19-3858; Rev 3; 10/07
High-Current VCOM Drive Buffers
for TFT LCDs
General Description
Features
The MAX9550/MAX9551/MAX9552 provide a VCOM
source for TFT LCDs. The MAX9550/MAX9551/
MAX9552 source and sink a large current to quickly
restore the VCOM voltage, making it ideal for TFT LCDs.
The output settles to within 0.1% in less than 2µs. In
addition, the MAX9550/MAX9551/MAX9552 directly drive
the capacitive load in the VCOM layer of the TFT LCDs
without the need for a series resistor.
♦ Operates Up To 20V
♦ 800mA Peak Output Current
♦ Settles to Within 0.1% of V
♦ Excellent Load Regulation
in Less than 2µs
OUT
♦ Thermal-Shutdown Protection
♦ Short-Circuit Protection to Both Rails
♦ Soft-Start to Reduce Inrush Current
The MAX9550/MAX9551/MAX9552 feature single, dual,
and quad channel VCOM amplifiers, respectively. The
MAX9550/MAX9551/MAX9552 can drive up to 800mA of
peak current per channel and operate up to 20V. The
devices feature soft-start to reduce inrush current, output
short-circuit protection, and thermal shutdown.
Ordering Information
PKG
CODE MARK
TOP
The MAX9550 is available in a space-saving 5-pin thin
PART
AMPS PIN-PACKAGE
®
SOT23 package, and an 8-pin µMAX package with an
exposed paddle. The MAX9551 is available in an 8-pin
µMAX package with an exposed paddle. The MAX9552
is available in a 14-pin TSSOP package. All devices are
specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
MAX9550EZK+T
MAX9550EUA+
MAX9551EUA+
MAX9552EUD+
1
1
2
4
5 Thin SOT23-5
8 µMAX-EP*
Z5-1
U8E-2
U8E-2
U14E-3
ADSG
AABA
—
8 µMAX-EP*
14 TSSOP-EP*
—
Applications
Note: All devices specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
temperature range.
+Denotes lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
TFT-LCD Panels
Instrument Control Voltage Sources
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
16V
SUPPLY
V
DD
MAX9550
TFT LCD
IN+
IN-
V
REF
OUT
TFT-LCD
CAPACITANCE
1µF
GND
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.