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Power Drivers for Peltier TEC Modules
MAX1968/MAX1969
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX1968/MAX1969 are highly integrated and cost-
effective, high-efficiency, switch-mode drivers for Peltier
thermoelectric cooler (TEC) modules. Both devices
utilize direct current control to eliminate current surges
in the TEC. On-chip FETs minimize external components
while providing high efficiency. A 500kHz/1MHz switch-
ing frequency and a unique ripple cancellation scheme
reduce component size and noise.
• High Accuracy and Adjustability Improves System
Performance by Optimizing TEC Operation
• Direct Current Control Prevents TEC Current Surges
• Ripple Cancellation for Low Noise
• No Dead-Zone or Hunting at Low-Output Current
• 1% Accurate Voltage Reference
• Adjustable TEC Voltage Limit
• Separately Adjustable Heating and Cooling Current
Limits
The MAX1968 operates from a single supply and pro-
vides bipolar 3A output by biasing the TEC between
the outputs of two synchronous buck regulators.
Bipolar operation allows for temperature control without
“dead zones” or other nonlinearities at low load
currents. This arrangement ensures that the control
system does not hunt when the set point is very close
to the natural operating point, requiring a small amount
of heating or cooling. An analog control signal precisely
sets the TEC current. The MAX1969 provides unipolar
output up to 6A. Reliability is optimized with settable
limits for both TEC voltage and current, with indepen-
dently set limits for heating and cooling current. An
analog output also monitors TEC current.
• ITEC Output Provides Proportional Voltage to TEC
Current for Monitoring
• High-Efficiency Switch-Mode Design
• On-Chip Power MOSFETs Improve Efficiency While
Reducing External Components
• 500kHz/1MHz Switching Frequency
• Choose from ±±A Output Current ꢀMAꢁ1ꢂ968 or 9A
Output Current ꢀMAꢁ1ꢂ9ꢂ8
• Thermally Enhanced TSSOP-EP Package Minimizes
Operating Junction Temperature
Ordering Information
The MAX1968/MAX1969 are available in a low-profile
28-pin TSSOP-EP package and is specified over the
-40°C to +85°C temperature range. The thermally
enhanced TSSOP-EP package with exposed metal pad
minimizes operating junction temperature. An evalua-
tion kit is available to speed designs.
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 TSSOP-EP*
28 TSSOP-EP*
MAX1968EUI
MAX1969EUI
*EP = Exposed pad.
Applications
Typical Operating Circuit
Fiber Optic Laser Modules
WDM, DWDM Laser Diode Temperature Control
Fiber Optic Network Equipment
EDFA Optical Amplifiers
Telecom Fiber Interfaces
ATE
3V TO
5.5V
TEC
CURRENT-
CONTROL
SIGNAL
V
CTLI
PV
1
PV 2
DD
DD
DD
Biotech Lab Equipment
PGND1
PGND2
COMP
MAX1968
OS1
LX1
LX2
OS2
CS
GND
TEC
Pin Configuration and Functional Diagram appear at end
of data sheet.
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