MAX38908

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

4A High-Performance LDO Linear Regulators

Fast Transient Response, High PSRR NMOS Linear Regulators that Deliver up to 4A Load Current

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Overview

  • Delivers Flexible Operating Range
    • 0.9V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
    • 2.7V to 20V BIAS Voltage Range
    • 0.6V to 5.0V Programmable Output Voltage
    • 4A Maximum Output Current
    • 51mV Dropout at 4A Load Current
    • 1.6mA Operating BIAS Supply Current
  • Reduces Noise and Improves Accuracy
    • ±1% DC Accuracy Over Load, Line, and Temperature
    • 28mV 4A Load Transient Excursion
    • 78dB BIAS PSRR at 10kHz
    • 52dB IN PSRR at 10kHz at 300mV Input-to-Output Headroom
  • Enables Ease-of-Use and Robust Protection
    • Stable with 10µF (Minimum) Output Capacitance
    • Programmable Soft-Start Rate
    • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
    • Output-to-Input Reverse Current Protection
    • Power-OK Status Pin
  • Reduces Size, Improves Reliability
    • 14-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN, 20-pin (5mm x 5mm) TQFN, and 5 x 3 Bump, 0.4mm Pitch WLP Packages
    • -40°C to 125°C Operating Temperature
MAX38908
4A High-Performance LDO Linear Regulators
MAX38907, MAX38908, MAX38909: Functional Diagram
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Tools & Simulations

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  • MAX38908
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Evaluation Kits

MAX38908EVK-WLP

Evaluation Kit for the MAX38908

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Features and Benefits

  • Evaluates the MAX38908 IC in a 5x3 Bump, 0.4mm Pitch WLP
  • 0.9V to 5.5V Input Range
  • 2.7V to 20V Bias Voltage to Provide Wider Supply Options
  • 0.6V to 5.0V Resistor Configurable Output Voltage (Default Output Set to 1V)
  • Up to 4A Output Current
  • Proven 4-Layer 1-oz Copper PCB Layout
  • Demonstrates Compact Solution Size
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX38908 WLP evaluation kit (EV kit) evaluates the MAX38908 in a WLP package. The MAX38908 is a low input voltage, high output current linear regulator. The EV kit operates over an input range of 0.9V to 5.5V and a bias voltage range from 2.7V to 20V. The EV kit provides a resistor configurable output voltage range from 0.6V to 5.0V. The EV kit can deliver up to 4A of current.

Applications

  • Base Stations
  • FPGAs and DSPs
  • Medical, Audio, and Instrumentation
  • PLCs
  • Portable Cameras
  • Server μPs

MAX38907EVK

Evaluation Kit for the MAX38907

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Features and Benefits

  • Evaluates the MAX38907 IC in a 20-Pin (5mm x 5mm) TQFN
  • 0.9V to 5.5V Input Range
  • 2.7V to 20V Bias Voltage to Provide Wider Supply Options
  • 0.6V to 5.0V Jumper Selectable Output Voltage
  • Up to 4A Output Current
  • Proven 4-Layer 1-oz Copper PCB Layout
  • Demonstrates Compact Solution Size
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX38907 TQFN evaluation kit (EV kit) evaluates the MAX38907 in a TQFN package. The MAX38907 is a low input voltage, high output current linear regulator. The EV kit operates over an input range of 0.9V to 5.5V and a bias voltage range from 2.7V to 20V. The EV kit provides a jumper selectable output voltage range from 0.6V to 5.0V. Additionally, each output voltage selection can be adjusted ±5% for margining. The EV kit can deliver up to 4A of current.

Applications

  • Base Stations
  • FPGAs and DSPs
  • Medical, Audio, and Instrumentation
  • PLCs
  • Portable Cameras
  • Server μPs

MAX38908EVK-TDFN

Evaluation Kit for the MAX38908

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Features and Benefits

  • Evaluates the MAX38908 IC in a 14-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN
  • 0.9V to 5.5V Input Range
  • 2.7V to 20V Bias Voltage to Provide Wider Supply Options
  • 0.6V to 5.0V Resistor Configurable Output Voltage (Default Output Set to 1V)
  • Up to 4A Output Current
  • Proven 4-Layer 1-oz Copper PCB Layout
  • Demonstrates Compact Solution Size
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX38908 TDFN evaluation kit (EV kit) evaluates the MAX38908 in a TDFN package. The MAX38908 is a low input voltage, high output current linear regulator. The EV kit operates over an input range of 0.9V to 5.5V and a bias voltage range from 2.7V to 20V. The EV kit provides a resistor configurable output voltage range from 0.6V to 5.0V. The EV kit can deliver up to 4A of current.

Applications

  • Base Stations
  • FPGAs and DSPs
  • Medical, Audio, and Instrumentation
  • PLCs
  • Portable Cameras
  • Server μPs
MAX38908EVK-WLP
Evaluation Kit for the MAX38908
MAX38907EVK
Evaluation Kit for the MAX38907
MAX38908EVK-TDFN
Evaluation Kit for the MAX38908

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