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MAX 17640
60V, 400mA, Ultra-Small, High-Efficiency,
Synchronous Step-Down DC-DC Converters
General Description
Benefits and Features
The Himalaya series of voltage regulator ICs, power mod-
ules, and chargers enable cooler, smaller, and simpler
power-supply solutions. The MAX17640 family of products
are high-efficiency, high-voltage, Himalaya synchronous
DC-DC converters with integrated MOSFETs operating
over a wide input-voltage range of 4.5V to 60V.
● Eliminates External Components and Reduces Total
Cost
• No Schottky—Synchronous Operation for High
Efficiency and Reduced Cost
• Internal Compensation
• Internal Feedback Divider for Fixed 3.3V, 5V Output
Voltages
• Internal Soft-Start
The converters can deliver up to 400mA and generate out-
put voltages from 0.9V to 0.89 x V ; MAX17640A fixed at
IN
• All Ceramic Capacitors, Ultra-Compact Layout
3.3V, MAX17640B fixed at 5.0V, and MAX17640C is ad-
justable. The family of converters is available in a com-
pact, 8-pin, 2mm x 2mm TDFN package. Simulation mod-
els are available to evaluate the performance using the
● Flexibility to Support Multiple Rails in a System
• Wide 4.5V to 60V Input Voltage Range
• Fixed 3.3V and 5V Output Voltage Options
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• Adjustable 0.9V to 0.89 x V Output Voltage
IN
Option
The device employs a peak-current-mode control architec-
ture with a MODE pin that can be used to operate the de-
vice in pulse-width modulation (PWM) or pulse-frequency
modulation (PFM) control schemes. PWM operation pro-
vides constant frequency operation at all loads and is use-
ful in applications sensitive to variable switching frequen-
cy. PFM operation disables negative inductor current and
additionally skips pulses at light loads for high-efficien-
cy. The low-resistance on-chip MOSFETs ensure high-ef-
ficiency at full load and simplify the PCB layout.
• Delivers up to 400mA Load Current
• Configurable Between PFM and Forced-PWM
Modes
● Reduces Power Dissipation
• 92% Peak Efficiency
• PFM Feature for High Light-Load Efficiency
• 2.2µA (typ) Shutdown Current
● Operates Reliably in Adverse Industrial Environments
• Hiccup-Mode Current Limit and Auto-retry Startup
• Built-In Output Voltage Monitoring with Open-Drain
RESET Pin
To reduce input inrush current, the device offers an inter-
nal soft-start. The device also incorporates an EN/UVLO
pin that allows the user to turn on the part at the desired
input voltage level. An open-drain RESET pin can be used
for output-voltage monitoring.
• Programmable EN/UVLO Threshold
• Monotonic Startup into Prebiased Output
• Overtemperature Protection
• Wide -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating
Temperature Range and -40°C to +150°C Junction
Temperature Range
• Complies with CISPR32 (EN55032) Class B
Conducted and Radiated Emissions
Applications
● Industrial Sensors
● 4–20mA Current Loops
● HVAC and Building Control
● High-Voltage LDO Replacement
● General Purpose Point-of-Load
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Application Circuit
V
V
V
OUT
IN
IN
LX
C
C
L1
68µH
OUT
IN
7V TO
60V
5V, 400mA
22µF
1µF
GND
EN/UVLO
MAX17640B
RESET
V
CC
C
VCC
1µF
MODE
V
OUT
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