Dual 1.5A/2A buck in a 28-QSOP
The Maxim Integrated MAX1774EEI+ is a dual-output step-down (buck) switching regulator that delivers 1.5A on one channel and 2A on the other, both adjustable via external resistor dividers. It accepts a wide input range from 2.7V up to 28V, making it suitable for multi-rail systems derived from a 5V, 12V, or 24V supply bus. The 1.25MHz fixed switching frequency keeps external inductor and capacitor values small, shrinking the overall footprint. Typical applications include distributed power architectures, point-of-load regulation in telecom/networking gear, and battery-powered equipment where two regulated rails are required from a single controller.
The MAX1774EEI+ comes in a 28-lead QSOP (0.154" wide, 3.90 mm body width) — a narrow SOIC with a fine pitch. It is a surface-mount part, reworkable with a standard hot-air station.
It remains a current-production item from Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). The 28-QSOP package is standard and stocked across multiple channels, so lead times are generally manageable for production volumes.
