19-1986; Rev 1; 3/02
2.7A, 1MHz, Low-Voltage, Step-Down Regulator with
Internal Synchronous Rectification in QFN Package
General Description
Features
The MAX1843 constant-off-time, pulse-width modulated
(PWM) step-down DC-DC converter is ideal for use in 5V
and 3.3V to low-voltage conversion necessary in note-
book and subnotebook computers. This device features
an internal PMOS power switch and internal synchronous
rectification for high efficiency and reduced component
count. An external Schottky diode is not required. The
internal 90mΩ power switch and 70mΩ NMOS synchro-
nous-rectifier switch easily deliver continuous load cur-
rents up to 2.7A. The MAX1843 produces a preset +2.5V,
+1.8V, or +1.5V output voltage or an adjustable output
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The MAX1843 uses a unique current-mode, constant-off-
time, PWM control scheme, which includes Idle Mode™
to maintain high efficiency during light-load operation.
The programmable constant-off-time architecture sets
switching frequencies up to 1MHz, allowing the user to
optimize performance trade-offs between efficiency, out-
put switching noise, component size, and cost. The
MAX1843 features an adjustable soft-start to limit surge
currents during startup, a 100% duty-cycle mode for low
dropout operation, and a low-power shutdown mode that
disconnects the input from the output and reduces sup-
ply current below 1µA. The MAX1843 is available in a 28-
pin QFN package with an exposed backside pad.
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Applications
5V or 3.3V to Low-Voltage Conversion
CPU I/O Ring
Ordering Information
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MAX1843EGI
-40°C to +85°C
28 QFN
Chipset Supplies
Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
Pin Configuration
Typical Configuration
TOP VIEW
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
OUTPUT
+1.1V TO
IN
INPUT
+3V TO
+5.5V
1
21
N.C.
PGND
20 PGND
19
IN
LX
FB
V
10Ω
2
IN
MAX1843
V
PGND
GND
FBSEL
REF
LX
3
4
5
6
LX
CC
470pF
2.2µF
IN
N.C.
SS
18 LX
MAX1843
SHDN
COMP
TOFF
17 PGND
1µF
16 V
CC
SS
0.01µF
COMP
FBSEL
15
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
QFN
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