The MAX15050 employs a pulse-skip mode to improve light-load efficiency, making it ideal for applications such as notebooks and single-cell portable devices. The MAX15051 operates with a forced PWM mode, allowing it to be used in telecom, networking, and base-station applications.
Other features include an enable input and power-good indicator for power sequencing, adjustable soft-start for controlled turn-on, and the ability to safely start up into a prebiased output.