MAX20050ATC+T
The MAX20050ATC+T is an electronic component from Analog Devices. View the full MAX20050ATC+T datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
MAX20050ATC+T shares its datasheet with MAX20050ATC, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official MAX20050ATC+T datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Analog DevicesCategory
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Package
12-WFDFN Exposed Pad
Lifecycle
Production (Last Updated: 1 month ago)
MAX20050ATC+T Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications | Commercial & Industrial Lighting |
| Current - Output / Channel | 2A |
| Dimming | Analog, PWM |
| Frequency | 400kHz |
| Internal Switch(s) | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | Production (Last Updated: 1 month ago) |
| Manufacturer Lifecycle Status | PRODUCTION (Last Updated: 1 month ago) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C |
| Package / Case | 12-WFDFN Exposed Pad |
| Packaging | Reel |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| Standard Pack Qty | 2500 |
| Supplier Device Package | 12-TDFN (3x3) |
| Topology | Step-Down (Buck) |
| Type | DC DC Regulator |
| Voltage - Output | 4.875V ~ 5.125V |
| Input Voltage (Max) | 65V |
| Voltage - Supply (Min) | 4.5V |
MAX20050ATC+T Overview
Part: MAX20050ATCV (MAX20050–MAX20053 family) — Maxim Integrated
Type: Automotive High-Brightness LED Driver (Synchronous Step-Down Converter)
Description: 4.5–65 V input, up to 2 A synchronous step-down HB LED driver with integrated 0.14 Ω (typ) MOSFETs, 400 kHz or 2.1 MHz switching options, and ±2.5% full-scale current accuracy.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 4.5–65 V
- Operating temperature: -40 to +125 °C
- Switching frequency: 400 kHz (MAX20050/51) or 2.1 MHz (MAX20052/53)
- REFI analog dimming range: 0.2–1.2 V; PWM dimming frequency: 100–2000 Hz
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: IN to AGND -0.3 V to +70 V
- Max continuous current: 2.1 A on LX; 1.6 A on IN (TDFN); 2.1 A on IN (TSSOP)
- Max junction temperature: +150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
Key Specs:
- Input supply current in shutdown (PWM = 0): 5 μA typ, 8 μA max at VIN = 12 V
- Switching supply current (PWM = 100%, VIN = 12 V): 5 mA typ, 10 mA max (MAX20050/51); 20 mA typ (MAX20052/53)
- VCC LDO output: 5 V (4.875–5.125 V) at 1 mA, 5.5 V < VIN < 65 V; 10 mA capable (6 V < VIN < 25 V)
- Regulation voltage accuracy: 200 mV typ (196–204 mV) at REFI = 1.2 V, 3 V < CSCM < 60 V
- Current-sense gain: 5 V/V typ (4.95–5.05)
- High-side / low-side RDS(on): 170 mΩ typ (340 mΩ max) / 140 mΩ typ (300 mΩ max)
- Switching frequency: 400 kHz typ (360–440 kHz) or 2.1 MHz typ (1890–2310 kHz)
- Cycle-by-cycle current limit: 300 mV typ (285–315 mV) when VCS- > 1.5 V
- Minimum on-time / off-time: 80 ns typ each
- Thermal shutdown: 165 °C typ, 10 °C hysteresis
Features:
- Fully synchronous 2 A step-down converter with integrated MOSFETs
- Internal loop compensation (MAX20050/52) or external compensation (MAX20051/53)
- Switching frequency synchronized to PWM dimming signal
- Spread-spectrum mode (±3%) for EMI reduction
- High-side current regulation requires only a single connection to the LED string
- PWM and analog (REFI) dimming; REFI adjusts LED current down to zero
- Open-drain active-low fault (FLT) indicator
- 5 V, 10 mA LDO output for biasing other circuits
- Output overload, short-circuit, and overtemperature protection
Applications:
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
- Fog Lamps
- Clearance Lamps
- Corner Lamps
- Rear Lamps
- Head Lamps
- Commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting
Package:
- 12-pin TDFN, 3 mm x 3 mm, exposed pad
- 14-pin TSSOP, 5 mm x 4.4 mm, exposed pad
MAX20050ATC+T Features
- Fully Synchronous 2A Step-Down Converter with Integrated 0.14Ω (typ) MOSFETs
- Wide 4.5V to 65V Input Supply Range
- Two Switching Frequency Options: 400kHz and 2.1MHz
- Internal Loop Compensation (MAX20050/MAX20052) and External Loop Compensation (MAX20051/MAX20053) Options
- Switching Frequency Synchronized to PWM Dimming Signal
- Active-Low Fault (FLT) Indicator
- Output Short-Circuit Protection
- High-Side Current Regulation Eliminates One Connection to LED String
- Spread-Spectrum Mode Alleviates EMI Problems
- Low 200mV Full-Scale High-Side Current-Sense Voltage
- REFI Pin Adjusts LED Current Down to Zero
- PWM Dimming Disconnects Both High- and LowSide MOSFET Drivers
- 5V, 10mA LDO Output Provides Bias to Other Circuits
- Ultra-Low Shutdown Current (5μA typ)
- Output Overload, Short-Circuit, and Overtemperature Protections
- 12-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN and 14-Pin (5mm x 4.4mm) TSSOP Package Options
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
MAX20050ATC+T Applications
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
- Fog Lamps
- Clearance Lamps (CLLs)
- Corner Lamps (CLs)
- Rear Lamps
- Head Lamps
- Commercial, Industrial, and Architectural Lighting
MAX20050ATC+T Pin Configuration
MAX20050ATC+T Electrical Characteristics
(V IN = 12V, V REFI = 1.2V, V PWM = V CC , T A = T J = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T A = +25°C.) (Note 2)
| PARAMETER | SYMBOL | CONDITIONS | CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Supply Voltage | V IN | 4.5 | 65 | V | |||
| IN Undervoltage Lockout | VIN UVLO | V IN rising inferred by VCC UVLOR | V IN rising inferred by VCC UVLOR | 4.45 | V | ||
| IN Undervoltage Hysteresis | VINHYSTL | 225 | mV | ||||
| Supply Current | PWM = 0 (no switching) | V IN = 12V | 5 | 8 | μA | ||
| Supply Current | PWM = 0 (no switching) | V IN = 65V | 8 | 20 | μA | ||
| Supply Current | IIN | PWM = 100% (and during regulation switching) | V IN = 12V (MAX20050/51) | 5 | 10 | mA | |
| Supply Current | Q | PWM = 100% (and during regulation switching) | V IN = 12V (MAX20052/53) | 20 | mA | ||
| Supply Current | PWM = 100% (and during regulation switching) | V IN = 65V (MAX20050/51) | 10 | mA | |||
| V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) | V CC REGULATOR (V CC ) |
| V CC Output Voltage | V CC | I VCC = 1mA, 5.5V < V IN < 65V | I VCC = 1mA, 5.5V < V IN < 65V | 4.875 | 5 | 5.125 | V |
| V CC Output Voltage | V CC | I VCC = 10mA, 6V < V IN < 25V | I VCC = 10mA, 6V < V IN < 25V | 4.875 | 5 | 5.125 | V |
| V CC Dropout Voltage | I VCC = 5mA, V IN = 4.5V | I VCC = 5mA, V IN = 4.5V | 50 | 100 | mV | ||
| V CC Short-Circuit Current | VCC IMAX | V CC = 0V | V CC = 0V | 50 | 80 | 110 | mA |
| V CC Undervoltage Lockout | VCC UVLOR | Rising | Rising | 4 | 4.2 | 4.35 | V |
| V CC Undervoltage Lockout | VCC UVLHYS | Hysteresis | Hysteresis | 150 | 200 | 250 | mV |
| REFI Input Voltage Range | REFI RNG | 0.2 | 1.20 | V | |||
| REFI Zero-Current Threshold | REFI ZC_VTH | CS DIFF < 5mV | CS DIFF < 5mV | 0.165 | 0.18 | 0.195 | V |
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MAX20050ATC+T Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| IN to AGND | -0.3V to +70V |
| PGND to AGND | -0.3V to +0.3V |
| CS+, CS-, LX to AGND | -0.3V to (IN + 0.3V) |
| BST to AGND | -0.3V to +75V |
| BST to LX | -0.3V to +6V |
| PWM, FLT to AGND | -0.3V to +6V |
| V CC to AGND | -0.3V to MIN (+6V, IN + 0.3V) COMP, REFI to AGND.................................-0.3V to V CC + 0.3V |
| CS+ to CS- | -0.3V to + 0.3V |
| Continuous Current on LX | 2.1A |
| Continuous Current on IN for TDFN | 1.6A |
| Continuous Current on IN for TSSOP | 2.1A |
| Short-Circuit Duration on V CC ...................................Continuous | |
|---|---|
| Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70°C) (Note 1) 12-Pin TDFN-EP (derate 24.4 mW/°C above +70°C) | ........................................................1951.2mW |
| 14-Pin TSSOP-EP (derate 25.6 mW/°C above +70°C) ........................................................2051.3mW | |
| Operating Temperature Range..........................-40°C to Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C | +125°C |
| Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to | +150°C |
| Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C | |
| Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260°C |
MAX20050ATC+T Thermal Information
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| TDFN | |
| Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θ JA ) | 41°C/W |
| Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θ JC ) | 8.5°C/W |
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| TSSOP | |
| Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θ JA ) | 39°C/W |
| Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θ JC ) | 3°C/W |
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial .
MAX20050ATC+T Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
| PACKAGE TYPE | PACKAGE CODE | OUTLINE NO. | LAND PATTERN NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 TDFN-EP | TD1233+1C | 21-0664 | 90-0397 |
| 14 TSSOP-EP | U14E+4 | 21-0108 | 90-0463 |
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