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MAX5988A/MAX5988B
IEEE 802.3af-Compliant, High-Efficiency,
Class 1/Class 2, Powered Devices
with Integrated DC-DC Converter
General Description
Benefits and Features
● High Integration Saves Space and BOM Cost
• Efficient, Integrated DC-DC Converter (with
Integrated Switches)
The MAX5988A/MAX5988B provide a complete power-
®
supply solution as IEEE 802.3af-compliant Class 1/
Class 2 Powered Devices (PDs) in a Power-over-Ethernet
(PoE) system. The devices integrate the PD interface with
an efficient DC-DC converter, offering a low external part
count PD solution. The devices also include a low-drop-
out regulator, MPS, sleep, and ultra-low-power modes.
• Built-In Output-Voltage Monitoring
• Protects Against Overload, Output Short Circuit,
Output Overvoltage, and Overtemperature
• Integrated TVS Diode Withstands Cable Discharge
Event (CDE)
The PD interface provides a detection signature and
a Class 1/Class 2 classification signature with a single
external resistor. The PD interface also provides an isola-
tion power MOSFET, a 60mA (max) inrush current limit,
and a 321mA (typ) operating current limit.
• Internal LDO Regulator with Up to 100mA Load
● Application-Specific Features Speed Design
• IEEE 802.3af Compliant
• PoE Class 1/Class 2 Classification Set with Single
Resistor
• Intelligent Maintain Power Signature (MPS)
• Simplified Wall Adapter Interface
• Pass 2kV, 200m CAT-6 Cable Discharge Event
The integrated step-down DC-DC converter uses a peak
current-mode control scheme and provides an easy-to-
implement architecture with a fast transient response.
The step-down converter operates in a wide input volt-
age range from 8.8V to 60V and supports up to 6.49W of
input power at 1.3A load. The DC-DC converter operates
at a fixed 215kHz switching frequency, with an efficiency-
boosting frequency foldback that reduces the switching
frequency by half at light loads.
● High Efficiency During Light Loads Reduces Power
Consumption
• Sleep and Ultra-Low-Power Mode
• Frequency Foldback for High-Efficiency Light-Load
Operation
• Back-Bias Capability to Optimize the Efficiency
The devices feature an input undervoltage-lockout
(UVLO) with wide hysteresis and long deglitch time to
compensate for twisted-pair cable resistive drop and to
assure glitch-free transition during power-on/-off condi-
tions. The devices also feature overtemperature shut-
down, short-circuit protection, output overvoltage protec-
tion, and hiccup current limit for enhanced performance
and reliability.
● Robust Performance
• 8.8V to 60V Wide Input Voltage Range
• Hiccup-Mode Runaway Current Limit
• 49mA (typ) Inrush Current Limit
• Open-Drain RESET Output
● Easy to Design With
• 3.0V to 14V Programmable Output Voltage Range
• Internal Compensation
• Fixed 215kHz Switching Frequency
• Fixed 3.3V or Adjustable Output Voltage through
an External Resistive Divider (LDO)
All devices are available in a 20-pin, 4mm x 4mm, TQFN
power package and operate over the -40°C to +85°C
temperature range.
Applications
● IEEE 802.3af-Powered Devices
● IP Phones
Ordering Information/Selector Guide appears at end of data
sheet.
● Wireless Access Nodes
● IP Security Cameras
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● WiMAX Base Stations
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