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

Ultra-small DC-DC power modules provide higher voltages (4 to 60V) for industrial and consumer applications

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Oct 24, 2018, 09:00 ET

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™") 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.

With the addition of its newest family members, Maxim's Himalaya uSLIC portfolio delivers the industry's widest voltage range and smallest footprint for industrial and consumer applications.

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.