19-1454; Rev 0; 4/99
Lo w -No is e , 1 4 V In p u t , 1 A, P WM
S t e p -Do w n Co n ve rt e rs
4/MAX1685
Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
Fe a t u re s
The MAX1684/MAX1685 are high-efficiency, internal-
switch, PWM step-down switching regulators intended to
p owe r c e llula r p hone s , c ommunic a ting PDAs , a nd
handy-terminals. These devices deliver a guaranteed 1A
output current from two Li-Ion batteries. Their wide input
voltage range of 2.7V to 14V gives design flexibility and
allows batteries to charge from a wall cube, since the ICs
operate at the higher voltages that occur when the bat-
tery is removed. The output voltage is preset to 3.3V or
♦ Up to 96% Efficiency
♦ 1A Guaranteed Output Current
♦ 100% Duty Cycle in Dropout
♦ 2.7V to 14V Input Range (15V absolute max)
♦ ±1% Accurate Reference Output
♦ 0.24Ω P-Channel On-Resistance
can be externally adjusted from 1.25V to V .
IN
♦ Synchronizable Switching Frequency
The low-on-resistance power switch and built-in synchro-
nous rectifier provide high efficiencies of up to 96%.
There are four modes of operation: fixed-frequency
mode, normal mode, low-power mode, and shutdown
mode. The fixed-frequency PWM mode of operation
offers excellent noise characteristics. The normal mode
maintains high efficiency at all loads. The low-power
mode is used to conserve power in standby or when full
load is not required. The shutdown mode is used to
power down the device for minimal current draw.
♦ Fixed-Frequency PWM Operation
300kHz (MAX1684)
600kHz (MAX1685)
♦ 150µA Normal Mode Quiescent Current
♦ 25µA Low-Power Mode Quiescent Current
♦ 2µA Shutdown Current
♦ Dual Mode™ Fixed 3.3V (±1%) Output or
Adjustable Output (1.25V to V )
IN
The MAX1684 runs a t 300kHz for a p p lic a tions tha t
re q uire hig he s t e ffic ie nc y. The MAX1685 runs a t
600kHz to allow use of smaller external components.
These devices can also be synchronized to an external
clock. Other features include a 100% duty cycle for
low-dropout applications, an auxiliary 3V/5mA output,
and a 1% accurate reference.
♦ Small 16-QSOP Package
♦ Auxiliary Output (CVL): 3V/5mA
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 QSOP
Both devices are available in a space-saving 16-QSOP
package. An evaluation kit is also available to help
speed designs. For a similar device in a 10-pin µMAX
package with lower input voltage requirements (5.5V
max), see the MAX1692 data sheet.
MAX1684EEE
MAX1685EEE
16 QSOP
Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
Ap p lic a t io n s
Cellular Phones
OUTPUT
3.3V AT 1A
INPUT
2.7V TO 14V
IN
LX
2-Way Radios and Walkie-Talkies
Computer Peripherals
+
+
AIN
SHDN
MAX1684
MAX1685
Personal Communicators
GND
PDAs and Handy-Terminals
CVH
CVL
BOOT
STBY
SYNC/PWM
FB
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
CC
REF
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