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MAX38888
2.5V to 5.0V, 0.5A/2.5A Reversible Buck/Boost
Regulator for Backup Power Applications
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX38888 is a storage capacitor or capacitor bank
backup regulator designed to efficiently transfer power be-
tween a storage element and a system supply rail in re-
versible buck and boost operations using the same induc-
tor.
● 2.5V to 5V System Output Voltage
● 0.8V to 4.5V Cap Voltage Range
● Up to 2.5A Peak Inductor Discharge Current
● Programmable Voltage and Current Thresholds
● ±2% Threshold Accuracy
● Up to 95% Efficiency, Charge or Discharge
● 2.5μA Ready Quiescent Current
● Small Solution Size
When the main supply is present and above the minimum
system supply voltage, the regulator operates in buck
mode and charges the storage element at up to 500mA
peak inductor current. Once the storage element is
charged, the circuit draws only 2.5µA of current while it
maintains the supercapacitor or other storage element in
its ready state. When the main supply is removed, the reg-
ulator operates in boost mode and prevents the system
from dropping below the minimum operating voltage, dis-
charging the storage element at up to 2.5A peak inductor
current.
• 3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm TDFN Package
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
The MAX38888 is externally programmable for minimum
and maximum voltage of the storage element, such as
supercapacitor, minimum system voltage, and maximum
charge and discharge currents. The internal DC-DC con-
verter requires only a 1µH inductor.
Applications
● Handheld Industrial Equipment
● Portable Computers
● Portable Devices with a Removable Battery
19-100369; Rev 5; 8/20