FBGA Switching Regulators & Controllers 193

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Part RoHS Manufacturer Other IC type Temperature Grade No. of Terminals Package Code Package Shape Surface Mount Total Dose (V) Maximum Switching Frequency Package Body Material Approvals (V) Maximum Supply Current (Isup) Maximum Output Current Trim or Adjustable Output (V) No. of Functions No. of Channels Technology Screening Level Nominal Bandwidth Terminal Form Main Out Ripple Voltage Control Technique Nominal Negative Supply Voltage (Vsup) Main Output Efficiency Nominal Supply Voltage (Vsup) Maximum Voltage Tolerance Power Supplies (V) Switcher Config Package Style (Meter) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Terminal Pitch Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Output Voltage Control Mode Protection(s) Maximum Line Regulation Maximum Total Power Output Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Maximum Output Voltage Terminal Position JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Maximum Supply Voltage (Vsup) Maximum Seated Height Height Width (mm) Qualification Maximum Load Regulation Minimum Supply Voltage (Vsup) Nominal Input Voltage Warm-Up Time Additional Features Minimum Input Voltage Maximum Negative Input Voltage JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) No. of Outputs Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Nominal Threshold Voltage (V) Length Adjustable Threshold Nominal Output Voltage Maximum Input Voltage

MAX8805WEWECE+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX77178EWC+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

12

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

10000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA12,3X4,16

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.4 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER NICKEL

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B12

1

Not Qualified

e2

30

260

MAX8805WEWEAD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805ZEWEAA+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8836ZEWEEE+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1.2 A

BALL

GRID ARRAY

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805XEWECC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8973AEWI+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

28

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

2100 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

9 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA28,4X7,16

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.4 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER NICKEL

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B28

1

Not Qualified

e2

30

260

MAX15040EWE+T

Maxim Integrated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

1030 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

4 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805XEWEGG+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805WEWEBE+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWEDD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWEBC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWEAD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWEBC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805ZEWEAD+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805ZEWEAC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWEBE+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805ZEWEDD+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805WEWEEE+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8649EWE+

Maxim Integrated

BATTERY CHARGE CONTROLLER

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

3560 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1.8 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805ZEWEBC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWEEE+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805YEWECE+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805WEWEAA+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805WEWECD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWEAC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWEBG+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805ZEWECC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805WEWEAE+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWEDD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWEBE+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805WEWEAC+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWECD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805XEWEBD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWECD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805YEWEAD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8836ZEREEE+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1.2 A

BALL

GRID ARRAY

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8967EWV+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

30

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.12 mA

BICMOS

BALL

1.8,3.6

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA30,5X6,16

Power Management Circuits

.4 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B30

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

MAX8967BEWV+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

30

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.12 mA

BICMOS

BALL

1.8,3.6

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA30,5X6,16

Power Management Circuits

.4 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B30

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

MAX8805ZEWEEE+

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

MAX8805XEWECE+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8967CEWV+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

30

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.12 mA

BICMOS

BALL

1.8,3.6

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA30,5X6,16

Power Management Circuits

.4 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B30

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

MAX8805WEWEBD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8967AEWV+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

30

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.12 mA

BICMOS

BALL

1.8,3.6

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA30,5X6,16

Power Management Circuits

.4 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B30

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

MAX8805ZEWECD+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

4000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX77179EWC+T

Maxim Integrated

SWITCHING REGULATOR

INDUSTRIAL

12

FBGA

RECTANGULAR

YES

10000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

1 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA12,3X4,16

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.4 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER NICKEL

BOTTOM

R-PBGA-B12

1

Not Qualified

e2

30

260

MAX8805YEWEGG+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

Not Qualified

e3

MAX8805WEWEGG+T

Maxim Integrated

INDUSTRIAL

16

FBGA

SQUARE

YES

2000 kHz

PLASTIC/EPOXY

.2 A

BICMOS

BALL

GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH

BGA16,4X4,20

Switching Regulator or Controllers

.5 mm

85 Cel

VOLTAGE-MODE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B16

1

Not Qualified

e3

Switching Regulators & Controllers

Switching regulators and controllers are electronic devices used to regulate the output voltage and current of power supplies. They operate by rapidly switching a power supply circuit between on and off states, resulting in a high-frequency waveform that can be filtered and smoothed to produce a stable output voltage.

Switching regulators and controllers offer several advantages over traditional linear regulators, including higher efficiency and the ability to handle a wider range of input voltages. They are commonly used in applications such as power supplies for computers, LED lighting, and motor control.

Switching regulators and controllers come in a variety of forms, including step-up (boost), step-down (buck), and step-up/down (buck-boost) configurations. They may be designed as integrated circuits (ICs) or as standalone modules.

Switching regulators and controllers typically include feedback control circuits to adjust the output voltage and current, as well as protection circuits to prevent overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature conditions. They may also include features such as soft-start to reduce inrush currents and synchronization with external clock signals.