19-1776; Rev 3; 4/09
High-Voltage, Step-Down DC-DC
Controllers in µMAX
/MAX1745
General Description
____________________________Features
The MAX1744/MAX1745 are step-down DC-DC con-
trollers capable of handling up to 36V inputs. These
parts use a proprietary current-limited control scheme
for excellent light- and full-load efficiency, while their
330kHz (max) switching frequency permits small exter-
nal components for space-critical applications.
Operation to 100% duty cycle permits the lowest possi-
ble dropout voltage.
o High-Voltage Operation (Up to 36V IN)
o Efficiency > 90%
o Output Power Capability Exceeds 50W
o 10-Pin µMax Package
o Low-Dropout Voltage
o 100% (max) Duty Cycle
o 90µA Quiescent Current
The MAX1744 contains an internal feedback network
that provides a pin-selectable output voltage of either
3.3V or 5V. The MAX1745 uses an external feedback
network to generate an adjustable output voltage
between 1.25V and 18V.
o 4µA Shutdown Current
o Up to 330kHz Switching Frequency
The MAX1744/MAX1745 are available in a space-sav-
ing 10-pin µMAX® package.
o Output Voltage
5V or 3.3V (MAX1744)
Adjustable 1.25V to 18V (MAX1745)
________________________Applications
o Current-Limited Control Scheme
Automotive Electronics
Ordering Information
Telecom Systems
Wall-Cube-Powered Devices
Industrial Control Systems
Firewire/IEEE1394
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
10 µMAX
MAX1744EUB+
MAX1744AUB+
MAX1745EUB+
MAX1745AUB+
MAX1745EUB/V+
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
10 µMAX
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V = Denotes an automotive qualified part.
uMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
IN
4.5V TO 36V
+
GND
VL
1
2
3
4
5
10 IN
IN VH
P
EXT
9
8
7
6
EXT
ON
5V
SHDN
3/5
MAX1744
MAX1745
OFF
REF
VH
3.3V
3/5 (FB)
SHDN
CS
MAX1744
OUT
VL
CS
REF
OUT
3.3V
OR 5V
μMAX
OUT
GND
( ) ARE FOR MAX1745 ONLY.
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