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E V A L U A T I O N K I T A V A I L A B L E
MAX17497A/MAX17497B
AC-DC and DC-DC Peak-Current-Mode Converters
with Integrated Step-Down Regulator
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX17497A/MAX17497B include both a current-
mode fixed-frequency PWM converter and a synchro-
nous step-down regulator. They contain all the control
circuitry required to design wide-input-voltage noniso-
lated power supplies to supply multiple output rails for
smart meters, industrial control, and other similar applica-
tions. The MAX17497A has its rising/falling undervoltage
lockout (UVLO) thresholds optimized for universal offline
(85V AC to 265V AC) applications, while the MAX17497B
supports undervoltage lockout (UVLO) thresholds suit-
able to low-voltage DC-DC applications. Both devices
also include a 3.3V fixed-output synchronous step-down
regulator that delivers up to 600mA load current.
S Reduced Component Count and Board Space
Flyback/Boost with Integrated Internally
Compensated Step-Down Regulator
No Current-Sense Resistor
Space-Saving 16-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TQFN
Package
S Minimal Radio Interference
250kHz Switching in Offline Version
Minimizes Interference with Radio Receivers
in Smart Meter Applications
S Reduced Inrush Current
Programmable Flyback/Boost Soft-Start
Internal Digital Soft-Start for Step-Down
The switching frequency of the MAX17497A flyback
converter is 250kHz, while the MAX17497B flyback/
boost converter is 500kHz. The internally compensated
synchronous step-down regulator switches at 1MHz on
both versions. These frequencies allow the use of tiny
magnetic and filter components resulting in compact,
cost-effective power supplies. An EN/UVLO input allows
the user to start the power supply precisely at the desired
input voltage, while also functioning as an on/off pin. The
OVI pin enables implementation of an input overvoltage-
protection scheme that ensures the converter shuts
down when the DC input voltage exceeds the desired
maximum value.
Regulator
S Reduced Power Dissipation Under Fault
Hiccup Mode Overcurrent Protection
Thermal Shutdown with Hysteresis
S Robust Protection Features
Flyback/Boost Programmable Current Limit
Input Overvoltage Protection
S Optimized Loop Performance
Programmable Slope Compensation for
Flyback/Boost Maximizes Obtainable Phase
Margin
S High Efficiency
Programmable current limit allows proper sizing and
protection of the primary switching FET. The MAX17497B
supports a maximum duty cycle of 93% and provides
programmable slope compensation to allow optimization
of control loop performance. The MAX17497A supports
a maximum duty cycle of 49%, and has a fixed internal
slope compensation for optimum control loop perfor-
mance. The devices provide an open-drain RESETN pin
that serves as a power-good indicator and enters the
high-impedance state to indicate that the flyback/boost
converter and 3.3V step-down regulator outputs are in
regulation. An SSF pin allows programmable soft-start
time for the flyback/boost converter, while an internal
digital soft-start is employed for the 3.3V step-down regu-
lator to limit inrush current. Hiccup mode overcurrent pro-
tection and thermal shutdown are provided to minimize
dissipation under overcurrent and overtemperature fault
conditions. The devices are available in a space-saving
16-pin (3mm x 3mm) TQFN package with 0.5mm lead
spacing.
150mI, 65V-Rated nMOSFET Offers Typical
Flyback Converter Efficiency Greater Than
80%
3.3V Step-Down Regulator Efficiency Greater
Than 90%
S Optional Spread Spectrum
Applications
AC-DC Power Supplies for Smart Meter
Applications
Universal-Input Offline AC-DC Power Supplies
Wide-Range DC Input Flyback/Boost Industrial
Power Supplies
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maxim-ic.com/MAX17497A.related.
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