General Description
The MAX6791–MAX6796 ultra-low-quiescent-current, 
single-/dual-output linear regulators are ideal for automotive applications. The devices offer a wide 5V to 72V 
operating input range, allowing them to withstand automotive load-dump conditions while consuming only 
68µA. The MAX6791–MAX6794 are dual-output regulators capable of supplying up to 150mA per output. The 
MAX6795/MAX6796 offer a single output capable of 
delivering up to 300mA. These devices offer standard 
output-voltage options (5V, 3.3V, 2.5V, or 1.8V) and can 
be adjusted to any voltage from 1.8V to 11V. The 
MAX6791–MAX6794 also offer a fixed 5V output.
All devices feature a push-pull or open-drain, active-low 
RESET output with a fixed output reset threshold that is
92.5%/87.5% of the regulator output OUT/OUT1. The 
reset output asserts low when OUT/OUT1 drops below 
the reset threshold and remains low for the fixed or 
capacitor-adjustable reset timeout period after 
OUT/OUT1 exceeds the reset threshold.
The MAX6791–MAX6796 provide a watchdog input that 
monitors a pulse train from the microprocessor (µP) and 
generates reset pulses if the watchdog input remains 
high or low for a duration longer than the watchdog 
timeout period. All devices are available with either a 
fixed watchdog timeout period of 280ms (min) or a period adjustable with an external capacitor. The 
MAX6791/MAX6792 feature a windowed watchdog 
timeout period with selectable window ratio. The watchdog feature can be disabled.
The MAX6791–MAX6794 provide dual enable inputs 
(ENABLE1 and ENABLE2) that control each regulator 
independently. The single-output MAX6795/MAX6796 
feature one enable input (ENABLE).
All devices include a hold input (HOLD) that aids the 
implementation of a self-holding circuit without requiring external components. Once the regulator is 
enabled, setting HOLD low forces the regulator to 
remain on even if ENABLE/ENABLE1 is subsequently 
set low. Releasing HOLD shuts down the regulator.
The MAX6791–MAX6796 are available in a small, thermally enhanced TQFN package. The 5mm x 5mm 
package dissipates up to 2.7W, supporting continuous 
regulator operation during high ambient temperatures, 
high battery voltage, and high load-current conditions.
The MAX6791–MAX6796 are specified for a -40°C to 
+125°C operating temperature range.
Applications
Automotive
Features
♦ Low 68µA Quiescent Current 
♦ Wide 5V to 72V Supply Voltage Range
♦ Output Current
Single Output Up to 300mA 
Dual Outputs Up to 150mA per Output
♦ Low Dropout Voltage
420mV (typ) at 100mA (Single) 
840mV (typ) at 100mA (Dual)
♦ Fixed Output-Voltage Options: 5V, 3.3V, 2.5V,
1.8V, or Adjustable Output (from 1.8V to 11V)
♦ ENABLE and HOLD Functionality 
♦ RESET Output: Open Drain or Push-Pull
♦ Internally Fixed (35µs, 3.125ms, 12.5ms, 50ms, or
200ms) or Capacitor-Adjustable Reset Timeout 
Periods
♦ Internally Fixed or Capacitor-Adjustable
Watchdog Timeout Periods
♦ Windowed (Minimum/Maximum) Watchdog Timer
Options (MAX6791/MAX6792)
♦ Watchdog Disable Feature
♦ Thermal, Short-Circuit, and Output Overvoltage
Protection
♦ Fully Specified from -40°C to +125°C
♦ Small, Thermally Enhanced, 5mm x 5mm TQFN
MAX6791–MAX6796
High-Voltage, Micropower, Single/Dual 
Linear Regulators with Supervisory Functions
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Ordering Information
19-3875; Rev 0; 11/05
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+Denotes lead-free package. 
For tape-and-reel, add a T after the “+.” Tape-and-reel are 
offered in 2.5k increments. The first placeholder “_” designates 
preset output-voltage option and preset reset threshold level; 
see Table 1. The second placeholder “_ ” designates the reset 
timeout period; see Table 2. For example, the MAX6791TPSD3+ 
indicates a 3.3V output voltage with a reset threshold of 87.5% 
at nominal voltage and a 50ms reset timeout period. Samples 
are generally held in stock. Nonstandard versions require a 2.5k 
minimum order quantity.
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