This document details the MAXREFDES128# subsystem reference design, a 36V to 57V input, 5V output, no-opto flyback isolated power supply capable of 12.5W. Design files and test results are included. Hardware is available for purchase.
Due to its simplicity and low cost, the flyback converter is the preferred choice for low-to-medium isolated DC-DC power-conversion applications. However, the use of an optocoupler or an auxiliary winding on the flyback transformer for voltage feedback across the isolation barrier increases the number of components and design complexity. The MAX17690 eliminates the need for an optocoupler or auxiliary transformer winding and achieves ±5% output voltage regulation over line, load, and temperature variations.
The MAX17681/MAX17681A is a high-voltage, highefficiency, iso-buck DC-DC converter designed to provide isolated power up to 5W.
The MAXREFDES1218 is an active-clamp forward power supply that delivers up to 4A at 24V from a 18V to 36V supply voltage. It is designed for industrial equipment that needs high power isolated power supply. The typical application of the MAXREFDES1218 is an IO-Link® application that needs a 24V isolated voltage from an industrial 24V supply voltage.
The MAX17504 high-efficiency, high-voltage, synchronously rectified step-down converter with dual integrated MOSFETs operates over a 4.5V to 60V input. The converter can deliver up to 3.5A and generates output voltage from 0.9V to 90% VIN. Built-in compensation across the output voltage range eliminates the need for external components. The feedback (FB) regulation is accurate to within ±1.1% over -40°C to +125°C. The devices are available in a compact (5mm x 5mm) TQFN lead (Pb)- free package with an exposed pad. Simulation models are available. The MAX17504 features a peak-current-mode control architecture with a MODE feature that can be used to operate the device in pulse-width modulation (PWM), pulse-frequency modulation (PFM), or discontinuous mode (DCM) control schemes.
The MAX17595 is a peak-current-mode controller for designing wide input-voltage flyback regulators.
MAXREFDES115# is an efficient active clamp topology design with 24V input, and a 5V output at 4A (20W) of power. The design features the MAX17599, an active clamp, current-mode PWM controller optimized for industrial supplies.
This application note presents a reference design for an AR111 lamp LED driver with two parallel strings of five LEDs (5S2P). Using the MAX16819 in buck-boost mode, the circuit operates from 12VAC and delivers an average current of 500mA per string.
Due to its simplicity and low cost, the flyback converter is the preferred choice for low-to-medium isolated DC-DC power-conversion applications. However, the use of an optocoupler or an auxiliary winding on the flyback transformer for voltage feedback across the isolation barrier increases the number of components and design complexity. The MAX17690 eliminates the need for an optocoupler or auxiliary transformer winding and achieves ±5% output voltage regulation over line, load, and temperature variations.
The MAX17596 is a peak-current-mode controller for designing wide input-voltage flyback regulators.
The MAXREFDES1244 is a No-Opto Flyback converter that delivers up to 1.2A at 5V from a 18V to 54V supply voltage. It is designed for industrial equipment that needs isolated voltage from wide input supply voltage.
The MAXREFDES1171 uses Maxim® low-power chips for power grid fault indicators based on the low-power Arm® Cortex®-M4 processor.
This application note describes Maxim's UL® Recognized, IEEE® 1394™, single- and dual-port FireWire® protective circuits. The single-port FireWire protective circuit is designed using the MAX5943A, while the dual-port FireWire protective circuit utilizes the MAX5944. To assist designers with implementing these circuits, this application note details the schematics, PCB layout, and bill of materials for each UL Recognized circuit.
This circuit uses a NiMH cell to replace a lithium battery. Its output simulates the discharge characteristic of a lithium (Li+) battery.
The MAX17596 is a peak-current-mode controller for designing the wide input-voltage flyback regulators.
Due to its simplicity and low cost, the flyback converter is the preferred choice for low-to-medium isolated DC-DC power-conversion applications. However, the use of an optocoupler or an auxiliary winding on the flyback transformer for voltage feedback across the isolation barrier increases the number of components and design complexity. The MAX17690 eliminates the need for an optocoupler or auxiliary transformer winding and achieves ±5% output voltage regulation over line, load, and temperature variations.
15W 12V Offline Flyback Converter Using the MAX17595
The MAX17681/MAX17681A is a high-voltage, highefficiency, iso-buck DC-DC converter designed to provide isolated power up to 5W. The device operates over a wide 4.5V to 42V input and uses primary-side feedback to regulate the output voltage .
The Palo Verde reference design (MAXREFDES33#) is a high-efficiency, high-voltage, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter with integrated MOSFETs operating over a 4.5V to 60V input voltage range and delivering output current up to 300mA at 3.3V . Test results and hardware files provide complete documentation for designs. The board is also available for purchase.
This reference design presents a circuit for using the MAX15046 step-down power-supply controller for high-input-voltage, low-output-voltage applications that require high output current.