MAX8855/MAX8855A
Dual, 5A, 2MHz Step-Down Regulators
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implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and max limits) shown in
the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
DESCRIPTION
PAGES
CHANGED
0 8/07 Initial release —
1 6/08 Revised Features section and corrected Figure 6. 1, 17
2 4/09
Revised Features, Typical Operating Characteristics, and Output-Capacitor Selection
sections. Added the Safe-Starting into a Prebiased Output section.
1, 6, 14, 16
3 7/11
Added the MAX8855A to the data sheet. Added soldering temperature and Package
Thermal Characteristics to Absolute Maximum Ratings. Changed Typical Operating
Circuit. Added new Electrical Characteristics Table. Changed input voltages in Figures 6
and 7.
1, 2, 3, 16
4 10/11 Updated the input voltage for the MAX8855A throughout the data sheet
1, 2, 3, 7,
16, 17, 18
