MAX16956A Automotive Buck Regulator | ADI Maxim High Voltage DC-DC

MAX16956AUBA/V+T

MAX16956A – Automotive High-Voltage Step-Down DC-DC Converter

Product Description

Product Overview

The MAX16956AUBA/V+T is an automotive-grade high voltage step-down DC-DC converter from Analog Devices (Maxim), designed for 12V and 24V vehicle power systems. It operates reliably over a wide input voltage range, meeting the stringent power requirements of automotive electronics.

Qualified to AEC-Q100 standards, the MAX16956A features low quiescent current, solid efficiency performance, and comprehensive protection functions, making it ideal for ECU intermediate rails, sensor supplies, MCU power, and automotive communication modules.

Key Features & Advantages

Wide input voltage range for 12V / 24V automotive systems
Synchronous buck architecture for efficiency and stability
Low quiescent current for always-on and standby rails
Comprehensive overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent protection
AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive use

Typical Applications

ECU intermediate power rails
ADAS and sensor power supplies
Body control modules (BCM)
Automotive infotainment systems
Automotive communication and gateway modules

Product Specifications

Parameter	Description
Part Number	MAX16956AUBA/V+T
Manufacturer	Analog Devices, Inc.
Original Brand	Maxim Integrated
Product Type	Automotive buck DC-DC regulator
Topology	Buck
Input Voltage	High voltage wide input range
Output Capability	Regulated step-down output
Control Method	Synchronous rectification
Quiescent Current	Low IQ
System Role	ECU intermediate / auxiliary rail
Protection	Overvoltage / Undervoltage / Overcurrent
Qualification	AEC-Q100
Operating Temperature	Automotive temperature range
Package Type	UBA package
Mounting Style	SMT / SMD
Packing	Tape & Reel (+T)
Target Applications	Automotive electronics
RoHS Compliance	RoHS compliant