3.3V / Step-Down / Current-Mode PWM DC-DC Converters The MAX763ACPA is a DC-DC converter manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices)
- **Part Number:** MAX763ACPA
- **Type:** Step-Down (Buck) DC-DC Converter
- **Input Voltage Range:** 4.5V to 16V
- **Output Voltage:** Adjustable (3.3V, 5V, or user-configurable via external resistors)
- **Output Current:** Up to 500mA
- **Switching Frequency:** 160kHz
- **Efficiency:** Up to 85%
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C
- **Package:** 8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)
- **Features:** Low quiescent current, internal power MOSFET, short-circuit protection
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX763ACPA is a step-down (buck) DC-DC converter that efficiently converts a higher input voltage (4.5V–16V) to a lower regulated output voltage (3.3V, 5V, or adjustable). It integrates a power MOSFET switch, reducing external component count. The device operates at a fixed 160kHz switching frequency, making it suitable for battery-powered and portable applications requiring compact power solutions.
### **Features:**
- **Wide Input Voltage Range:** Supports 4.5V to 16V input.
- **Adjustable Output Voltage:** Configurable via external resistors.
- **High Efficiency:** Up to 85% conversion efficiency.
- **Low Quiescent Current:** Typically 1.3mA (improves battery life).
- **Internal Power MOSFET:** Simplifies design and reduces external parts.
- **Short-Circuit Protection:** Enhances reliability.
- **Fixed-Frequency Operation:** 160kHz switching reduces noise.
- **Compact Package:** 8-Pin PDIP for easy integration.
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
