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 MAXREFDES1123 is a compact boost power-supply design for high-voltage applications with low current requirements where extremely low cost and small size are top priorities.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows network cables to deliver power to a powered device (PD) through power-sourcing equipment (PSE) or midspan, and has many advantages over traditional methods of delivering power.
The MAXREFDES1227 is a miniature 12V output isolated power supply that can deliver up to 2A load current. The design employs the MAX17596 peak-current-mode controller in discontinuous-conduction mode (DCM) flyback topology running at 125kHz. The input voltage range of MAX17596 is 4.5V to 36V; however, an extra bias winding from the transformer is used to power the controller. This allows an input operating voltage of up to 60V for this design.
Supercapacitors are increasingly being used in a number of applications in electric vehicles, transportation equipment, industrial machinery and utility grids. In the MAXREFDES1215, a supercapacitor-based energy harvester is demonstrated using the MAX17220. The circuit uses a supercapacitor to provide backup energy. The first stage of the circuit charges a supercapacitor, and the second stage of the circuit regulates the voltage from the supercapacitor to supply various sensors with a steady output voltage. In this system, the MAX17220 is used for regulating the output voltage from the supercapacitor.
This application note presents a reference design for a nonisolated LED driver intended to operate directly from a 400V DC input. The design drives a string of 27 WLEDs (white LEDs) or, optionally, 6 amber LEDs at 400mA. The topology is a discontinuous flyback with a transformer. The MAX16801 HB (high brightness) LED controller is featured.
The MAXREDES1126 provides the internal core voltage (VCCINT) for Xilinx Ultrascale+ FPGAs.
This document details the MAXREFDES113# subsystem reference design, a 17V to 36V input, 12V output, flyback isolated power supply capable of 20W. Design files and test results are included. Hardware is available for purchase.
Maxim's Power Amplifier Biasing (MAXREFDES39#) features a PA Bias circuit with the flexible Programmable Mixed Signal I/O (PIXI™) product, the MAX11300. The 2-stage amplifier design biases a 15W, LDMOS PA implemented with unprecedented simplicity, and is capable of biasing many existing PAs. Design files are available and boards are available for purchase.
The MAX17574, high-efficiency, high-voltage, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter with integrated MOSFETs operates over a 4.5V to 60V input. The converter can deliver up to 3A current.
To meet the increasing demands for isolated Power over Ethernet (PoE) power solutions, Maxim’s power supply experts have developed
The MAXREFDES1214 is a portable USB charger that uses a lithium-ion (Li+) battery to charge a USB device from a USB Standard-A connector.
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.
When it is necessary to plug in a board into a system that is currently powered, it is critical to control the inrush current to prevent damage/system fault conditions. This application provides a simple circuit to achieve this function as well as an easy method for resetting the system and monitoring against temperature issues.
This document details the MAXREFDES120# subsystem reference design, a 17V to 36V 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.
This reference design shows how to use a MAX15005 automotive power-supply controller as a boost circuit to maintain a constant voltage during an automotive cold-crank condition.
The MAX17595 is a peak-current-mode controller for designing wide input-voltage flyback regulators. The MAX17595 offers optimized input thresholds for universal input AC-DC converters and telecom DC-DC (36V to 72V input range) power supplies.
The MAX15050 is a high-efficiency switching regulator that delivers up to 4A load current at output voltages from 0.6V to (0.9 x VIN).
This document details the MAXREFDES119# subsystem reference design, a 17V to 36V input, 5V output, no-opto flyback isolated power supply capable of 9W. Design files and test results are included. Hardware is available for purchase.