The MAX636BESA is a highly efficient, low-dropout linear voltage regulator designed and manufactured by Maxim Integrated, a company renowned for its innovative analog and mixed-signal products. This voltage regulator is specifically engineered to deliver a stable and reliable power supply, making it an ideal choice for sensitive electronic applications where voltage precision is critical.
Key Features
- Output Voltage: The MAX636BESA provides a fixed output voltage, ensuring a consistent and stable power supply for your devices.
- Low Dropout: It features a low dropout voltage, which means it can maintain regulation with a minimal difference between the input voltage and output voltage, enhancing efficiency and battery life in portable applications.
- High Accuracy: With its high accuracy output, this regulator ensures that the voltage supplied to your device remains within a tight tolerance, safeguarding sensitive components.
- Power Saving: The MAX636BESA is designed for power-sensitive applications, offering a quiescent current typically in the microamp range, which significantly reduces power consumption when in operation.
- Thermal Protection: It includes built-in thermal shutdown protection that safeguards the regulator and your device from damage due to overheating.
- Package: The device comes in a compact SO-8 package, which is suitable for space-constrained applications.
Applications
The MAX636BESA is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to:
- Battery-powered devices
- Portable instruments
- Microprocessor power supplies
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive electronics
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
Output Voltage
Fixed
Dropout Voltage
Low
Accuracy
High
Quiescent Current
Microamp Range
Thermal Protection
Yes
Package
SO-8
With its robust feature set and high reliability, the MAX636BESA from Maxim Integrated stands out as an excellent choice for your voltage regulation needs, ensuring your electronics perform optimally under various conditions.