The MAX5090A/B/C easy-to-use, high-efficiency, high-voltage
step-down DC-DC converters operate from an
input voltage up to 76V, and consume only 310µA quiescent
current at no load. This pulse-width-modulated
(PWM) converter operates at a fixed 127kHz switching
frequency at heavy loads, and automatically switches
to pulse-skipping mode to provide low quiescent current
and high efficiency at light loads. The MAX5090
includes internal frequency compensation simplifying
circuit implementation. The device can also be synchronized
with external system clock frequency in a
noise-sensitive application. The MAX5090 uses an
internal low on-resistance and a high-voltage DMOS
transistor to obtain high efficiency and reduce overall
system cost. This device includes undervoltage lockout,
cycle-by-cycle current limit, hiccup-mode output
short-circuit protection, and overtemperature shutdown.
The MAX5090 delivers up to 2A output current. External
shutdown is included, featuring 19µA (typ) shutdown
current. The MAX5090A/MAX5090B versions have fixed
output voltages of 3.3V and 5V, respectively, while the
MAX5090C features an adjustable 1.265V to 11V output voltage.
The MAX5090 is available in a space-saving 16-pin thin
QFN package (5mm x 5mm) and operates over the
automotive temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).