The ADM8839 is a charge pump regulator used for color thin film
transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Using charge
pump technology, the device can be used to generate three
voltages (+5 V ± 2%, +15 V, –15 V) from a single 3 V supply.
These voltages are then used to provide supplies for the LCD
controller (5 V) and the gate drives for the transistors in the
panel (+15 V and –15 V). Only a few external capacitors are
needed for the charge pumps. An efficient low dropout (LDO)
voltage regulator ensures that the power efficiency is high and
provides a low ripple 5 V output. This LDO can be shut down
and an external LDO can be used to regulate the 5 V doubler
output and drive the input to the charge pump section that
generates the +15 V and –15 V outputs, if required by the user.
REV. A
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The ADM8839 has a power save shutdown feature. The 5 V
output consumes the most power, so power efficiency is also
maximized on this output with an oscillator enabling scheme
(Green Idle™). This effectively senses the load current that is
flowing and turns on the charge pump only when charge needs
to be delivered to the 5 V pump doubler output.
The ADM8839 is fabricated using CMOS technology for minimal
power consumption. The part is packaged in a 20-lead LFCSP
(lead frame chip scale package).
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although the
ADM8839 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices
subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended
to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
REV. A
–3–
ADM8839
PIN CONFIGURATION
17 15VOUT
18 GND
19 C1
20 C1
16 C4
VCC 1
VOUT 2
LDO_IN 3
5VOUT 4
5VIN 5
PIN 1
INDICATOR
ADM8839
TOP VIEW
SHDN 7
LDO_ON/OFF 6
8
V
CC
GND 9
15 C4
14 C2
13 C2
12 C3
11 C3
15VOUT 10
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin No.MnemonicFunction
1V
CC
Positive Supply Voltage Input. Connect this pin to the 3 V supply with a 2.2 µF decoupling capacitor.
2VOUTVoltage Doubler Output. This was derived by doubling the 3 V supply. A 2.2 µF capacitor to
ground is required on this pin.
3LDO_INVoltage Regulator Input. The user may bypass this circuit by using the LDO_ON/OFF pin.
4+5VOUT5 V Output. This was derived by doubling and regulating the 3 V supply. A 2.2 µF capacitor
to ground is required on this pin to stabilize the regulator.
5+5VIN5 V Input. This is the input to the voltage tripler and inverter charge pump circuits.
6LDO_ON/OFFControl Logic Input. 3 V CMOS logic. A logic high selects the internal LDO for regulation of
the 5 V voltage doubler output. A logic low isolates the internal LDO from the rest of the charge
pump circuits. This allows the use of an external LDO to regulate the 5 V voltage doubler
output. The output of this LDO is then fed back into the voltage tripler and inverter circuits of
the ADM8839.
7SHDNDigital Input. 3 V CMOS logic. Active low shutdown control. This shuts down the timing
generator and enables the discharge circuit to dissipate the charge on the voltage outputs, thus
driving them to 0 V.
8V
CC
Connect this pin to VCC.
9GNDConnect this pin to GND.
10+15VOUT15 V Output. This was derived by tripling the 5 V regulated output. A 0.22 µF capacitor
is required on this pin.
11, 12C3–, C3+External capacitor C3 is connected between these pins. A 0.22 µF capacitor is recommended.
13, 14C2–, C2+External capacitor C2 is connected between these pins. A 0.22 µF capacitor is recommended.
15, 16C4–, C4+External capacitor C4 is connected between these pins. A 0.22 µF capacitor is recommended.
17–15VOUT–15 V Output. This was derived by tripling and inverting the 5 V regulated output. A 0.22 µF
capacitor is required on this pin.
18GNDDevice Ground.
19, 20C1–, C1+External capacitor C1 is connected between these pins. A 2.2 µF capacitor is recommended.
REV. A–4–
LDO O/P VOLTAGE – V
LOAD CURRENT – mA
LDO POWER EFFICIENCY – %
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
84
82
31578246
83
5.10
5.05
5.00
4.95
4.90
4.85
4.80
4.75
DEVICE AT +25C
DEVICE AT –40C
Typical Performance Characteristics–ADM8839
DEVICE AT +85C
REV. A
4.70
3.12.73.53.92.93.33.74.1 4.2
SUPPLY VOLTAGE – V
TPC 1. LDO O/P Voltage Variation
over Temperature and Supply
5.020
5.015
5.010
5.005
LDO O/P VOLTAGE – V
5.000
4.995
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– mA
LOAD
TPC 2. LDO O/P Voltage vs. Load Current
100
90
80
70
60
50
+15V/–15V POWER EFFICIENCY – %
40
30
301050701009020406080
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– A
LOAD
TPC 3. +15 V/–15 V Power Efficiency vs. Load Current
–5–
TPC 4. LDO Power Efficiency vs. Load Current,
V
= 3 V
CC
400
350
300
250
SUPPLY CURRENT – A
200
150
3.12.73.53.92.93.33.74.1 4.2
SUPPLY VOLTAGE – V
TPC 5. Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
15.1
15.0
14.9
14.8
14.7
14.6
14.5
14.4
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
14.3
14.2
14.1
500100150200
–15V AT 25C
I
LOAD
+15V AT 25C
– A
TPC 6. +15 V/–15 V Output Voltage vs. Load
Current, Typical Configuration
ADM8839
+15V OUTPUT
5VOUT
–15V OUTPUT
TPC 7. +15 V and –15 V Outputs at Power-Up
V
RIPPLE (DOUBLER OUTPUT RIPPLE)
OUT
LDO OUTPUT RIPPLE
RIPPLE
V
CC
LOAD ENABLE
5V OUTPUT
TPC 10. Output Transient Response for
Maximum Load Current
+15V OUTPUT
–15V OUTPUT
TPC 8. Output Ripple on LDO (5 V Output)
LOAD DISABLE
5V OUTPUT
TPC 9. 5 V Output Transient Response,
Load Disconnected
5VOUT
TPC 11. +15 V and –15 V Outputs at Power-Down
REV. A–6–
POWER SEQUENCING
In order for the TFT panel to power up correctly, the gate drive
supplies must be sequenced such that the –15 V supply is up
before the +15 V supply. The ADM8839 controls this sequence.
When the device is turned on (a logic high on SHDN), the
ADM8839 allows the –15 V output to ramp immediately but
holds off the +15 V output. It continues to do this until the
negative output has reached –3 V. At this point, the positive
output is enabled and allowed to ramp to +15 V. This sequence
is highlighted in Figure 1.
V
CC
SHDN
t
R5V
+5V
+15V
–15V
90%
10%
t
FM15V
10%
t
DELAY
90%
10%
90%
–3V
t
R15V
t
F5V
t
F15V
t
RM15V
Figure 1. Power Sequence
TRANSIENT RESPONSE
The ADM8839 features extremely fast transient response, making it very suitable for fast image updates on TFT LCD panels.
This means that even under changing load conditions, there is
still very effective regulation of the 5 V output. TPCs 9 and 10
show how the 5 V output responds when a maximum load is
dynamically connected and disconnected. Note that the output
settles within 5 µs to less than 1% of the output level.
BOOSTING THE CURRENT DRIVE OF THE 15 V SUPPLY
The ADM8839 ⫾15 V output can deliver 150 µA of current in
the typical configuration, as shown in Figure 2. It is also possible to draw 100 µA from the +15 V output and 200 µA from
the –15 V output, or vice versa. It is possible to draw only a
maximum of 300 µA combined from both the +15 V and the
–15 V outputs at any time (see Figure 3). In this configuration,
+5VOUT (Pin 4) is connected to +5VIN (Pin 5), as shown in
the Functional Block Diagram.
C5, 2.2F
CC
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
LDO
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
DOUBLE
VOLTAGE
TRIPLER
TRIPLE
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
GND
LDO_ON/OFF
SHDN
ADM8839
OSCILLATOR
CONTROL
LOGIC
TIMING
GENERATOR
SHUTDOWN
CONTROL
V
DISCHARGE
Figure 2. Typical Configuration
15.1
15.0
14.9
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
14.8
14.7
14.6
14.5
14.4
14.3
14.2
14.1
500100150200
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+15V AT 25C
–15V AT 25C
– A
LOAD
Figure 3. +15 V/–15 V Output Voltage vs. Load
Current, Typical Configuration
ADM8839
C1+
C1, 2.2F
C1–
VOUT
LDO_IN
C6, 2.2F
+5VOUT
+5VIN
C2+
C2–
C3+
C3–
+15VOUT
C4+
C4–
–15VOUT
C7, 2.2F
C2, 0.22F
C3, 0.22F
C8, 0.22F
C4, 0.22F
C9, 0.22F
+5V
+15V
–15V
REV. A
–7–
ADM8839
S
It is possible to configure the ADM8839 to supply up to 400 µA
on the ± 15 V outputs by changing its configuration slightly, as
shown in Figure 4.
C5, 2.2F
V
OSCILLATOR
LDO_ON/OFF
GENERATOR
SHUTDOWN
HDN
ADM8839
CONTROL
LOGIC
TIMING
CONTROL
CC
DISCHARGE
GND
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
LDO
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
DOUBLE
VOLTAGE
TRIPLER
TRIPLE
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
C1+
C1–
VOUT
LDO_IN
+5VOUT
+5VIN
C2+
C2–
C3+
C3–
+15VOUT
C4+
C4–
–15VOUT
C1, 2.2F
C2, 0.22F
C3, 0.22F
C8, 0.22F
C4, 0.22F
C9, 0.22F
CURRENT BOOST
CONFIGURATION
CONNECTION
C6, 2.2F
+5V
C7, 2.2F
+15V
–15V
The configuration in Figure 4 can supply up to 400 µA of current
on both the +15 V and the –15 V outputs. If the load on the
± 15 V does not draw any current, the voltage on the ±15 V outputs can rise up to ±16.5 V (see Figure 5). In this configuration,
VOUT (Pin 2) is connected to +5VIN (Pin 5).
17.0
16.5
16.0
15.5
15.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
14.5
14.0
0100200300400500
+15V AT 25ⴗC
–15V AT 25ⴗC
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– A
LOAD
Figure 5. +15 V/–15 V Output Voltage vs. Load
Current, Current Boost Configuration