MAXM17xxx Power Module

Analog Devices' Himalaya series of voltage regulator ICs and power modules enable cooler, smaller, and simpler power supply solutions. The MAXM17xxx family is an easy-to-use, step-down power module that combines a switching power supply controller, dual n-channel MOSFET power switches, fully shielded inductor, and the compensation components in a low-profile, thermally-efficient, system-in-package (SiP). The device operates over a wide input voltage range of 4.5 V to 42 V and delivers up to 1.7 A,  2.5 A, or 3.5 A continuous output current with excellent line and load regulation over an output voltage range of 0.9 V to 12 V. The device only requires five external components to complete the total power solution. The high level of integration significantly reduces design complexity, manufacturing risks, and offers a true plug-and-play power supply solution, reducing time-to-market.

The device can be operated in the pulse-width modulation (PWM), pulse-frequency modulation (PFM), or discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) control schemes.

The MAXM17xxx is available in a low-profile, highly thermal-emissive, compact 29-pin, 9 mm x 15 mm x 2.8 mm SiP package that reduces power dissipation in the package and enhances efficiency. The package is easily soldered onto a printed circuit board (PCB) and is suitable for automated circuit board assembly. The device can operate over the industrial temperature range from -40°C to 125°C.