What this part is and where it fits
The MAX16956AUBE/V+T is a step-down (buck) switching regulator that delivers a fixed 3.3 V output at up to 300 mA. It operates from a 3.5 V to 36 V input. The part includes synchronous rectification, which eliminates the external Schottky diode and improves efficiency at light loads — a useful feature for battery-backed or always-on circuits where quiescent draw matters. Output is fixed at 3.3 V, so no external feedback divider is needed, reducing BOM count. Housed in a 10-pin uMAX-EP package with exposed pad, the device is rated for operation from -40°C to 125°C ambient, covering under-hood automotive and outdoor industrial enclosure environments. The ROHS3-compliant finish matches current lead-free assembly requirements.
Sourcing and lifecycle posture
It is sourced through independent distribution channels and quoted to order against an RFQ.
What the ratings mean for your BOM
At 300 mA output, this part is sized for low-to-mid-power rails: a small MCU, a few op-amps, or a CAN transceiver. Do not plan to run a 1 A load through it — the thermal limit at 125°C ambient will derate the output below 300 mA. Use the exposed pad with adequate PCB copper area to keep junction temperature in check.
