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500kHz Multi-Output, Low-Noise Power-Supply
Controllers for Notebook Computers
General Description
The MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904 are buck-topology,
step-down, switch-mode, power-supply controllers that
generate logic-supply voltages in battery-powered sys-
tems. These high-performance, dual/triple-output devices
include on-board power-up sequencing, power-good sig-
naling with delay, digital soft-start, secondary winding
control, low dropout circuitry, internal frequency-compen-
sation networks, and automatic bootstrapping.
Up to 97% efficiency is achieved through synchronous
rectification and Maxim’s proprietary Idle Mode™ control
scheme. Efficiency is greater than 80% over a 1000:1
load-current range, which extends battery life in system
suspend or standby mode. Excellent dynamic response
corrects output load transients within five clock cycles.
Strong 1A on-board gate drivers ensure fast external N-
channel MOSFET switching.
These devices feature a logic-controlled and synchroniz-
able, fixed-frequency, pulse-width modulation (PWM)
operating mode. This reduces noise and RF interference
in sensitive mobile communications and pen-entry appli-
cations. Asserting the
SKIP
pin enables fixed-frequency
mode, for lowest noise under all load conditions.
The MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904 include two PWM reg-
ulators, adjustable from 2.5V to 5.5V with fixed 5.0V and
3.3V modes. All these devices include secondary feed-
back regulation, and the MAX1902 contains a 12V/120mA
linear regulator. The MAX1901/MAX1904 include a sec-
ondary feedback input (SECFB), plus a control pin
(STEER) that selects which PWM (3.3V or 5V) receives the
secondary feedback signal. SECFB provides a method
for adjusting the secondary winding voltage regulation
point with an external resistor divider, and is intended to
aid in creating auxiliary voltages other than fixed 12V.
The MAX1901/MAX1902 contain internal output overvolt-
age and undervoltage protection features.
o
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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Features
97% Efficiency
4.2V to 30V Input Range
2.5V to 5.5V Dual Adjustable Outputs
Selectable 3.3V and 5V Fixed or Adjustable
Outputs (Dual Mode™)
12V Linear Regulator
Adjustable Secondary Feedback
(MAX1901/MAX1904)
5V/50mA Linear Regulator Output
Precision 2.5V Reference Output
Programmable Power-Up Sequencing
Power-Good (RESET) Output
Output Overvoltage Protection
(MAX1901/MAX1902)
Output Undervoltage Shutdown
(MAX1901/MAX1902)
333kHz/500kHz Low-Noise, Fixed-Frequency
Operation
Low-Dropout, 98% Duty-Factor Operation
2.5mW Typical Quiescent Power (12V input, both
SMPSs on)
4µA Typical Shutdown Current
MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904
Ordering Information
PART
MAX1901EAI
MAX1901ETJ
MAX1902EAI
MAX1902ETJ
MAX1904EAI
MAX1904ETJ
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 SSOP
32 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
28 SSOP
32 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
28 SSOP
32 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
________________________Applications
Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
PDAs and Mobile Communicators
Desktop CPU Local DC-DC Converters
3.3V
INPUT
5V (RTC)
Functional Diagram
12V
5V
LINEAR
12V
LINEAR
3.3V
SMPS
5V
SMPS
5V
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
ON/OFF
POWER-UP
SEQUENCE
POWER-
GOOD
RESET
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500kHz Multi-Output, Low-Noise Power-Supply
Controllers for Notebook Computers
MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V+ to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +36V
PGND to GND.....................................................................±0.3V
V
L
to GND ................................................................-0.3V to +6V
BST3, BST5 to GND ..............................................-0.3V to +36V
CSH3, CSH5 to GND................................................-0.3V to +6V
FB3 to GND ..............................................-0.3V to (CSL3 + 0.3V)
FB5 to GND ...............................................-0.3V to (CSL5 +0.3V)
LX3 to BST3..............................................................-6V to +0.3V
LX5 to BST5..............................................................-6V to +0.3V
REF, SYNC, SEQ, STEER,
SKIP,
TIME/ON5, SECFB,
RESET
to GND ........-0.3V to (V
L
+ 0.3V)
V
DD
to GND. ...........................................................-0.3V to +20V
RUN/ON3,
SHDN
to GND.............................-0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V)
12OUT to GND ..........................................-0.3V to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
DL3, DL5 to PGND........................................-0.3V to (V
L
+ 0.3V)
DH3 to LX3 ..............................................-0.3V to (BST3 + 0.3V)
DH5 to LX5 ..............................................-0.3V to (BST5 + 0.3V)
V
L
, REF Short to GND ................................................Momentary
12OUT Short to GND..................................................Continuous
REF Current...........................................................+5mA to -1mA
V
L
Current.........................................................................+50mA
12OUT Current . .............................................................+200mA
V
DD
Shunt Current. ...........................................................+15mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
28-Pin SSOP (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C) ......762mW
32-Pin Thin QFN (derate 21.3mW/°C above +70°C) ..1702mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range ............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300°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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V+ = 15V, both PWMs on, SYNC = V
L
, V
L
load = 0, REF load = 0,
SKIP
= 0,
T
A
= 0°C to +85°C,
unless otherwise noted. Typical
values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
MAIN SMPS CONTROLLERS
Input Voltage Range
3V Output Voltage in Adjustable Mode
3V Output Voltage in Fixed Mode
5V Output Voltage in Adjustable Mode
5V Output Voltage in Fixed Mode
Output Voltage Adjust Range
Adjustable-Mode Threshold Voltage
Load Regulation
Line Regulation
Current-Limit Threshold
Idle Mode Threshold
Soft-Start Ramp Time
Oscillator Frequency
V+ = 4.2V to 30V, CSH3 - CSL3 = 0,
CSL3 tied to FB3
V+ = 4.2V to 30V, 0 < CSH3 - CSL3
< 80mV, FB3 = 0
V+ = 4.2V to 30V, CSH5 - CSL5 = 0,
CSL5 tied to FB5
V+ = 5.3V to 30V, 0 < CSH5 - CSL5
< 80mV, FB5 = 0
Either SMPS
Dual-mode comparator
Either SMPS, 0 < CSH_ - CSL_ < 80mV
Either SMPS, 5.2V < V+ < 30V
CSH3 - CSL3 or CSH5 - CSL5
SKIP
= V
L
or V
DD
< 13V or SECFB < 2.44V
SKIP
= 0, not tested
From enable to 95% full current limit with
respect to f
OSC
(Note 1)
SYNC = V
L
SYNC = 0
450
283
80
-50
10
4.2
2.42
3.20
2.42
4.85
REF
0.5
-2
0.03
100
-100
25
512
500
333
550
383
120
-150
40
2.5
3.39
2.5
5.13
30.0
2.58
3.47
2.58
5.25
5.5
1.1
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
%
%/V
mV
mV
clks
kHz
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
2
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500kHz Multi-Output, Low-Noise Power-Supply
Controllers for Notebook Computers
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V+ = 15V, both PWMs on, SYNC = V
L
, V
L
load = 0, REF load = 0,
SKIP
= 0,
T
A
= 0°C to +85°C,
unless otherwise noted. Typical
values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
Maximum Duty Factor
SYNC Input High-Pulse Width
SYNC Input Low-Pulse Width
SYNC Rise/Fall Time
SYNC Input Frequency Range
Current-Sense Input Leakage Current
FLYBACK CONTROLLER
V
DD
Regulation Threshold
SECFB Regulation Threshold
DL Pulse Width
V
DD
Shunt Threshold
V
DD
Shunt Sink Current
V
DD
Leakage Current
12V LINEAR REGULATOR
(Note 3)
12OUT Output Voltage
12OUT Current Limit
Quiescent V
DD
Current
INTERNAL REGULATOR AND REFERENCE
V
L
Output Voltage
V
L
Undervoltage Lockout-Fault Threshold
V
L
Switchover Threshold
REF Output Voltage
REF Load Regulation
REF Sink Current
REF Fault-Lockout Voltage
V+ Operating Supply Current
V+ Standby Supply Current
V+ Standby Supply Current in Dropout
V+ Shutdown Supply Current
Falling edge
V
L
switched over to CSL5, 5V SMPS on
V+ = 5.5V to 30V, both SMPSs off, includes
current into
SHDN
V+ = 4.2V to 5.5V, both SMPSs off, includes
current into
SHDN
V+ = 4.0V to 30V,
SHDN
= 0
Both SMPSs enabled,
FB3 = FB5 = 0,
CSL3 = CSH3 = 3.5V,
CSL5 = CSH5 = 5.3V
(Note 3)
MAX1901/MAX1904
SHDN
= V+, RUN/ON3 = TIME/ON5 = 0,
5.4V < V+ < 30V, 0mA < I
LOAD
< 50mA
Falling edge, hysteresis = 1%
Rising edge of CSL5, hysteresis = 1%
No external load (Note 5)
0 < I
LOAD
< 50µA
0 < I
LOAD
< 5mA
10
1.8
5
30
50
4
2.5
1.5
2.4
50
60
200
10
4
mW
4
4.7
3.5
4.2
2.45
3.6
4.5
2.5
5.1
3.7
4.7
2.55
12.5
100.0
V
V
V
V
mV
µA
V
µA
µA
µA
µA
13V < V
DD
< 18V, 0 < I
LOAD
< 120mA
12OUT forced to 11V, V
DD
= 13V
V
DD
= 18V, run mode, no 12OUT load
11.65
12.10
150
50
100
12.50
V
mA
µA
Falling edge (Note 3)
Falling edge (MAX1901/MAX1904)
V
DD
< 13V or SECFB < 2.44V
Rising edge, hysteresis = 1% (Note 3)
V
DD
= 20V (Note 3)
V
DD
= 5V, off mode (Notes 3, 4)
18
10
30
13
2.44
0.75
20
14
2.60
V
V
µs
V
mA
µA
V+ = V
L
= 0,
CSL3 = CSH3 = CSL5 = CSH5 = 5.5V
SYNC = V
L
SYNC = 0 (Note 2)
Not tested
Not tested
Not tested
400
0.01
CONDITIONS
MIN
95
96.5
200
200
200
583
10
TYP
97
98
MAX
UNITS
%
ns
ns
ns
kHz
µA
MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904
Quiescent Power Consumption
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500kHz Multi-Output, Low-Noise Power-Supply
Controllers for Notebook Computers
MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V+ = 15V, both PWMs on, SYNC = V
L
, V
L
load = 0, REF load = 0,
SKIP
= 0,
T
A
= 0°C to +85°C,
unless otherwise noted. Typical
values are at T
A
= +25°C.)
PARAMETER
FAULT DETECTION
(MAX1901/MAX1902)
Overvoltage Trip Threshold
Overvoltage Fault Propagation Delay
Output Undervoltage Threshold
Output Undervoltage Lockout Time
Thermal-Shutdown Threshold
RESET
RESET
Trip Threshold
RESET
Propagation Delay
RESET
Delay Time
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Feedback-Input Leakage Current
Logic Input-Low Voltage
Logic Input-High Voltage
Input Leakage Current
Logic Output-Low Voltage
Logic Output-High Current
TIME/ON5 Input Trip Level
TIME/ON5 Source Current
TIME/ON5 On-Resistance
Gate-Driver Sink/Source Current
Gate-Driver On-Resistance
FB3, FB5; SECFB = 2.6V
RUN/ON3,
SKIP,
TIME/ON5 (SEQ = REF),
SHDN,
STEER, SYNC
RUN/ON3,
SKIP,
TIME/ON5 (SEQ = REF),
SHDN,
STEER, SYNC
RUN/ON3,
SKIP,
TIME/ON5 (SEQ = REF),
SHDN,
STEER, SYNC, SEQ; V
PIN
= 0V or 3.3V
RESET,
I
SINK
= 4mA
RESET
= 3.5V
SEQ = 0 or V
L
TIME/ON5 = 0, SEQ = 0 or V
L
TIME/ON5; RUN/ON3 = 0, SEQ = 0 or V
L
DL3, DH3, DL5, DH5; forced to 2V
High or low (Note 6)
SSOP package
QFN package
1
2.4
2.5
3
15
1
1.5
1.5
7
8
2.6
3.5
80
2.4
±1
0.4
1
50
0.6
nA
V
V
µA
V
mA
V
µA
Ω
A
Ω
With respect to unloaded output voltage,
falling edge; typical hysteresis = 1%
Falling edge, CSL_ driven 2% below
RESET
trip threshold
With respect to f
OSC
27,000
-7
-5.5
1.5
32,000
37,000
-4
%
µs
clks
With respect to unloaded output voltage
CSL_ driven 2% above overvoltage trip
threshold
With respect to unloaded output voltage
From each SMPS enabled, with respect to
f
OSC
Typical hysteresis = 10°C
60
5,000
4
7
1.5
70
6,144
150
80
7,000
10
%
µs
%
clks
°C
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
4
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