MAXIM MAX17014

19-1045; Rev 1; 11/09
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Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
The MAX17014 multiple-output power-supply controller
generates all the supply rails for thin-film transistor
(TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels in TVs and
monitors operating from a regulated 12V input. It
includes a step-down and a step-up regulator, a positive and a negative charge pump, two operational
amplifiers, and a Dual Mode™ logic-controlled highvoltage switch control block. The MAX17014 can operate from 8V to 16.5V input voltages and is optimized for
LCD TV panel and LCD monitor applications running
directly from 12V supplies.
The step-up and step-down regulators feature internal
power MOSFETs and high-frequency operation allowing the use of small inductors and capacitors, resulting
in a compact solution. Both switching regulators use
fixed-frequency current-mode control architectures,
providing fast load-transient response and easy compensation. A current-limit function for internal switches
and output-fault shutdown protect the step-up and
step-down power supplies against fault conditions. The
MAX17014 provides soft-start functions to limit inrush
current during startup. The MAX17014 provides
adjustable power-up timing.
The positive and negative charge-pump regulators provide TFT gate driver supply voltages. Both output voltages can be adjusted with external resistive
voltage-dividers. The switch control block allows the
manipulation of the positive TFT gate driver voltage.
The MAX17014 includes two high-current operational
amplifiers designed to drive the LCD backplane
(VCOM). The amplifier features high output current
(±150mA), fast slew rate (100V/µs), wide bandwidth
(20MHz), and rail-to-rail inputs and outputs. A series
p-channel MOSFET is integrated to sequence power to
AV DD after the MAX17014 has proceeded through
normal startup, and provides True Shutdown™.
Features
o Optimized for 10.8V to 13.2V Input Supply
o 8V to 16.5V Input Supply Range
o Selectable Frequency (600kHz/1.2MHz)
o Current-Mode Step-Up Regulator
Built-In 20V, 3.3A, 110mΩ n-Channel MOSFET
High-Accuracy Output Voltage (1%)
True Shutdown
Fast Load-Transient Response
High Efficiency
3ms Internal Soft-Start
o Current-Mode Step-Down Regulator
Built-In 20V, 2.5A, 120mΩ n-Channel MOSFET
Fast Load-Transient Response
Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 1.25V
Skip Mode at Light Load
High Efficiency
3ms Internal Soft-Start
o Adjustable Positive and Negative Charge-Pump
Regulators
o Soft-Start and Timer-Delay Fault Latch for All
Outputs
o Logic-Controlled High-Voltage Integrated
Switches with Adjustable Delay
o Two High-Speed Operational Amplifiers
±150mA Short-Circuit Current
100V/µs Slew Rate
20MHz, -3dB Bandwidth
o 120mΩ p-Channel FET for AVDD Sequencing
o Input Undervoltage Lockout and ThermalOverload Protection
o 48-Pin, 7mm x 7mm Thin QFN Package
The MAX17014 is available in a small (7mm x 7mm),
low-profile (0.8mm), 48-pin thin QFN package and
operates over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Ordering Information
PART
Applications
LCD TV Panels
LCD Monitor Panels
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
True Shutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
MAX17014ETM+
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
48 Thin QFN
7mm x 7mm
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Simplified Operating Circuit and Pin Configuration appear
at end of data sheet.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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MAX17014
General Description
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VIN, IN2, OVIN, SUP, EN1, EN2, FSEL to GND ......-0.3V to +22V
GND1, OGND, CPGND to GND .........................................±0.3V
MODE, DLP, CTL, THR, DEL1, DEL2, VL to GND ...-0.3V to +7.5V
REF, FBP, FBN, FB1, FB2, COMP,
OUT to GND ...........................................-0.3V to (VVL + 0.3V)
SWI, SWO to GND ..................................................-0.3V to +22V
LX1 to GND1 ..........................................................-0.3V to +22V
SWI to SWO ............................................................-0.3V to +22V
SWI to SUI .............................................................-0.3V to +7.5V
POS1, NEG1, OUT1, POS2, NEG2,
OUT2 to OGND ...................................-0.3V to (VOVIN + 0.3V)
DRVN, DRVP to CPGND ...........................-0.3V to (VSUP + 0.3V)
LX2 to CPGND ...........................................-0.3V to (VIN2 + 0.3V)
BST to VL................................................................-0.3V to +22V
SRC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +48V
GON, DRN to GND ...................................-0.3V to (VSRC + 0.3V)
GON to DRN...........................................................-0.3V to +48V
POS_ to NEG_ RMS Current ...................................5mA (Note 1)
REF Short Circuit to GND ...........................................Continuous
RMS LX1 Current (total for both pins) ...................................3.2A
RMS GND1 Current (total for both pins) ...............................3.2A
RMS IN2 Current (total for both pins)....................................3.2A
RMS LX2 Current (total for both pins) ...................................3.2A
RMS CPGND Current............................................................0.8A
RMS SWI Current ..................................................................2.4A
RMS SWO Current ................................................................2.4A
RMS DRVN, DRVP Current ...................................................0.8A
RMS VL Current ..................................................................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
48-Pin Thin QFN
(derate 38.5mW/°C above +70°C) .........................3076.9mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+160°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +165°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
Note 1: See Figure 6 for the op amp clamp structures.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
16.5
V
GENERAL
VIN, IN2 Input Voltage Range
8.0
VIN + IN2 Quiescent Current
Only LX2 switching (VFB1 = VFBP = 1.5V, VFBN = 0);
EN1 = EN2 = VL, VFSEL = 0
8
mA
VIN + IN2 Standby Current
LX2 not switching (VFB1 = VFB2 = VFBP = 1.5V,
VFBN = 0); EN1 = EN2 = VL, VFSEL = 0
2
mA
VIN + IN2 Shutdown Current
EN1 = EN2 = GND (shutdown)
300
μA
SUP + OVIN Shutdown Current
EN1 = EN2 = GND (shutdown)
SMPS Operating Frequency
10
1020
1200
1380
FSEL = GND
510
600
690
Phase Difference Between StepDown/Positive and Step-Up/Negative
Regulators
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
μA
FSEL = VIN
180
kHz
Degrees
VIN rising edge, 100mV typical hysteresis
5.75
6.50
7.25
V
VL Output Voltage
I VL = 25mA, VFB1 = VFB2 = VFBP = 1.1V, VFBN =
0.4V (all regulators switching)
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
VL Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
VL rising edge, 100mV typical hysteresis
3.5
3.9
4.3
V
VL REGULATOR
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Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1.235
1.250
1.265
V
10
mV
REFERENCE
REF Output Voltage
No external load
REF Load Regulation
0 < ILOAD < 50μA
REF Sink Current
In regulation
REF Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
Rising edge; 20mV typical hysteresis
10
μA
1.0
1.2
V
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
OUT Voltage in Fixed Mode
FB2 = GND, no load
(Note 2)
0°C < TA < +85°C
3.25
TA = +25°C
3.267
FB2 Voltage in Adjustable Mode
VOUT = 2.5V, no load
(Note 2)
0°C < TA < +85°C
TA = +25°C
1.23
FB2 Adjustable-Mode Threshold
Voltage
Dual-mode comparator
3.30
1.25
1.2375
0.10
3.35
3.333
1.27
1.2625
V
V
0.15
0.20
V
5.0
V
Output Voltage Adjust Range
Step-down output
1.5
FB2 Fault Trip Level
Falling edge
0.96
1.00
1.04
V
FB2 Input Leakage Current
VFB2 = 1.5V
50
125
200
nA
DC Load Regulation
0A < ILOAD < 2A
0.5
%
DC Line Regulation
No load, 10.8V < VIN2 < 13.2V
0.1
%/V
LX2-to-IN2 nMOS Switch
On-Resistance
120
240
m
LX2-to-CPGND nMOS Switch
On-Resistance
6
10
23
BST-to-VL PMOS Switch
On-Resistance
7
12
20
Low-Frequency Operation
OUT Threshold
Low-Frequency Operation
Switching Frequency
Step-down only
0.8
FSEL = VIN
217
FSEL = GND
108
LX2 Positive Current Limit
2.50
Soft-Start Period
Soft-Start Step Size
Maximum Duty Factor
70
3
V
kHz
3.50
A
3
ms
VREF /
128
V
80
90
%
20
V
69
75
81
%
1.235
1.25
STEP-UP REGULATOR
Output Voltage Range
VVIN
Oscillator Maximum Duty Cycle
Minimum t ON
70
FB1 Regulation Voltage
FB1 = COMP,
CCOMP = 1nF
FB1 Fault Trip Level
Falling edge
0°C < TA < +85°C
TA = +25°C
1.2375
0.96
ns
1.265
1.2625
1.00
1.04
V
V
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MAX17014
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
FB1 Load Regulation
CONDITIONS
FB1 Line Regulation
0 < ILOAD < full, transient only
10.8V < V VIN < 13.2V
FB1 Input Bias Current
VFB1 = 1.25V
FB1 Transconductance
I = ±2.5μA at COMP, FB1 = COMP
FB1 Voltage Gain
FB1 to COMP
LX1 Leakage Current
VFB1 = 1.5V, VLX1 = 20V
LX1 Current Limit
VFB1 = 1.1V, duty cycle = 25%
MIN
TYP
MAX
-1
%
0.08
0.15
%/V
25
125
200
nA
150
320
560
μS
1400
4
Current-Sense Transresistance
UNITS
V/V
40
μA
3.2
3.7
4.2
A
0.16
0.23
0.30
V/A
110
220
m
LX1 On-Resistance
Soft-Start Period
Soft-Start Step Size
3
ms
ILIM /
128
A
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATORS
SUP Input Supply Range
SUP Input Supply Current
SUP Overvoltage Threshold
FBP Regulation Voltage
8.0
VFBP = 1.5V, VFBN = 0.15V (not switching)
SUP rising edge, 250mV typical hysteresis (Note 3)
0°C < TA < +85°C
TA = +25°C
FBP Line-Regulation Error
11V < V SUP < 16V, not in dropout
FBP Input Bias Current
VFBP = 1.5V
0.2
18.0
V
0.4
mA
V
18
19
20
1.23
1.25
1.27
V
1.2375
1.2625
0.2
%/V
-50
+50
nA
DRVP p-Channel MOSFET
On-Resistance
1.0
3.0
DRVP n-Channel MOSFET
On-Resistance
0.5
1.0
1.00
1.04
FBP Fault Trip Level
Falling edge
0.96
Positive Charge-Pump Soft-Start Period
Positive Charge-Pump Soft-Start
Step Size
0°C < TA < +85°C
TA = +25°C
FBN Regulation Voltage
VREF - VFBN
FBN Input Bias Current
VFBN = 0mV
FBN Line Regulation Error
11V < V SUP < 16V, not in dropout
V
3
ms
VREF /
128
V
0.988
1.000
1.012
0.99
1.00
1.01
-50
V
+50
nA
0.2
%/V
DRVN p-Channel On-Resistance
1.0
3.0
DRVN n-Channel On-Resistance
0.5
1.0
500
550
mV
FBN Fault Trip Level
Negative Charge-Pump Soft-Start
Negative Charge-Pump Soft-Start
Step Size
4
Rising edge
450
3
ms
(VREF VFBN) /
128
V
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Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
AVDD SWITCH
SWI Supply Range
MIN
TYP
8.0
SWI Overvoltage Fault Threshold
SWI rising edge, 250mV typical hysteresis (Note 3)
18.50
SWI-SWO Switch Resistance
MAX
UNITS
18.5
V
19.25
20.00
V
120
240
m
SUI-SWI Pullup Resistance
EN2 = GND
30
SUI Output Sink Current
EN2 = DEL2 = VL
24
30
36
μA
SWI-SUI Done Threshold
EN2 = DEL2 = VL
4.4
5.0
5.6
V
18
V
OVIN Overvoltage Fault Threshold
OVIN rising edge, 250mV typical hysteresis (Note 3)
18
OVIN Supply Current
Buffer configuration, VPOSx = VOVIN / 2, no load
Input Offset Voltage
2V < (VNEGx, VPOSx) < (VOVIN - 2V), TA = +25°C
-10
Input Bias Current
2V < (VNEGx, VPOSx) < (VOVIN - 2V)
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
OVIN Supply Range
8
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
Input Common-Mode Rejection
19
20
V
4.2
6
mA
+10
mV
-1
+1
μA
0
VOVIN
V
2V < (VNEGx, VPOSx) < (VOVIN - 2V)
100
dB
VOVIN - VOVIN 300
150
Output Voltage Swing High
I OUTx = 25mA
Output Voltage Swing Low
I OUTx = -25mA
Large-Signal Voltage Gain
2V < (VNEGx, VPOSx) < (VOVIN - 2V)
80
dB
Slew Rate
2V < (VNEGx, VPOSx) < (VOVIN - 2V)
100
V/μs
20
MHz
-3dB Bandwidth
150
2V < (VNEGx, VPOSx) < (VOVIN - 2V)
Short-Circuit Current
Short to V OVIN / 2, sourcing
150
Short to V OVIN / 2, sinking
250
mV
300
mV
mA
HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCH ARRAY
SRC Supply Range
SRC Supply Current
GON-to-SRC Switch On-Resistance
VDLP = 2V, CTL = VL
GON-to-SRC Switch Saturation Current (VSRC - VGON) > 5V
44
V
200
500
μA
10
20
150
390
GON-to-DRN Switch On-Resistance
VDLP = 2V, CTL = GND
GON-to-DRN Switch Saturation Current
(VGON - VDRN) > 5V
75
180
20
GON-to-GND Switch On-Resistance
DLP = GND, VGON = 5V
2.5
6.0
CTL Input Low Voltage
CTL Input High Voltage
mA
50
mA
12.5
k
0.6
V
+1
μA
1.6
V
CTL Input Current
CTL = GND or VL
CTL-to-GON Rising Propagation Delay
1k from DRN to GND, CTL = GND to VL step, no load
on GON, measured from VCTL = 2V to GON = 20%
100
ns
CTL-to-GON Falling Propagation Delay
1k from DRN to GND, CTL = VL to GND step, no load
on GON, measured from VCTL = 0.6V to GON = 80%
100
ns
1250
MODE Switch On-Resistance
-1
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MAX17014
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Mode 1 Voltage Threshold
VMODE rising edge
MODE Capacitor Charge Current
(Mode 2)
VMODE < MODE current-source stop voltage threshold
MODE Voltage Threshold for
Enabling DRN Switch Control
in Mode 2
GON connects to DRN, VMODE rising edge
MODE Current-Source Stop
Voltage Threshold
MODE rising edge
THR-to-GON Voltage Gain
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
4.5
V
40
50
60
µA
1.20
1.3
1.4
V
3
V
10.6
V/V
0.6
V
2
9.4
10.0
SEQUENCE CONTROL
EN1, EN2, Input Low Voltage
EN1, EN2 Input High Voltage
1.6
EN1, EN2 Pulldown Resistance
DEL1, DEL2, DLP Charge Current
V
1
VDEL1 = VDEL2 = VDLP = 1V
DEL1, DEL2, DLP Turn-On Threshold
M_
6
8
10
µA
1.19
1.25
1.31
kV
DEL1, DEL2, DLP Discharge
Switch On-Resistance
EN1 = GND or fault tripped
10
_
FBN Discharge Switch On-Resistance
EN2 = GND or fault tripped
3
k_
Duration to Trigger Fault
50
ms
Duration to Restart After Fault
160
ms
3
Times
+160
°C
FAULT DETECTION
Number of Restart Attempts
Before Shutdown
Thermal-Shutdown Threshold
15°C typical hysteresis
SWITCHING FREQUENCY SELECTION
FSEL Input Low Voltage
600kHz
FSEL Input High Voltage
1.2MHz
FSEL Pulldown Resistance
6
0.6
1.6
V
V
1
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Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 4)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
V
GENERAL
VIN, IN2 Input Voltage Range
8.0
16.5
FSEL = VIN
1020
1380
FSEL = GND
510
690
VIN rising edge, 100mV typical hysteresis
5.75
7.25
V
VL Output Voltage
I VL = 25mA, VFB1 = VFB2 = VFBP = 1.1V,
VFBN = 0.4V (all regulators switching)
4.9
5.1
V
VL Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
VL rising edge, 100mV typical hysteresis
3.5
4.3
V
1.235
1.265
V
10
mV
1.2
V
SMPS Operating Frequency
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
kHz
VL REGULATOR
REFERENCE
REF Output Voltage
No external load
REF Load Regulation
0 < ILOAD < 50μA
Rising edge; 20mV typical hysteresis
REF Undervoltage Lockout Threshold
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
OUT Voltage in Fixed Mode
FB2 = GND, no load (Note 2)
3.25
3.35
V
FB2 Voltage in Adjustable Mode
VOUT = 2.5V, no load (Note 2)
1.23
1.27
V
FB2 Adjustable-Mode
Threshold Voltage
Dual-mode comparator
0.10
0.20
V
Output Voltage Adjust Range
Step-down output
1.5
5.0
V
240
m
LX2-to-IN2 nMOS Switch
On-Resistance
LX2-to-CPGND nMOS Switch
On-Resistance
6
23
BST-to-VL pMOS Switch
On-Resistance
7
20
2.50
3.50
A
70
90
%
LX2 Positive Current Limit
Maximum Duty Factor
STEP-UP REGULATOR
Output Voltage Range
Oscillator Maximum Duty Cycle
VVIN
20
V
69
81
%
FB1 Regulation Voltage
FB1 = COMP, CCOMP = 1nF
1.23
1.27
V
LX1 Current Limit
VFB1 = 1.1V, duty cycle = 25%
3.2
4.2
A
0.16
0.30
V/A
220
m
Current-Sense Transresistance
LX1 On-Resistance
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MAX17014
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 4)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
V
POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATORS
VSUP Input Supply Range
8
18
18
20
V
1.23
1.27
V
DRVP p-Channel MOSFET
On-Resistance
3
DRVP n-Channel MOSFET
On-Resistance
1
VSUP Overvoltage Threshold
SUP rising edge, 250mV typical hysteresis (Note 3)
FBP Regulation Voltage
FBN Regulation Voltage
1.015
V
DRVN p-Channel On-Resistance
VREF - VFBN
0.985
3
DRVN n-Channel On-Resistance
1
8.0
18.5
V
18.5
20.0
V
240
m
AVDD SWITCH
SWI Supply Range
SWI Overvoltage Fault Threshold
VOVIN = rising, 250mV typical hysteresis (Note 3)
SWI-SWO Switch Resistance
SUI Output Sink Current
EN2 = DEL2 = VL
24
36
μA
SWI-SUI Done Threshold
EN2 = DEL2 = VL
4.4
5.6
V
8
18
V
SWI rising edge, 250mV typical hysteresis (Note 2)
18
20
V
0
VOVIN
V
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS
OVIN Supply Range
OVIN Overvoltage Fault Threshold
Input Common-Mode Voltage Range
Output Voltage Swing High
I OUTx = 25mA
Output Voltage Swing Low
I OUTx = -25mA
VOVIN 300
mV
300
mV
HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCH ARRAY
SRC Supply Range
GON-to-SRC Switch On-Resistance
VDLP = 2V, CTL = VL
GON-to-DRN Switch On-Resistance
VDLP = 2V, CTL = GND
GON-to-GND Switch On-Resistance
DLP = GND, VGON = 5V
2.5
CTL Input Low Voltage
CTL Input High Voltage
Mode 1 Voltage Threshold
8
44
V
20
50
12.5
k
0.6
V
1.6
VMODE rising edge
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V
4.5
V
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VIN2 = 12V, AVDD = VOVIN = VSUP = 15V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 4)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
MODE Voltage Threshold for Enabling
DRN Switch Control in Mode 2
GON connects to DRN, VMODE rising edge
MODE Current-Source Stop Voltage
Threshold
MODE rising edge
THR-to-GON Voltage Gain
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1.2
1.4
V
2
3
V
9.4
10.6
V/V
0.6
V
SEQUENCE CONTROL
EN1, EN2 Input Low Voltage
EN1, EN2 Input High Voltage
1.6
V
SWITCHING FREQUENCY SELECTION
FSEL Input Low Voltage
600kHz
FSEL Input High Voltage
1.2MHz
0.6
V
1.6
V
Note 2: When the inductor is in continuous conduction (EN2 = VL or heavy load), the output voltage has a DC regulation level lower than
the error comparator threshold by 50% of the output voltage ripple. In discontinuous conduction (EN2 = GND with light load), the
output voltage has a DC regulation level higher than the error comparator threshold by 50% of the output voltage ripple.
Note 3: Disables boost switching if either SUP, SWI, or OVIN exceeds the threshold. Switching resumes when no threshold is exceeded.
Note 4: Specifications to -40°C are guaranteed by design, not production tested.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(Circuit of Figure 1. VIN = VINL = VSUP = 12V, AVDD = 16V, VGON = 34.5V, VGOFF = -6V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR EFFICIENCY
vs. LOAD CURRENT
EFFICIENCY (%)
75
70
65
EN1 = VL, EN2 = VL
60
MAX17014 toc02
EN1 = VL, EN2 = GND
EN1 = VL, EN2 = GND
3.325
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
80
MAX17014 toc03
3.350
MAX17014 toc01
85
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
A
3.3V
3.300
3.275
2A
0.1A
EN1 = VL, EN2 = VL
3.225
55
50
C
0A
3.200
0.01
0.1
1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
10
B
3.250
0
0.40
0.80
1.20
1.60
LOAD CURRENT (A)
2.00
2.40
10μs/div
A: VOUT, 100mV/div
B: LOAD CURRENT, 2A/div
C: INDUCTOR CURRENT, 1A/div
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MAX17014
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1. VIN = VINL = VSUP = 12V, AVDD = 16V, VGON = 34.5V, VGOFF = -6V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX17014 toc04
0V
C
95
90
75
70
65
60
55
50
D
0V
45
40
0.001
STEP-UP REGULATOR
SOFT-START (HEAVY LOAD)
MAX17014 toc07
16.06
16.04
0A
4.00ms/div
C: INDUCTOR CURRENT,
500mA/div
D: VLX2, 10V/div
16.08
85
80
AVDD (V)
0V
16.10
MAX17014 toc05
100
A
B
A: VIN, 5V/div
B: VOUT, 1V/div
STEP-UP REGULATOR
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
STEP-UP REGULATOR EFFICIENCY
vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX17014 toc06
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
SOFT-START (HEAVY LOAD)
EFFICIENCY (%)
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
16.02
16.00
0.01
0.1
1
0
10
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
STEP-UP REGULATOR
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
STEP-UP REGULATOR PULSED
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX17014 toc09
MAX17014 toc08
A
B
C
D
2.5
A
A
50mA
0.2A
16V
B
16V
B
C
C
E
0A
0A
A: EN2, 5V/div
B: DEL2, 5V/div
C: AVDD, 5V/div
10
10.00ms/div
D: VSUI, 5V/div
E: INDUCTOR CURRENT,
1.00A/div
20.0µs/div
A: LOAD CURRENT,
C: INDUCTOR CURRENT,
1A/div
2A/div
B: AVDD, 200mV/div
10.0µs/div
A: LOAD CURRENT,
C: INDUCTOR CURRENT,
1A/div
2A/div
B: AVDD, 200mV/div
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Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
STEP-UP REGULATOR CURRENT LIMIT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX17014 toc11
5.5
1.200
A
0V
5.0
AVDD = 16V
B
4.5
0V
C
0V
D
4.0
3.5
MAX17014 toc12
L1 = 4.7µH
(CDEP134NP-4R8M, ISAT = 9.3A)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX17014 toc10
6.0
STEP-UP CURRENT LIMIT (A)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
TIME-DELAY LATCH
RESPONSE TO OVERLOAD
1.198
1.196
1.194
1.192
3.0
E
0V
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
EN1 = EN2 = VL
5.01
5.00
4.99
4.98
4.97
1.250
EN1 = EN2 = GND
9
10
11
12
13
14
VIN (V)
POSITIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
NORMALIZED LINE REGULATION
0.05
0.02
ISRC = 0A
1.249
VSRC (%)
5.02
EN1 = EN2 = VL
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
5.03
VL (V)
1.251
MAX17014 toc13
5.04
8
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
LOAD REGULATION
VL LOAD REGULATION
5.05
1.190
200ms/div
A: VOUT, 5V/div
D: VGOFF, 5V/div
B: VAVDD, 10V/div
E: L1 INDUCTOR CURRENT,
C: VGON, 50V/div
5A/div
16
MAX17014 toc14
8
MAX17014 toc15
AVDD = 18V
2.5
1.248
-0.01
-0.04
1.247
ISRC = 25mA
1.246
-0.07
EN1 = EN2 = GND
4.96
-0.10
1.245
4.95
0
20
40
60
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
80
100
0
50
100
LOAD CURRENT (µA)
150
200
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
VIN (V)
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MAX17014
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1. VIN = VINL = VSUP = 12V, AVDD = 16V, VGON = 34.5V, VGOFF = -6V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1. VIN = VINL = VSUP = 12V, AVDD = 16V, VGON = 34.5V, VGOFF = -6V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX17014 toc17
A
34.8V
-0.4
-0.8
70mA
-1.2
B
-1.6
0.05
-0.15
-0.35
-0.55
10mA
-0.75
-2.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
9
40.0µs/div
10
11
A: VSRC, 100mV/div
B: LOAD CURRENT, 20mA/div
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
NEGATIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
NORMALIZED LOAD REGULATION
12
13
NEGATIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX17014 toc19
0
15
MAX17014 toc21
A
0V
B
C
0V
0V
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
110mA
B
-1.0
10mA
D
E
F
G
0V
0V
VEN2 = VL
0V
-1.2
0
50
100
150
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
200
250
20.0µs/div
A: VGOFF, 100mV/div
B: LOAD CURRENT, 65mA/div
16
POWER-UP SEQUENCE
A
-6V
-0.2
14
VIN (V)
MAX17014 toc20
0.2
12
MAX17014 toc18
0
0.25
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR (%)
MAX17014 toc16
0.4
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR (%)
NEGATIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
NORMALIZED LINE REGULATION
POSITIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
POSITIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
NORMALIZED LOAD REGULATION
OUTPUT VOLTAGE ERROR (%)
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
20.0ms/div
A: VEN1, 5V/div
B: VOUT, 5V/div
C: VDEL1, 5V/div
D: VGOFF, 5V/div
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E: VAVDD, 10V/div
F: VDEL2, 5V/div
G: VSRC, 20V/div
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
MAX17014 toc22
MAX17014 toc24
MAX17014 toc23
50mA
A
0mA
A
A
-50mA
0V
0V
B
8V
B
B
0V
0V
400ns/div
A: INPUT SIGNAL, 5V/div
B: OUTPUT SIGNAL, 5V/div
200ns/div
A: OUTPUT CURRENT, 50mA/div
B: OUTPUT VOLTAGE, 500mV/div
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
SMALL-SIGNAL RESPONSE
INL SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
VIN SUPPLY CURRENT vs. VIN VOLTAGE
MAX17014 toc26
6
EN1 = EN2 = VL
A
0V
B
0V
VIN SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
5
4
3
2
EN1 = EN2 = GND
1
3.0
2.5
2.0
EN1 = VL, EN2 = GND
1.5
EN1 = EN2 = GND
1.0
0.5
0
0
8
100ns/div
A: INPUT SIGNAL, 200mV/div
B: OUTPUT SIGNAL, 200mV/div
3.5
INL SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX17014 toc25
MAX17014 toc27
4.0µs/div
A: INPUT SIGNAL, 5V/div
B: OUTPUT SIGNAL, 5V/div
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
-40
-15
35
10
60
85
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VIN VOLTAGE (V)
HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCH
CONTROL FUNCTION (MODE 2)
HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCH
CONTROL FUNCTION (MODE 1)
MAX17014 toc29
MAX17014 toc28
A
0V
A
0V
B
0V
B
0V
C
C
CGON = 2.2nF
CGON = 2.2nF
A: VCTL, 5V/div
B: VMODE, 5V/div
4.00µs/div
C: VGON, 10V/div
0V
0V
4.00µs/div
A: VCTL, 5V/div
B: VMODE, 2V/div
C: VGON, 10V/div
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MAX17014
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1. VIN = VINL = VSUP = 12V, AVDD = 16V, VGON = 34.5V, VGOFF = -6V, VOUT1 = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER RAIL-TO-RAIL
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER
LARGE-SIGNAL RESPONSE
INPUT/OUTPUT
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
MAX17014
Pin Description
14
PIN
NAME
1
POS1
Operational Amplifier 1 Noninverting Input
FUNCTION
2
OUT1
Operational Amplifier 1 Output
3
THR
GON Low-Level Regulation Set-Point Input. Connect THR to the center of a resistive voltage-divider
between AVDD and GND to set the V GON falling regulation level. The regulation level is 10 x VTHR.
See the High-Voltage Switch Control section for details.
High-Voltage Switch-Control Block Mode Selection Input and Timing-Adjustment Input. See the
High-Voltage Switch Control section for details. MODE is high impedance when it is connected to
VL. MODE is internally pulled to GND by a 10 resistor for 0.1μs typical when the high-voltage
switch-control block is enabled.
4
MODE
5
CTL
High-Voltage Switch-Control Block Timing Control Input. See the High-Voltage Switch Control
section for details.
6
DLP
GON Output Enable. See the High-Voltage Switch Control section for details.
7
DRN
Switch Input. Drain of the internal high-voltage p-channel MOSFET between DRN and GON.
8
GON
Internal High-Voltage MOSFET Switch Common Terminal. GON is the output of the high-voltage
switch-control block.
9
SRC
Switch Input. Source of the internal high-voltage p-channel MOSFET between SRC and GON.
10
FBP
Positive Charge-Pump Regulator Feedback Input. Connect FBP to the center of a resistive voltagedivider between the positive charge-pump regulator output and GND to set the positive chargepump regulator output voltage. Place the resistive voltage-divider within 5mm to FBP.
11
CPGND
12
DRVP
13
SUP
Charge Pump and Step-Down Regulator Power Ground
Positive Charge-Pump Driver Output. Connect DRVP to the positive charge-pump flying capacitor(s).
Supply Input for the Charge-Pump Drivers. Connect this pin to the output of the boost regulator SWI
and bypass to CPGND with a 0.1μF capacitor.
14
DRVN
15, 34
GND
Analog Ground
Negative Charge-Pump Driver Output. Connect DRVN to the negative charge-pump flying capacitor(s).
16
FBN
Negative Charge-Pump Regulator Feedback Input. Connect FBN to the center of a resistive
voltage-divider between the negative output and REF to set the negative charge-pump regulator
output voltage. Place the resistive voltage-divider within 5mm of FBN.
17
REF
Reference Output. Connect a 0.22μF capacitor from REF to GND. All power outputs are disabled
until REF exceeds its UVLO threshold. REF is active whenever VIN is above VIN UVLO threshold.
18
DEL1
Negative Charge-Pump Delay Input. Connect a capacitor from DEL1 and GND to set the delay time
between the step-down output and the negative output. An 8μA current source charges CDEL1.
DEL1 is internally pulled to GND through 10 resistance when EN1 is low or VL is below its UVLO.
19
N.C.
No Connection. Not internally connected.
20
OUT
Step-Down Regulator Output-Voltage Sense. Connect OUT to the step-down regulator output.
21
FB2
Step-Down Regulator Feedback Input. Connect FB2 to GND to select the step-down converter’s
3.3V fixed mode. For adjustable mode, connect FB2 to the center of a resistive voltage-divider
between the step-down regulator output and GND to set the step-down regulator output voltage.
Place the resistive voltage-divider within 5mm of FB2.
22
BST
Step-Down Regulator Bootstrap Capacitor Connection for High-Side Gate Driver. Connect a 0.1μF
ceramic capacitor from BST to LX2.
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Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
23, 24
LX2
Step-Down Regulator Switching Node. LX2 is the source of the internal n-channel MOSFET
connected between IN2 and LX2. Connect the inductor and Schottky catch diode close to both LX2
pins to minimize the trace area for low EMI.
25, 26
IN2
Step-Down Regulator Power Input. Drain of the internal n-channel MOSFET connected between IN2
and LX2.
27
VIN
Input of the Internal 5V Linear Regulator and the Startup Circuitry. Bypass V IN to GND with 0.22μF
close to the IC.
28
FSEL
Frequency-Select Pin. Connect FSEL to GND for 600kHz operation. Connect to VL or VIN for 1.2MHz
operation.
DEL2
Step-Up Regulator and Positive Charge-Pump Delay Input. Connect a capacitor from DEL2 and
GND to set the delay time between EN2 and the startup of these regulators, or between the stepdown startup and the startup of these regulators if EN1 is high before the step-down starts. An 8μA
current source charges CDEL2. DEL2 is internally pulled to GND through 10 resistance when EN1
or EN2 is low or when VL is below its UVLO threshold.
30
VL
5V Internal Linear Regulator Output. Bypass VL to GND with 1μF minimum. Provides power for the
internal MOSFET driving circuit, the PWM controllers, charge-pump regulators, logic, and reference
and other analog circuitry. Provides 25mA load current when all switching regulators are enabled.
VL is active whenever VIN is above VIN UVLO threshold.
31
COMP
32
EN2
Step-Up and Positive Charge-Pump Regulator Enable Input. Input HIGH also enables DEL2 pullup
current. EN2 is inactive when EN1 is low. See the Power-Up Sequence section for details.
33
EN1
Step-Down and Negative Charge-Pump Regulator Enable Input. Input HIGH also enables DEL1
pullup current.
35, 36
GND1
29
Compensation Pin for the Step-Up Error Amplifier. Connect a series resistor and capacitor from
COMP to ground.
Step-Up Regulator Power Ground. Source of the internal power n-channel MOSFET.
37, 38
LX1
Step-Up Regulator Power MOSFET n-Channel Drain and Switching Node. Connect the inductor and
Schottky catch diode to both LX1 pins and minimize the trace area for lowest EMI.
39
SWI
Step-Up Regulator Internal p-Channel MOSFET Pass Switch Source Input. Connect to the cathode of
the step-up regulator Schottky catch diode.
40
SUI
Step-Up Regulator Internal p-Channel MOSFET Pass Switch Gate Input. Connect a capacitor from
SUI to SWI to set the delay time. A 30μA current source pulls down on C SUI when DEL2 is high.
41
FB1
Boost Regulator Feedback Input. Connect FB1 to the center of a resistive voltage-divider between
the boost regulator output and GND to set the boost regulator output voltage. Place the resistive
voltage-divider within 5mm of FB1.
42
SWO
Step-Up Regulator Internal p-Channel MOSFET Pass Switch Drain Output
43
OVIN
Operational Amplifier Power Input
44
NEG2
Operational Amplifier 2 Inverting Input
45
POS2
Operational Amplifier 2 Noninverting Input
46
OUT2
Operational Amplifier Output 2
47
OGND
Operational Amplifier Power Ground
48
NEG1
Operational Amplifier 1 Inverting Input
EP
GND
Exposed Paddle = GND
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15
MAX17014
Pin Description (continued)
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
L1
4.7μH
VIN
12V
C1
10μF
0.1μF
25
C3
10μF
26
35
36
GND1 GND1
IN2 IN2
22
OUT
3.3V
2A
C2
10μF
37
LX1
SUI
23
SWO
LX2
24 LX2
L2
2.6μH
21
27
VIN
SWI
C14
0.1μF
40
C24
10μF
C16
10μF
FB1 41
31
COMP
OUT
R5
82kΩ
FB2
OVIN
30 VL
28
FSEL
4
MODE
17
REF
C7
1μF
REF
C8
0.22μF
15
29
C9
0.1μF
POS1
THR
MAX17014
NEG1
GND
OUT1
NEG2
DEL2
CTL
DEL1
DRN
C10
0.15μF
GON
STEP-DOWN,
NEGATIVE CHARGE
PUMP ON/OFF
STEP-UP, POSITIVE
CHARGE PUMP ON/OFF
33 EN1
32
6
SUP
D3
C12
1μF
R1
150kΩ
C13
0.1μF
14
R4
13.3kΩ
AVDD
C18
0.1μF
47
R6
20kΩ
1
R7
13.3kΩ
3
48
2
VCOM1
EN2
SRC
DLP
DRVP
N.C.
46
VCOM2
5
GON CONTROL
7
8
R9
1kΩ
GON
35V
50mA
13
SWI
FBN
16
CPGND
11
EP
FBP
10
C23
1μF
9
12
C20
0.1μF
D4
SRC
C21
0.1μF
DRVN
R8
2.2kΩ
44
C19
0.1μF
C11
0.15μF
19
43
R3
158kΩ
POS2 45
OUT2
18
C17
330pF
VIN
OGND
AVDD
16V
1.5A
42
C15
10μF
C6
0.1μF
GOFF
-6V
100mA
39
D2
20
VL
LX1
SWI
BST
C4
0.1μF
C5
22μF
D1
38
C22
0.1μF
D5
AVDD
R16
367kΩ
49
R2
23kΩ
REF
Figure 1. Typical Operating Circuit
16
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R17
13.3kΩ
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
Detailed Description
The typical operating circuit (Figure 1) of the
MAX17014 is a complete power-supply system for TFT
LCD panels in monitors and TVs. The circuit generates
a +3.3V logic supply, a +16V source driver supply, a
+34.5V positive gate driver supply, and a -6V negative
gate driver supply from a 12V ±10% input supply.
Table 1 lists some selected components and Table 2
lists the contact information for component suppliers.
The MAX17014 is a multiple-output power supply
designed primarily for TFT LCD panels used in monitors and TVs. It contains a step-down switching regulator to generate the logic supply rail, a step-up switching
regulator to generate the source driver supply, and two
charge-pump regulators to generate the gate driver
supplies. Each regulator features adjustable output
voltage, digital soft-start, and timer-delayed fault protection. Both the step-down and step-up regulators use
a fixed-frequency current-mode control architecture.
The two switching regulators are 180° out-of-phase to
minimize the input ripple. The internal oscillator offers
two pin-selectable frequency options (600kHz/1.2MHz),
allowing users to optimize their designs based on the
specific application requirements. The MAX17014
includes two high-performance operational amplifiers
designed to drive the LCD backplane (VCOM). The
amplifiers feature high output current (±150mA), fast
slew rate (100V/µs), wide bandwidth (20MHz), and railto-rail inputs and outputs. In addition, the MAX17014
features a high-voltage switch-control block, an internal
5V linear regulator, a 1.25V reference output, welldefined power-up and power-down sequences, and
thermal-overload protection. Figure 2 shows the
MAX17014 functional diagram.
Table 1. Component List
DESIGNATION
DESCRIPTION
C1, C2, C3
10μF ±20%, 16V X5R ceramic capacitors
(1206)
Taiyo Yuden EMK325BJ106MD
TDK C3225X7R1C106M
C5
22μF ±10%, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitor
(1206)
Taiyo Yuden JMK316BJ226KL
Murata GRM31CR60J226M
C15, C16, C24
10μF ±20%, 25V X5R ceramic capacitors
(1210)
TDK C3225X5R1E106M
D1, D2
D3, D4, D5
3A, 30V Schottky diodes (M-Flat)
Toshiba CMS02 (TE12L,Q)
Central Semiconductor
200mA, 100V dual ultra-fast diodes
(SOT23)
Fairchild MMBD4148SE (top mark D4)
Central Semiconductor CMPD1001S lead
free (top mark L21)
L1
Low-profile 4.7μH, 3.5A inductor
(2mm height)
TOKO FDV0620-4R7M
L2
Low-profile 2.4μH, 2.6A inductor
(1.8mm height)
TOKO 1124BS-2R4M (2.4μH)
Wurth 744052002 (2.5μH)
Step-Down Regulator
The step-down regulator consists of an internal n-channel MOSFET with gate driver, a lossless current-sense
network, a current-limit comparator, and a PWM controller block. The external power stage consists of a
Schottky diode rectifier, an inductor, and output capacitors. The output voltage is regulated by changing the
duty cycle of the n-channel MOSFET. A bootstrap circuit that uses a 0.1µF flying capacitor between LX2 and
BST provides the supply voltage for the high-side gate
driver. Although the MAX17014 also includes a 10Ω
(typ) low-side MOSFET, this switch is used to charge
the bootstrap capacitor during startup and maintains
fixed-frequency operation at light load and cannot be
used as a synchronous rectifier. An external Schottky
diode (D2 in Figure 1) is always required.
Table 2. Component Suppliers
PHONE
FAX
Fairchild Semiconductor
SUPPLIER
408-822-2000
408-822-2102
www.fairchildsemi.com
WEBSITE
Sumida
847-545-6700
847-545-6720
www.sumida.com
TDK
847-803-6100
847-390-4405
www.component.tdk.com
Toshiba
949-455-2000
949-859-3963
www.toshiba.com/taec
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MAX17014
Typical Operating Circuit
MAX17014
Low-Cost Multiple-Output
Power Supply for LCD TVs
VIN (12V)
BST
VL
IN2
LX1
3.3V
2A
STEP-DOWN
LX2
OSC
STEP-UP
GND1
FB1
COMP
CPGND
OUT
FSEL
VL
SWI
P
AVDD
16V
1.5A
SWO
150mV
SUI
FB2
VIN
VL
OVIN
POS1
VIN
NEG1
VL
VL
OUT1
OP AMPs
REF
REF
POS2
NEG2
REF
OUT2
GND
OGND
DRN
DEL1
DEL2
THR
MODE
STEP-DOWN,
NEGATIVE CHARGE
PUMP ON/OFF
EN1
STEP-UP,
POSITIVE CHARGE
PUMP ON/OFF
EN2
POWER-UP
SEQUENCE
HV
SWITCH
BLOCK
CTL
GON
DLP
SRC
50% OSC
SUP
SUP
VGOFF
-6V
100mA
DRVN
NEGATIVE
REG
CPGND
FBN
SWI
DRVP
POSITIVE
REG
FBP
GON
CONTROL
VGON
35V
50mA
CPGND
AVDD
REF
Figure 2. Functional Diagram
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where VFB2 = 1.25V, and VOUT can vary from 1.25V to 5V.
Because of FB2’s (pin 21) close proximity to the noisy
BST (pin 22), a noise filter is required for FB2
adjustable-mode operation. Place a 100pF capacitor
from FB2 to GND to prevent unstable operation. No filter is required for 3.3V fixed-mode operation.
When EN1 is high and EN2 is low, the controller operates in skip mode. The skip mode dramatically
improves light-load efficiency by reducing the effective
frequency, which reduces switching losses. It keeps
the peak inductor current at about 0.9A (typ) in an
active cycle, allowing subsequent cycles to be
skipped. Skip mode transitions seamlessly to fixedfrequency PWM operation as load current increases.
Soft-Start
The step-down regulator includes a 7-bit soft-start DAC
that steps its internal reference voltage from 0 to 1.25V in
128 steps. The soft-start period is 3ms (typ) and FB1 fault
detection is disabled during this period. The soft-start feature effectively limits the inrush current during startup (see
the Step-Down Regulator Soft-Start (Heavy Load) waveforms in the Typical Operating Characteristics).
Current Limiting and Lossless Current Sensing
The current-limit circuit turns off the high-side MOSFET
switch whenever the voltage across the high-side
MOSFET exceeds an internal threshold. The actual
current limit is 3A (typ).
For current-mode control, an internal lossless sense
network derives a current-sense signal from the inductor DCR. The time constant of the current-sense network is not required to match the time constant of the
inductor and has been chosen to provide sufficient current ramp signal for stable operation at both operating
frequencies. The current-sense signal is AC-coupled
into the PWM comparator, eliminating most DC outputvoltage variation with load current.
Low-Frequency Operation
The step-down regulator of the MAX17014 enters into
low-frequency operating mode if the voltage on OUT is
below 0.8V. In the low-frequency mode, the switching
frequency of the step-down regulator is 1/6 the oscillator frequency. This feature prevents potentially uncontrolled inductor current if OUT is overloaded or shorted
to ground.
Dual-Mode Feedback
The step-down regulator of the MAX17014 supports
both fixed and adjustable output voltages. Connect
FB2 to GND to enable the 3.3V fixed output voltage.
Connect a resistive voltage-divider between OUT and
GND with the center tap connected to FB2 to adjust the
output voltage. Choose RB (resistance from FB2 to
GND) to be between 5kΩ and 50kΩ, and solve for RA
(resistance from OUT1 to FB1) using the equation:
⎛V
⎞
RA = RB × ⎜ OUT − 1⎟
V
⎝ FB2
⎠
Step-Up Regulator
The step-up regulator employs a current-mode, fixedfrequency PWM architecture to maximize loop bandwidth and provide fast-transient response to pulsed
loads typical of TFT LCD panel source drivers. The integrated MOSFET and the built-in digital soft-start function reduce the number of external components
required while controlling inrush currents. The output
voltage can be set from VVIN to 20V with an external
resistive voltage-divider. The regulator controls the output voltage and the power delivered to the output by
modulating the duty cycle (D) of the internal power
MOSFET in each switching cycle. The duty cycle of the
MOSFET is approximated by:
V
− VVIN
D ≈ AVDD
VAVDD
where VAVDD is the output voltage of the step-up regulator.
PWM Controller Block
An error amplifier compares the signal at FB1 to 1.25V
and changes the COMP output. The voltage at COMP
sets the peak inductor current. As the load varies, the
error amplifier sources or sinks current to the COMP
output accordingly to produce the inductor peak current necessary to service the load. To maintain stability
at high duty cycles, a slope compensation signal is
summed with the current-sense signal.
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PWM Controller Block
The heart of the PWM control block is a multi-input,
open-loop comparator that sums three signals: the output voltage signal with respect to the reference voltage,
the current-sense signal, and the slope compensation.
The PWM controller is a direct-summing type, lacking a
traditional error amplifier and the phase shift associated
with it. This direct-summing configuration approaches
ideal cycle-by-cycle control over the output voltage.
When EN1 and EN2 are high, the controller always
operates in fixed-frequency PWM mode. Each pulse
from the oscillator sets the main PWM latch that turns
on the high-side switch until the PWM comparator
changes state.
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On the rising edge of the internal clock, the controller
sets a flip-flop, turning on the n-channel MOSFET and
applying the input voltage across the inductor. The current through the inductor ramps up linearly, storing
energy in its magnetic field. Once the sum of the currentfeedback signal and the slope compensation exceed the
COMP voltage, the controller resets the flip-flop and turns
off the MOSFET. Since the inductor current is continuous,
a transverse potential develops across the inductor that
turns on the diode (D1). The voltage across the inductor
then becomes the difference between the output voltage
and the input voltage. This discharge condition forces
the current through the inductor to ramp back down,
transferring the energy stored in the magnetic field to the
output capacitor and the load. The MOSFET remains off
for the rest of the clock cycle.
Step-Up Regulator Internal
p-Channel MOSFET Pass Switch
The MAX17014 includes an integrated 120mΩ highvoltage p-channel MOSFET to allow true shutdown of
the step-up converter output (AVDD). This switch is typically connected in series between the step-up regulator’s Schottky catch diode and its output capacitors. In
addition to allowing step-up output to discharge completely when disabled, this switch also controls the
startup inrush current into the step-up regulator’s output capacitors.
When EN2 is low, SUI is internally pulled up to SWI
through an internal 1kΩ resistor. Once EN2 is high and
the step-down regulator is in regulation, the MAX17014
starts pulling down SUI with a 30µA internal current
source. The internal p-channel MOSFET turns on and
connects the cathode of the step-up regulator Schottky
catch diode to the step-up regulator load capacitors,
when V SUI falls below the turn-on threshold of the
MOSFET. When VSUI reaches (VSWI - 5V), the step-up
regulator and the positive charge pump are enabled
and initiate a soft-start routine.
Soft-Start
The step-up regulator achieves soft-start by linearly
ramping up its internal current limit. The soft-start terminates when the output reaches regulation or the full
current limit has been reached. The current limit rises
from zero to the full current limit in approximately 3ms.
The soft-start feature effectively limits the inrush current
during startup (see the Step-Up Regulator Soft-Start
(Heavy Load) waveforms in the Typical Operating
Characteristics).
Positive Charge-Pump Regulator
The positive charge-pump regulator is typically used to
generate the positive supply rail for the TFT LCD gate
driver ICs. The output voltage is set with an external
resistive voltage-divider from its output to GND with the
midpoint connected to FBP. The number of chargepump stages and the setting of the feedback divider
determine the output voltage of the positive chargepump regulator. The charge pump includes a high-side
p-channel MOSFET (P1) and a low-side n-channel
MOSFET (N1) to control the power transfer as shown in
Figure 3.
INPUT
SUPPLY
SUP
MAX17014
C19
OSC
P1
C21
C22
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
REF
1.25V
DRVP
C20
D5
N1
GNDP
POSITIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
FBP
Figure 3. Positive Charge-Pump Regulator Block Diagram
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Negative Charge-Pump Regulator
The negative charge-pump regulator is typically used to
generate the negative supply rail for the TFT LCD gate
driver ICs. The output voltage is set with an external
resistive voltage-divider from its output to REF with the
midpoint connected to FBN. The number of chargepump stages and the setting of the feedback divider
determine the output of the negative charge-pump regulator. The charge-pump controller includes a high-side
p-channel MOSFET (P2) and a low-side n-channel
MOSFET (N2) to control the power transfer as shown in
Figure 4.
During the first half cycle, P2 turns on, and flying
capacitor C13 charges to VSUP minus a diode drop
(Figure 4). During the second half cycle, P2 turns off,
and N2 turns on, level shifting C13. This connects C13
in parallel with reservoir capacitor C12. If the voltage
across C12 minus a diode drop is greater than the voltage across C13, charge flows from C12 to C13 until the
diode (D3) turns off. The amount of charge transferred
from the output is determined by the error amplifier,
which controls N2’s on-resistance.
The negative charge-pump regulator is enabled when
EN1 is logic-high and the step-down regulator reaches
regulation. Each time it is enabled, the negative
charge-pump regulator goes through a soft-start routine by ramping down its internal reference voltage
from 1.25V to 250mV in 102 steps. The soft-start period
is 3ms (typ) and FBN fault detection is disabled during
this period. The soft-start feature effectively limits the
inrush current during startup.
INPUT
SUPPLY
IN
MAX17014
OSC
P2
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
DRVN
C13
REF
0.25V
D3
OUTPUT
N2
C12
GND1
NEGATIVE CHARGE-PUMP REGULATOR
R1
REF
FBN
R2
Figure 4. Negative Charge-Pump Regulator Block Diagram
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During the first half-cycle, N1 turns on and charges flying capacitors C20 and C21 (Figure 3). During the second half cycle, N1 turns off and P1 turns on, level
shifting C20 and C21 by V SUP volts. If the voltage
across C23 plus a diode drop (VOUT + VD) is smaller
than the level-shifted flying capacitor voltage (VC20 +
VSUP), charge flows from C20 to C23 until the diode
(D5) turns off. The amount of charge transferred to the
output is determined by the error amplifier that controls
N1’s on-resistance.
The positive charge-pump regulator’s startup can be
delayed by connecting an external capacitor from
DEL2 to GND. An internal constant-current source
begins charging the DEL2 capacitor when EN2 is logichigh, and the step-down regulator reaches regulation.
When the DEL2 voltage exceeds V REF, the positive
charge-pump regulator is enabled. Each time it is
enabled, the positive charge-pump regulator goes
through a soft-start routine by ramping up its internal
reference voltage from 0 to 1.25V in 128 steps. The
soft-start period is 3ms (typ) and FBP fault detection is
disabled during this period. The soft-start feature effectively limits the inrush current during startup.
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High-Voltage Switch Control
The MAX17014’s high-voltage switch control block
(Figure 5) consists of two high-voltage p-channel
MOSFETs: Q1, between SRC and GON and Q2, between
GON and DRN. The switch control block is enabled when
VDLP exceeds VREF. Q1 and Q2 are controlled by CTL
and MODE. There are two different modes of operation
(see the Typical Operating Characteristics).
REF
SWITCH CONTROL
8μA
DLP
FAULT
MAX17014
SHDN
Q4
SUI DONE
SRC
VREF
Q1
GON
VL /2
6kΩ
9R
50μA
VL
Q5
R
Q2
R
DRN
THR
2R
MODE
R
1.25kΩ
Q3
CTL
Figure 5. Switch Control
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Operational Amplifiers
The MAX17014 has two operational amplifiers. The
operational amplifiers are typically used to drive the
LCD backplane (VCOM) or the gamma-correction
divider string. They feature ±150mA output short-circuit
current, 100V/µs slew rate, and 20MHz, -3dB bandwidth. While the op amp is a rail-to-rail input and output
design, its accuracy is significantly degraded for input
voltages within 2V of its supply rails (OVIN, OGND).
Short-Circuit Current Limit and Input Clamp
The operational amplifiers limit short-circuit current to
approximately ±150mA (-250mA) if the output is directly shorted to OVIN (OGND). If the short-circuit condition
persists, the junction temperature of the IC rises until it
reaches the thermal-shutdown threshold (+160°C typ).
Once the junction temperature reaches the thermalshutdown threshold, an internal thermal sensor immediately sets the thermal-fault latch, shutting off all the IC’s
outputs. The device remains inactive until the input voltage is cycled. The operational amplifiers have 4V input
clamp structures in series with a 500Ω resistance
(Figure 6).
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OVIN
POS1
POS2
±4V
±4V
500Ω
500Ω
NEG1
NEG2
OUT1
OUT2
OGND
OP AMP INPUT CLAMP STRUCTURE
Figure 6. Op Amp Input Clamp Structure
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Select the first mode by connecting MODE to VL. When
CTL is logic-high, Q1 turns on and Q2 turns off, connecting GON to SRC. When CTL is logic-low, Q1 turns
off and Q2 turns on, connecting GON to DRN. GON
can then be discharged through a resistor connected
between DRN and GND or AV DD . Q2 turns off and
stops discharging GON when VGON reaches 10 times
the voltage on THR.
When VMODE is less than 0.8 x VVL, the switch control
block works in the second mode. The rising edge of
VCTL turns on Q1 and turns off Q2, connecting GON to
SRC. An internal n-channel MOSFET, Q3, between
MODE and GND is also turned on to discharge an
external capacitor between MODE and GND. The
falling edge of VCTL turns off Q3, and an internal 50µA
current source starts charging the MODE capacitor.
Once VMODE exceeds VVL/4, the switch control block
turns off Q1 and turns on Q2, connecting GON to DRN.
GON can then be discharged through a resisor connected between DRN and GND or AVDD. Q2 turns off
and stops discharging GON when VGON reaches 10
times the voltage on THR.
The switch control block is disabled and DLP is held
low when EN1 or EN2 is low or the IC is in a fault state.
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Driving Pure Capacitive Load
The operational amplifiers are typically used to drive
the LCD backplane (VCOM) or the gamma-correction
divider string. The LCD backplane consists of a distributed series capacitance and resistance, a load that can
be easily driven by the operational amplifier. However,
if the operational amplifier is used in an application with
a pure capacitive load, steps must be taken to ensure
stable operation. As the operational amplifier’s capacitive load increases, the amplifier’s bandwidth decreases and gain peaking increases. A 5Ω to 50Ω small
resistor placed between OUT_ and the capacitive load
reduces peaking, but also reduces the gain. An alternative method of reducing peaking is to place a series
RC network (snubber) in parallel with the capacitive
load. The RC network does not continuously load the
output or reduce the gain. Typical values of the resistor
are between 100Ω and 200Ω, and the typical value of
the capacitor is 10nF.
Linear Regulator (VL)
The MAX17014 includes an internal linear regulator. VIN
is the input of the linear regulator. The input voltage
range is between 8V and 16.5V. The output voltage is set
to 5V. The regulator powers the internal MOSFET drivers,
PWM controllers, charge-pump regulators, and logic circuitry. The total external load capability is 25mA. Bypass
VL to GND with a minimum 1µF ceramic capacitor.
Reference Voltage (REF)
The reference output is nominally 1.25V, and can
source at least 50µA (see the Typical Operating
Characteristics). VL is the input of the internal reference
block. Bypass REF with a 0.22µF ceramic capacitor
connected between REF and GND.
Frequency Selection (FSEL)
The step-down regulator and step-up regulator use the
same internal oscillator. The FSEL input selects the
switching frequency. Table 3 shows the switching frequency based on the FSEL connection. High-frequency
(1.2MHz) operation optimizes the application for the
smallest component size, trading off efficiency due to
higher switching losses. Low-frequency (600kHz) operation offers the best overall efficiency at the expense of
component size and board space.
Power-Up Sequence
The step-down regulator starts up when the MAX17014’s
internal reference voltage (REF) is above its undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold and EN1 is logic-high.
Once the step-down regulator reaches regulation, the
FB2 fault-detection circuit and the negative chargepump delay block are enabled. An 8µA current source
at DEL1 charges CDEL1 linearly. The negative chargepump regulator soft-starts when VDEL1 reaches VREF.
FBN fault detection is enabled once the negative
charge-pump soft-start is done.
The step-up regulator, p-channel MOSFET pass switch,
and positive charge-pump startup sequence begin
when the step-down regulator reaches regulation and
EN2 is logic-high. An 8µA current source at DEL2
charges CDEL2 linearly and the p-channel MOSFET
pass switch is enabled when VDEL2 reaches VREF. A
30µA current source pulls down on SUI, slowly turning
on the p-channel MOSFET switch between SWI and
SWO. The step-up regulator, positive charge pump,
and the delay block for the high-voltage switch starts
when the SWI to SUI voltage difference (VSWI - VSUI)
reaches the SUI-done threshold (5V, typ). An 8µA current source charges C DLP linearly and when V DLP
reaches VREF, the high-voltage switch is enabled and
GON can be controlled by CTL.
The FB1 fault-detection circuit is enabled after the stepup regulator reaches regulation, and similarly the FBP
fault-detection circuit is enabled after the positive charge
pump reaches regulation. For nondelayed startups,
capacitors can be omitted from DEL1, DEL2, and DLP.
When their current sources pull the unconnected pins
above their thresholds, the associated outputs start.
Power-Down Control
The MAX17014 disables the step-up regulator, positivecharge-pump regulator input switch control block,
delay block, and high-voltage switch control block
when EN2 is logic-low, or when the fault latch is set.
The step-down regulator and negative charge-pump
regulator are disabled only when EN1 is logic-low or
when the fault latch is set.
Table 3. Frequency Selection
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FSEL
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (kHz)
VIN
1200
GND
600
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EN1
VL/REF
VIN UVLO
DEL1
BUCK OUTPUT
REF
tSS
TIME
NEGATIVE
CHARGE-PUMP
REGULATOR
OUTPUT
EN2
tSS
DEL2
REF
TIME
DEL2 STARTS CHARGING WHEN
EN2 IS HIGH AND THE BUCK
SOFT-START IS FINISHED.
POSITIVE
CHARGE-PUMP
REGULATOR
OUTPUT
AVDD
SUI
SUI_DONE
TIME
tSS
DLP
REF
TIME
VGON HIGH IMPEDANCE
VGON DEPENDS ON CTL
VGON
TIME
Figure 7. Power-Up Sequence
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Fault Protection
During steady-state operation, if any output of the four
regulators (step-down regulator, step-up regulator,
positive charge-pump regulator, and negative chargepump regulator) does not exceed its respective faultdetection threshold, the MAX17014 activates an internal fault timer. If any condition or the combination of
conditions indicates a continuous fault for the fault timer
duration (50ms, typ), the MAX17014 triggers a nonlatching output undervoltage fault. After triggering, the
MAX17014 turns off for 160ms (typ) and then restarts
according to the EN1 and EN2 logic states. If, after
restarting, another 50ms fault timeout occurs, the
MAX17014 shuts down for 160ms again, and then
restarts. The restart sequence is repeated 3 times and
after the 50ms fault timeout, the MAX17014 shuts down
and latches off. Once the fault condition is removed,
toggle either EN1 or EN2, or cycle the input voltage to
clear the fault latch and restart the supplies.
Thermal-Overload Protection
The thermal-overload protection prevents excessive
power dissipation from overheating the MAX17014.
When the junction temperature exceeds TJ = +160°C, a
thermal sensor immediately activates the fault protection, which shuts down all the outputs except the reference and latches off, allowing the device to cool down.
Once the device cools down by at least approximately
15°C, cycle the input voltage to clear the fault latch and
restart the MAX17014.
The thermal-overload protection protects the controller
in the event of fault conditions. For continuous operation, do not exceed the absolute maximum junction
temperature rating of TJ = +150°C.
Design Procedure
Step-Down Regulator
Inductor Selection
Three key inductor parameters must be specified:
inductance value (L), peak current (IPEAK), and DC
resistance (RDC). The following equation includes a
constant, LIR, which is the ratio of peak-to-peak inductor ripple current to DC load current. A higher LIR value
allows smaller inductance, but results in higher losses
and higher ripple. A good compromise between size
and losses is typically found at about 20% to 50% ripple-current to load-current ratio (LIR):
L OUT =
VOUT × (VIN − VOUT )
VIN × fSW × IOUT(MAX) × LIR
where IOUT(MAX) is the maximum DC load current, and
the switching frequency fSW is 1.2MHz when FSEL is
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connected to VL or 0.6MHz when FSEL is connected to
GND. The exact inductor value is not critical and can
be adjusted to make trade-offs among size, cost, and
efficiency. Lower inductor values minimize size and
cost, but they also increase the output ripple and
reduce the efficiency due to higher peak currents. On
the other hand, higher inductor values increase efficiency, but at some point resistive losses due to extra
turns of wire exceed the benefit gained from lower AC
current levels.
The inductor’s saturation current must exceed the peak
inductor current. The peak current can be calculated by:
VOUT × (VVIN − VOUT )
IOUT _ RIPPLE =
fSW × L OUT × VVIN
IOUT _ PEAK = IOUT(MAX) +
IOUT _ RIPPLE
2
The inductor’s DC resistance should be low for good
efficiency. Find a low-loss inductor having the lowest
possible DC resistance that fits in the allotted dimensions. Ferrite cores are often the best choice. Shieldedcore geometries help keep noise, EMI, and switching
waveform jitter low.
Considering the typical operating circuit in Figure 1, the
maximum load current (IOUT(MAX)) is 2A with a 3.3V
output and a typical 12V input voltage. Choosing an
LIR of 0.4 at this operating point:
L OUT =
3.3V × (12V − 3.3V )
12V × 1.2MHz × 2A × 0.4
≈ 2.6μH
At that operating point, the ripple current and the peak
current are:
3.3V × (12V − 3.3V )
IOUT _ RIPPLE =
≈ 0.77A
1.2MHz × 2.6μH × 12
IOUT _ PEAK = 2A +
0.77A
= 2.39A
2
Input Capacitors
The input filter capacitors reduce peak currents drawn
from the power source and reduce noise and voltage
ripple on the input caused by the regulator’s switching.
They are usually selected according to input ripple current requirements and voltage rating, rather than
capacitance value. The input voltage and load current
determine the RMS input ripple current (IRMS):
IRMS = IOUT ×
VOUT × (VVIN − VOUT )
VVIN
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For most applications, ceramic capacitors are used
because of their high ripple current and surge current
capabilities. For optimal circuit long-term reliability,
choose an input capacitor that exhibits less than +10°C
temperature rise at the RMS input current corresponding
to the maximum load current.
Output Capacitor Selection
Since the MAX17014’s step-down regulator is internally
compensated, it is stable with any reasonable amount
of output capacitance. However, the actual capacitance
and equivalent series resistance (ESR) affect the regulator’s output ripple voltage and transient response. The
rest of this section deals with how to determine the output capacitance and ESR needs according to the
ripple-voltage and load-transient requirements.
The output voltage ripple has two components: variations in the charge stored in the output capacitor, and
the voltage drop across the capacitor’s ESR caused by
the current into and out of the capacitor:
VOUT _ RIPPLE = VOUT _ RIPPLE(ESR) + VOUT _ RIPPLE(C)
VOUT _ RIPPLE(ESR) = IOUT _ RIPPLE × RESR _ OUT
VOUT _ RIPPLE(C) =
IOUT _ RIPPLE
8 × COUT × fSW
where IOUT_RIPPLE is defined in the Inductor Selection
of the Step-Down Regulator section, COUT is the output
capacitance, and RESR_OUT is the ESR of the output
capacitor COUT. In Figure 1’s circuit, the inductor ripple
current is 0.77A. If the voltage-ripple requirement of
Figure 1’s circuit is ±1% of the 3.3V output, then the
total peak-to-peak ripple voltage should be less than
66mV. Assuming that the ESR ripple and the capacitive
ripple each should be less than 50% of the total peakto-peak ripple, then the ESR should be less than 43mΩ
and the output capacitance should be more than 2.43µF
to meet the total ripple requirement. A 22µF capacitor
with ESR (including PCB trace resistance) of 10mΩ is
selected for the standard application circuit in Figure 1,
which easily meets the voltage-ripple requirement.
The step-down regulator’s output capacitor and ESR can
also affect the voltage undershoot and overshoot when
the load steps up and down abruptly. The step-down
regulator’s transient response is typically dominated by
its loop response and the time constant of its internal
integrator. However, excessive inductance or insufficient
output capacitance can degrade the natural transient
response. Calculating the ideal transient response of
the inductor and capacitor, which assumes an ideal
response from the regulator, can ensure that these
components do not degrade the IC’s natural response.
The ideal undershoot and overshoot have two components: the voltage steps caused by ESR, and the voltage
sag and soar due to the finite capacitance and the inductor current slew rate. Use the following formulas to check
if the ESR is low enough and the output capacitance is
large enough to prevent excessive soar and sag.
The amplitude of the ESR step is a function of the load
step and the ESR of the output capacitor:
VOUT _ ESR _ STEP = ΔIOUT × RESR _ OUT
The amplitude of the capacitive sag is a function of the
load step, the output capacitor value, the inductor
value, the input-to-output voltage differential, and the
maximum duty cycle:
VOUT _ SAG =
L OUT × (ΔIOUT )2
(
2 × COUT × VVIN(MIN) × DMAX − VOUT
)
The amplitude of the capacitive soar is a function of the
load step, the output capacitor value, the inductor
value, and the output voltage:
× (ΔIOUT )2
L
VOUT _ SOAR = OUT
2 × COUT × VOUT
Keeping the full-load overshoot and undershoot less
than 3% ensures that the step-down regulator’s natural
integrator response dominates. Given the component
values in the circuit of Figure 1 and assuming a full 2A
step load transient, the voltage step due to capacitor
ESR is negligible. The voltage sag and soar are 44.3mV
and 71.6mV, or a little over 1% and 2%, respectively.
Rectifier Diode
The MAX17014’s high switching frequency demands a
high-speed rectifier. Schottky diodes are recommended
for most applications because of their fast recovery time
and low forward voltage. In general, a 2A Schottky diode
works well in the MAX17014’s step-down regulator.
Step-Up Regulator
Inductor Selection
The inductance value, peak current rating, and series
resistance are factors to consider when selecting the
inductor. These factors influence the converter’s efficiency, maximum output load capability, transient
response time, and output voltage ripple. Physical size
and cost are also important factors to be considered.
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The worst case is IRMS = 0.5 x IOUT, which occurs at
VVIN = 2 x VOUT.
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The maximum output current, input voltage, output voltage, and switching frequency determine the inductor
value. Very high inductance values minimize the current ripple and therefore reduce the peak current,
which decreases core losses in the inductor and I2R
losses in the entire power path. However, large inductor values also require more energy storage and more
turns of wire, which increase physical size and can
increase I2R losses in the inductor. Low inductance values decrease the physical size but increase the current
ripple and peak current. Finding the best inductor
involves choosing the best compromise among circuit
efficiency, inductor size, and cost.
The equations used here include a constant, LIR, which
is the ratio of the inductor peak-to-peak ripple current to
the average DC inductor current at the full-load current.
The best trade-off between inductor size and circuit efficiency for step-up regulators generally has an LIR
between 0.2 and 0.5. However, depending on the AC
characteristics of the inductor core material and ratio of
inductor resistance to other power path resistances, the
best LIR can shift up or down. If the inductor resistance
is relatively high, more ripple can be accepted to
reduce the number of turns required and increase the
wire diameter. If the inductor resistance is relatively low,
increasing inductance to lower the peak current can
decrease losses throughout the power path. If extremely
thin high-resistance inductors are used, as is common
for smaller LCD panel applications, the best LIR can
increase to between 0.5 and 1.0.
Once a physical inductor is chosen, higher and lower
values of the inductor should be evaluated for efficiency
improvements in typical operating regions.
Calculate the approximate inductor value using the
typical input voltage (VVIN), the maximum output current (IAVDD(MAX)), the expected efficiency (ηTYP) taken
from an appropriate curve in the Typical Operating
Characteristics, and an estimate of LIR based on the
above discussion:
2
⎛ VVIN ⎞ ⎛ VAVDD − VVIN ⎞ ⎛ ηTYP ⎞
L AVDD = ⎜
⎟
⎟⎜
⎟ ⎜
⎝ VAVDD ⎠ ⎝ IAVDD(MAX) × fSW ⎠ ⎝ LIR ⎠
Choose an available inductor value from an appropriate
inductor family. Calculate the maximum DC input current at the minimum input voltage VVIN(MIN) using conservation of energy and the expected efficiency at that
operating point (ηMIN) taken from an appropriate curve
in the Typical Operating Characteristics:
IVIN(DCMAX
,
)=
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IAVDD(MAX) × VAVDD
VVIN(MIN) × ηMIN
Calculate the ripple current at that operating point and
the peak current required for the inductor:
IAVDD _ RIPPLE =
(
VVIN(MIN) × VAVDD − VVIN(MIN)
L AVDD × VAVDD × fSW
IAVDD _ PEAK = IVIN(DCMAX
,
)+
)
IAVDD _ RIPPLE
2
The inductor’s saturation current rating and the
MAX17014’s LX1 current limit should exceed IAVDD_PEAK
and the inductor’s DC current rating should exceed
IVIN(DC,MAX). For good efficiency, choose an inductor
with less than 0.05Ω series resistance.
Considering the typical operating circuit in Figure 1, the
maximum load current (IAVDD(MAX)) is 1.5A with a 16V
output and a typical 12V input voltage. Choosing an
LIR of 0.25 and estimating efficiency of 90% at this
operating point:
2
⎛ 12V ⎞ ⎛ 16V − 12V ⎞ ⎛ 0.90 ⎞
L AVDD = ⎜
⎟⎜
⎟ ≈ 4.7μH
⎟ ⎜
⎝ 16V ⎠ ⎝ 1.5A × 1.2MHz ⎠ ⎝ 0.25 ⎠
Using the circuit’s minimum input voltage (10.8V) and
estimating efficiency of 90% at that operating point:
IVIN(DCMAX
,
)=
1.5A × 16V
≈ 2.47A
10.8V × 0.9
The ripple current and the peak current are:
IRIPPLE =
10.8V × (16V − 10.8V )
4.7μH × 16V × 1.2MHz
IPEAK = 2.47A +
≈ 0.62A
0.62A
≈ 2.78A
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Output Capacitor Selection
The total output voltage ripple has two components: the
capacitive ripple caused by the charging and discharging of the output capacitance, and the ohmic ripple due to the capacitor’s ESR:
VAVDD _ RIPPLE = VAVDD _ RIPPLE(C) + VAVDD _ RIPPLE(ESR)
⎛V
I
− VVIN ⎞
VAVDD _ RIPPLE(C) ≈ AVDD ⎜ AVDD
C AVDD ⎝ VAVDDfSW ⎟⎠
and:
VAVDD _ RIPPLE(ESR) ≈ IAVDD _ PEAKRESR _ AVDD
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Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor reduces the current peaks drawn
from the input supply and reduces noise injection into
the IC. A 22µF ceramic capacitor is used in the typical
operating circuit (Figure 1) because of the high source
impedance seen in typical lab setups. Actual applications usually have much lower source impedance since
the step-up regulator often runs directly from the output
of another regulated supply. Typically, the input capacitance can be reduced below the values used in the typical operating circuit.
Rectifier Diode
The MAX17014’s high switching frequency demands a
high-speed rectifier. Schottky diodes are recommended for most applications because of their fast recovery
time and low forward voltage. In general, a 2A Schottky
diode complements the internal MOSFET well.
Output-Voltage Selection
The output voltage of the step-up regulator can be
adjusted by connecting a resistive voltage-divider from
the output (VAVDD) to GND with the center tap connected to FB1 (see Figure 1). Select R4 in the 10kΩ to 50kΩ
range. Calculate R3 with the following equation:
⎛V
⎞
R3 = R4 × ⎜ AVDD − 1⎟
⎝ VFB1
⎠
where VFB1, the step-up regulator’s feedback set point,
is 1.25V. Place R4 and R3 close to the IC.
Loop Compensation
Choose RCOMP (R5 in Figure 1) to set the high-frequency integrator gain for fast transient response. Choose
CCOMP (C17 in Figure 1) to set the integrator zero to
maintain loop stability.
For low-ESR output capacitors, use the following equations to obtain stable performance and good transient
response:
RCOMP ≈
125 × VVIN × VAVDD × CAVDD
L AVDD × IAVDD(MAX)
CCOMP ≈
VAVDD × CAVDD
1250 × IAVDD(MAX) × RCOMP
To further optimize transient response, vary RCOMP in
20% steps and CCOMP in 50% steps while observing
transient response waveforms.
Charge-Pump Regulators
Selecting the Number of Charge-Pump Stages
For highest efficiency, always choose the lowest number
of charge-pump stages that meet the output requirement.
The number of positive charge-pump stages is given by:
V
+V
− VAVDD
nPOS = GON DROPOUT
VSUP − 2 × VD
where nPOS is the number of positive charge-pump
stages, VGON is the output of the positive charge-pump
regulator, VSUP is the supply voltage of the chargepump regulators, VD is the forward voltage drop of the
charge-pump diode, and V DROPOUT is the dropout
margin for the regulator. Use VDROPOUT = 300mV.
The number of negative charge-pump stages is given by:
nNEG =
−VGOFF + VDROPOUT
VSUP − 2 × VD
where nNEG is the number of negative charge-pump
stages and VGOFF is the output of the negative chargepump regulator.
The above equations are derived based on the
assumption that the first stage of the positive charge
pump is connected to VAVDD and the first stage of the
negative charge pump is connected to ground.
Sometimes fractional stages are more desirable for better efficiency. This can be done by connecting the first
stage to VOUT or another available supply. If the first
charge-pump stage is powered from VOUT, then the
above equations become:
V
+V
− VOUT
nPOS = GON DROPOUT
VSUP − 2 × VD
nNEG =
−VGOFF + VDROPOUT + VOUT
VSUP − 2 × VD
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where IAVDD_PEAK is the peak inductor current (see the
Inductor Selection section). For ceramic capacitors, the
output voltage ripple is typically dominated by
VAVDD_RIPPLE(C). The voltage rating and temperature
characteristics of the output capacitor must also be
considered. Note that all ceramic capacitors typically
have large temperature coefficient and bias voltage
coefficients. The actual capacitor value in circuit is typically significantly less than the stated value.
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Flying Capacitors
Increasing the flying capacitors (connected to DRVN
and DRVP) value lowers the effective source impedance
and increases the output-current capability. Increasing
the capacitance indefinitely has a negligible effect on
output-current capability because the internal switch
resistance and the diode impedance place a lower limit
on the source impedance. A 0.1µF ceramic capacitor
works well in most low-current applications. The flying
capacitor’s voltage rating must exceed the following:
VCX > n × VSUP
PCB Layout and Grounding
Careful PCB layout is important for proper operation.
Use the following guidelines for good PCB layout:
•
where n is the stage number in which the flying capacitor appears.
Charge-Pump Output Capacitor
Increasing the output capacitance or decreasing the
ESR reduces the output ripple voltage and the peak-topeak transient voltage. With ceramic capacitors, the
output voltage ripple is dominated by the capacitance
value. Use the following equation to approximate the
required capacitor value:
COUT _ CP ≥
ILOAD _ CP
2fOSCVRIPPLE _ CP
where COUT_CP is the output capacitor of the charge
pump, I LOAD _ CP is the load current of the charge
pump, and VRIPPLE_CP is the peak-to-peak value of the
output ripple.
Create a power ground island for the step-down regulator, consisting of the input and output capacitor
grounds and the diode ground. Connect all these
together with short, wide traces or a small ground
plane. Similarly, create a power ground island
(GND1) for the step-up regulator, consisting of the
input and output capacitor grounds and the GND1
pin. Create a power ground island (CPGND) for the
positive and negative charge pumps, consisting of
SUP and output (SRC, VGOFF) capacitor grounds,
and negative charge-pump diode ground. Connect
CPGND ground plane to GND1 ground plane
together with wide traces. Maximizing the width of
the power ground traces improves efficiency and
reduces output voltage ripple and noise spikes.
Output Voltage Selection
Adjust the positive charge-pump regulator’s output voltage by connecting a resistive voltage-divider from the
SRC output to GND with the center tap connected to
FBP (Figure 1). Select the lower resistor of divider R17
in the 10kΩ to 30kΩ range. Calculate the upper resistor, R16, with the following equation:
⎛V
⎞
R17 = R16 × ⎜ GON − 1⎟
⎝ VFBP
⎠
where VFBP = 1.25V (typ).
Adjust the negative charge-pump regulator’s output
voltage by connecting a resistive voltage-divider from
VGOFF to REF with the center tap connected to FBN
(Figure 1). Select R2 in the 20kΩ to 50kΩ range.
Calculate R1 with the following equation:
V
−V
R1 = R2 × FBN GOFF
VREF − VFBN
where VFBN = 250mV, VREF = 1.25V. Note that REF can
only source up to 50µA, using a resistor less than 20kΩ
for R1 results in higher bias current than REF can supply.
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Minimize the area of respective high-current loops
by placing each DC-DC converter’s inductor,
diode, and output capacitors near its input capacitors and its LX_ and GND_ pins. For the step-down
regulator, the high-current input loop goes from the
positive terminal of the input capacitor to the IC’s IN
pin, out of LX2, to the inductor, to the positive terminals of the output capacitors, reconnecting the output capacitor and input capacitor ground terminals.
The high-current output loop is from the inductor to
the positive terminals of the output capacitors, to
the negative terminals of the output capacitors, and
to the Schottky diode (D2). For the step-up regulator, the high-current input loop goes from the positive terminal of the input capacitor to the inductor,
to the IC’s LX1 pin, out of GND1, and to the input
capacitor’s negative terminal. The high-current output loop is from the positive terminal of the input
capacitor to the inductor, to the output diode (D1),
to the positive terminal of the output capacitors,
reconnecting between the output capacitor and
input capacitor ground terminals. Connect these
loop components with short, wide connections.
Avoid using vias in the high-current paths. If vias
are unavoidable, use many vias in parallel to
reduce resistance and inductance.
•
Create an analog ground plane (GND) consisting of
the GND pin, all the feedback divider ground connections, the COMP and DEL capacitor ground
connections, and the device’s exposed backside
pad. Connect GND1 and GND islands by connecting the two ground pins directly to the exposed
backside pad. Make no other connections between
the GND1 and GND ground planes.
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•
Place all feedback voltage-divider resistors as
close to their respective feedback pins as possible.
The divider’s center trace should be kept short.
Placing the resistors far away causes their FB
traces to become antennas that can pick up switching noise. Care should be taken to avoid running
any feedback trace near LX1, LX2, DRVP, or DRVN.
Place VIN pin, VL pin, and REF pin bypass capacitors as close to the device as possible. The ground
connection of the VL bypass capacitor should be
connected directly to the GND pin with a wide trace.
•
Minimize the length and maximize the width of the
traces between the output capacitors and the load
for best transient responses.
•
Minimize the size of the LX1 and LX2 nodes while
keeping them wide and short. Keep the LX1 and
LX2 nodes away from feedback nodes (FB1, FB2,
FBP, and FBN) and analog ground. Use DC traces
as a shield, if necessary.
Refer to the MAX17014 evaluation kit for an example of
proper board layout.
Simplified Operating Circuit
VIN
IN2 IN2
GND1 GND1
BST
LX1 LX1
SWI
SWI
SUI
SWO
OUT
LX2
AVDD
LX2
FB1
COMP
OUT
FB2
OVIN
VIN
VIN
AVDD
OGND
VL
VL
POS1
FSEL
MODE
REF
POS2
REF
THR
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GND
DEL1
NEG1
OUT1
NEG2
OUT2
CTL
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
EN2
DLP
VCOM2
GON CONTROL
DRN
DEL2
EN1
VCOM1
GON
SUP
GON
SWI
SRC
SRC
DRVP
GOFF
DRVN
FBN
CPGND
FBP
AVDD
EP
REF
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IN2
IN2
VIN
FSEL
DEL2
VL
COMP
EN2
EN1
GND
GND1
TOP VIEW
GND1
MAX17014
Pin Configuration
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
LX1
37
24
LX2
LX1
38
23
LX2
SWI
39
22
BST
SUI
40
21
FB2
FB1
41
20
OUT
SWO
42
19
N.C.
MAX17014
OVIN
43
18
DEL1
NEG2
44
17
REF
POS2
45
16
FBN
OUT2
46
15
GND
OGND
47
14
DRVN
13
SUP
9
10 11 12
DRVP
8
CPGND
7
FBP
6
SRC
THR
MODE
5
GON
4
DLP
3
DRN
2
CTL
1
OUT1
48
POS1
NEG1
+
THIN QFN
(7mm x 7mm)
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Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
48 TQFN
T4877+3
21-0144
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REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
10/07
Initial release
1
11/09
Corrected Soldering Temperature in Absolute Maximum Ratings, corrected
MODE Voltage Threshold specifications in Electrical Characteristics, reworded
Power-Up Sequence and Figure 7 text to remove term “floating”
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