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Low-Voltage, Step-Down DC-DC Converters
in SOT23
General Description
Features
The MAX1733/MAX1734 step-down DC-DC converters
deliver over 250mA to outputs as low as 1.25V. These
converters use a unique proprietary current-limited con-
trol scheme that achieves over 90% efficiency. These
devices maintain extremely low quiescent supply cur-
rent (40µA), and their high 1.2MHz (max) operating fre-
quency permits small, low-cost external components.
This combination of features makes the MAX1733/
MAX1734 excellent high-efficiency alternatives to linear
regulators in space-constrained applications.
ꢀ 250mA Guaranteed Output Current
ꢀ Synchronous Rectifier for Over 90% Efficiency
ꢀ Tiny 5-Pin SOT23 Package
ꢀ 40µA Quiescent Supply Current
ꢀ 0.01µA Logic-Controlled Shutdown
ꢀ Up to 1.2MHz Switching Frequency
ꢀ Fixed 1.8V or 1.5V Outputs (MAX1734)
ꢀ Adjustable Output Voltage (MAX1733)
Internal synchronous rectification greatly improves effi-
ciency and eliminates the external Schottky diode
required in conventional step-down converters. Both
devices also include internal digital soft-start to limit
input current upon startup and reduce input capacitor
requirements.
ꢀ
1.5% ꢀnitial Accuracy
ꢀ 2.7V to 5.5V ꢀnput Range
ꢀ Soft-Start Limits Startup Current
The MAX1733 provides an adjustable output voltage
(1.25V to 2.0V). The MAX1734 provides factory-preset
output voltages (see Selector Guide). Both are avail-
able in space-saving 5-pin SOT23 packages.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PꢀN-PACKAGE
5 SOT23-5
MAX1733EUK-T
MAX1734EUK_ _-T
5 SOT23-5
Note: The MAX1734 offers two output voltages. See the Selector
Guide, then insert the proper designator into the blanks above to
complete the part number.
Applications
Cellular, PCS, and Cordless Telephones
PDAs, Palmtops, and Handy-Terminals
Battery-Powered Equipment
Selector Guide
PART
V
(V)
TOP MARK
ADKY
OUT
MAX1733EUK
MAX1734EUK18
MAX1734EUK15
Adjustable
1.8
ADKW
1.5
ADKX
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
INPUT
+2.7V TO +5.5V
V
AT
OUT
250mA
10µH
IN
LX
IN
1
2
3
5
4
LX
2.2µF
22µF
MAX1734
MAX1733
MAX1734
GND
SHDN
OUT
SHDN
OUT (FB)
GND
SOT23-5
( ) ARE FOR MAX1733 ONLY.
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