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CDMA Cellular/PCS System
Power Supplies
General Description
Features
The MAX1798/MAX1798A/MAX1799/MAX1799A system
power supplies are designed specifically for CDMA cel-
lular/PCS handsets. Each device contains five low-
dropout linear regulators (LDOs), a 140ms (min) reset
timer, a serial interface, push-on/push-off control logic,
and two general-purpose open-drain outputs. Only the
serial interface is different between the MAX1798/
MAX1798A/MAX1799/MAX1799A: the MAX1798/
MAX1798A feature an SPI™-compatible serial interface,
and the MAX1799/MAX1799A feature an I2C™-compati-
ble interface. The “A” parts have a -13% reset thresh-
old, the non-A parts have a 9.5% threshold. The “A”
parts have a 175 delay on a reset-triggered shutdown,
the non-A shutdown instantly.
Each linear regulator features extremely low dropout
voltage, specified at two-thirds of the maximum output
current. LDO1 is rated for 300mA, while LDOs 2–5 are
each rated for 150mA. All LDOs are optimized for low
noise and isolation. Each LDO can be individually
enabled and disabled through the serial port, as well as
individually programmed to any of 32 voltages from
1.8V to 3.3V.
o One 300mA Low-Noise LDO
o Four 150mA Low-Noise LDOs
o 45µV
Noise from 10Hz to 100kHz
RMS
o >60dB Crosstalk Isolation Below 10kHz
o >60dB PSRR Below 10kHz
o 125mV (max) Dropout (OUT1 at 200mA)
o 100mV (max) Dropout (OUT2–5 at 100mA)
o Programmable Output Voltages
1.8V to 3.3V in 32 Steps
o 140ms (min) Reset Timer
o SPI- or I2C-Compatible Serial Interface
o Push-On/Push-Off Control Logic
o Two 150mA General Purpose Open-Drain Outputs
o Overcurrent and Thermal Protection (all LDOs)
o 1µA Shutdown Current
The MAX1798/MAX1798A/MAX1799/MAX1799As’ wide
2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range makes them compati-
ble with a wide range of input supplies, including a sin-
gle lithium-ion (Li+) cell battery. Both devices are
available in thermally-enhanced 20-pin TSSOP and QFN
exposed pad (EP) packages. Evaluation kits in TSSOP
(MAX1798EVKIT and MAX1799EVKIT) are available to
facilitate designs.
o 20-Pin Thermally-Enhanced TSSOP or QFN
Packages
Applications
CDMA Cellular/PCS Handsets
Typical Operating Circuit
PDAs, Palmtops, and Handy-Terminals
Single-Cell Li+ Systems
IRQ
ONO
OFF
IN4/5
IN2/3
IN1
2- or 3-Cell NiMH, NiCd, or Alkaline Systems
WDOUT
2.5V
TO 5.5V
V
OUT1
RSO
CC
Ordering Information
RESET
MAX1798
MAX1798A*
MAX1799
TEMP
RANGE
PIN-
INTER-
FACE
TX
RX
ON
PART
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
PACKAGE
MAX1799A*
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
MAX1798EGP
MAX1798EUP
MAX1798AEGP
MAX1798AEUP
20 QFN
SPI
SPI
SPI
SPI
CS (AS)
SCLK (SCK)
DIN (SDA)
BP
BBA
20 TSSOP-EP
20 QFN
SPI OR I2C
AUDIO OR
PLL + VCO
OUT5
V
IN1
20 TSSOP-EP
VIBRATOR
DR1
DR2
Ordering Information continued and Pin Configurations
appear at end of data sheet.
0.01 F
GND PGND
BACKLIGHT
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
( ) ARE FOR MAX1799/MAX1799A.
*-13% RESET THRESHOLD AND SHUTDOWN RESET TIMER ADDED.
2
I C is a trademark of Philips Corp.
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