boost converters. The
4.5V to 36V input operating voltage range makes these
devices ideal in automotive applications, such as front-
end preboost or general-purpose boost power supply, for
the first boost stage in high-power LED lighting applica-
tions or to generate audio amplifier voltages. An internal
low-dropout regulator with a 5V output voltage enables
the MAX25201/MAX25202 to operate directly from an
automotive battery input. The input operating range can
be extended to as low as 1.8V after startup.
and Performance Specifications
• 20µA Quiescent Current in Skip Mode
• ±1.5% FB Voltage Accuracy
• Output Voltage Range: Fixed or Adjustable
Between 3.5V and 60V
● Enables Crank-Ready Designs
• Operates Down to 1.8V After Startup
• Wide Input Supply Range from 4.5V to 36V
● EMI Reduction Features Reduce Interference with
Sensitive Radio Bands Without Sacrificing Wide Input
Voltage Range
The MAX25201/MAX25202’s switching frequency opera-
tion (up to 2.2MHz) reduces output ripple, avoids AM band
interference, and allows for the use of smaller external
components. The switching frequency is resistor adjust-
able from 220kHz to 2.2MHz. Alternatively, the frequency
can be synchronized to an external clock. A spread-
spectrum option is available to improve system EMI per-
formance. For high-current applications the dual-phase
MAX25202 is available. The MAX25202 operates at a
fixed 400kHz switching frequency and can be synchro-
nized to an external clock.
• Spread-Spectrum Option
• Frequency-Synchronization Input
• Resistor-Programmable Frequency Between
200kHz and 2.2MHz
● Integration and Thermally Enhanced Packages Save
Board Space and Cost
• Current-Mode Controllers with Forced-Continuous
and Skip Modes
• Thermally Enhanced 16-Pin TQFN-EP Package
● Protection Features Improve System Reliability
• Supply Undervoltage Lockout
The controllers feature a power-OK monitor and under-
voltage lockout. Protection features include cycle-by-
cycle current limit and thermal shutdown. The MAX25201/
MAX25202 operate over the -40°C to +125°C automotive
temperature range.
• Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protection
Applications
Infotainment Systems
Cluster Systems
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Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
19-100588; Rev 3; 2/20