MAX38640/1/2/3/A/B
Tiny 1.8V - 5.5V Input, 330nA I , 700mA
Q
nanoPower Buck Converter
Applications Information
Inductor Selection
The inductor value for MAX3864x affects the ripple current, the transition point from low power mode (LPM) to ultra-
low-power mode (ULPM), and the overall efficiency performance. Based on the peak current limit required for different
applications, it is recommended to select an inductor value based on Table 3.
Table 3. Inductor Selection
PEAK CURRENT, PART NUMBER
1.0A Peak Current, MAX38643
INDUCTANCE RANGE (µH)
1.0–1.5
2.2
500mA Peak Current, MAX38641/MAX38642
250mA Peak Current, MAX38640
2.2–4.7
Input Capacitor
The input capacitor (C ) reduces the peak current drawn from battery or input power source and reduces the
IN
switching noise in the IC. The impedance of C at the switching frequency should be very low. Ceramic capacitors are
IN
recommended with their small size and low ESR. For most applications, use 10µF ceramic capacitor with X5R or X7R
temperature characteristics.
Output Capacitor
The output capacitor (C
) is required to keep the output voltage ripple small and to ensure loop stability. C
must
OUT
OUT
have low impedance at the switching frequency. Ceramic capacitors are recommended due to their small size and low
ESR. Make sure the capacitor does not degrade its capacitance significantly over temperature and DC bias. Capacitors
with X5R or X7R temperature characteristics typically perform well. A 22µF ceramic capacitor is recommended for most
applications.
Enabling Device
The device has a dedicated EN pin. This pin can be driven by a digital signal. It is recommended that the digital signal
enables the device after V crosses the UVLO threshold. In applications where EN is tied to IN, the device is designed
IN
to be powered by fast V slew rates. If V slew rates are slower than 5V/ms, users must delay enabling the device after
IN
IN
V
IN
crosses the UVLO threshold. This can be done using a simple RC circuit, as shown in Figure 1.
IN
BAT54
REN
EN
CEN
Figure 1. RC Circuit at EN
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