19-1400; Rev 0; 11/98
Lo w -No is e , 5 .5 V-In p u t ,
P WM S t e p -Do w n Re g u la t o r
MAX1692
Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
Fe a t u re s
The MAX1692 is a low-noise, pulse-width-modulated
(PWM), DC-DC step-down converter. It powers logic
and transmitters in small wireless systems such as cellu-
lar phones, communicating PDAs, and handy-terminals.
The device features an internal synchronous rectifier for
high efficiency; it requires no external Schottky diode.
Excellent noise characteristics and fixed-frequency
operation provide easy post-filtering. The MAX1692 is
ideally suited for Li-Ion battery applications. It is also
useful for +3V or +5V fixed input applications.
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Input Range
♦ Adjustable Output from 1.25V to V
IN
♦ 600mA Guaranteed Output Current
♦ 95% Efficiency
♦ No Schottky Diode Required
♦ 85µA Quiescent Current
♦ 100% Duty Cycle in Dropout
♦ 750kHz Fixed-Frequency PWM Operation
♦ Synchronizable Switching Frequency
♦ Accurate Reference: 1.25V (±1.2%)
♦ Small 10-Pin µMAX Package
The device operates in one of four modes. Forced PWM
mode operates at a fixed frequency regardless of the
load. Synchronizable PWM mode allows an external
switching frequency to control and minimize harmonics.
Idle Mode™ (PWM/PFM) extends battery life by switch-
ing to a PFM pulse-skipping mode during light loads.
Shutdown mode places the device in standby, reduc-
ing quiescent supply current to under 0.1µA.
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
The MAX1692 can deliver over 600mA. The output volt-
MAX1692EUB
-40°C to +85°C
10 µMAX
age can be adjusted from 1.25V to V with the input
IN
ra ng e of + 2.7V to + 5.5V. Othe r fe a ture s of the
MAX1692 include high efficiency, low dropout voltage,
and a 1.2%-accurate 1.25V reference. It is available in
a space-saving 10-pin µMAX package with a height of
only 1.11mm.
P in Co n fig u ra t io n
TOP VIEW
IN
BP
1
2
3
4
5
10 PGND
Ap p lic a t io n s
9
8
7
6
LX
Cellular Phones
Cordless Phones
CPU I/O Supplies
MAX1692
GND
REF
FB
SHDN
SYNC/PWM
LIM
Notebook Chipset Supplies
PDAs and Handy-Terminals Battery-Operated Devices
(1 Li-Ion or 3 NiMH/NiCd)
µMAX
Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
L
IN
V = 2.7V TO 5.5V
IN
V
= 1.25V TO V
LX
OUT IN
SHDN
LIM
C1
C2
R1
R2
FB
MAX1692
BP
SYNC/PWM
PGND
REF
C3
AGND
C4
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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