19-0186; Rev 2; 7/96
Lo w -Vo lt a g e In p u t , 3 V/3 .3 V/5 V/
Ad ju s t a b le Ou t p u t , S t e p -Up DC-DC Co n ve rt e rs
8/MAX79L
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
♦ 1V to 4.5V Input Guarantees Start-Up Under Load
♦ Up to 210mA Output
The MAX777L/MAX778L/MAX779L are pulse-skipping DC-DC
converters that step up from low-voltage inputs (1V guaran-
teed). They require only three external components—an induc-
tor (typically 22µH) and two capacitors. The MAX777L delivers
a 5V output, the MAX778L generates pin-selectable voltages of
3.0V or 3.3V, and the MAX779L output can be adjusted from
2.5V to 6V through an external resistive divider.
♦ Load Fully Disconnected in Shutdown
♦ 82% Efficiency
♦ Output in Regulation with Input Voltage above
The devices include an Active RectifierTM that eliminates the
need for an external catch diode, and permits regulation even
when the input is greater than the output. Also, unlike those in
other step-up converters, the MAX777L/MAX778L/MAX779L’s
Active RectifierTM turns off in the shutdown mode, disconnect-
ing the output from the source. This eliminates the current drain
associated with conventional step-up converters when off or in
shutdown.
Output Voltage
♦ Internal 1A Power Switch and Active Rectifier
♦ Adjustable Current Limit Allows Low-Cost
Inductors
♦ 190µA No Load Supply Current
♦ 20µA Shutdown Supply Current
High-frequency operation (up to 150kHz) allows the use of
small, surface-mount inductors with values of 10µH or less.
Supply current is 190µA under no load and only 20µA in stand-
by mode; supply voltage can range from 1V to 4.5V (1 to 3
cells). With a 2V input, the devices typically deliver 200mA at
5V, or 300mA at 3V.
♦ 3V/3.3V (MAX778L), 5V (MAX777L), and
Adjustable (MAX779L) Output Voltage
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
TEMP. RANGE
0°C to +70°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
For fully specified devices designed for step-up/step-down
applications (where the input can be above or below the out-
put), refer to the MAX877L/MAX878L/MAX879L data sheet.
MAX777LCPA
MAX777LCSA
MAX777LC/D
MAX777LEPA
MAX777LESA
MAX777LMJA
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
Dice*
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-55°C to +125°C
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
Single Battery-Cell (1V), Step-Up Voltage Conversion
Efficient, High-Power Step-Up Regulation from
Low Input Voltages
8 CERDIP**
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
* Dice are specified at T = +25°C, DC parameters only.
A
Pagers
**Contact factory for availability and processing to MIL-STD-883.
Portable Instruments & Hand-Held Terminals
Notebook and Palmtop Computers
__________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n
__________Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
INPUT
1V TO 4.5V
TOP VIEW
2
22µF
22µH
IN
*
ILIM
IN
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
N.C. (MAX777L)
5
6
1
7
SHDN
OUT
LX
MAX777L
ILIM
SHDN
LX
MAX777L
MAX778L
MAX779L
AGND
PGND
OUTPUT
5V
ON/OFF
OUT
100µF
PGND
AGND
3
DIP/SO
4
* SEL FOR MAX778L, FB FOR MAX779L.
Active Rectifier is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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