19-1403; Rev 1; 3/01
Compact, High-Efficiency, Dual-Output
Step-Up and LCD Bias DC-DC Converter
General Description
Features
The MAX1677 is a compact, high-efficiency, dual-out-
put boost converter for portable devices needing two
regulated supplies, typically for logic and liquid crystal
displays (LCDs). Operation with inputs as low as 0.7V
allows the MAX1677 to accept 1, 2, or 3-cell alkaline,
NiCd, or NiMH batteries as well as 1-cell lithium-ion bat-
teries. The device requires no external FETs and can
maintain regulation while consuming only 20µA, making
it ideal for hand-held pen-input and PDA devices oper-
ating with low-current “sleep” states.
ꢀ No External FETs Required
ꢀ Main Output
Up to 350mA for Logic Supply
Fixed 3.3V or Adjustable (2.5V to 5.5V)
Synchronous Rectification for High Efficiency
(up to 95%)
300kHz (200kHz to 400kHz Synchronizable)
Fixed-Frequency PWM Operation
ꢀ Secondary Output
The MAX1677’s primary regulator supplies up to
350mA at either a factory-preset 3.3V or an adjustable
2.5V to 5.5V output. On-chip synchronous rectification
provides efficiencies up to 95%. 300kHz (or externally
clocked) pulse-width-modulation (PWM) operation is
particularly suitable for applications needing low noise,
such as those with wireless features. The primary con-
verter also features pin-selectable pulse-frequency-
modulation (PFM) operation that consumes only 20µA.
A 1µA shutdown state also minimizes battery drain.
Up to +28V or -28V for LCD Bias
Programmable Current Limit
ꢀ 0.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
ꢀ 20µA Quiescent Current
ꢀ 1µA Shutdown Current
ꢀ Low-Battery Comparator
ꢀ Small 16-Pin QSOP Package
The MAX1677’s secondary step-up converter supplies up
to +28V or -28V for LCD bias, varactor tuning, or other
high-voltage, low-current functions. Other MAX1677 fea-
tures include precision reference, logic control inputs for
both regulators, and an uncommitted comparator for
low-battery detection or a reset function. The MAX1677
is supplied in Maxim’s compact 16-pin QSOP package,
which occupies no more space than a standard SO-8.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1677EEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
PDAs
Portable Phones
Hand-Held Terminals
Portable Instruments
V
= 0.7V to 5.5V
3.3V MAIN
BOOST OUTPUT
IN
(UP TO MAIN
)
OUT
LX
POUT
Pin Configuration
MAX1677
LCDLX
28V
LCD
OUT
LBO
TOP VIEW
BOOST
OUTPUT
OUT
FB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 POUT
15 LX
LBI
LCDFB
REF
ON
LCDON
LBI
14 PGND
OFF
PWM
LBO
MAX1677
13 LCDGND
12 LCDLX
11 ON
CLK/SEL
PFM
ON
FB
CLK/SEL
LCDON
LCDPOL
REF
ON
OFF
+VE OUT
LCDGND
GND
LCDPOL
PGND
-VE OUT
10 LCDFB
9
GND
QSOP
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