19-2224; Rev 3; 12/03
500kHz Multi-Output, Low-Noise Power-Supply
Controllers for Notebook Computers
General Description
Features
The MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904 are buck-topology,
step-down, switch-mode, power-supply controllers that
generate logic-supply voltages in battery-powered sys-
tems. These high-performance, dual/triple-output devices
include on-board power-up sequencing, power-good sig-
naling with delay, digital soft-start, secondary winding
control, low dropout circuitry, internal frequency-compen-
sation networks, and automatic bootstrapping.
o 97% Efficiency
o 4.2V to 30V Input Range
o 2.5V to 5.5V Dual Adjustable Outputs
o Selectable 3.3V and 5V Fixed or Adjustable
Outputs (Dual Mode™)
o 12V Linear Regulator
o Adjustable Secondary Feedback
(MAX1901/MAX1904)
Up to 97% efficiency is achieved through synchronous
rectification and Maxim’s proprietary Idle Mode™ control
scheme. Efficiency is greater than 80% over a 1000:1
load-current range, which extends battery life in system
suspend or standby mode. Excellent dynamic response
corrects output load transients within five clock cycles.
Strong 1A on-board gate drivers ensure fast external N-
channel MOSFET switching.
o 5V/50mA Linear Regulator Output
o Precision 2.5V Reference Output
o Programmable Power-Up Sequencing
o Power-Good (RESET) Output
o Output Overvoltage Protection
(MAX1901/MAX1902)
o Output Undervoltage Shutdown
(MAX1901/MAX1902)
These devices feature a logic-controlled and synchroniz-
able, fixed-frequency, pulse-width modulation (PWM)
operating mode. This reduces noise and RF interference
in sensitive mobile communications and pen-entry appli-
cations. Asserting the SKIP pin enables fixed-frequency
mode, for lowest noise under all load conditions.
o 333kHz/500kHz Low-Noise, Fixed-Frequency
Operation
o Low-Dropout, 98% Duty-Factor Operation
o 2.5mW Typical Quiescent Power (12V input, both
SMPSs on)
o 4µA Typical Shutdown Current
The MAX1901/MAX1902/MAX1904 include two PWM reg-
ulators, adjustable from 2.5V to 5.5V with fixed 5.0V and
3.3V modes. All these devices include secondary feed-
back regulation, and the MAX1902 contains a 12V/120mA
linear regulator. The MAX1901/MAX1904 include a sec-
ondary feedback input (SECFB), plus a control pin
(STEER) that selects which PWM (3.3V or 5V) receives the
secondary feedback signal. SECFB provides a method
for adjusting the secondary winding voltage regulation
point with an external resistor divider, and is intended to
aid in creating auxiliary voltages other than fixed 12V.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
-40 C to +85 C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 SSOP
MAX1901EAI
MAX1901ETJ
MAX1902EAI
MAX1902ETJ
MAX1904EAI
MAX1904ETJ
32 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
28 SSOP
32 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
28 SSOP
32 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
The MAX1901/MAX1902 contain internal output overvolt-
age and undervoltage protection features.
Functional Diagram
________________________Applications
INPUT
Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
12V
5V (RTC)
PDAs and Mobile Communicators
5V
LINEAR
12V
LINEAR
Desktop CPU Local DC-DC Converters
3.3V
5V
3.3V
SMPS
5V
SMPS
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
POWER-UP
SEQUENCE
POWER-
GOOD
ON/OFF
RESET
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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