MAX8588ETM

Power Management - Specialized Overview

The MAX8588ETM is a specialized power management IC (PMIC) from the MAX8588 series, manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. It is designed as a high-efficiency, low-quiescent current solution with a dynamic core, optimized for devices utilizing Intel X-Scale microprocessors. The component supports supply voltage ranges of 2.4V to 5.5V and features a typical supply current of 225µA. It is housed in a 48-WFQFN exposed pad package. This PMIC targets applications such as third-generation smart cell phones, PDAs, and internet devices.

Power Management - Specialized Feature Summary

• Optimized for Intel X-Scale microprocessor-based systems
• High-efficiency operation with low quiescent current consumption
• Dynamic core technology for adaptive power management
• Integrated power management functions in a compact package

Power Management - Specialized Applications

• Third-generation smart cell phones
• Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
• Internet-enabled mobile devices

Power Management - Specialized Procurement Notes

Verify availability status carefully as this part may be discontinued or end-of-life. Check official Analog Devices documentation for current lifecycle status and obsolescence notices. Confirm package type and suffix variations match design requirements. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives if applicable. Consult authorized distributors for replacement components if sourcing is restricted.

Power Management - Specialized Selection Notes

Select this component only if the design utilizes Intel X-Scale architecture or compatible processors requiring specific PMIC characteristics. Evaluate the 48-WFQFN package constraints for PCB layout. Consider the 2.4V to 5.5V input range against system battery profiles. Verify thermal performance requirements for the exposed pad configuration in the final enclosure design.

Power Management - Specialized Part Context

The MAX8588ETM belongs to the MAX8588 family of power management ICs developed by Maxim Integrated, now part of Analog Devices. These components were engineered specifically for portable electronics demanding efficient power regulation. The ETM suffix indicates a specific temperature range and packaging variant within the broader MAX8588 product line, tailored for mass-market consumer electronics manufacturing.

Power Management - Specialized Replacement Considerations

Consult Analog Devices discontinuance notices for officially recommended replacements. No direct substitute part numbers are confirmed in public documentation. Designers should review updated PMIC portfolios from Analog Devices for modern equivalents supporting current processor architectures.