MAX1501ZETE+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High-efficiency, low-power, step-up DC-DC converter
• Package: 16-pin TQFN (Thin Quad Flat No-Lead) package
• Essence: Voltage regulator and power supply solution
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 3.3V to 5.5V
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Efficiency: Up to 95%
• Switching Frequency: 1.2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX1501ZETE+T has a total of 16 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground pin
3. SW: Switching node pin
4. LX: Inductor connection pin
5. FB: Feedback voltage pin
6. EN: Enable pin
7. SS/TRK: Soft-start/tracking pin
8. VCC: Supply voltage pin
9. PG: Power good indicator pin
10. AGND: Analog ground pin
11. COMP: Compensation pin
12. BST: Bootstrap capacitor connection pin
13. SS/TRK: Soft-start/tracking pin
14. VOUT: Output voltage pin
15. VOUT: Output voltage pin
16. VCC: Supply voltage pin

Functional Features

• High efficiency conversion of input voltage to output voltage
• Low-power operation for energy-saving applications
• Step-up DC-DC converter for boosting voltage levels
• Integrated power management solution in a compact package
• Power good indicator for monitoring output voltage stability

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency results in reduced power consumption - Wide input voltage range allows for versatile applications - Compact package saves board space - Integrated power management simplifies circuit design

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current may not be suitable for high-power applications - Operating temperature range may restrict usage in extreme environments

Working Principles

The MAX1501ZETE+T is a step-up DC-DC converter that efficiently converts a low input voltage to a higher output voltage. It utilizes a switching regulator topology to achieve high conversion efficiency. The input voltage is boosted by the internal power stage, which includes an inductor and a switch. The feedback voltage pin (FB) monitors the output voltage and adjusts the duty cycle of the switch to maintain a stable output. The soft-start/tracking pin (SS/TRK) controls the startup behavior and provides tracking functionality for sequencing multiple converters.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX1501ZETE+T is commonly used in various applications, including but not limited to:

1. Battery-powered devices: Provides efficient power conversion for portable electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
2. IoT (Internet of Things) devices: Enables energy-efficient operation for connected devices that require low-power solutions.
3. Industrial equipment: Suitable for powering sensors, actuators, and control systems in industrial automation applications.
4. Automotive electronics: Supports voltage boosting requirements in automotive systems, including infotainment, lighting, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX1502XETE+T: Similar specifications with enhanced features such as adjustable output voltage and higher maximum output current.
2. MAX1503XETE+T: Step-up DC-DC converter with integrated power MOSFET for higher efficiency and power handling capabilities.
3. MAX1504XETE+T: Dual-output step-up DC-DC converter with independent voltage control for powering multiple subsystems.

(Note: The "X" in the alternative model names represents different variations available within the product family.)

This concludes the encyclopedia entry for MAX1501ZETE+T, providing an overview of its category, use, characteristics, package, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, detailed application field plans, and alternative models.