19-2954; Rev 1; 1/04
4MHz, 500mA Synchronous Step-Down
DC-DC Converters in Thin SOT and TDFN
General Description
Features
The MAX8560/MAX8561/MAX8562 step-down DC-DC
converters are optimized for applications that prioritize
small size and high efficiency. They utilize a proprietary
hysteretic-PWM control scheme that switches with fixed
frequency and is adjustable up to 4MHz, allowing cus-
tomers to trade efficiency for smaller external compo-
nents. Output current is guaranteed up to 500mA, while
quiescent current is only 40µA (typ).
♦ Up to 4MHz PWM Switching Frequency
♦ 500mA Guaranteed Output Current
♦ 40µA (typ) Quiescent Current
♦ Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.6V to 2.5V
♦ Logic-Controlled Output Voltage (MAX8561)
♦ Drives External Bypass FET (MAX8562)
Internal synchronous rectification greatly improves effi-
ciency and eliminates the external Schottky diode
required in conventional step-down converters. Built-in
soft-start eliminates inrush current to reduce input
capacitor requirements. The MAX8561 features logic-
controlled output voltage, while the MAX8562 drives an
external bypass FET.
♦
1.5ꢀ ꢁnitial Accuracy
♦ Soft-Start Eliminates ꢁnrush Current
♦ Fast Voltage-Positioning Transient Response
♦ ꢁnternal Synchronous Rectifier
♦ 2.7V to 5.5V ꢁnput
The MAX8560 is available in a 5-pin Thin SOT23 pack-
age. The MAX8561/MAX8562 are available in space-
saving 8-pin 3mm x 3mm Thin DFN packages.
♦ 0.1µA Logic-Controlled Shutdown
♦ Thermal Shutdown
♦ Thin SOT23 or Space-Saving 3mm x 3mm x
0.8mm TDFN Packages
Applications
Ordering Information
Microprocessor/DSP Core Supplies
TOP
PART
TEMP RANGE
PꢁN-PACKAGE
MARK
ADRX
AHD
Cellular and Smart Phones
MAX8560EZK-T -40°C to +85°C 5 Thin SOT23-5
CDMA/RF Power-Amplifier Supplies
PDAs, DSC, and MP3 Players
MAX8561ETA
MAX8562ETA
-40°C to +85°C 8 TDFN
-40°C to +85°C 8 TDFN
AHE
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
OUTPUT
L
1µH
8
7
6
5
INPUT
0.6V TO 2.5V
UP TO 500mA
2.7V TO 5.5V
IN
GND
1
2
3
5
4
LX
LX
FB
IN
C
C
OUT
2.2µF
IN
2.2µF
MAX8560
MAX8560
R1
R2
GND
MAX8561/
MAX8562
C
FF
SHDN
FB
2
3
1
4
ON/OFF
SHDN
Thin SOT23-5
TDFN
3mm × 3mm × 0.8mm
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