19-4689; Rev 0; 7/09
1MHz, 2A, 2.6V to 5.5V Input, PWM DC-DC
Step-Down Regulator with Enable
MX951A
General Description
Features
The MAX1951A high-efficiency, DC-DC step-down
switching regulator delivers up to 2A of output current.
The device operates from an input voltage range of 2.6V
to 5.5V and provides an adjustable output voltage from
2
o Compact 0.385in Circuit Footprint
o 10µF Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors, 2µH
Inductor for 2A Output
0.8V to V , making the MAX1951A ideal for on-board
IN
o Efficiency Up to 94%
o 1.5% Output Accuracy Over Load, Line, and
postregulation applications. The MAX1951A total output
error is less than 1.5ꢀ over load, line, and temperature.
Temperature
The MAX1951A operates at a fixed frequency of 1MHz
with an efficiency of up to 94ꢀ. The high operating fre-
quency minimizes the size of external components.
Internal soft-start control circuitry reduces inrush current.
Short-circuit and thermal-overload protection improve
design reliability.
o Guaranteed 2A Output Current
o Operates from 2.6V to 5.5V Supply
o Adjustable Output from 0.8V to V
o Internal Digital Soft-Soft
o Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
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The MAX1951A can start up safely with a prebiased or
without a preexisting output. This feature simplifies track-
ing supply designs for core and I/O applications and
redundant supply designs.
o 1MHz Switching Frequency Reduces Component
Size
The MAX1951A is available in an 8-pin SO package
and operates over the -40°C to +85°C extended tem-
perature range.
o Enable Input Audio Shutdown for Reducing
Power Consumption
o Safe Startup into Prebiased Output
Applications
ASIC/DSP/µP/FPGA Core and I/O Voltages
Ordering Information
Set-Top Boxes
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
Networking and Telecommunications
MAX1951AESA+
-40°C to +85°C
8 SO
Servers
TVs
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
OUTPUT
0.8V TO V , UP TO 2A
INPUT
2.6V TO 5.5V
IN
TOP VIEW
IN
LX
FB
EN
+
MAX1951A
V
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
IN
CC
V
CC
EN
GND
FB
LX
MAX1951A
PGND
COMP
ON
OFF
COMP
PGND
GND
SO
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