19-0107; Rev 3; 9/95
5 A/2 A S t e p -Do w n , P WM,
S w it c h -Mo d e DC-DC Re g u la t o rs
4/MAX726
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
___________________________Fe a t u re s
The MAX724/MAX726 are monolithic, bipolar, pulse-
width modulation (PWM), switch-mode DC-DC regula-
tors op timize d for s te p -d own a p p lic a tions . The
MAX724 is rated at 5A, and the MAX726 at 2A. Few
external components are needed for standard opera-
tion because the power switch, oscillator, and control
circuitry are all on-chip. Employing a classic buck
topology, these regulators perform high-current step-
down functions, but can also be configured as invert-
ers, negative boost converters, or flyback converters.
♦ Input Range: Up to 40V
♦ 5A On-Chip Power Switch (MAX724)
2A On-Chip Power Switch (MAX726)
♦ Adjustable Output: 2.5V to 35V
♦ 100kHz Switching Frequency
♦ Excellent Dynamic Characteristics
♦ Few External Components
♦ 8.5mA Quiescent Current
♦ TO-220 Package
These regulators have excellent dynamic and transient
response characteristics, while featuring cycle-by-cycle
current limiting to protect against overcurrent faults and
short-circuit output faults. The MAX724/MAX726 also
have a wide 8V to 40V input range in the buck step-
down configuration. In inverting and boost configura-
tions, the input can be as low as 5V.
The MAX724/MAX726 are available in a 5-pin TO-220
package. The devices have a preset 100kHz oscillator
frequency and a preset current limit of 6.5A (MAX724)
or 2.6A (MAX726).
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
MAX724CCK
MAX724ECK
MAX726CCK
MAX726ECK
TEMP. RANGE
0°C to +70°C
PIN-PACKAGE
5 TO-220
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
5 TO-220
5 TO-220
_______________________Ap p lic a t io n s
-40°C to +85°C
5 TO-220
Distributed Power from High-Voltage Buses
High-Current, High-Voltage Step-Down Applications
High-Current Inverter
Negative Boost Converter
Multiple-Output Buck Converter
Isolated DC-DC Conversion
__________Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
__________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n
FRONT VIEW
INPUT
8V TO 40V
OUTPUT
5V AT 5A
50µH
V
IN
5
4
V
SW
V
IN
V
220µF
SW
MAX724
MAX726
2.8k
MBR745
GND
FB
3
2
MAX724
GND
V
C
V
C
FB
470µF
1
2.21k
2.7k
5-PIN TO-220
0.01µF
CASE IS CONNECTED TO GROUND.
STANDARD PACKAGE HAS STAGGERED LEADS.
CONTACT FACTORY FOR STRAIGHT LEADS.
5A STEP-DOWN CONVERTER
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