19-1321; Rev 2; 8/05
Miniature, Low-Voltage,
Precision Step-Down Controller
General Description
____________________________Features
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♦ 0.12%(tꢁp)% D%Lord%Regclrtion%
♦ ꢀdjcstrble%SwitAhing%FueqcenAꢁ%to%350kHz
♦ Idle%Mode™ Pclse-Skipping%Opeurtion
♦ 1.10V%to%5.5V%ꢀdjcstrble%Octpct%Voltrge
The MAX1637 synchronous, buck, switch-mode power-
supply controller generates the CPU supply voltage in
battery-powered systems. The MAX1637 is a stripped-
down version of the MAX1636 in a smaller 16-pin QSOP
package. The MAX1637 is intended to be powered sep-
arately from the battery by an external bias supply (typi-
cally the +5V system supply) in applications where the
battery exceeds 5.5V. The MAX1637 achieves excellent
DC and AC output voltage accuracy. This device can
operate from a low input voltage (3.15V) and delivers the
excellent load-transient response needed by upcoming
generations of dynamic-clock CPUs.
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♦ Inteunrl% igitrl%Soft-Strut
pin)
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♦ 1.1V%±±2%RefeuenAe%Octpct
♦ 1μꢀ%Totrl%Shctdown%Dcuuent%
♦ Octpct%Oveuvoltrge%Duowbru%PuoteAtion
♦ Octpct%Undeuvoltrge%Shctdown%(foldbrAk)
♦ Tinꢁ%16-Pin%QSOP%PrAkrge
Using synchronous rectification, the MAX1637 achieves
up to 95% efficiency. 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 caused by the
latest dynamic-clock CPUs within five 300kHz clock
cycles. Powerful 1A on-board gate driv-ers ensure fast
external N-channel MOSFET switching.
______________Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
40°C to +85°C
40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 QSOP
The MAX1637 features a logic-controlled and synchro-
nizable, 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. For a
stand-alone device that includes a +5V VL linear regula-
tor and low-dropout capabilities, refer to the MAX1636
data sheet.
MAX1637EEE
MAX1637EEE+
16 QSOP
+Denotes lead-free package.
__________Typical Operating Circuit
V
V
BATT
BIAS
_________________________Applications
V
V
GG
CC
Notebook Computers
Subnotebook Computers
SHDN
Handy-Terminals, PDAs
MAX1637
__________________Pin Configuration
DH
BST
LX
TOP VIEW
CSH
CSL
FB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 SKIP
15 LX
OUTPUT
DL
CC
14 DH
PGND
CC
MAX1637
13 BST
12 PGND
11 DL
REF
REF
CSH
CSL
SKIP
SYNC
GND
SHDN
SYNC
GND
10
9
V
V
GG
CC
FB
QSOP
A "+" SIGN WILL REPLACE THE FIRST PIN INDICATOR ON LEAD-FREE PACKAGES.
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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