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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX738ACPA Step-Down Regulator

The MAX738A series are high-efficiency, 5V-output, current-mode PWM step-down regulators designed for portable applications. They accept input voltages from 6V to 16V, delivering up to 750mA with efficiencies ranging from 85% to 96%. Features include cycle-by-cycle current limiting, soft-start, undervoltage lockout, and inductor-only design, simplifying implementation. The devices operate over wide temperature ranges with various package options, making them suitable for cellular phones, portable instruments, and distributed power systems. Their compact design ensures reliable power regulation with minimal external components.

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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX738ACPA Step-Down Regulator Specifications:

  • Input Voltage Range: 6.0V to 16.0V (MAX738A/MAX744A), 5.2V to 11V (MAX730A)
  • Output Voltage: +5V
  • Output Current: Up to 750mA
  • Efficiency: 85% to 96%
  • Quiescent Current: 1.7mA; Shutdown current: 6A
  • Switching Frequency: 159kHz to 212.5kHz
  • Protection: Cycle-by-cycle current limit, soft-start, undervoltage lockout
  • Package Options: 8-Pin DIP, SO, CERDIP, 16-Pin Wide SO
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
  • Peak Switch Current: 2A
  • Reference Voltage: +1.23V
  • Inductor: 33nH to 100nH, low DCR, rated >1A
  • Output Capacitors: Low ESR, typically 68uF or 150uF, 16V
  • Diodes: Schottky, ≥1.5A peak current

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Purchase the Maxim Series MAX738ACPA 5V step-down regulator online today to enhance your portable devices with high efficiency and reliable power. Ideal for cellular phones, remote sensing, or distributed power systems, this compact regulator accepts input voltages from 6V to 16V and delivers up to 750mA. Its advanced current-mode PWM control ensures excellent transient response, cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and soft-start protection. Simplify your design process with minimal external components, guaranteeing high performance over wide temperature ranges, making it the perfect choice for modern electronics applications.

Order your Maxim Series MAX738ACPA high-efficiency 5V step-down regulator today and ensure reliable power conversion for portable and embedded systems.

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