
19-0171; Rev 1; 9/93
High-Efficiency PWM, Step-Down
P-Channel DC-DC Controller
_______________General Description
The MAX747 high-efficiency, high-current, step-down
controller drives external P-channel FETs. It provides
90% to 95% efficiency from a 6V supply with load
currents ranging from 50mA up to 2.5A. It uses a
pulse-width-modulating (PWM) current-mode control
scheme to provide precise output regulation and low
output noise. The MAX747’s 4V to 15V input voltage
range, a fixed 5V/adjustable (Dual-Mode™) output, and
a current limit set with an external resistor make this
device ideal for a wide range of applications.
High efficiency is maintained with light loads due to a
proprietary dual-control (Idle-Mode™) scheme that
minimizes switching losses by reducing the switching
frequency at light loads. The low 800µA quiescent
current and ultra-low 0.6µA shutdown current further
extend battery life.
External components are protected by the MAX747’s
cycle-by-cycle current limit. The MAX747 also features a
2V ±1.5% reference, a comparator for low-battery
detection or level translating, as well as soft-start and
shutdown capability.
The MAX746, discussed in a separate data sheet,
functions similarly to the MAX747, but it drives N-channel
logic level FETs on the high side.
________________________Applications
Notebook Power Supplies
Personal Digital Assistants
Battery-Operated Equipment
Cellular Phones
5V to 3.3V Green PC Applications
__________________Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
LBI
REF
SHDN
AV+
1
2
SS
MAX747
3
4
FB
5
CC
6
7
LBO
14
GND
13
12
V+
EXT
11
AGND
10
CS
9
OUT
8
____________________________Features
♦ 90% to 95% Efficiency for 50mA to 2.5A
Output Currents
♦ 4V to 15V Input Voltage Range
♦ Low 800µA Supply Current
♦ 0.6µA Shutdown Current
♦ Drives External P-Channel FETs
♦ Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limiting
♦ 2V ±1.5% Accurate Reference Output
♦ Adjustable Soft-Start
♦ Precision Comparator for Power-Fail or
Low-Battery Warning
______________Ordering Information
PART TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX747CPD 0°C to +70°C 14 Plastic DIP
MAX747CSD 0°C to +70°C 14 Narrow SO
MAX747C/D 0°C to +70°C Dice*
MAX747EPD -40°C to +85°C 14 Plastic DIP
MAX747ESD -40°C to +85°C 14 Narrow SO
MAX747MJD -55°C to +125°C 14 CERIDIP
* Contact factory for dice specifications.
__________Typical Operating Circuit
INPUT
6V TO 15V
V+
100µF
LOW-BATTERY
DETECTOR
INPUT
ON/OFF
MAX747
SHDN
LBI
REF
AV+
5OmΩ
CS
EXT
OUT
LBO
GND
AGNDFBCCSS
P
0.1µF
LOW-BATTERY
DETECTOR
OUTPUT
5OµH
OUTPUT
5V
2.3A
430µF
MAX747
DIP/SO
™ Dual-Mode and Idle-Mode are trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products.
________________________________________________________________
Maxim Integrated Products
Call toll free 1-800-998-8800 for free samples or literature.
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High-Efficiency PWM, Step-Down
P-Channel DC-DC Controller
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage V+, AV+ to GND..............................-0.3V to 17V
AGND to GND..........................................................-0.3V to 0.3V
All Other Pins................................................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V)
Reference Current (I
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
Plastic DIP (derate 10.00mW/°C above +70°C) ..........800mW
SO (derate 8.33mW/°C above +70°C).........................667mW
MAX747
CERDIP (derate 9.09mW/°C above +70°C).................727mW
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.
) ....................................................±2mA
REF
= +70°C)
A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V+ = 10V, I
Input Voltage Range V+ For regulated outputs 415V
Output Voltage V
Feedback Voltage
Line Regulation
Load Regulation 0V < V+ - CS < 0.125V 1.3 2.5 %
Efficiency Circuit of Figure 1, I
OUT Leakage Current V
FB Input Logic Low For dual-mode switchover 40 mV
FB Input Leakage Current FB = 2V 0.1 100 nA
Reference Voltage I
Reference Load Regulation I
Soft-Start Source Current SS = 0V 1 µA
Soft-Start Fault Current SS = 2V 100 500 µA
Supply Current
Oscillator Frequency f
Maximum Duty Cycle V+ = 6V 91 96 %
CS Amp I
EXT Output High I
EXT Output Low I
EXT Sink Current V
EXT Source Current V
CC Impedance 24 kΩ
LBI Threshold Voltage V
LBO Output Voltage Low I
LBI Input Leakage Current LBI = 2.5V 100 nA
LBO Output Leakage Current V+ = 15V, LBO = 15V, LBI = 2.5V 1 µA
SHDN Input Voltage Low V
SHDN Input Voltage High V
SHDN Input Leakage Current SHDN = 10V 0.1 100 nA
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= 0mA, I
LOAD
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Threshold V
LIM
= 0mA, TA= T
REF
to T
, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX
V+ = 6V to 15V, 0V < V+ - CS < 0.125V, FB = 0V
(includes line and load regulation)
V+ - CS = 0V, external
feedback mode
V+ = 6V to 15V, FB = 0V 0.05
V+ = 4V to 15V, external feedback mode 0.1
= 5V 50 80 µA
OUT
= 0µA
REF
= 0µA to 100µA 920mV
REF
Operating, V+ = 15V 0.95 1.3
Operating, V+ = 10V 0.8
Shutdown mode 0.6 20 µA
MAX747C 85 100 115
MAX747E/M 80 100 120
V+ - CS 125 150 175 mV
= -1mA (sourcing) V+ – 0.1 V
EXT
= 1mA (sinking) 0.25 V
EXT
= 7.5V 110 mA
EXT
= 2.5V 170 mA
EXT
LBI falling
= 0.5mA 0.4 V
SINK
OUT
V
REF
OSC
LIMIT
MIN
TH
IL
IH
Operating Temperature Ranges:
MAX747C_D .......................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX747E_D.....................................................-40°C to +85°C
MAX747MJD..................................................-55°C to +125°C
Junction Temperature
MAX747C_D/E_D.........................................................+150°C
MAX747MJD ...............................................................+175°C
Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec).............................+300°C
4.85 5.08 5.25 V
MAX747C
MAX747E/M 1.95 2.00 2.05
= 0.5A to 2.5A 91 %
LOAD
MAX747C
MAX747E/M 1.96 2.00 2.04
MAX747C
MAX747EM 1.96 2.00 2.04
1.96 2.00 2.04
1.97 2.00 2.03
1.97 2.00 2.03
0.4 V
2.0 V
V
%V
V
mA
kHz
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High-Efficiency PWM, Step-Down
P-Channel DC-DC Controller
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(Circuit of Figure 1, V+ = 9V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs.
TEMPERATURE
4
3
2
1
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0
-75
-50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VIN = 9V
V
= 5V
OUT
ENTIRE
CIRCUIT
SCHOTTKY DIODE
LEAKAGE EXCLUDED
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT vs.
OUTPUT CURRENT (V
3
2
VIN = 9V
1
VIN = 6V
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (A)
VIN = 5V
0
0.01 0.1 10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
OUT
1
= 3.3V)
CONTINUOUS-CONDUCTION MODE BOUNDARY
AND CORRESPONDING PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (V
18
14
DISCONTINUOUS
CONDUCTION
REGION
10
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
6
2
PEAK
INDUCTOR
CURRENT
0.6 1.0 1.4
0.4
0.8
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
V
= 3.3V
OUT
L = 33µH
R
SENSE
1.0
MAX747-TOC1
0.9
0.8
0.7
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.6
100
MAX747-TOC6
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
70
= 50mΩ
CONTINUOUS
CONDUCTION
REGION
1.2
SUPPLY CURRENT vs.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
5
71115
9
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
13
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
= 5V)
(V
OUT
VIN = 6V
VIN = 9V
VIN = 12V
0.01 0.1 10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
1
CONTINUOUS-CONDUCTION MODE BOUNDARY
= 3.3V)
OUT
2.0
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (A)
MAX747-TOC3
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
AND CORRESPONDING PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (V
15
13
11
9
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
7
5
0.5
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT vs.
OUTPUT CURRENT (V
3
MAX747-TOC2
2
VIN = 12V
1
VIN = 9V
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (A)
0
0.01 0.1 10
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
100
MAX1747-TOC7
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
70
0.01 0.1 10
DISCONTINUOUS
CONDUCTION
REGION
V
= 5V
OUT
L = 50µH
R
= 50mΩ
SENSE
0.7 1.3
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
PEAK INDUCTOR
CURRENT
CONTINUOUS
CONDUCTION
REGION
(V
OUT
VIN = 6V
VIN = 9V
VIN = 12V
1.10.9
= 5V)
OUT
VIN = 6V
1
= 3.3V)
1
= 5V)
OUT
2.0
PEAK INDUCTOR CURRENT (A)
MAX747-TOC4
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
MAX747
MAX747-TOC5
MAX747-TOC8
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High-Efficiency PWM, Step-Down
P-Channel DC-DC Controller
____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
CONTINUOUS-CONDUCTION MODE WAVEFORMS
DISCONTINUOUS-CONDUCTION IDLE-MODE WAVEFORMS
MAX747-SCOPE1
MAX747
V+ = 9V, I
a) EXT VOLTAGE, 10V/div
b) INDUCTOR CURRENT, 1A/div
c) V
MAX747-SCOPE4
I
a) V+ = 6V to 12V, 5V/div
b) V
= 2.5A
OUT
RIPPLE, 50mV/div
OUT
LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
= 2.0A
OUT
RIPPLE, 100mV/div
OUT
5µs/div
5ms/div
a
b
c
a
b
MODERATE LOAD, IDLE-MODE WAVEFORMS
MAX747-SCOPE2
20µs/div
V+ = 9V, I
= 125mA
OUT
a) EXT VOLTAGE, 10V/div
b) INDUCTOR CURRENT, 200mA/div
RIPPLE, 50mV/div
c) V
OUT
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX747-SCOPE5
100µs/div
V+ = 9V, C
a) LOAD CURRENT, 0.1A TO 2.5A, 1A/div
b) V
= 430µF
OUT
RIPPLE, 100mV/div
OUT
a
b
c
a
b
MAX747-SCOPE3
5µs/div
V+ = 9V, I
a) EXT VOLTAGE, 5V/div
b) INDUCTOR CURRENT, 0.5A/div
c) V
= 560mA
OUT
RIPPLE 100mV/div
OUT
a
b
c
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