MAX1651
PRODUCTION5V/3.3V or Adjustable, High-Efficiency, Low-Dropout, Step-Down DC-DC Controller
High-Efficiency Step-Down Controller Operates with 4 to 8 Cells
- Part Models
- 4
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $3.81
Overview
- More than 90% Efficiency (10mA to 1.5A Loads)
- More than 12.5W Output Power
- Less than 0.3V Dropout Voltage at 500mA
- 100µA Max Quiescent Supply Current
- 5µA Max Shutdown Supply Current
- 16V Max Input Voltage
- 5V (MAX1649), 3.3V (MAX1651), or Adjustable Output Voltage
- Current-Limited Control Scheme
- Up to 300kHz Switching Frequency
- Up to 96.5% Duty Cycle
The MAX1649/MAX1651 BiCMOS, step-down, DC-DC switching controllers provide high efficiency over loads ranging from 1mA to more than 2.5A. A unique, current-limited pulse-frequency-modulated (PFM) control scheme gives these devices the benefits of pulse-width-modulation (PWM) converters (high efficiency at heavy loads), while using only 100µA of supply current (vs. 2mA to 10mA for PWM converters). Dropout performance down to 300mV is provided by a high switch duty cycle (96.5%) and a low current-sense threshold (110mV).
A high switching frequency (up to 300kHz) allows these devices to use miniature external components.
The MAX1649/MAX1651 have dropout voltages less than 0.3V at 500mA and accept input voltages up to 16V. Output voltages are preset at 5V (MAX1649), or 3.3V (MAX1651). They can also be adjusted to any voltage from 1.5V to the input voltage by using two resistors.
These step-down controllers drive external P-channel MOSFETs at loads greater than 12.5W. If less power is required, use the MAX639/MAX640/MAX653 step-down converters with on-chip FETs, which allow up to a 225mA load current.
Applications
- 5V to 3.3V Green PC Applications
- Battery-Powered Applications
- High-Efficiency Step-Down Regulation
- PDAs
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
Technical Articles 2
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
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| MAX1651CSA+ | Small-Outline IC Narrow (0.15in) | ||
| MAX1651CSA+T | Small-Outline IC Narrow (0.15in) | ||
| MAX1651ESA+ | Small-Outline IC Narrow (0.15in) | ||
| MAX1651ESA+T | Small-Outline IC Narrow (0.15in) |
| Part Models | Product Lifecycle | PCN |
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Dec 9, 2025 - 2444 WAFER FAB |
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| MAX1651CSA+ | PRODUCTION | |
| MAX1651CSA+T | PRODUCTION | |
| MAX1651ESA+ | PRODUCTION | |
| MAX1651ESA+T | PRODUCTION | |
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May 22, 2018 - 1702N ASSEMBLY |
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| MAX1651CSA+ | PRODUCTION | |
| MAX1651CSA+T | PRODUCTION | |
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Apr 20, 2026 - 2571A PIN/ERRATA |
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| MAX1651CSA+T | PRODUCTION | |
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Oct 30, 2020 - 1702R2 ASSEMBLY |
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| MAX1651ESA+ | PRODUCTION | |
| MAX1651ESA+T | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
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