MAX4996ETG+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Power Management
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Quiescent Current, Small Package Size
• Package: 24-Pin TQFN
• Essence: Voltage Regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 0.8V to 3.6V
• Output Current: Up to 1A
• Quiescent Current: 17µA (typical)
• Switching Frequency: 2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX4996ETG+T has a 24-pin Thin Quad Flat No-Lead (TQFN) package. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. EN (Enable)
2. FB (Feedback)
3. PGND (Power Ground)
4. SW (Switch Node)
5. LX (Inductor Connection)
6. VIN (Input Voltage)
7. VIN (Input Voltage)
8. VIN (Input Voltage)
9. VIN (Input Voltage)
10. AGND (Analog Ground)
11. AGND (Analog Ground)
12. AGND (Analog Ground)
13. AGND (Analog Ground)
14. AGND (Analog Ground)
15. AGND (Analog Ground)
16. AGND (Analog Ground)
17. AGND (Analog Ground)
18. AGND (Analog Ground)
19. AGND (Analog Ground)
20. AGND (Analog Ground)
21. AGND (Analog Ground)
22. AGND (Analog Ground)
23. AGND (Analog Ground)
24. AGND (Analog Ground)

Functional Features

• High efficiency voltage regulator for portable devices
• Low quiescent current for extended battery life
• Integrated power switch and compensation network
• Overcurrent and thermal protection
• Soft-start and shutdown control
• Adjustable output voltage through external resistors

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High efficiency helps conserve battery power
• Small package size saves board space
• Wide input and output voltage range allows flexibility in design
• Integrated features simplify circuit design
• Overcurrent and thermal protection enhance system reliability

Disadvantages

• Limited output current may not be suitable for high-power applications
• Requires external resistors for output voltage adjustment

Working Principles

The MAX4996ETG+T is a voltage regulator IC that converts an input voltage within the range of 2.7V to 5.5V into a regulated output voltage between 0.8V and 3.6V. It achieves this by using an integrated power switch and compensation network to efficiently step down the input voltage.

The device operates at a switching frequency of 2MHz, which allows for smaller external components such as inductors and capacitors. It also features soft-start and shutdown control, enabling gradual power-up and power-down sequences.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX4996ETG+T is commonly used in various portable electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and portable media players. Its small package size and low quiescent current make it ideal for power management in battery-powered applications.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX4996E
• MAX4996EEET
• MAX4996EEET+T
• MAX4996EEET+TG45
• MAX4996EEET+TG45G36
• MAX4996EEET+TG45G36T

These alternative models offer similar functionality and characteristics to the MAX4996ETG+T, providing designers with options based on their specific requirements.

In conclusion, the MAX4996ETG+T is a highly efficient voltage regulator IC designed for power management in portable electronic devices. Its small package size, low quiescent current, and integrated features make it a popular choice among designers. While it has limitations in terms of output current and requires external resistors for voltage adjustment, its advantages outweigh these disadvantages. The device operates based on a switching frequency of 2MHz and finds applications in various portable electronic devices. Alternative models are available to cater to different design needs.