Key Advantages
- High Efficiency: Delivers >90% efficiency across 50-100% of the load current
- Small Solution Size: Integrated MOSFETs and compensation reduce solution size; Operates at high-switching frequency with low minimum on-time
- Ease of Use: Internal compensation addresses any output voltage and switching frequency combination without compromising bandwidth for rapid design
Commentary
- “Industrial equipment’s control power supply inputs must meet 60V input and low thermal dissipation for reliable operation and standards compliance,” said Andreas Kuhn, Head of Hardware Development, Drives Chemnitz, Siemens AG. “With Maxim’s Himalaya DC-DC converters, we can consistently meet our requirements for the SINAMICS Drives Family.”
- “Maxim was the first to bring synchronous rectification at 60V to the market,” said Viral Vaidya, Executive Business Manager at Maxim Integrated. “Today, we continue this innovative approach by delivering 40% lower dissipation even against competing synchronous solutions.”
Availability and Pricing
- The MAX17572 and MAX17574 are available at Maxim’s website and select authorized distributors
- The MAX17572 is available for $1.83 (1000-up, FOB USA)
- The MAX17574 is available for $2.19 (1000-up, FOB USA)
- Evaluation kits are available for $29.73: MAX17572EVKITA#, MAX17572EVKITB#, MAX17574EVKITA#, MAX17574EVKITB#
For all products within the family of Himalaya step-down switching regulators,
