19-2866; Rev 0; 5/03
Multiple-Output Power-Supply Controllers for
LCD Monitors
General Description
Features
The MAX1530/MAX1531 multiple-output power-supply
controllers generate all the supply rails for thin-film tran-
sistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) monitors. Both
devices include a high-efficiency, fixed-frequency,
step-down regulator. The low-cost, all N-channel, syn-
chronous topology enables operation with efficiency as
high as 93%. High-frequency operation allows the use
of small inductors and capacitors, resulting in a com-
pact solution. The MAX1530 includes three linear regu-
lator controllers and the MAX1531 includes five linear
regulator controllers for supplying logic and LCD bias
voltages. A programmable startup sequence enables
easy control of the regulators.
ꢀ 4.5V to 28V Input Voltage Range
ꢀ 250kHz/500kHz Current-Mode Step-Down Converter
Small Inductor/Capacitors
No Sense Resistor
ꢀ Three Positive Linear Regulator Controllers
One Positive and One Negative Additional
Controller (MAX1531)
Small Input and Output Capacitors
ꢀ Timed Reset Output
ꢀ Uncommitted Overcurrent Protection (MAX1531)
ꢀ Soft-Start for All Regulators
ꢀ Programmable Input Undervoltage Comparator
ꢀ Programmable Startup Sequencing
The MAX1530/MAX1531 include soft-start functions to
limit inrush current during startup. An internal step-
down converter current-limit function and a versatile
overcurrent shutdown protect the power supplies against
fault conditions. The MAX1530/MAX1531 use a current-
mode control architecture, providing fast load transient
response and easy compensation. An internal linear
regulator provides MOSFET gate drive and can be
used to power small external loads.
Minimal Operating Circuit
V
IN
V
P
V
IN
V
L
CSH
CSL
V
N
The MAX1530/MAX1531 can operate from inputs as
high as 28V and are well suited for LCD monitor and TV
applications running directly from AC/DC wall adapters.
Both devices are available in a small (5mm x 5mm),
ultra-thin (0.8mm), 32-pin QFN package and operate
over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
BST
V
= 12V
IN
IN
DRV4
FBL4
V
SOURCE
10V/500mA
DH
V
OUT
3.3V/1.5A
LX
MAX1530
Applications
DL
EN
ILIM
LCD Monitors and TVs
Automotive LCDs
PGND
V
FREQ
VL
L
FB
COMP
AGND
RESET
RSTIN
Ordering Information
V
IN
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
32 Thin QFN
32 Thin QFN
DRV2
FBL2
V
OUT
MAX1530ETJ
MAX1531ETJ
V
GAMMA
9.7V
DRV1
FBL1
V
LOGIC
2.5V/500mA
ONL2
ONL3
ONL4
ONL5
V
L
SEQ
V
V
V
P
N
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
DRV3
FBL3
DRV5
FBL5
V
GON
25V
GOFF
-9V
VL
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