General Description
The MAX16956 is a small, synchronous buck converter with integrated high-side and low-side switches. The device is designed to deliver up to 300mA with input voltages from 3.5V to 36V, while using only 1.1µA quiescent current at no load (fixed-output versions). Voltage quality can be monitored by observing the RESET signal. The device can operate near dropout by running at 97% duty cycle, making it ideal for automotive applications under cold-crank.

FEATUREs
● Operating VIN Range: 3.5V to 36V (42V Tolerant)
● DC-DC Converter Up to 300mA Capability
● 1.1µA Quiescent Current in Standby Mode (Fixed-Output-Voltage Versions Only)
● 2.1MHz Operating Frequency
● Spread-Spectrum Options Available
● Short-Circuit, Thermal Protections
● Fixed 5.4ms Internal Soft-Start
● Fixed 5V/3.3V or Programmable Output-Voltage Options (1V to 10V)
● 97% (Max) Duty-Cycle Operation with Low Dropout
● Current-Mode Control Architecture

APPLICATIONs
● Automotive Body ECUs
● Point-of-Load Applications
● Distributed DC Power Systems