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1MHz, All-Ceramic, 2.6V to 5.5V Input,
2A PWM Step-Down DC-to-DC Regulators
General Description
Features
The MAX1951/MAX1952 high-efficiency, DC-to-DC
step-down switching regulators deliver up to 2A of out-
put current. The devices operate from an input voltage
range of 2.6V to 5.5V and provide an output voltage
♦ Compact 0.385in2 Circuit Footprint
♦ 10µF Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors, 2µH
Inductor for 1.5A Output
from 0.8V to V , making the MAX1951/MAX1952 ideal
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♦ Efficiency Up to 94%
for on-board postregulation applications. The MAX1951
total output error is less than 1% over load, line, and
temperature.
♦ 1% Output Accuracy Over Load, Line, and
Temperature (MAX1951, Up to 1.5A)
The MAX1951/MAX1952 operate at a fixed frequency of
1MHz with an efficiency of up to 94%. The high operating
frequency minimizes the size of external components.
Internal soft-start control circuitry reduces inrush current.
Short-circuit and thermal-overload protection improve
design reliability.
♦ Guaranteed 2A Output Current
♦ Operate from 2.6V to 5.5V Supply
♦ Adjustable Output from 0.8V to V (MAX1951)
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♦ Preset Output of 1.8V (1.5% Accuracy) (MAX1952)
♦ Internal Digital Soft-Soft
The MAX1951 provides an adjustable output from 0.8V
to V , whereas the MAX1952 has a preset output of
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1.8V. Both devices are available in a space-saving 8-pin
SO package.
♦ Short-Circuit and Thermal-Overload Protection
Ordering Information/
Selector Guide
Applications
ASIC/DSP/µP/FPGA Core and I/O Voltages
Set-Top Boxes
PIN-
PART
TEMP RANGE
OUTPUT
PACKAGE
Cellular Base Stations
MAX1951ESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX1952ESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
Adj 0.8V to V
Fixed 1.8V
IN
Networking and Telecommunications
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
OUTPUT
INPUT
2.6V TO 5.5V
0.8V TO V , UP TO 2A
IN
TOP VIEW
IN
LX
FB
V
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
IN
MAX1951
CC
V
CC
REF
GND
FB
LX
MAX1951
MAX1952
PGND
COMP
COMP
PGND
REF
GND
OFF
ON
SO
OPTIONAL
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