Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Out-of-Phase Operation
  • 91% Efficiency
  • 600kHz Switching Frequency
  • Independent POK_ and EN_ for Flexible Sequencing
  • Adjustable Soft-Start and Soft-Stop for Each Output
  • Lossless, Adjustable Hiccup Current Limit
  • Output Overvoltage Protection
  • 28-Pin QSOP Package
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • Product Details

    The MAX8538 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested circuit for evaluating the MAX8538 dual, PWM, synchronous buck controller. The EV kit uses an all-ceramic-capacitor solution to generate a 2.5V output voltage and a second 3.3V output voltage both at load currents up to 5A and an input voltage range of 4.5V to 23V. The switching frequency is set to 600kHz.

    Applications

    • Broadband Routers
    • DDR Memory Power Supplies
    • Networking Systems
    • Notebooks and Desknotes
    • Power Combiner in Advanced VGA Cards
    • Power DSP Core Supplies
    • RAMBUS Memory Power Supplies
    • Servers and Storage Systems
    • xDSL Modems and Routers

    Documentation & Resources