General Description
The MAX1935 low-dropout linear regulator operates
from a 2.25V to 5.5V supply and delivers a guaranteed
500mA load current with low 175mV dropout. The highaccuracy (±1.5%) output voltage is preset at an internally trimmed voltage or can be adjusted from 0.8V to
4.5V with an external resistive-divider.
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows low 210µA
supply current, making this device ideal for portable
equipment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs),
cellular phones, cordless phones, and other equipment, including base stations and docking stations.
Other features include an active-low, power-OK output
that indicates when the output is out of regulation, a
0.02µA shutdown mode, short-circuit protection, and
thermal-shutdown protection. The MAX1935 comes in a
tiny 1.9W, 8-pin 3mm x 3mm thin QFN package.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
PDAs
Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
USB Hubs
Docking Stations
Features
♦ Guaranteed 500mA Output Current
♦ Output Down to 0.8V
♦ Low 175mV Dropout at 500mA
♦ ±1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
Preset at 1.5V
Adjustable from 0.8V to 4.5V
♦ Power-OK Output
♦ Low 210µA Ground Current
♦ 0.02µA Shutdown Current
♦ Thermal-Overload Protection
♦ Output Current Limit
♦ Tiny 1.9W, 8-Pin 3mm x 3mm Thin QFN Package
MAX1935
500mA, Low-Voltage Linear Regulator
in Tiny QFN
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Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
OUT
SET
GND
IN
SHDN
POK
C
OUT
10µF
V
OUT
0.8V TO 4.5V
C
IN
1µF
ON
OFF
R
2
MAX1935
R
1
TO µC
R
POK
100kΩ
V
IN
2.25V TO 5.5V
Typical Operating Circuit
19-2599; Rev 0; 10/02
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
*Contact factory for preset output voltages.
PART T EM P R A N G E PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1935ETA* -40°C to +85°C
MAX1935ETA15* -40°C to +85°C
PART
MAX1935ETA Adjustable ADB
MAX1935ETA15 1.5V ADB
8 Thin QFN
3mm x 3mm
8 Thin QFN
3mm x 3mm
O U T PU T
VO L T A G E
TOP MARK
TOP VIEW
IN
IN
POK
OUT
1
2
MAX1935
3
4
THIN QFN
3mm x 3mm
8
OUT
7
SET
6
GNDSHDN
5
MAX1935
500mA, Low-Voltage Linear Regulator
in Tiny QFN
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN= V
OUT(SETPOINT)
+ 500mV or VIN= 2.25V whichever is greater, SET = GND, SHDN = IN, TA= 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
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.
IN, SHDN, POK, SET to GND ...................................-0.3V to +6V
OUT to GND ................................................-0.3V to (V
IN
+ 0.3V)
Output Short-Circuit Duration.....................................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
8-Pin Thin QFN (derate 24.4mW/°C above +70°C) .......1.95W
Operating Temperature .......................................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Voltage V
Input Undervoltage Lockout V
Output Voltage Accuracy
(Preset Mode)
Adjustable Output Voltage
SET Voltage Threshold
(Adjustable Mode)
Maximum Output Current I
Short-Circuit Current Limit I
SET Dual Mode™ Threshold 35 80 125 mV
SET Input Bias Current I
Ground-Pin Current I
Line Regulation ∆V
Load Regulation ∆V
Output Voltage Noise 10Hz to 1MHz, C
SHUTDOWN
Shutdown Supply Current I
S HDN Input Threshold
S HDN Input Bias Current I
Startup Time t
IN
UVLO
V
OUT
V
SET
OUT
LIM
SET
OFF
V
V
SHDN
STARTC OUT
Rising, 40mV hysteresis 1.85 2 2.15 V
TA = +25°C, I
TA = +25°C, I
OUT
OUT
TA = 0°C to +85°C, I
> V
OUT
+ 0.5V
OUT
OUT
V
IN
TA = +25°C, I
TA = +25°C, I
TA = 0°C to +85°C, I
V
> V
IN
V
OUT
V
SET
I
OUT
Q
I
OUT
OUT
LNRV I N
LDRIOUT
+ 0.5V
OUT
= 0V 600 1400 2300 mA
= 0.8V -100 +100 nA
= 1mA 210 600
= 500mA 575
= 500mA
fr om ( V
+ 100m V ) to 5.5V , I
OU T
= 1mA to 500mA 15.5 35 p p m /m A
S HDN = GND, VIN = 5.5V 0.02 5 µA
IH
IL
S HDN = GND or IN 10 100 nA
= 10µF, ti m e fr om S HDN hig h to P OK hig h40 µs
2.25 5.50 V
= 100mA -1.5 +1.5
= 1mA to 500mA -2.5 +2.5
= 1mA to 500mA,
OUT
-3 +3
0.8 4.5 V
= 100mA 788 812
= 1mA to 500mA 780 820
= 1mA to 500mA,
OUT
774 800 826
500 m A
V
= 2.25V 259 400
OUT
V
= 2.8V 201 350Dropout Voltage (Note 1) I
OUT
= 4V 147 275
V
OUT
= 5m A 0 0.125 %/V
L OA D
= 10µF (ESR < 0.1Ω) 300 µV
OUT
1.6
0.6
%
mV
RM S
µA
mV
RMS
V
MAX1935
500mA, Low-Voltage Linear Regulator
in Tiny QFN
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN= V
OUT(SETPOINT)
+ 500mV or VIN= 2.25V whichever is greater, SET = GND, SHDN = IN, TA= 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN= V
OUT(SETPOINT)
+ 500mV or VIN= 2.25V whichever is greater, SET = GND, SHDN = IN, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
POWER-OK
POK Output Low Voltage V
Operating Voltage Range for
Valid POK Output
Output High Leakage Current V
Threshold Rising edge, referred to V
THERMAL PROTECTION
Ther m al- S hutd own Tem p erature T
Thermal-Shutdown Hysteresis ∆T
Sinking 2mA 5 50 mV
OL
Sinking 100µA 1.0 5.5 V
= 5.5V 100 nA
POK
OUT(NOMINAL)
SHDN
SHDN
90 93 96 %
170 °C
20 °C
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Voltage V
Input Undervoltage Lockout V
Output Voltage Accuracy
(Preset Mode)
Adjustable Output Voltage
SET Voltage Threshold
(Adjustable Mode)
Maximum Output Current I
Short-Circuit Current Limit I
SET Dual Mode Threshold 35 125 mV
SET Input Bias Current I
Ground-Pin Current I
SHUTDOWN
Shutdown Supply Current I
S HDN Input Threshold
S HDN Input Bias Current I
IN
UVLO
V
OUTIOUT
V
SETIOUT
OUT
LIM
SET
Q
OFF
V
IH
V
IL
SHDN
Rising, 40mV hysteresis 1.85 2.15 V
= 1mA to 500mA -4 +4 %
= 1mA to 500mA 766 834 mV
V
= 0V 600 2500 mA
OUT
V
= 0.8V -100 +100 nA
SET
I
= 1mA 400 µA
OUT
S HDN = GND, VIN = 5.5V 5 µA
2.5V < V
2.5V < V
S HDN = GND or IN 100 nA
< 5.5V 1.6
IN
< 5.5V 0.6
IN
2.25 5.50 V
0.8 4.5 V
500 m A
RM S
V
MAX1935
500mA, Low-Voltage Linear Regulator
in Tiny QFN
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN= V
OUT(SETPOINT)
+ 500mV or VIN= 2.25V whichever is greater, SET = GND, SHDN = IN, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 2)
Note 1: Dropout voltage is defined as VIN- V
OUT
, when V
OUT
is 100mV below the value of V
OUT
and when VIN= V
OUT(NOM)
+ 0.5V.
For 2.25V ≤ V
OUT
≤ 4V, dropout voltage limits are linearly interpolated from the values listed. For V
OUT
< 4V, dropout
voltage limit is equal to the value for V
OUT
= 4V.
Note 2: Specifications to -40°C are guaranteed by design, not production tested.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(V
OUT
= 3.3V, VIN= V
OUT
+ 500mV, SHDN = IN, CIN= 1µF, C
OUT
= 10µF, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.5
3.5
1.5 2.5 3.02.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX1935 toc01
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
I
OUT
= 0mA
I
OUT
= 500mA
6.0
3.25
3.26
3.28
3.27
3.30
3.31
3.29
3.32
0 200 300100 400 500 600 700 800
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX1935 toc02
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.28
3.30
3.29
3.32
3.31
3.33
3.34
-40 10-15 35 60 85
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX1935 toc03
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = V
OUT
+ 500mV
I
OUT
= 0
0
100
50
200
150
250
300
350
400
0 200 300100 400 500 600 700 800
DROPOUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX1935 toc04
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
0.14
0.16
0.18
0.20
0.22
0.24
0.26
0.28
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
DROPOUT VOLTAGE
vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE
MAX1935 toc05
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
100
50
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
GROUND-PIN CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX1935 toc06
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
GROUND-PIN CURRENT (µA)
3.52.5 4.5 5.5
I
OUT
= 0mA
I
OUT
= 500mA
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
POWER-OK
POK Output Low Voltage V
Operating Voltage Range for
Valid POK Output
Output High Leakage Current V
Threshold Rising edge, referred to V
Sinking 2mA 50 mV
OL
Sinking 100µA 1.0 5.5 V
= 5.5V 100 nA
POK
OUT(NOMINAL)
89 97 %