MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown General Description The MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 are high-efficiency, step-up DC-DC converters intended for small portable hand-held devices. These devices feature Maxim's True ShutdownTM circuitry, which fully disconnects the output from the input in shutdown, improves efficiency, and eliminates costly external components. All three devices also feature Maxim's proprietary LX-damping circuitry for reduced EMI in noise-sensitive applications. For additional in-system flexibility, a battery monitoring comparator (LBI/LBO) remains active even when the DC-DC converter is in shutdown. The input voltage range is +0.7V to VOUT, where VOUT can be set from +2V to +5.5V. Startup is guaranteed from +0.85V. The MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 have a preset, pin-selectable 5V or 3.3V output. The output can also be adjusted to other voltages, using two external resistors. The three devices differ only in their current limits, allowing optimization of external components for different loads: The MAX1795, MAX1796, and MAX1797 have current limits of 0.25A, 0.5A, and 1A, respectively. All devices are packaged in a compact, 8-pin MAX package that is only 1.09mm tall and half the size of an 8-pin SO. Features > 95% Efficiency True-Shutdown Circuitry * Output Disconnects from Input in Shutdown * No External Schottky Diode Needed 25A Quiescent Supply Current Low-Noise Antiringing Feature LBI/LBO Comparator Enabled in Shutdown 2A Shutdown Current 8-Pin MAX Package Ordering Information PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE MAX1795EUA -40C to +85C 8 MAX MAX1796EUA -40C to +85C 8 MAX MAX1797EUA -40C to +85C 8 MAX Applications Portable Digital Audio Players PDAs/Palmtops Wireless Handsets Portable Terminals Pin Configuration Typical Operating Circuit IN 0.7V TO 5.5V TOP VIEW BATT LBI 1 FB 2 LBO 3 SHDN 4 MAX1795 MAX1796 MAX1797 8 BATT 7 OUT 6 LX 5 GND MAX True Shutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products. 19-1798; Rev 0; 12/00 LBI LBO OFF LX MAX1795 OUT MAX1796 MAX1797 FB SHDN ON GND OUT MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Absolute Maximum Ratings OUT, LX, SHDN, LBI, LBO, BATT to GND...............-0.3V to +6V FB............................................................ -0.3V to (VOUT + 0.3V) ILX, IOUT..............................................................................1.5A Output Short-Circuit Duration................................................... 5s Continuous Power Dissipation 8-Pin MAX (derate 4.1mW/C above +70C).............330mW Operating Temperature Range............................ -40C to +85C Junction Temperature.......................................................+150C Storage Temperature Range............................. -65C to +150C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................. +300C 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 (VBATT = +2V, OUT = FB (VOUT = +3.3V), SHDN = LBI = GND, TA = 0C to +85C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) PARAMETER SYMBOL Minimum Input Voltage Operating Voltage CONDITIONS MIN After startup VBATT Startup Voltage (Note 1) TA = +25C, RL = 3k 0.85 FB = GND 4.80 5.0 5.20 2.0 IOUT 100 180 MAX1796 200 300 MAX1797 400 550 BATT = +2V, FB = GND (VOUT = +5.0V) MAX1795 50 120 MAX1796 100 200 MAX1797 250 370 1.20 1.24 1.28 V 4 100 nA NFET 0.17 0.3 PFET 0.27 0.45 RDS(ON) VOUT = +3.3V, ILX = 100mA www.maximintegrated.com mA MAX1795 0.2 0.25 0.35 MAX1796 0.4 0.5 0.625 MAX1797 0.8 1.0 1.25 VLX = 0 and +5.5V, VOUT = +5.5V Synchronous Rectifier Turn-Off Current Limit Operating Current into OUT (Note 2) V MAX1795 VFB = +1.24V ILEAK 5.5 V BATT = +2V, FB = OUT (VOUT = +3.3V) IFB ILIM mV/C 3.43 Feedback Input Current Damping Switch On-Resistance V 3.3 VOUT = +2V to +5.5V LX Leakage Current 1.0 3.17 VFB LX Switch Current Limit (NFET only) V FB = OUT Feedback Set-Point Voltage (Adjustable Mode) Internal NFET, PFET On-Resistance 5.5 -2.2 VOUT UNITS V 1.0 Adjustable Output Voltage Range Steady-State Output Current MAX 0.7 Startup Voltage Tempco Output Voltage TYP RDAMP 100 VFB = +1.4V A 0.2 A 25 mA 200 400 25 45 A Maxim Integrated 2 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Electrical Characteristics (continued) (VBATT = +2V, OUT = FB (VOUT = +3.3V), SHDN = LBI = GND, TA = 0C to +85C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25C.) TYP MAX UNITS Operating Current into BATT PARAMETER SYMBOL VFB = +1.4V, VLBI = +1V CONDITIONS 2 4 A Shutdown Current into BATT SHDN = BATT, VLBI = +1V 2 4 A 3 4 5 s 0.8 1 1.2 s LX Switch MaxImum On-Time tON VFB = +1V, if current limit not reached LX Switch Minimum Off-Time tOFF VFB = +1V LBI Threshold Voltage Falling VLBI MIN VBATT = +2V 0.8 0.85 0.90 VBATT = LBI 0.875 0.925 0.975 LBI Hysteresis LBI Input Current 25 ILBI LBO Low Output Voltage LBO Off-Leakage Current VLBI = +0.8V 9 mV 100 VBATT = VLBI = +0.975V, sinking 20A (50 typ) 0.1 VBATT = VLBI = +1.1V, sinking 100A (25 typ) 0.1 nA V VLBO = +5.5V 1 100 0.2 x VBATT VIL SHDN Input Voltage 0.8 x VBATT VIH Shutdown Input Current V VSHDN = 0 and +5.5V 100 nA V nA Electrical Characteristics (VBATT = +2V, OUT = FB (VOUT = +3.3V), SHDN = LBI = GND, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3) PARAMETER SYMBOL Operating Voltage VBATT Output Voltage VOUT MIN MAX UNITS Note 1 CONDITIONS 1.0 5.5 V FB = OUT 3.13 3.47 FB = GND 4.75 5.25 2.0 5.5 Adjustable Output Voltage Range Steady-State Output Current (Note 1) FB = OUT (VOUT = +3.3V) IOUT FB = GND (VOUT = +5.0V) Feedback Set-Point Voltage (Adjustable Mode) VFB VOUT = +2V to +5.5V Feedback Input Current IFB VFB = +1.25V www.maximintegrated.com MAX1795 100 MAX1796 200 MAX1797 400 MAX1795 60 MAX1796 125 MAX1797 250 1.19 V V mA 1.29 V 100 nA Maxim Integrated 3 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Electrical Characteristics (continued) (VBATT = +2V, OUT = FB (VOUT = +3.3V), SHDN = LBI = GND, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3) PARAMETER Internal NFET, PFET On-Resistance LX Switch Current Limit (NFET only) LX Leakage Current Damping Switch On-Resistance SYMBOL RDS(ON) ILIM ILEAK CONDITIONS VOUT = +3.3V, ILX = 100mA MIN MAX NFET 0.3 PFET 0.45 MAX1795 0.19 0.37 MAX1796 0.35 0.7 MAX1797 0.8 1.32 UNITS VLX = 0 and +5.5V, VOUT = +5.5V RDAMP A A 100 400 Operating Current into OUT (Note 2) VFB = +1.4V 45 A Operating Current into BATT VFB = +1.4V, VLBI = +1V 4 A Shutdown Current into BATT SHDN = BATT, VLBI = +1V 4 A LX Switch Maximum On-Time tON VFB = +1V, if current limit not reached 2.75 5.25 s LX Switch Minimum Off-Time tOFF VFB = +1V 0.7 1.3 s LBI Threshold Voltage VLBI VBATT = +2V 0.8 0.90 VBATT = LBI 0.875 0.975 LBI Input Current ILBI LBO Low Output Voltage LBO Off-Leakage Current VLBI = +0.8V 100 VBATT = VLBI = +0.975V, sinking 20A (50 typ) 0.1 VBATT = VLBI = +1.1V, sinking 100A (25 typ) 0.1 VLBO = +5.5V 100 0.2 x VBATT 0.8 x VBATT VIH Shutdown Input Current VSHDN = 0 and +5.5V nA V VIL SHDN Input Voltage V 100 nA V nA Note 1: Operating Voltage: Since the regulator is bootstrapped to the output, once started it will operate down to a 0.7V input. Note 2: Device is bootstrapped (power to IC comes from OUT). This correlates directly with the actual battery supply current. Note 3: Specifications to -40C are guaranteed by design, not production tested. www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 4 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Typical Operating Characteristics (L = 22H, CIN = 47F, COUT = 47F, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) 60 50 40 30 50 40 30 10 10 0 0 0.1 1 10 100 1000 VBATT = +1.2V 60 20 80 60 50 40 30 20 10 L = 10H 0.1 1 10 100 0 1000 1 10 100 1000 MAX1797 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (+3.3V) 80 EFFICIENCY (%) VBATT = +1.2V 40 30 VBATT = +3.6V 90 100 MAX1795/96/97 toc05 100 70 VBATT = +2.4V 60 VBATT = +1.2V 50 90 40 30 70 60 40 30 20 20 10 10 10 0 0 1 10 100 1000 0.1 1 10 100 0 1000 VBATT = +1.2V 50 20 0.1 1 10 100 LOAD CURRENT (mA) LOAD CURRENT (mA) NO-LOAD BATTERY CURRENT vs. INPUT BATT VOLTAGE STARTUP VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT SHUTDOWN THRESHOLD vs. INPUT BATT VOLTAGE 200 150 VOUT = +5V 3.5 3.0 2.5 VOUT = +3.3V 2.0 1.5 1.0 VOUT = +3.3V 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 BATT VOLTAGE (V) www.maximintegrated.com 0.5 0 0.1 1 10 100 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 1000 3.0 SHUTDOWN THRESHOLD (V) 250 MAX1795/96/97 toc08 4.0 1000 MAX1795/96/97 toc09 LOAD CURRENT (mA) MAX1795/96/97 toc07 0.1 VBATT = +2.4V 80 EFFICIENCY (%) VBATT = +2.4V MAX1795/96/97 toc06 MAX1797 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (+5V) 50 0 0.1 MAX1796 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (+3.3V) 60 50 VBATT = +1.2V LOAD CURRENT (mA) 70 100 VBATT = +2.4V 70 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 80 300 VBATT = +3.6V 90 LOAD CURRENT (mA) MAX1795/96/97 toc04 90 EFFICIENCY (%) 70 20 100 BATTERY CURRENT (A) 80 MAX1796 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (+5V) MAX1795/96/97 toc03 VBATT = +2.4V VBATT = +1.2V 100 MAX1795/96/97 toc02 70 VBATT = +2.4V 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) 80 100 MAX1795 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (+3.3V) EFFICIENCY (%) VBATT = +3.6V MAX1795/96/97 toc01 90 EFFICIENCY (%) 100 MAX1795 EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT (+5V) 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 BATT VOLTAGE (V) Maxim Integrated 5 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (L = 22H, CIN = 47F, COUT = 47F, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) INCREASING VLBI 0.875 DECREASING VLBI 0.825 0.800 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 0.875 0.850 DECREASING VLBI -40 BATT VOLTAGE (V) -15 10 35 60 85 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 400 VOUT = +3.3V VOUT = +5.0V 1.6 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 MAX1797 MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT vs. BATT INPUT VOLTAGE 1000 800 VOUT = +3.3V 600 400 VOUT = +5.0V 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 BATT VOLTAGE (V) BATT VOLTAGE (V) OUT LEAKAGE CURRENT vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE HEAVY-LOAD SWITCHING WAVEFORMS MAX1795/96/97 toc16 MAX1795/96/97 toc15 OUT LEAKAGE CURRENT (A) 2.0 0 200 100 0 VOUT = +5.0V 100 BATT VOLTAGE (V) LOAD CURRENT (mA) MAX1795/96/97 toc13 500 200 150 TEMPERATURE (C) MAX1796 MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT vs. BATT INPUT VOLTAGE 300 VOUT = +3.3V 50 0.825 0.800 SHDN = BATT VOUT = +5V VBATT = +2.4V VLX 5V/div 1.2 IINDUCTOR 500mA/div 0.8 VOUT (AC-COUPLED) 100mV/div OUT BIASED WITH EXTERNAL VOLTAGE SOURCE 0.4 0 MAX1795/96/97 toc12 INCREASING VLBI 0.900 200 MAX1795/96/97 toc14 0.850 VBATT = +3.6V 0.925 250 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 0.900 MAX1795/96/97 toc11 MAX1795/96/97 toc10 0.925 MAX1795 MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT vs. BATT INPUT VOLTAGE LOW-BATTERY INPUT THRESHOLD vs. TEMPERATURE 0.950 LOW-BATTERY INPUT THRESHOLD (V) LOW-BATTERY INPUT THRESHOLD (V) 0.950 LOW-BATTERY INPUT THRESHOLD vs. INPUT BATT VOLTAGE 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) www.maximintegrated.com VIN = +3.6V VOUT = +5.0V ILOAD = 400mA 4.00s/div Maxim Integrated 6 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (L = 22H, CIN = 47F, COUT = 47F, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE LIGHT-LOAD SWITCHING WAVEFORMS MAX1795/96/97 toc18 MAX1795/96/97 toc17 VLX 5V/div VBATT +2.7V TO +3V IINDUCTOR 500mA/div VOUT (AC-COUPLED) 20mV/div VOUT (AC-COUPLED) 100mV/div VBATT = +3.6V VOUT = +5.0V ILOAD = 40mA 10s/div VBATT = +2.7V TO +3V VOUT = +5.0V NO LOAD 20s/div LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE STARTUP-SHUTDOWN WAVEFORMS MAX1795/96/97 toc19 MAX1795/96/97 toc20 VSHDN 5V/div IOUT 100mA/div VOUT 2V/div VOUT 100mV/div VBATT = +2.4V VOUT = +3.3V ILOAD = 0 TO 325mA IINDUCTOR 500mA/div 40s/div www.maximintegrated.com VBATT = +2.4V VOUT = +5.0V ILOAD = 200mA 2ms/div Maxim Integrated 7 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Pin Description PIN NAME FUNCTION 1 LBI Low-Battery Comparator Input. Internally set to trip at +0.85V. This function remains operational in shutdown. 2 FB Dual-ModeTM Feedback Input. Connect to GND for preset 5.0V output. Connect to OUT for preset 3.3V output. Connect a resistive voltage-divider from OUT to GND to adjust the output voltage from 2V to 5.5V. 3 LBO 4 SHDN 5 GND 6 LX Low-Battery Comparator Output, Open-Drain Output. LBO is high impedance when VLBI < 0.85V. This function remains operational in shutdown. Shutdown Input. If SHDN is high, the device is in shutdown mode, OUT is high impedance, and LBI/LBO are still operational. Connect shutdown to GND for normal operation. Ground Inductor Connection 7 OUT Power Output. OUT provides bootstrap power to the IC. 8 BATT Battery Input and Damping Switch Connection Detailed Description The MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 compact step-up DC-DC converters start up with voltages as low as 0.85V and operate with an input voltage down to +0.7V. Consuming only 25A of quiescent current, these devices have an internal synchronous rectifier that reduces cost by eliminating the need for an external diode and improves overall efficiency by minimizing losses in the circuit (see Synchronous Rectification section for details). The internal N-channel MOSFET power switch resistance is typically 0.17, which minimizes losses. The LX switch current limits of the MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 are 0.25A, 0.5A, and 1A, respectively. All three devices offer Maxim's proprietary True Shutdown circuitry, which disconnects the output from the input in shutdown and puts the output in a high impedance state. These devices also feature Maxim's proprietary LX-damping circuitry, which reduces EMI in noise-sensitive applications. For additional in-system flexibility, the LBI/LBO comparator remains active in shutdown. Figure 1 is a typical application circuit. Control Scheme A unique minimum-off-time, current-limited control scheme is the key to the MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797s' low operating current and high efficiency over a wide load range. The architecture combines the high output power and efficiency of a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) device with the ultra-low quiescent current of a traditional VIN 22H 1M SHDN VIN LBO LBI BATT 47F LX VOUT = 3.3V OUT COUT* MAX1795 MAX1796 MAX1797 GND FB *SEE TABLE 1 FOR COMPONENT VALUES. Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit pulse-skipping controller (Figure 2). Switching frequency depends upon the load current and input voltage, and can range up to 500kHz. Unlike conventional pulse-skipping DC-DC converters (where ripple amplitude varies with input voltage), ripple in these devices does not exceed the product of the switch current limit and the filter-capacitor equivalent series resistance (ESR). Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products. www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 8 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown BATT R1 1M SHDN MAX1795 MAX1796 MAX1797 LBO LBI + _ ZEROCROSSING AMPLIFIER S OUT Q OUT R 47F BODY DIODE CONTROL 0.85V S Q BATT BATT R 22H TIMER BLOCK 47F S Q START TON MAX LX R TOFF MAX OUT R2 FB R3 FB SELECT REFERENCE ERROR AMPLIFIER CURRENT-LIMIT AMPLIFIER GND Figure 2. Functional Diagram Synchronous Rectification The internal synchronous rectifier eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode, reducing cost and board space. During the cycle off-time, the P-channel MOSFET turns on and shunts the MOSFET body diode. As a result, the synchronous rectifier significantly improves efficiency without the addition of an external component. Conversion efficiency can be as high as 95%, as shown in the Typical Operating Characteristics section. Shutdown The device enters shutdown when VSHDN is high, reducing supply current to less than 2A. During shutdown, the synchronous rectifier disconnects the output from the input, eliminating the DC conduction path that normally exists with traditional boost converters in shutdown mode. In shutdown, OUT becomes a high- www.maximintegrated.com impedance node. The LBI/LBO comparator remains active in shutdown. As shown in Figure 1, the MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 can be automatically shut down when the input voltage drops below a preset threshold by connecting LBO to SHDN (see the Low-Battery Detection section). BATT/Damping Switch The MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 each contain an internal damping switch to minimize ringing at LX. The damping switch connects a resistor across the inductor when the inductor's energy is depleted (Figure 3). Normally, when the energy in the inductor is insufficient to supply current to the output, the capacitance and inductance at LX form a resonant circuit that causes ringing. The ringing continues until the energy is dissipated through the series resistance of the inductor. The damping switch supplies a Maxim Integrated 9 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown path to quickly dissipate this energy, minimizing the ringing at LX. Damping LX ringing does not reduce VOUT ripple, but does reduce EMI (Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5). VIN Setting the Output Voltage BATT MAX1795 MAX1796 MAX1797 R1 200 VOUT can be set to 3.3V or 5.0V by connecting the FB pin to GND (5V) or OUT (3.3V). To adjust the output voltage, connect a resistive voltage-divider from OUT to FB to GND (Figure 6). Choose a value less than 250k for R2. 22H DAMPING SWITCH LX OUT VOUT VIN 47F 47F BATT Figure 3. Simplified Diagram of Inductor Damping Switch LX R3 OUT SHDN LBI R4 VLX 1V/div MAX1795 MAX1796 MAX1797 GND OUTPUT 2V TO 5.5V 47F 1M R1 LOW-BATTERY OUTPUT LBO FB R2 Figure 6. Setting an Adjustable Output Use the following equation to calculate R1: 2s/div R1 = R2 [(VOUT/VFB) - 1] Figure 4. LX Ringing for Conventional Step-Up Converter (without Damping Switch) where VFB = +1.245V, and VOUT can range from +2V to +5.5V. Low-Battery Detection VLX 1V/div 2s/div Figure 5. LX Waveform with Damping Switch www.maximintegrated.com The MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 each contain an onchip comparator for low-battery detection. If the voltage at LBI is above 0.85V, LBO (an open-drain output) sinks current to GND. If the voltage at LBI is below 0.85V, LBO goes high impedance. The LBI/LBO function remains active even when the part is in shutdown. Connect a resistive voltage-divider to LBI from BATT to GND. The low-battery monitor threshold is set by two resistors, R3 and R4 (Figure 6). Since the LBI bias current is typically 2nA, large resistor values (R4 up to 250k) can be used to minimize loading of the input supply. Calculate R3 using the following equation: R3 = R4[(VTRIP/0.85V) - 1] Maxim Integrated 10 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown VTRIP is the input voltage where the low-battery detector output goes high impedance. For single-cell applications, LBI may be connected to the battery. When VBATT <1.0V>, the LBI threshold increases to 0.925V (see the Typical Operating Characteristics section). Connect a pullup resistor of 100k or greater from LBO to OUT for a logic output. LBO is an open-drain output and can be pulled as high as 6V regardless of the voltage at OUT. When LBI is below the threshold, the LBO output is high impedance. If the low-battery comparator is not used, ground LBI and LBO. Applications Information Inductor Selection An inductor value of 22H performs well in most applications. The MAX1795/MAX1796/MAX1797 will also work with inductors in the 10H to 47H range. Smaller inductance values typically offer a smaller physical size for a given series resistance, allowing the smallest overall circuit dimensions, but have lower output current capability. Circuits using larger inductance values exhibit higher output current capability, but are physically larger for the same series resistance and current rating. The inductor's incremental saturation current rating should be greater than the peak switch-current limit, which is 0.25A for the MAX1795, 0.5A for the MAX1796, and 1A for the MAX1797. However, it is generally acceptable to bias the inductor into saturation by as much as 20% although this will slightly reduce efficiency. Table 1 lists some suggested components for typical applications. The inductor's DC resistance significantly affects efficiency. Calculate the maximum output current (IOUT(MAX)) as follows, using inductor ripple current (IRIP) and duty cycle (D): IRIP = VOUT + ILIM x (R PFET + L ESR ) - VBATT L (R + L ESR ) + PFET 2 t OFF I VOUT + ILIM - RIP x (R PFET + L ESR ) - VBATT 2 D= IRIP VOUT + ILIM - x (R PFET - R NFET + L ESR ) 2 and www.maximintegrated.com IRIP = I OUT(MAX ) ILIM + 2 where: IRIP = Inductor ripple current (A) VOUT = Output voltage (V) ILIM = Device current limit (0.25A, 0.5A, or 1A) RPFET = On-resistance of P-channel MOSFET () (typ 0.27) LESR = ESR of Inductor () (typ 0.095) VBATT = Input voltage (V) L = Inductor value in H tOFF = LX switch's off-time (s) (typ 1s) D = Duty cycle RNFET = On-resistance of N-channel MOSFET () (typ 0.17) IOUT(MAX) = Maximum output current (A) Capacitor Selection Table 1 lists suggested tantalum or polymer capacitor values for typical applications. The ESR of both input bypass and output filter capacitors affects efficiency and output ripple. Output voltage ripple is the product of the peak inductor current and the output capacitor ESR. Highfrequency output noise can be reduced by connecting a 0.1F ceramic capacitor in parallel with the output filter capacitor. See Table 2 for a list of suggested component suppliers. PC Board Layout and Grounding Careful printed circuit layout is important for minimizing ground bounce and noise. Keep the IC's GND pin and the ground leads of the input and output filter capacitors less than 0.2in (5mm) apart. In addition, keep all connections to the FB and LX pins as short as possible. In particular, when using external feedback resistors, locate them as close to FB as possible. To maximize output power and efficiency and minimize output ripple voltage, use a ground plane and solder the IC's GND pin directly to the ground plane. Maxim Integrated 11 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Table 1. Suggested Components for Typical Applications COMPONENT VALUE (MAX1797, 1A CURRENT LIMIT) COMPONENT COMPONENT VALUE (MAX1796, 0.5A CURRENT LIMIT) COMPONENT VALUE (MAX1795, 0.25A CURRENT LIMIT) Sumida CR32-220, 22H Sumida CDRH6D28-220, 22H Sumida CR32-100, 10H Sumida CDRH4D28-220, 22H Murata CQH3C100K34, 10H Inductor Murata CQH4N100K(J)04, 10H Coilcraft DS3316P-223, 22H Coilcraft DS1608C-223, 22H Coilcraft DS1608C-223, 22H Coilcraft DS1608C-103, 10H Input Capacitor Output Capacitor Sanyo POSCAP 6TPA47M, 47F Sanyo POSCAP 6TPA47M, 47F Sanyo POSCAP 6TPA47M, 47F AVX TPSD476M016R0150, 47F AVX TPSD226M016R0150, 22F AVX TPSD106M016R0150, 10F Taiyo Yuden UMK316BI150KH, 0.1F Taiyo Yuden UMK316BI150KH, 0.1F Taiyo Yuden UMK316BI150KH, 0.1F Chip Information Table 2. Component Suppliers COMPANY PHONE FAX AVX USA 803-946-0690 USA 803-626-3123 Coilcraft USA 847-639-6400 USA 847-639-1238469 Coiltronics USA 561-241-7876 USA 561-241-9339 Murata USA 814-237-1431 1-800-831-9172 USA 814-238-0490 Nihon USA 805-867-2555 Japan 81-3-34947411 USA 805-867-2556 Japan 81-3-34947414 Sanyo USA 619-661-6835 Japan 81-7-20706306 USA 619-661-1055 Japan 81-7-20701174 Sprague USA 603-224-1961 USA 603-224-1430 Sumida USA 647-956-0666 Japan 81-3-36075111 USA 647-956-0702 Japan 81-3-36075144 Taiyo Yuden USA 408-573-4150 USA 408-573-4159 www.maximintegrated.com TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1100 PROCESS: BiCMOS Maxim Integrated 12 MAX1795/MAX1796/ MAX1797 Low-Supply Current, Step-Up DC-DC Converters with True Shutdown Package Information For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated's website at www.maximintegrated.com. 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