The MAX1566/MAX1567 provide a complete powersupply solution for digital cameras. They improve performance, component count, and size compared to conventional multichannel controllers in 2-cell AA,
1-cell lithium-ion (Li+), and dual-battery designs. On-chip
MOSFETs provide up to 95% efficiency for critical power
supplies, while additional channels operate with external
FETs for optimum design flexibility. This optimizes overall
efficiency and cost, while also reducing board space.
The MAX1566/MAX1567 include six high-efficiency DCto-DC conversion channels:
• Step-up DC-to-DC converter with on-chip power FETs
• Main DC-to-DC converter with on-chip FETs, configurable to step either up or down
• Step-down core DC-to-DC converter with on-chip
FETs
• DC-to-DC controller for white LEDs or other output
• Extra DC-to-DC controller (typically for LCD); two
extra controllers on the MAX1566
• Transformerless inverting DC-to-DC controller (typically for negative CCD bias) on the MAX1567
All DC-to-DC channels operate at one fixed frequency
settable from 100kHz to 1MHz to optimize size, cost, and
efficiency. Other features include soft-start, power-OK
outputs, and overload protection. The MAX1566/
MAX1567 are available in space-saving 40-pin thin QFN
packages. An evaluation kit is available to expedite
designs.
Applications
Digital Cameras
PDAs
Features
♦ 95% Efficient Step-Up DC-to-DC Converter
♦ 0.7V Minimum Input Voltage
♦ Main DC-to-DC Configurable as Either Step-Up or
Step-Down
♦ Combine Step-Up and Step-Down for 90%
Efficient Boost-Buck
♦ 95% Efficient Step-Down for DSP Core
♦ Regulate LED Current for Four, Six, or More LEDs
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.
PV, PVSU, SDOK, AUX1OK, SCF, ON_, FB_,
SUSD to GND ....................................................... -0.3V to +6V
PG_ to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
DL1, DL3, INDL2, PVM, PVSD to GND …-0.3V to (PVSU + 0.3V)
DL2 to GND ............................................-0.3V to (INDL2 + 0.3V)
LXSU Current (Note 1) ..........................................................3.6A
LXM Current (Note 1) ............................................................3.6A
LXSD Current (Note 1) ........................................................2.25A
REF, OSC, CC_ to GND...........................-0.3V to (PVSU + 0.3V)
= 3.6V, TA= 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
STEP-UP DC-TO-DCStep-Up Startup-to-Normal
Operating Threshold
Step-Up Startup-to-Normal
Operating Threshold Hysteresis
Rising edge or falling edge (Note 4)2.302.52.65V
80mV
Step-Up Voltage Adjust Range3.05.5VStart Delay of ONSD, ONM,
ON1, ON2, and ON3 after
SU in Regulation
1024
OSC
cycles
FBSU Regulation Voltage1.2311.251.269VFBS U to C C S U Tr anscond uctanceFBSU = CCSU80135185µSFBSU Input Leakage CurrentFBSU = 1.25V-1000.01+100nAIdle Mode
Current-Sense Amplifier
Transresistance
TM
Trip Level 150 mA
0.275V/A
Step-Up Maximum Duty CycleFBSU = 1V808590%PVSU Leakage CurrentVLXSU Leakage CurrentV
Switch On-Resistance
= 0V, PVSU = 3.6V 0.1 5 µA
LX
LX
= V
OUT
= 3.6V
0.15µAN channel95150P channel150250
mΩ
N-Channel Current Limit1.82.12.4AP-Channel Turn-Off Current20mAStartup Current LimitPVSU = 1.8V (Note 5)450mAStartup t
= 3.6V, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Note 2: The MAX1566/MAX1567 are powered from the step-up output (PVSU). An internal low-voltage startup oscillator drives the
step-up starting at approximately 0.9V until PVSU reaches approximately 2.5V. When PVSU reaches 2.5V, the main control
circuitry takes over. Once the step-up is up and running, it can maintain operation with very low input voltages; however,
output current is limited.
Note 3: Since the device is powered from PVSU, a Schottky rectifier, connected from the battery to PVSU, is required for low-voltage
startup.
Note 4: The step-up regulator is in startup mode until this voltage is reached. Do not apply full load current during startup. A power-
OK output can be used with an external PFET to gate the load until the step-up is in regulation. See the
AUX1OK, SDOK
,
and SCF Connections section.
Note 5: The step-up current limit in startup refers to the LXSU switch current limit, not the output current limit.
Note 6: If the main converter is configured as a step-up (SUSD = PVSU), the P-channel synchronous rectifier is disabled until the
2.5V normal operation threshold has been exceeded. If the main converter is configured as a step-down (SUSD = GND), all
step-down operation is locked out until the normal operation threshold has been exceeded. When the main is configured as
a step-down, operation in dropout (100% duty cycle) can only be maintained for 100,000 OSC cycles before the output is
considered faulted, triggering global shutdown.
Note 7: Operation in dropout (100% duty cycle) can only be maintained for 100,000 OSC cycles before the output is considered
faulted, triggering global shutdown.
Note 8: ONM, ONSD, ON1, ON2, and ON3 are disabled until 1024 OSC cycles after PVSU reaches 2.7V.
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINMAXUNITSAUX3 FBL or FBH to CC
Transconductance
FB_ Input Leakage Current-100+100nADL_ Driver ResistanceOutput high or low7ΩAUX1OK Output Low0.1mA into AUX1OK0.1VAUX1OK Leakage CurrentONSU = GND1µAOVERLOAD PROTECTIONSCF Leakage CurrentONSU = PVSU, FBSU = 1.5V1µASCF Output Low Voltage0.1mA into SCF0.1VLOGIC INPUTS (ON_, SUSD)