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Overview

Features and Benefits

  • 4.5V to 16V Input Voltage Range
  • 0.6V to 5.5V Output Voltage Range
  • 9A Maximum Load
  • High-Efficiency Solution
    • Up to 96% Peak
    • Up to 95.5% Full Load
    • Up to 94% Light-Load Efficiency at 1A with DCM Enabled
  • Flexible Design allows Early PCB Definition
    • Footprint Compatible with VT2491/VT2491A and Related Scalable Products
    • Programmable Switching Frequency up to 1MHz
    • Programmable Soft-Start and STAT Delay Timings
    • Programmable Reference Voltage with External Input Option
    • Programmable Positive and Negative OCP Limit
    • Supports Current Sourcing and Sinking
  • Advanced Architecture, Protection, and Reporting Guarantees Reliable Designs
    • Analog Current or Temperature Reporting
    • Differential Remote Sense with Open-Circuit Detection
    • Fast Transient Response with Quick-PWM™ Architecture
    • Percentage-Based Output Power Good and OVP
    • Open-Drain Status Indicator (STAT) Pin
    • Input Undervoltage and Overvoltage Lockout
    • Adaptive Dead-Time Control
  • Saves Board Space
    • Integrated Boost Switch
    • 19-Bump WLCSP (2.2mm x 2.8mm) Footprint
    • Operation Using Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors

Product Details

The MAX16491 evaluation kit (EV kit) serves as a reference platform for evaluating the MAX16491 voltage regulator IC. This single-chip, integrated switching regulator provides an extremely compact, highly efficient, fast, accurate, and reliable power delivery solution for low-output voltage applications. The MAX16491 has different programmability options to enable a wide range of configurations.

The EV kit consists of a full-assembled and tested Printed Circuit Board (PCB) implementation of the MAX16491. Jumpers, test points, and input/output connectors are included for flexibility and ease-of-use. Refer to the IC data sheet for ordering information and more details.

Markets and Technologies

Applicable Parts

Getting Started

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • MAX16491 EV kit
  • 4.5V to 16V power supply
  • Load capable of sinking 9A
  • Oscilloscope, probes, and voltmeter

Documentation & Resources

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