2A automotive buck with 36V input ceiling
The MAX16977SATE/V+ is an automotive-grade (AEC-Q100) step-down buck regulator delivering 2A continuous output from a 3.5V to 36V input rail. The wide input range covers nominal 12V and 24V automotive buses plus cold-crank dips to 3.5V and load-dump transients up to 36V without external clamping.
Switching frequency and output flexibility
No synchronous rectifier — the external Schottky diode adds a component but simplifies the layout for engineers who want to optimize the catch diode for their specific load transient.
