Oct 24, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Maxim Delivers Industry's Widest Voltage Range and Smallest Footprint with Himalaya uSLIC Family Additions

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Now engineers designing into applications in factory automation, medical, communications and consumer markets can tap into four new micro-system-level IC ("uSLIC(TM)") modules from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). The MAXM17552, MAXM15064, MAXM17900 and MAXM17903 step-down DC-DC power modules join Maxim's extensive portfolio of Himalaya power solutions, providing the widest input voltage range (4 to 60V) with the smallest solution sizes.

    --  Details about Himalaya uSLIC power modules:
        https://www.maximintegrated.com/uSLIC
    --  Details about MAXM17552:
        https://www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAXM17552
    --  Details about MAXM15064:
        https://www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAXM15064
    --  Details about MAXM17900:
        https://www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAXM17900
    --  Details about MAXM17903:
        https://www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAXM17903
    --  Hi-res image: http://bit.ly/uSLICPhase2_Image

While miniaturization remains the trend for an array of system designs, many of these designs also require a wide range of input voltages. For example, supply voltages in factory automation equipment are susceptible to large fluctuations due to long transmission lines. USB-C and broad 12V nominal applications require up to 24V of working voltage protection against transients due to hot plugging of supplies and/or batteries. The newest Himalaya uSLIC power modules extend the portfolio's range up to 60V versus the previous maximum of 42V and come in a solution size (2.6mm x 3.0mm x 1.5mm) less than half the size of the closest competitive offering. The modules feature a synchronous wide-input Himalaya buck regulator with built-in FETs, compensation and other functions with an integrated shielded inductor. Having the inductor in the module simplifies the toughest aspect of power supply design, enabling designers--even those with little power expertise--to create a robust, reliable power supply in less than a day.

The newest uSLIC modules are:

    --  MAXM17552, a 4 to 60V, 100mA module with 100 to 900kHz adjustable
        switching frequency, 82% efficiency (24V V(IN) at 5V/0.1A) and external
        synchronization frequency in a 2.6mm x 3mm x 1.5mm package
    --  MAXM15064, a 4.5 to 60V, 300mA module with 500kHz adjustable switching
        frequency, 82% efficiency (24V V(IN) at 5V/0.1A), external
        synchronization frequency and built-in output voltage monitoring in a
        2.6mm x 3mm x 1.5mm package
    --  MAXM17900, a 4 to 24V, 100mA module with 100 to 900kHz adjustable
        switching frequency, 86% efficiency (12V V(IN) at 5V/100mA), external
        synchronization frequency and built-in output voltage monitoring in a
        2.6mm x 3mm x 1.5mm package
    --  MAXM17903, a 4.5 to 24V, 300mA module with 500kHz fixed switching
        frequency, 77% efficiency (12V V(IN) at 3.3V/300mA), external
        synchronization frequency and built-in output voltage monitoring in a
        2.6mm x 3mm x 1.5mm package

Key Advantages

    --  Widest Input Voltage Range in the Smallest Size: Industry's broadest
        input voltage range (4 to 60V) in the smallest size (2.6mm x 3.0mm x
        1.5mm), less than half the size of the closest competing solution.
    --  Ease of Use: One of the toughest design challenges for inexperienced
        designers is to choose an inductor which will meet the power, size,
        emission and temperature requirements for a given design. Himalaya uSLIC
        modules have an integrated shielded inductor which conforms to the
        standards of the datasheet, meeting all electrical requirements and
        allowing designers to build a power supply in a few hours. Getting a
        fully working power supply can be as easy as choosing the input and
        output capacitor and setting the output voltage through the resistor
        divider network.
    --  Robust and Compliant with Electromagnetic Interference Standards:
        Compliant to CISPR 22 (EN 5022) Class B EMI, eliminating the need for
        power supply redesigns; JEDEC certified to withstand drop, shock and
        vibration.

Commentary

    --  "With Maxim's uSLIC modules we were able to add next-generation features
        into our K30 Illuminated Touch Button enclosure without increasing its
        physical size," said Chuck Dolezalek, sr. director of engineering,
        Lighting Group, Banner Engineering Corp.
    --  "Even as industrial and consumer system designs become more compact,
        many still demand a wide range of input voltages. Maxim's Himalaya uSLIC
        power module portfolio now provides one of the widest input voltage
        ranges in the industry, from 4 to 60V, in the smallest sizes. This will
        help our customers, as well as designers of space-constrained
        applications, meet tough power dissipation and efficiency demands," said
        David Stein, VP, Global Supplier Management, at Digi-Key Electronics.
    --  "As power requirements evolve for personal products to factories
        embracing Industry 4.0, we are committed to delivering the best
        solutions possible to further innovation. The new uSLIC Himalaya
        products are poised to play a key role in this arena," said Viral
        Vaidya, director of business management, Industrial Power Business Unit,
        at Maxim Integrated.

Availability and Pricing

    --  The uSLIC modules can be purchased for the following prices: MAXM17552
        for $2.53, MAXM15064 for $2.78, MAXM17900 for $1.39, and MAXM17903 for
        $1.48 (1000-up, FOB USA); they are also available from authorized
        distributors.
    --  The MAXM17552EVKIT#, MAXM15064EVKIT#, MAXM17900EVKIT# and
        MAXM17903EVKIT# evaluation kits are available at $29.73 each.
    --  EE-Sim® models are available; for details, visit
        http://bit.ly/EE_Sim_Maxim

About Maxim Integrated
Maxim Integrated develops innovative analog and mixed-signal products and technologies to make systems smaller and smarter, with enhanced security and increased energy efficiency. We are empowering design innovation for our automotive, industrial, healthcare, mobile consumer and cloud data center customers to deliver industry-leading solutions that help change the world. Learn more at https://www.maximintegrated.com.



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