Maxim Integrated Switching Regulator, Surface Mount, 7.15 → 7.6V dc Output Voltage, 4.5 → 40V dc Input

Wide Supply Voltage Range Meets Automotive Power-Supply Operating Requirement Including "Cold Crank" Conditions
4.5V to 40V Operating Input Voltage Range (Can Operate at Lower Voltage After Startup if Input is Bootstrapped to a Boosted Output)
Control Architecture Offers Excellent Performance While Simplifying the Design
Current-Mode Control
300mV, 5% Accurate Current-Limit Threshold Voltage
Programmable Slope Compensation
50% (MAX15004) or Adjustable (MAX15005) Maximum Duty Cycle
Accurate, Adjustable Switching Frequency and Synchronization Avoids Interference with Sensitive Radio Bands
Switching Frequency Adjustable from 15kHz to 500kHz (1MHz for the MAX15005A/B)
RC Programmable 4% Accurate Switching Frequency
External Frequency Synchronization
Built-In Protection Capability for Improved System Reliability
Cycle-by-Cycle and Hiccup Current-Limit Protection
Overvoltage and Thermal-Shutdown Protection
-40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
Applications
Automotive
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