MAX724/MAX726 are 5A/2A step-down, PWM, switch-mode DC-DC regulators optimized for step-down applications. These regulators employ a classic buck topology and can perform high-current step-down functions, but can also be configured as inverters, negative boost converters, or flyback converters. These regulators have excellent dynamic and transient response characteristics, while featuring cycle-by-cycle current limiting to protect against overcurrent faults and short-circuit output faults. The MAX724/MAX726 also have a wide 8V to 40V input range in the buck step-down configuration. In inverting and boost configurations, the input can be as low as 5V. The MAX724/MAX726 are available in a 5-pin TO-220 package. The devices have a preset 100kHz oscillator frequency and a preset current limit of 6.5A (MAX724) or 2.6A (MAX726).