MAX8877EZK36+ - English Editing Encyclopedia Entry

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics: High Efficiency, Low Dropout, Low Quiescent Current
• Package: SOT23-5
• Essence: Power Management IC
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 6.5V
• Output Voltage: 3.6V
• Output Current: Up to 500mA
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 100mA
• Quiescent Current: 40µA (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX8877EZK36+ has a total of five pins:

1. VIN - Input voltage pin
2. GND - Ground pin
3. EN - Enable pin for turning the regulator on/off
4. FB - Feedback pin for setting the output voltage
5. VOUT - Output voltage pin

Functional Features

• High efficiency with low dropout voltage
• Low quiescent current, suitable for battery-powered applications
• Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
• Stable output voltage with minimal external components

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High efficiency ensures minimal power loss
• Low dropout voltage allows for reliable operation even with low input voltages
• Low quiescent current prolongs battery life in portable devices
• Compact SOT23-5 package saves board space

Disadvantages

• Limited output current may not be suitable for high-power applications
• Fixed output voltage limits flexibility in certain designs

Working Principles

The MAX8877EZK36+ is a voltage regulator IC that converts an input voltage within the range of 2.5V to 6.5V into a stable output voltage of 3.6V. It achieves high efficiency by utilizing a low dropout architecture, minimizing power dissipation. The regulator maintains a constant output voltage by adjusting the feedback loop based on the voltage at the FB pin.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX8877EZK36+ is commonly used in various battery-powered applications, such as:

1. Portable electronic devices
2. Wireless communication systems
3. IoT (Internet of Things) devices
4. Wearable technology
5. Medical devices

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX8877EZK33+: Output voltage of 3.3V
• MAX8877EZK25+: Output voltage of 2.5V
• MAX8877EZK50+: Output voltage of 5.0V
• MAX8877EZK18+: Output voltage of 1.8V

These alternative models provide different output voltages to cater to specific application requirements.

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