±9-597±; Rev 5; 9/57
Internal-Switch Boost Regulator with
Integrated 3-Channel Scan Driver for TFT LCDs
MAX798
General Description
Features
The MAX8798 includes a high-performance, step-up
regulator; a high-speed operational amplifier; a digitally
adjustable VCOM calibration device with nonvolatile
memory and an I2C interface; and a high-voltage, level-
shifting scan driver. The device is optimized for thin-film
transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) applications.
o 1.8V to 5.5V IN Supply Voltage Range
o 1.8V to 4.0V V Input Voltage Range
DD
o 1.2MHz Current-Mode Step-Up Regulator
Fast Transient Response
Built-In 20V, 1.9A, 150mΩ MOSFET
o High-Speed (20MHz) Operational Amplifier
The step-up DC-DC converter provides the regulated
supply voltage for panel source driver ICs. The high
switching frequency allows the use of ultra-small induc-
tors and ceramic capacitors. The current-mode control
architecture provides fast transient response to pulsed
loads typical of source driver loads. The step-up regu-
lator features soft-start and current limit.
150mA Output Current
o High-Voltage Drivers with Scan Logic
+35V to -25V Outputs
Output Charge Sharing
o Programmable VCOM Calibrator
7-Bit Adjustable Current-Sink Output
I2C Interface
The high-current operational amplifier is designed to
drive the LCD backplane (VCOM). The amplifier fea-
tures high output current (±±15mA), fast slew rate
(41V/µs), wide bandwidth (25MHz), and rail-to-rail
inputs and outputs.
EEPROM Setting Memory
o Thermal-Overload Protection
Simplified Operating Circuit
The programmable VCOM calibrator is externally
attached to the VCOM amplifier’s resistive voltage-divider
and sinks a programmable current to adjust the VCOM
output-voltage level. An internal 7-bit digital-to-analog
converter (DAC) controls the sink current. The DAC is
ratiometric relative to BOOST and is guaranteed to be
monotonic over all operating conditions. The calibrator IC
includes an EEPROM to store the desired VCOM voltage
level. The 2-wire I2C interface between the LCD panel
and the programming circuit minimizes panel connector
pin count and simplifies production equipment.
VP
VN
V
IN
V
MAIN
50kΩ
IN
SHDN
LX
DISH
PGND
FB
1.9A
STEP-UP
REG
1kΩ
CPV
OE
The high-voltage, level-shifting scan driver is designed
to drive the TFT panel gate drivers. Its three outputs
swing from +31V (maximum) to -21V (minimum) and
can swiftly drive capacitive loads. To save power, the
two complementary outputs are designed to allow
charge sharing during state changes.
COMP
SCAN DRIVER
LOGIC
AND
SYSTEM
STV
OECON
GATE DRIVERS
AGND
GON
GOFF
STVP
VN
VP
BOOST
NEG
CKVCS
The MAX8798 is available in a 36-pin, thin QFN pack-
age with a maximum thickness of 5.8mm for ultra-thin
LCD panels.
PANEL
CKVB
VCOM
TO VCOM
BACKPLANE
CKVBCS
Applications
CKV
VL
POS
3.3V
LINEAR
REG
Notebook Computer Displays
BGND
V
DD
LCD Monitor Panels
OUT
VCOM CALIBRATOR
7
GND
V
IN
Ordering Information
SDA
SCL
2
I C
PIN-
PKG
SCLS
WPP
BUS
WPN
SET
PART
TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE
CODE
36 Thin QFN
6mm x 6 mm
MAX8798ETX+ -45°C to +81°C
T-3666M-±
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