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MAX17498A/
MAX17498B/
MAX17498C
AC-DC and DC-DC Peak Current-Mode Converters
for Flyback/Boost Applications
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Peak Current-Mode Converter
The MAX17498A/MAX17498B/MAX17498C devices are
current-mode fixed-frequency flyback/boost converters
with a minimum number of external components. They
contain all the control circuitry required to design wide
input voltage isolated and nonisolated power supplies.
The MAX17498A has its rising/falling undervoltage lock-
out (UVLO) thresholds optimized for universal offline (85V
AC to 265V AC) applications, while the MAX17498B/
MAX17498C support UVLO thresholds suitable to low-
voltage DC-DC applications.
● Current-Mode Control Provides Excellent Transient
Response
● Fixed Switching Frequency
• 250kHz: MAX17498A/MAX17498C
• 500kHz: MAX17498B
● Flexible Error Amplifier to Regulate Both Positive and
Negative Outputs
● Programmable Voltage or Current Soft-Start
● Power-Good Signal (PGOOD)
The switching frequency of the MAX17498A/MAX17498C
is 250kHz, while that of the MAX17498B is 500kHz. These
frequencies allow the use of tiny magnetic and filter com-
ponents, resulting in compact, cost-effective power sup-
plies. 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 imple-
mentation of an input overvoltage-protection scheme that
ensures that the converter shuts down when the DC input
voltage exceeds the desired maximum value.
● Reduced Power Dissipation Under Fault
• Overcurrent Protection
• Thermal Shutdown with Hysteresis
● Robust Protection Features
• Programmable Current Limit
• Input Overvoltage Protection
● Optimized Loop Performance
The devices incorporate a flexible error amplifier and
an accurate reference voltage (REF) to enable the end
user to regulate both positive and negative outputs.
Programmable current limit allows proper sizing and pro-
tection of the primary switching FET. The devices support
a maximum duty cycle greater than 92% and provide
programmable slope compensation to allow optimization
of control loop performance. The devices provide an
open-drain PGOOD pin that serves as a power-good
indicator and enters the high-impedance state to indi-
cate that the flyback/boost converter is in regulation.
An SS pin allows programmable soft-start time for the
flyback/boost converter. 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.
• Fixed Default Slope Compensation in Current
Soft-Start
• Fixed Default and Programmable Slope Compen-
sation in Voltage Soft-Start
● High Efficiency
• Low R
, 175mΩ, 65V Rated Internal n-Chan-
DSON
nel MOSFET
• No Current-Sense Resistor
● Optional Spread Spectrum
● Space-Saving, 16-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TQFN Package
Applications
● Front-End AC-DC Power Supplies for Industrial
Applications (Isolated and Nonisolated)
● Telecom Power Supplies
● Wide Input Range DC Input Flyback/Boost Industrial
Power Supplies
Ordering Information and Typical Application Circuits
appear at end of data sheet.
19-6043; Rev 4; 10/20