10 Maxim Integrated Power Reference Designs available for DesignSpark PCB

Maxim Integrated have created a set of Power related Reference Designs in conjunction with Ultra Librarian. Here's 10 free Reference Designs ready to import into DesignSpark PCB. (MAXREFDES)

1. Miniature, 5V/2A, Synchronous, No-Opto Flyback DC-DC Converter with 90.4% Efficiency Using MAX17690 and MAX17606

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 liminates the need for an optocoupler or auxiliary transformer winding and achieves ±5% output voltage regulation over line, load, and temperature variations

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1105

2. Boost, Single-Output, DC-DC Converter, 1V to 3.3V Input, 13.5V/6mA Output Using MAX1606

The MAX1606 is a step-up DC-DC converter that contains a 0.5A internal power switch and a 0.5A output isolation switch in an 8-pin µMAX® package. The IC operates from a 2.4V to 5.5V supply voltage but can boost battery voltages as low as 0.8V up to 28V. The MAX1606 uses a

unique control scheme that provides high efficiency over a wide range of load conditions. An internal 0.5A MOSFET reduces external component count, and a high switching frequency (up to 500kHz) allows for tiny surface-mount components. The current limit can be set to 500mA, 250mA, or 125mA, allowing the user to reduce the output ripple and component size in low-current applications.

Additional features include a low quiescent supply current and a true shutdown mode that saves power by disconnecting the output from the input. The MAX1606 is ideal for small LCD panels with low current requirements, but can also be used in other applications.

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1018

3. Ultraminiature Two Layer 4A,1.8V Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Integrated Switches Using MAX15051

The MAX15051 is a high-efficiency switching regulator that delivers up to 4A load current at output voltages from 0.6V to (0.9 x VIN). The device operates from 2.9V to 5.5V,

making it ideal for on-board point-of-load and postregulation applications. The total output-voltage accuracy is within ±1% over load, line, and temperature.

The MAX15051 features 1MHz fixed-frequency PWM operation, and pulse-skip mode to improve light-load efficiency. The high operating frequency allows for small-size external components. The low-resistance on-chip nMOS switches ensure high efficiency at heavy loads while minimizing critical parasitic inductances, making the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions.

Reference Design MAXREFDES1142

4. 24W DC-DC Flyback Converter Using MAX17596

The MAX17596 is a peak-current-mode controller for designing wide input-voltage flyback regulators. The device offers input thresholds suitable for low-voltage DC-DC applications (4.5V to 36V) and contains a built-in gate driver for an external n-channel MOSFET. The MAX17596 houses an internal error amplifier with 1% accurate reference, eliminating the need for an external reference.The switching frequency is programmable from 100kHz

to 1MHz with an accuracy of 8%, allowing optimization of magnetic and filter components, resulting in compact and cost-effective power conversion. For EMI-sensitive applications, the MAX17596 incorporates a programmable frequency dithering scheme, enabling low-EMI

spread-spectrum operation.

Reference Design MAXREFDES1122

5. High-Efficiency Power Supply for TVs Using MAX17506

The MAXREFDES1034 is an auxiliary power supply for TV applications. This design provides a 5V output and up to 5A of load current for system power of auxiliary functions such as monitoring and control. A wide operating range from 11.5V to 28V allows system designers

to adapt this design to their input voltage needs. As with most modern TVs, flat panel screens limit the available area for the converter. This power supply is a low-profile design, which considers modern TV sizes and available space. This design focuses on providing high efficiency while limiting the total height to 6mm.

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1034

6. How to Monitor SpO2 Levels Using the MAX30102

The MAXREFDES1043 is designed for SpO2 measurements based on Maxim’s new-generation biosensor the MAX30102. The MAXREFDES1043 is a high-accuracy, low-power, small-size, and easily implemented design that can monitor SpO2 levels using red and IR LEDs. The MAX30102 is an integrated pulse oximetry and heart-rate monitor module. It includes internal LEDs, photodetectors, optical elements, and low-noise electronics with ambient light rejection.

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1043

7. 24V/2A Active Clamp Forward DC-DC Converter Using MAX17599

The MAX17599 low IQ active clamp current mode pulsewidth modulation (PWM) controller contains all the control circuitry required for the design of isolated forward converter power supplies. The MAX17599 is optimized for low-voltage industrial (4.5VDC to 36VDC) power supply applications.

The device includes the two ground referenced MOSFET drivers, NDRV and AUXDRV, required to implement the active clamp transformer reset topology for forward converters. Programmable dead time between NDRV and AUXDRV enables low loss zero voltage switching (ZVS) over a wide load range.

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1051

8. 5V/2.5A, Synchronous, No-Opto Isolated PoE DC-DC Converter Using MAX17690, MAX17606, MAX5969A

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows network cables to deliver power to a powered device (PD) via power-sourcing equipment (PSE) or midspan and has many

advantages over traditional methods of delivering power. The MAXREFDES1148 reference design is a 36V~57V input to 5V/2.5A output flyback PoE PD power module to be used in

Ethernet equipment that needs the 5V power supply to be isolated from the primary Ethernet power. PoE allows power and data to be combined, removing the need for altering the AC mains infrastructure and can be installed by non-electricians

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1148

9. PoE Powered Device and 12V/600mA No-Opto Flyback DC-DC Converter Using the MAX17690 and MAX5969B

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. PoE allows power and data to be combined, removing the need for altering the AC mains infrastructure and can be installed by non-electricians. PoE is an intelligent system designed with protection at the forefront, preventing overload, underpowering, and installation errors, while allowing simple scalability and reliability.

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1177

10. 7.5W 3.3V Offline Flyback Converter Using the MAX17595

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. It contains a built-in gate driver for an external n-channel MOSFET. The MAX17595 houses an internal error amplifier with 1% accurate reference, eliminating the need for an external reference. The switching frequency is programmable from 100kHz to 1MHz with an accuracy of 8%, allowing optimization of magnetic and filter components, resulting in compact and cost-effective power conversion. For EMI-sensitive applications, the MAX17595 incorporates a programmable frequency dithering scheme, enabling low-EMI spread-spectrum operation.

Reference Design - MAXREFDES1186

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