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Analog Devices MAX636ACSA+ — Discrete Semiconductors

Maxim Integrated MAX636ACSA+ Buck Regulator, 200 mA, 50 kHz

MPNMAX636ACSA+
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Maxim Integrated MAX636ACSA+, Buck Regulator, Step-Down/Inverted Topology, Adjustable (Fixed) Output Type, 200 mA Output, 50 kHz Switching, 8-SOIC Package, 0°C to 70°C Operating Temperature.

$6.68Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

MAX636ACSA+ specifications
ParameterValue
Output typeAdjustable (Fixed)
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - input16.5V
Voltage - output-12V
Voltage - output (Min (Fixed))-1.31V (-12V)
Output current200mA
Frequency50kHz
I/O channels1
Operating temperature0°C ~ 70°C (TA)
PackageTube
FunctionStep-Down/Inverted
TopologyBuck
Case8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)
Output configurationNegative
Synchronous rectifierNo

Product details

The Maxim Integrated MAX636ACSA+ is a buck regulator that can also run in an inverted topology to generate a negative output rail. It delivers up to 200 mA from a positive input between 2.3 V and 16.5 V, with the output adjustable down to -12 V or fixed at -1.31 V.

Output voltage range — what you can actually get

The output can be set anywhere from -1.31 V down to -12 V, depending on the feedback resistor divider. The fixed -1.31 V option is useful if you just need a small negative bias for an op-amp or a charge-pump reference. The -12 V ceiling is the practical limit for a 16.5 V input rail; if you need a deeper negative rail, this isn't the part.

Frequently asked questions

Can MAX636ACSA+ be used for negative voltage regulation?

Yes, the MAX636ACSA+ is designed for an inverted topology and can generate a regulated negative output from a positive input rail. The output can be set between -1.31 V and -12 V.

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to MAX636ACSA+?

The MAX634ACSA+ (fixed -5 V output) and MAX635ACSA+ (fixed -12 V output) are pin-compatible alternatives in the same family. All share the same 8-SOIC footprint, 200 mA output, and 50 kHz switching frequency.