The MAX1626/MAX1627 step-down DC-DC switching
controllers provide high efficiency over loads ranging
from 1mA to more than 2A. A unique current-limited,
pulse-frequency-modulated (PFM) control scheme
operates with up to a 100% duty cycle, resulting in very
low dropout voltages. This control scheme eliminates
minimum load requirements and reduces the supply
current under light loads to 90µA (versus 2mA to 10mA
for common pulse-width modulation controllers).
These step-down controllers drive an external P-channel MOSFET, allowing design flexibility for applications
to 12W or higher. Soft-start reduces current surges during start-up. A high switching frequency (up to 300kHz)
and operation in continuous-conduction mode allow the
use of tiny surface-mount inductors. Output capacitor
requirements are also reduced, minimizing PC board
area and system costs.
The output voltage is preset at 5V or 3.3V for the
MAX1626 and adjustable for the MAX1627. Input voltages can be up to 16.5V. The MAX1626/MAX1627 are
functional upgrades for the MAX1649/MAX1651.
________________________Applications
PCMCIA Power Supplies
Personal Digital Assistants
Hand-Held Computers
Portable Terminals
Low-Cost Notebook Computer Supplies
5V to 3.3V Green PC Applications
High-Efficiency Step-Down Regulation
Minimum-Component DC-DC Converters
Battery-Powered Applications
__________________Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
3/5 (FB)
SHDN
( ) ARE FOR MAX1627
5V/3.3V or Adjustable, 100% Duty-Cycle,
____________________________Features
♦ Low Dropout Voltage
♦ 100% Maximum Duty Cycle
♦ Soft-Start Limits Start-Up Current
♦ Efficiency >90% (3mA to 2A Loads)
♦ Output Power >12.5W
♦ 90µA Max Quiescent Current
♦ 1µA Max Shutdown Current
♦ Up to 300kHz Switching Frequency
♦ 16.5V Max Input Voltage
♦ Output Voltage: 5V/3.3V (MAX1626)
Adjustable (MAX1627)
♦ Current-Limited Control Scheme
______________Ordering Information
TEMP. RANGEPIN-PACKAGE
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
V+
MAX1626
CSSHDN
P
3/5
REF
GND
EXT
OUT
Dice*
8 SO
Dice*
OUTPUT
3.3V
OUT
REF
1
2
3
4
MAX1626
MAX1627
SO
PART
MAX1626C/D
MAX1626ESA
MAX1627C/D
MAX1627ESA-40°C to +85°C8 SO
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5V/3.3V or Adjustable, 100% Duty-Cycle,
High-Efficiency, Step-Down DC-DC Controllers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage, V+ to GND.......................................-0.3V, +17V
OUT, FB, 3/5, SHDN, REF, CS, EXT to GND...-0.3V, (V+ + 0.3V)
Maximum Current at REF (I
Maximum Current at EXT (I
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)..........................471mW
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
)..........................................15mA
REF
) ..........................................50mA
EXT
= +70°C)
A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V+ = +3V to +16.5V, SHDN = 3/5 = 0V, TA= 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Operating, no load
V
I+Supply Current into V+
V+ = SHDN = 16.5V (shutdown)
Circuit of Figure 1, 3/5 = V+ (Note 1)
OUT
Circuit of Figure 1, 3/5 = 0V (Note 1)
MAX1626, 3/5 = V+, output forced to 5V
OUT
MAX1627, includes hysteresis
MAX1627
CS
SHDN = 0V or V+
3/5 = 0V or V+
V+ = 5V
Output forced to 0V
Output in regulation
6.0V < V+ < 12.0V, I
30mA < I
LOAD
I
= 0µA
LOAD
REF
REF
≤ 100µA
0µA ≤ I
V+ = 3V to 16.5V, I
MAX1626/MAX1627
Output Voltage
OUT Input Current
CS Threshold Voltage
3/5 Input Voltage High
3/5 Input Voltage Low
3/5 Leakage Current
Minimum EXT Off Time
Reference Voltage
Operating Temperature Range
MAX1626ESA/MAX1627ESA............................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec).............................+300°C
CONDITIONS
7090
4.855.005.15
3.203.303.40
81012
1.52.02.5
= 1A
LOAD
< 2.0A, V+ = 8V
= 0µAµV/V10100REF Line Regulation
LOAD
UNITSMINTYPMAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
1
V3.016.5V+Input Voltage Range
µA
V2.72.8Undervoltage Lockout
V
µA243750I
V1.271.301.33FB Threshold Voltage
nA035FB Leakage Current
µA010CS Input Current
Sense input for fixed 5V or 3.3V output operation. OUT is internally connected to an
11
OUT
on-chip voltage divider (MAX1626). It does not supply current. Leave OUT unconnected during adjustable-output operation (MAX1627).
2—
—2
FB
3/5
Feedback Input for adjustable-output operation. Connect to an external voltage
divider between the output and GND (see the
3.3V or 5V Selection. Output voltage is set to 3.3V when this pin is low or 5V when it
is high.
Active-High Shutdown Input. Device is placed in shutdown when SHDN is driven
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SHDN
high. In shutdown mode, the reference, output, and external MOSFET are turned off.
Connect to GND for normal operation.
MAX1626/MAX1627
V+
REF
1.3V Reference Output. Can source 100µA. Bypass with 0.1µF.44
Positive Supply Input. Bypass with 0.47µF.55
Current-Sense Input. Connect current-sense resistor between V+ and CS. External
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CS
MOSFET is turned off when the voltage across the resistor equals the current-limit
trip level (around 100mV).
Gate Drive for External P-Channel MOSFET. EXT swings between V+ and GND.77
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