19-1698; Rev 2; 4/11
1.5A, Low-Noise, 1MHz, Step-Up
DC-DC Converter
General Description
Features
The MAX1763 is a high-efficiency, low-noise, step-up
DC-DC converter intended for use in battery-powered
wireless applications. This device maintains exception-
ally low quiescent supply current (110µA) despite its
high 1MHz operating frequency. Small external compo-
nents and a tiny package make this device an excellent
choice for small hand-held applications that require the
longest possible battery life.
♦ Up to 94% Efficiency
♦ +0.7V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
♦ 1.1V Guaranteed Startup Input Voltage
♦ Up to 1.5A Output
♦ Fixed 3.3V Output or Adjustable (2.5V to 5.5V)
♦ 1MHz PWM Synchronous-Rectified Topology
♦ 1µA Logic-Controlled Shutdown
The MAX1763 uses a synchronous-rectified pulse-
width-modulation (PWM) boost topology to generate
2.5V to 5.5V outputs from a wide range of input
sources, such as one to three alkaline or NiCd/NiMH
cells or a single Lithium-ion (Li+) cell. Maxim's propri-
etary Idle Mode™ circuitry significantly improves effi-
ciency at light load currents while smoothly transitioning
to fixed-frequency PWM operation at higher load cur-
rents to maintain excellent full-load efficiency. Low-
noise, forced-PWM mode is available for applications
that require constant-frequency operation at all load
currents. The MAX1763 may also be synchronized to
an external clock to protect sensitive frequency bands
in communications equipment.
♦ Analog Gain Block for Linear-Regulator or Low-
Battery Comparator
♦ Adjustable Current Limit and Soft-Start
♦ 1.5W TSSOP Package Available
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
________________________Applications
Digital Cordless
Phones
Hand-Held
Instruments
PCS Phones
Palmtop Computers
Wireless Handsets
Personal
The MAX1763 includes an on-chip linear gain block
that can be used to build a high-power external linear
regulator or as a low-battery comparator. Soft-start and
current limit functions permit optimization of efficiency,
external component size, and output voltage ripple.
Communicators
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 QSOP
The MAX1763 is available in a space-saving 16-pin
QSOP package or a high-power (1.5W) 16-pin TSSOP-
EP package.
MAX1763EEE+
MAX1763EUE+
16 TSSOP-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configuration
1.5μH
IN
0.7V TO 5.5V
OUT
3.3V AT 1.5A
TOP VIEW
LX
ONA
ISET
REF
GND
FB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 ONB
15 POUT
14 LX
POUT
MAX1763
OFF
ON
ONB
ONA
ON
OFF
OUT
MAX1763
13 POUT
12 PGND
11 LX
PWM
CLK/SEL
AIN
OR NORMAL
LBI OR GAIN
BLOCK INPUT
OUT
AIN
AO
ISET
REF
10 PGND
AO
LBO OR
GAIN BLOCK OUTPUT
9
CLK/SEL
FB
GND PGND
QSOP
TSSOP-EP
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