19-5132; Rev 1; 3/10
76V, 300mW Boost Converter and Current
Monitor for APD Bias Applications
General Description
Features
S Input Voltage Range: +2.8V to +5.5V
The MAX15059 constant-frequency pulse-width modu-
lating (PWM) step-up DC-DC converter features an
internal switch and a high-side current monitor with high-
speed adjustable current limiting. This device is capable
of generating output voltages up to 76V (300mW for
the MAX15059A and 200mW for the MAX15059B) and
provides current monitoring up to 4mA. The MAX15059
operates from 2.8V to 5.5V.
S Wide Output-Voltage Range from (V + 5V) to 76V
IN
S Internal 1I (typ) 80V MOSFET
S Boost Converter Output Power: 300mW
S 200mW Version Available for Smaller Inductor
S Accurate Q5% (1:1 and 5:1) High-Side Current
Monitor
S Resistor-Adjustable Ultra-Fast APD Current Limit
The constant-frequency (400kHz) current-mode PWM
architecture provides low-noise-output voltage that is
easy to filter. A high-voltage internal power MOSFET
allows this device to boost output voltages up to 76V.
Internal soft-start circuitry limits the input current when
the boost converter starts. The MAX15059 features a
shutdown mode to save power.
(1µs Response Time)
S Open-Drain Current-Limit Indicator Flag
S 400kHz Fixed-Switching Frequency
S Constant PWM Frequency Provides Easy Filtering
in Low-Noise Applications
S Internal Soft-Start
S 2µA (max) Shutdown Current
S -40NC to +85NC Temperature Range
The MAX15059 includes a current monitor with more
than three decades of dynamic range and monitors
current ranging from 500nA to 4mA with high accuracy.
Resistor-adjustable current limiting protects the APD
from optical power transients. A clamp diode protects
the monitor’s output from overvoltage conditions. Other
protection features include cycle-by-cycle current limit-
ing of the boost converter switch, undervoltage lockout
(UVLO), and thermal shutdown if the die temperature
reaches +150NC.
S Small, Thermally Enhanced, 3mm x 3mm, Lead-
Free, 16-Pin TQFN-EP Package
Ordering Information
MAXIMUM
POWER
(mW)
I
:
PIN-
PACKAGE
APD
PART
I
MOUT
MAX15059AETE+
MAX15059BETE+
300
200
1:1
5:1
16 TQFN-EP*
16 TQFN-EP*
The MAX15059 is available in a thermally enhanced,
lead-free, 16-pin TQFN-EP package and operates over
the -40NC to +85NC temperature range.
Note: All devices operate over the -40°C to +85°C temperature
range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Applications
Avalanche Photodiode Biasing and Monitoring
PIN Diode Bias Supply
Typical Operating Circuit
L1
4.7µH
V
= 2.8V
Low-Noise Varactor Diode Bias Supply
FBON Modules
IN
TO 5.5V
D1
V
OUT
(76V MAX)
C
IN
R2
348kI
C
OUT
0.1µF
1µF
GPON Modules
R
ADJ
IN
LX
CNTRL
PGND
R1
6.34kI
BIAS
FB
MAX15059
SHDN
ILIM
GPIO
GPIO
DAC
RLIM
V
DD
V
DD
CLAMP
MOUT
µC
R
LIM
2.87kI
ADC
SGND
APD
C
MOUT
OPTIONAL
(10nF)
R
MOUT
1kI
APD
TIA
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