EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX8516/MAX8517/
MAX8518
1.425V to 3.6V Input, 1A,
0.2V Dropout LDO Regulators
General Description
Features
● 1.425V to 3.6V Input Voltage Range
The MAX8516/MAX8517/MAX8518 low-dropout linear
regulators operate from input voltages as low as 1.425V
and are able to deliver up to 1A of continuous output cur-
rent with a maximum dropout voltage of only 200mV. The
● Guaranteed 200mV Dropout at 1A Output Current
● ±1.4% Output Accuracy Over Load, Line, and
Temperature (0°C to +85°C), ±0.6% Initial Accuracy
output voltage can be set from 0.5V to (V - 0.2V) and
IN
● Compatible with Ceramic Capacitors
● Fast Transient Response
is 1.4% accurate over load and line variations, from 0°C
to +85°C.
These regulators use small, 1μF ceramic input capacitors
and 4.7μF ceramic output capacitors to deliver 1A out-
put current. High bandwidth provides excellent transient
response and limits the output voltage deviation to 45mV
for a 20mA to 1A load step, with only a 4.7μF ceramic out-
put capacitor, and the voltage deviations can be reduced
further by increasing the output capacitor.
● 320μA Operating Supply Current
● <25μA Shutdown Supply Current
● Short-Circuit Protection
● Thermal-Overload Protection
● Soft-Start Limits Inrush Current
Ordering Information
Designed with an internal p-channel MOSFET pass
transistor, the MAX8516/MAX8517/MAX8518 feature low
340μA (typ) supply current during dropout conditions.
Soft-start reduces inrush current. Other features include
a logic-controlled shutdown mode, short-circuit protection,
and thermal-overload protection.
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
10 µMAX
MAX8516EUB
MAX8517EUB
MAX8517EUB/V+
MAX8518EUB
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
The MAX8517 features a power-OK (POK) output that
transitions high when the regulator output is within ±10%
of its nominal output voltage. The MAX8518 features a
150ms power-on reset output.
/V Denotes an automotive qualified part.
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Typical Operating Circuit
®
The parts are packaged in a 10-pin μMAX package that
INPUT
OUTPUT
includes an exposed pad for optimal power dispation.
1.425V TO 3.6V
0.5V TO (V - 0.2V), 1A
IN
IN_
OUT_
1µF
Applications
● Servers
● Storage
● Networking
● Base Stations
● Optical Modules
MAX8516
MAX8517
MAX8518
● Post Regulators
● Notebooks
● PDAs
POWER-ON RESET
POWER-OK
4.7µF
POR (MAX8518)
POK (MAX8517)
EN
FB
● ATE
ON
GND
μMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
OFF
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
EN
IN
1
2
3
4
5
10 N.C.
EN
IN
1
2
3
4
5
10 N.C.
EN
IN
1
2
3
4
5
10 N.C.
9
8
7
6
OUT
OUT
FB
9
8
7
6
OUT
OUT
FB
9
8
7
6
OUT
OUT
FB
MAX8516
MAX8517
MAX8518
IN
IN
IN
N.C.
N.C.
POK
N.C.
N.C.
POR
GND
GND
GND
µMAX
µMAX
µMAX
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