The MAX764/MAX765/MAX766 inverting switching regulators are highly efficient over a wide range of load currents, delivering up to 1.5W. A unique, current-limited,
pulse-frequency-modulated (PFM) control scheme combines the benefits of traditional PFM converters with the
benefits of pulse-width-modulated (PWM) converters.
Like PWM converters, the MAX764/MAX765/MAX766 are
highly efficient at heavy loads. Yet because they are PFM
devices, they use less than 120µA of supply current (vs.
2mA to 10mA for a PWM device).
The input voltage range is 3V to 16V. The output voltage is preset at -5V (MAX764), -12V (MAX765), or -15V
(MAX766); it can also be adjusted from -1V to -16V
using two external resistors (Dual ModeTM). The maximum operating VIN- V
differential is 20V.
OUT
These devices use miniature external components; their
high switching frequencies (up to 300kHz) allow for less
than 5mm diameter surface-mount magnetics. A standard 47µH inductor is ideal for most applications, so no
magnetics design is necessary.
An internal power MOSFET makes the MAX764/MAX765/
MAX766 ideal for minimum component count, low- and
medium-power applications. For increased output drive
capability or higher output voltages, use the
MAX774/MAX775/MAX776 or MAX1774, which drive an
external power P-channel MOSFET for loads up to 5W.
________________________Applications
LCD-Bias Generators
Portable Instruments
LAN Adapters
Remote Data-Acquisition Systems
Battery-Powered Applications
__________Typical Operating Circuit
____________________________Features
♦ High Efficiency for a Wide Range of Load Currents
♦ 250mA Output Current
♦ 120µA Max Supply Current
♦ 5µA Max Shutdown Current
♦ 3V to 16V Input Voltage Range
♦ -5V (MAX764), -12V (MAX765), -15V (MAX766),
or Adjustable Output from -1V to -16V
♦ Current-Limited PFM Control Scheme
♦ 300kHz Switching Frequency
♦ Internal, P-Channel Power MOSFET
______________Ordering Information
PART
MAX764CPA
MAX764CSA
MAX764C/D0°C to +70°C
MAX764EPA
MAX764ESA-40°C to +85°C
MAX764MJA-55°C to +125°C8 CERDIP**
MAX765CPA
MAX765CSA
MAX765C/D0°C to +70°C
MAX765EPA
MAX765ESA-40°C to +85°C
MAX765MJA-55°C to +125°C8 CERDIP**
Ordering Information continued on last page.
* Dice are tested at T
**Contact factory for availability and processing to MIL-STD-883.
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.
= +70°C)
A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V+ = 5V, I
V+ Input Voltage Range
Supply Current
Shutdown Current