The MAX17117 includes a high-performance step-up
regulator, a 350mA low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator,
a high-speed operational amplifier, and a high-voltage
level-shifting scan driver with gate-shading control. The
device is optimized for thin-film transistor (TFT) liquidcrystal display (LCD) applications.
The step-up DC-DC converter provides the regulated
supply voltage for panel source-driver ICs. The high
1.2MHz switching frequency allows the use of ultra-small
inductors and ceramic capacitors. The current-mode
control architecture provides a fast-transient response to
pulsed loads typical of source driver loads. The step-up
regulator features an adjustable soft-start and an adjustable cycle-by-cycle current limit.
The high-current operational amplifier is designed to
drive the LCD backplane (VCOM). The amplifier features
high output current (Q200mA typ), fast slew rate (40V/Fs
typ), wide bandwidth (16MHz typ), and rail-to-rail inputs
and outputs.
The low-voltage LDO linear regulator has an integrated
0.8I pass element and can provide at least 350mA. The
output voltage is accurate within Q1%.
The high-voltage, level-shifting scan driver with gateshading control is designed to drive the TFT panel gate
drivers. Its seven outputs swing 40V (maximum) between
+35V (maximum) and -15V (minimum) and can swiftly
drive capacitive loads.
The MAX17117 is available in a 32-pin, 5mm x 5mm, thin
QFN package with a maximum thickness of 0.8mm for
thin LCD panels.
Ordering Information
PARTTEMP RANGEPIN-PACKAGE
MAX17117ETJ+-40NC to +85NC32 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Applications
Notebook Computer Displays
Features
S 2.3V to 5.5V IN Supply-Voltage Range
S 1.2MHz Current-Mode Step-Up Regulator
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Internal-Switch Boost Regulator with Integrated
7-Channel Scan Driver, Op Amp, and LDO
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
IN, ENA, FB, COMP, SS, DTS, LDOADJ, ST,
CK1–CK6, LDOO to AGND ...............................-0.3V to +7.5V
PGND to AGND .................................................... -0.3V to +0.3V
LX, OPAS to PGND ...............................................-0.3V to +18V
GHON to PGND ....................................................-0.3V to +45V
VGL to PGND ....................................................... -20V to +0.3V
GHON to VGL .................................................................... +45V
STH, CKH1–CKH6, VGLC, RO,
RE to VGL .........................................-0.3V to (V
MAX17117
OUT, POS to PGND ..............................-0.3V to (V
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.
GHON
OPAS
+ 0.3V)
+ 0.3V)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = +3V, Circuit of Figure 1, V
noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.)
(VIN = +3V, Circuit of Figure 1, V
noted. Typical values are at TA = +25NC.)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
VCOM BUFFER
OPAS Voltage Range515V
OPAS Supply CurrentV
OUT Voltage Swing HighI
OUT Voltage Swing LowI
OUT Short-Circuit Current
POS Input-Bias Current
POS Input-Offset VoltageV
Gain-Bandwidth Product8MHz
-3dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
HIGH-VOLTAGE SCAN DRIVER
GHON Voltage Range1235V
VGL Voltage Range-15-3V
GHON-to-VGL Voltage RangeV
GHON Supply CurrentCK1 through CK6 and ST low350550
VGL Supply CurrentCK1 through CK6 and ST low-500-300
Output Impedance LowSTH, CKH_, VGLC, I
Output Impedance HighSTH, CKH_, VGLC, I
Gate-Shading Switch Resistance
RO, RE Resistance Range100
Propagation Delay from ST
Rising Edge to STH Rising Edge
Propagation Delay from ST
Falling Edge to STH Falling Edge
Propagation Delay from CK_
Rising Edge to CKH_ Rising
Edge
Propagation Delay from CK_
Falling Edge to CKH_ Falling
Edge
STH, VGLC, CKH_ Rise Time
STH, VGLC, CKH_ Fall Time
STH, CKH_ Operating Frequency
Range
= +8.5V, V
OPAS
= V
POS
OUT
OUT
OPAS
= 5mA
= 5mA50100mV
Sourcing, short to V
Sinking, short to V
V
= V
POS
OUT
R
LOAD
OPAS
= V
OPAS
= 10kI, C
5V pulse applied to POS, OUT measured from 10% to
90%
- V
GHON
GHON
= +24V, V
= -6.2V, VST = VCK_ = 0V, TA = 0NC to +85NC, unless otherwise
LDOO Output Voltage Range1.8V
Dropout Voltage VIN = 3.3V, V
LDOO Line RegulationVIN = 2.8V to 5.5V, V
LDOO Load RegulationV
LDOO Current LimitV
LDOADJ Feedback Voltage1.2271.2401.252V
LDOADJ Input-Bias Current
DIGITAL INPUTS
ST, CK_ Input High Level 1.8V < V
ST, CK_ Input Low Level1.8V < V
ENA Input Logic-High Level
ENA Input Logic-Low Level
ENA Resistor Range0200
= +8.5V, V
OPAS
DTS falling100150mV
= 0.5V51015µA
DTS
= 1.3V, I
DTS
= 2.5V, I
LDOO
= 1.0V0.40.620.8A
LDOADJ
V
1.8V < V
V
1.8V < V
V
= 1.3V, TA = +25NC
LDOADJ
LDOO
LDOO
LDOO
> 3.0V2.1V
LDOO
LDOO
> 3.0V0.8V
LDOO
= +24V, V
GHON
= 1mA1050
DTS
= 1.1V, I
LDOADJ
LDOO
= 1mA to 300mA0.20.5%/V
LDOO
< 5.5V
< 5.5V
< 3.0V
< 3.0V
= -6.2V, VST = VCK_ = 0V, TA = 0NC to +85NC, unless otherwise
= 0V, VIN = 5.5V, V
= 0V, VIN = 5.5V, V
= 0V, VIN = 5.5V, V
VGL
= -6.2V, VST = V
= 4V2mA
GHON
= 4V160
GHON
= 4V50
GHON
= 0V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless oth-
CK_
mA
FA
FA
NC
Internal-Switch Boost Regulator with Integrated
7-Channel Scan Driver, Op Amp, and LDO
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN = +3V, Circuit of Figure 1, V
erwise noted.)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
STEP-UP REGULATOR
Output Voltage RangeV
OPAS Overvoltage ThresholdOPAS rising16.518V
Operating Frequency10001400kHz
Oscillator Maximum Duty Cycle9197%
FB Regulation VoltageNo load 1.2271.252V
FB Fault-Trip LevelFalling edge1.051.15V
FB Line Regulation
FB Input-Bias Current
FB Transconductance
LX Current LimitVFB = 1.2V, duty cycle = 60%1.62.4A
LX On-ResistanceILX = 1A 500
LX Input-Bias Current
Current-Sense Transresistance0.100.30V/A
Soft-Start Pullup Current26
VCOM BUFFER
OPAS Voltage Range515V
OPAS Supply CurrentV
OUT Voltage Swing HighI
OUT Voltage Swing LowI
OUT Short-Circuit Current
POS Input-Bias Current
POS Input-Offset VoltageV
Slew Rate
HIGH-VOLTAGE SCAN DRIVER
GHON Voltage Range1235V
VGL Voltage Range-15-3V
GHON-to-VGL Voltage RangeV
GHON Supply CurrentCK1 through CK6 and ST low550
VGL Supply CurrentCK1 through CK6 and ST low-500
Output Impedance LowSTH, CKH_, VGLC, I
Output Impedance HighSTH, CKH_, VGLC, I
Gate-Shading Switch Resistance
RO, RE Resistance Range100
Propagation Delay from ST
Rising Edge to STH Rising Edge
= +8.5V, V
OPAS
VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V, TA = +25NC
VFB = 1.3V, TA = +25NC
DI
= Q2.5FA, FB = COMP
COMP
V
= 13.5V, TA = +25NC
LX
= V
POS
OUT
OUT
Sourcing, short to V
Sinking, short to V
V
POS
OUT
5V pulse applied to POS, OUT measured from 10% to
90%
Internal-Switch Boost Regulator with Integrated
7-Channel Scan Driver, Op Amp, and LDO
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VIN = +3V, Circuit of Figure 1, V
erwise noted.)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Propagation Delay from ST
Falling Edge to STH Falling Edge
Propagation Delay from CK_
Rising Edge to CKH_ Rising Edge
MAX17117
Propagation Delay from CK_
Falling Edge to CKH_ Falling
Edge
STH, VGLC, CKH_ Rise Time
STH, VGLC, CKH_ Fall Time
STH, CKH_ Operating Frequency
Range
GATE-SHADING TIMING CONTROL
Gate-Shutdown Detection
Threshold
Gate-Shutdown Detection Current V
DTS Switch ResistanceV
DTS Rising Edge Threshold1.2101.265V
DTS Falling Edge Threshold 150mV
LDO
LDOO Output Voltage Range1.8V
Dropout Voltage VIN = 3.3V, V
LDOO Line RegulationVIN = 2.8V to 5.5V, V
LDOO Load RegulationV
LDOO Current LimitV
LDOADJ Feedback Voltage1.2271.252V
LDOADJ Input-Bias Current