Analog Devices MAX77540 Dual-Phase Buck Converter is a high-efficiency step-down converter with two 3A switching phases. It uses an adaptive COT (constant on-time) current-mode control architecture, and the two 3A switching phases can be configured as either one (2Φ, 6A) or two (1Φ, 3A each) outputs. Its wide input voltage range directly converts sub-1V outputs from 3-cell Li+ batteries, USB PD, and 12VDC supply rails. The output voltages are preset with resistors and are further adjustable through an I2C-compatible interface. With 94% peak efficiency, low quiescent current, and compact solution size, the Analog Devices MAX77540 is ideal for battery-powered, space-constraint equipment.
Programmable switching frequency, frequency tracking, spread-spectrum, and ultrasonic mode allow easier system optimization for noise-sensitive applications. Dedicated EN, POK, and FPWMB pins provide options for direct hardware control, while more programmable options, such as soft-start/stop and ramp-up/down slew-rates, are available through I2C. An array of built-in protections ensures safe operation under abnormal operating conditions.