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4A, Low-Noise, High-Frequency,
Step-Up DC-DC Converter
MAX1709
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX1709 sets a new standard of space savings
for high-power, step-up DC-DC conversion. It delivers
up to 20W at a fixed (3.3V or 5V) or adjustable (2.5V to
5.5V) output, using an on-chip power MOSFET from a
+0.7V to +5V supply.
• Integration Reduces External Component Count to
Save Space
• On-Chip 10A Power MOSFET
• 5V, 4A Output from a 3.3V Input
• Fixed 3.3V or 5V Output Voltage or
Adjustable (2.5V to 5.5V)
Fixed-frequency PWM operation ensures that the
switching noise spectrum is constrained to the 600kHz
fundamental and its harmonics, allowing easy postfilter-
ing for noise reduction. External clock synchronization
capability allows for even tighter noise spectrum con-
trol. Quiescent power consumption is less than 1mW to
extend operating time in battery-powered systems.
• Input Voltage Range Down to 0.7V
• Constant Frequency Reduces Post-Filtering
• Low-Noise, Constant-Frequency Operation
(600kHz)
• Synchronizable Switching Frequency
(350kHz to 1000kHz)
Two control inputs (ONA, ONB) allow simple push-on,
push-off control through a single momentary pushbut-
ton switch, as well as conventional on/off logic control.
The MAX1709 also features programmable soft-start
and current limit for design flexibility and optimum per-
formance with batteries.
• Lower Power Consumption Extends Battery Life
• 1mW Quiescent Power
Ordering Information
The MAX1709 is supplied in both a high-power TSSOP
package, which allows a 10A
switch current and a
RMS
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 Narrow SO
28 TSSOP-EP*
4A output, and a narrow SO package, which supplies a
2.4A output with a switch rated at 6A . Although the
MAX1709ESE
MAX1709EUI+
RMS
narrow SO device has a lower RMS switch rating, it has
the same peak switch current rating as the TSSOP
device, and so can supply 4A loads intermittently. If
loads of 2A or less are required, refer to the MAX1708.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Applications
Pin Configuration
Routers, Servers, Workstations, Card Racks
Local 2.5V to 3.3V or 5V Conversion
Local 3.3V to 5V Conversion
TOP VIEW
ONA
LX
LX
LX
LX
LX
LX
LX
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
28 ONB
27 CLK
26 3.3/5
25 NC
3.6V or 5V RF PAs in Communications Handsets
MAX1709
Typical Operating Circuit
24 NC
INPUT
1V TO 5V
23 PGND
22 PGND
21 PGND
20 PGND
19 PGND
18 PGND
17 NC
1µH
OUTPUT
OFF ON
3.3V, 5V,
OR ADJ
ONA
CLK
LX
NC 10
GND 11
MAX1709
UP TO 4A
SYNC
OR
GND
OUT
INTERNAL
SS/ILM 12
REF 13
SS/LIM
REF
16 FB
GND 14
15 OUT
TSSOP-EP
19-1724; Rev 3; 2/15