What this buck regulator does and where it fits
The Analog Devices MAX16956AUBA/V+T is a step-down (buck) switching regulator that delivers a fixed 5 V output at up to 300 mA from a 3.5 V to 36 V input rail. Its 2.1 MHz switching frequency keeps the external inductor and capacitors small.
Package and footprint
Housed in a 10-pin TFSOP/MSOP with an exposed pad (3.00 mm width, 0.118" body), the part is surface-mount and requires a thermal land on the PCB to pull heat away from the die. The supplier device package is 10-uMAX-EP. The exposed pad must be soldered to a copper plane for the full 300 mA output at high ambient temperatures; skipping that connection derates the current capability.
Lifecycle and sourcing
It is ROHS3 compliant.
