19-1357; Rev 1; 7/98
Hig h -Effic ie n c y, P WM, S t e p -Do w n
DC-DC Co n t ro lle rs in 1 6 -P in QS OP
2–MAX165
Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
The MAX1652–MAX1655 are high-efficiency, pulse-
width-modulated (PWM), step-down DC-DC controllers
in small QSOP packages. The MAX1653/MAX1655 also
c ome in 16-p in na rrow SO p a c ka g e s tha t a re p in-
compatible upgrades to the popular MAX797. Improve-
ments include higher duty-cycle operation for better
dropout, lower quiescent supply currents for better
light-load efficiency, and an output voltage down to 1V
(MAX1655).
♦ 96% Efficiency
♦ Small, 16-Pin QSOP Package
(half the size of a 16-pin narrow SO)
♦ Pin-Compatible with MAX797 (MAX1653/MAX1655)
♦ Output Voltage Down to 1V (MAX1655)
♦ 4.5V to 30V Input Range
♦ 99% Duty Cycle for Lower Dropout
♦ 170µA Quiescent Supply Current
The MAX1652–MAX1655 achieve up to 96% efficiency
and deliver up to 10A using a unique Idle Mode™ syn-
chronous-rectified PWM control scheme. These devices
automatically switch between PWM operation at heavy
loads and pulse-frequency-modulated (PFM) operation
at light loads to optimize efficiency over the entire out-
put current range. The MAX1653/MAX1655 also feature
logic-controlled, forced PWM operation for noise-sensi-
tive applications.
♦ 3µA Logic-Controlled Shutdown
♦ Dual, N-Channel, Synchronous-Rectified Control
♦ Fixed 150kHz/300kHz PWM Switching,
or Synchronized from 190kHz to 340kHz
♦ Programmable Soft Start
♦ Low-Cost Secondary Outputs (MAX1652/MAX1654)
All devices operate with a selectable 150kHz/300kHz
switching frequency, which can also be synchronized
to an external clock signal. Both external power switch-
es are inexpensive N-channel MOSFETs, which provide
low resistance while saving space and reducing cost.
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
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
16 QSOP
MAX1652EEE
MAX1653ESE
MAX1653EEE
MAX1654EEE
MAX1655ESE
MAX1655EEE
The MAX1652 and MAX1654 have an additional feed-
back pin that permits regulation of a low-cost second
outp ut ta p p e d from a tra ns forme r wind ing . The
MAX1652 provides an additional positive output. The
MAX1654 provides an additional negative output.
16 Narrow SO
16 QSOP
16 QSOP
16 Narrow SO
16 QSOP
The MAX1652–MAX1655 have a 4.5V to 30V input volt-
age range. The MAX1652/MAX1653/MAX1654’s output
range is 2.5V to 5.5V while the MAX1655’s output range
extends down to 1V. An evaluation kit (MAX1653EVKIT)
is available to speed designs.
S e le c t io n Gu id e
Ap p lic a t io n s
FEEDBACK
SPECIAL
FEATURE
PART
COMPATIBILITY
Notebook Computers
PDAs
VOLTAGE (V)
Regulates positive Same pin order
secondary voltage as MAX796, but
Cellular Phones
MAX1652
MAX1653
MAX1654
2.5
(such as +12V)
smaller package
Hand-Held Computers
Handy-Terminals
Mobile Communicators
Distributed Power
Logic-controlled, Pin-compatible
low-noise mode with MAX797
2.5
2.5
Regulates negative Same pin order
secondary voltage as MAX799, but
(such as -5V)
smaller package
Low output volt- Pin compatible
ages (1V to 5.5V); with MAX797
logic-controlled, (except for feed-
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
MAX1655
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low-noise mode
back voltage)
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