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MAX25232
36V, 3A Mini Buck Converters with 3.5μA I
Q
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX25232 is a small, synchronous buck converter
with integrated high-side and low-side switches. The de-
vice is designed to deliver up to 3A with 3.5V to 36V input
voltages while using only 3.5µA quiescent current at no
load.
● Synchronous DC-DC Converter with Integrated FETs
• MAX25232ATCA/ATCB/ATCG/ATCH = 2.5A I
OUT
• MAX25232ATCD/ATCE/ATCF = 3A I
OUT
• 3.5μA Quiescent Current in Standby Mode
● Small Solution Size Saves Space
• 65ns Minimum On-Time
The device provides an accurate output voltage of ±2%
in FPWM mode within the normal 6V to 18V operation in-
put range. With 65ns minimum on-time capability, the con-
verter is capable of large input-to-output conversion ra-
tios. Voltage quality can be monitored by observing the
PGOOD signal. The device can operate in dropout by run-
ning at 99% duty cycle, making it ideal for automotive and
industrial applications. The IC comes in fixed output volt-
age and adjustable output voltage (MAX25232ATCF and
MAX25232ATCG only) options. For MAX25232ATCF and
MAX25232ATCG, output voltage can be set between 3V
and 10V using an external resistor-divider. Frequency is
internally fixed at 2.1MHz, which allows for small external
components and reduced output ripple, and guarantees
no AM interference. A 400kHz option is also offered to pro-
vide minimum switching losses and maximum efficiency.
The device automatically enters skip mode at light loads
with ultra-low 3.5µA quiescent current at no load. The de-
vice offers pin-enabled spread-spectrum-frequency mod-
ulation designed to minimize EMI-radiated emissions due
to the modulation frequency.
• 2.1MHz or 400kHz Operating Frequency
• Fixed 5V/3.3V Output Voltage with ±2% Output
Accuracy in FPWM Mode (5V/3.3V)
• Other Fixed V
Options Between 3V - 5.5V (in
OUT
50mV steps) Available for Precise Output Voltage
Setting
• External Resistor Divider Options to Adjust the
Output Voltage Between 3V and 10V
• Fixed 3.5ms Internal Soft-Start
• Innovative Current-Mode-Control Architecture
Minimizes Total Board Space and BOM Count
● PGOOD Output and High-Voltage EN Input Simplify
Power Sequencing
● Protection Features and Operating Range Ideal for
Automotive Applications
• 3.5V to 36V Operating V Range
IN
• 40V Load-Dump Protection
• 99% Duty-Cycle Operation with Low Dropout
• -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
• AEC-Q100 Qualified
The MAX25232 variants are available in a small (3mm x
3mm) 12-pin TDFN package with an exposed pad, and re-
quires very few external components.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Applications
● Automotive
● Industrial
● High-Voltage DC-DC Converters
19-100723; Rev 1; 10/20