MAXIM MAX756CSA

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3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
________________________Applications
3.3V to 5V Step-Up Conversion
Palmtop Computers
Portable Data-Collection Equipment
Personal Data Communicators/Computers
Medical Instrumentation
2-Cell & 3-Cell Battery-Operated Equipment
Glucose Meters
____________________________Features
♦ Operates Down to 0.7V Input Supply Voltage
♦ 87% Efficiency at 200mA
♦ 60µA Quiescent Current
♦ 20µA Shutdown Mode with Active Reference and
LBI Detector
♦ 500kHz Maximum Switching Frequency
♦ ±1.5% Reference Tolerance Over Temperature
♦ Low-Battery Detector (LBI/LBO)
♦ 8-Pin DIP and SO Packages
______________Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX756CPA
0°C to +70°C
8 Plastic DIP
MAX756CSA
MAX756C/D
MAX756EPA
MAX756ESA
MAX757CPA
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
8 SO
Dice*
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
8 Plastic DIP
MAX757CSA
MAX757C/D
MAX757EPA
MAX757ESA
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
8 SO
Dice*
8 Plastic DIP
8 SO
* Dice are tested at TA = +25°C only.
__________Typical Operating Circuit
INPUT
2V to VOUT
150µF
1
LBI
SHDN
TOP VIEW
OUTPUT
5V at 200mA
or
1N5817 3.3V at 300mA
22µH
5
LX
8
_________________Pin Configurations
SHDN
1
8
LX
3/5
2
7
GND
6
OUT
5
LBI
REF 3
LBO 4
DIP/SO
100µF
2
3
0.1µF
MAX756
3/5
OUT
REF
LBO
GND
7
6
4
LOW-BATTERY
DETECTOR OUTPUT
MAX756
SHDN
1
8
LX
FB
2
7
GND
6
OUT
5
LBI
REF 3
MAX757
LBO 4
DIP/SO
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MAX756/MAX757
_______________General Description
The MAX756/MAX757 are CMOS step-up DC-DC switching regulators for small, low input voltage or battery-powered systems. The MAX756 accepts a positive input
voltage down to 0.7V and converts it to a higher pinselectable output voltage of 3.3V or 5V. The MAX757 is
an adjustable version that accepts an input voltage down
to 0.7V and generates a higher adjustable output voltage
in the range from 2.7V to 5.5V. Typical full-load efficiencies
for the MAX756/MAX757 are greater than 87%.
The MAX756/MAX757 provide three improvements over
previous devices. Physical size is reduced—the high
switching frequencies (up to 0.5MHz) made possible by
MOSFET power transistors allow for tiny (<5mm diameter)
surface-mount magnetics. Efficiency is improved to 87%
(10% better than with low-voltage regulators fabricated in
bipolar technology). Supply current is reduced to 60µA
by CMOS construction and a unique constant-off-time
pulse-frequency modulation control scheme.
MAX756/MAX757
3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage (OUT to GND) ....................................-0.3V, +7V
Switch Voltage (LX to GND) ........................................-0.3V, +7V
Auxiliary Pin Voltages (SHDN, LBI, LBO, REF,
3/5, FB to GND) ........................................-0.3V, (VOUT + 0.3V)
Reference Current (IREF) ....................................................2.5mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
Plastic DIP (derate 9.09mW/°C above +70°C) .............727mW
SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C) ..........................471mW
Operating Temperature Ranges:
MAX75_C_ _ ........................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX75_E_ _......................................................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range............................... -65°to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) ........................... +300°C
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
(Circuits of Figure 1 and Typical Operating Circuit, VIN = 2.5V, ILOAD = 0mA, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MAX756, 3/5 = 0V, 0mA < ILOAD < 200mA
MIN
4.8
TYP
5.0
MAX
5.2
UNITS
2V < VIN < 3V MAX756, 3/5 = 3V, 0mA < ILOAD < 300mA
3.17
3.30
3.43
V
MAX757, VOUT = 5V, 0mA < ILOAD < 200mA
4.8
5.0
5.2
Minimum Start-Up Supply Voltage ILOAD = 10mA
1.1
1.8
Minimum Operating Supply
Voltage (once started)
ILOAD = 20mA
0.7
Quiescent Supply Current in
3.3V Mode (Note 1)
ILOAD = 0mA, 3/5 = 3V, LBI = 1.25V, VOUT = 3.47V,
FB = 1.3V (MAX757 only)
Battery Quiescent Current
Measured at VIN in Figure 1
Output set for 3.3V
60
Shutdown Quiescent Current
(Note 1)
SHDN = 0V, LBI = 1.25V, 3/5 = 3V, VOUT = 3.47V,
FB = 1.3V (MAX757 only)
20
40
1.25
1.27
V
0.8
2.0
%
1.25
1.28
Output Voltage
Reference Voltage
No REF load, CREF = 0.1µF
3/5 = 3V, -20µA < REF load < 250µA, CREF = 0.22µF
1.23
LBI Input Threshold
With falling edge
1.22
LBI Input Hysteresis
LBO Output Voltage Low
ISINK = 2mA
LBO = 5V
SHDN, 3/5 Input Voltage Low
SHDN, 3/5 Input Voltage High
FB Voltage
Output Voltage Range
V
0.4
V
1
µA
0.4
V
V
LBI = 1.25V, FB = 1.25V, SHDN = 0V or 3V,
3/5 = 0V or 3V
1.22
µA
mV
1.6
MAX757
MAX757, ILOAD = 0mA (Note 2)
µA
µA
25
LBO Output Leakage Current
SHDN, 3/5, FB, LBI Input Current
V
60
Reference-Voltage Regulation
V
1.25
2.7
±100
nA
1.28
V
5.5
V
Note 1: Supply current from the 3.3V output is measured with an ammeter between the 3.3V output and OUT pin. This current
correlates directly with actual battery supply current, but is reduced in value according to the step-up ratio and efficiency.
Note 2: Minimum value is production tested. Maximum value is guaranteed by design and is not production tested.
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3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
80
80
VIN = 2.5V
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN = 1.2V
EFFICIENCY (%)
800
70
60
VIN = 1.25V
70
60
50
50
MAX756-3
VIN = 3.3V
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
VIN = 2.0V
MAX756-2
90
MAX756-1
90
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
5V OUTPUT MODE
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
3.3V OUTPUT MODE
700
600
500
5V MODE
3.3V MODE
400
300
200
100
40
40
10
1
10
1
0
1000
100
4
3
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
vs. LOAD CURRENT
QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
SHUTDOWN QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
SHUTDOWN QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
3.3V MODE
1k
50
CURRENT MEASURED AT VIN
400
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
10k
300
VOUT = 5V
200
100
100
VIN = 2.5V
VOUT = 3.3V
100µ
10m
1m
100m
1
1
2
4
3
30
20
10
1
5
2
5
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
LOAD REGULATION
MINIMUM START-UP INPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT
VREF LOAD REGULATION (mV)
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
MAX756-8
10
MAX756-7
1.8
4
3
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
START-UP INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
CURRENT MEASURED AT VIN
40
0
0
10
5
MAX756-6
500
MAX756-4
5V MODE
100k
10µ
2
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1M
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (Hz)
0
0.1
1000
100
MAX756-5
0.1
8
6
4
VOUT = 3.3V
2
3.3V MODE
0.8
0
1
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1000
0
50
100
150
200
250
LOAD CURRENT (µA)
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MAX756/MAX757
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(Circuit of Figure 1, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX756/MAX757
3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
_____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
START-UP DELAY
3V
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
50mV/div
VSHDN
2V/div
0V
5V
OUTPUT
CURRENT
0mA to 200mA
VOUT
2V/div
0V
VIN = 2.5V
HORIZONTAL = 50µs/div
5V Mode
VIN = 2.5V
HORIZONTAL = 5ms/div
5V Mode
______________________________________________________________Pin Description
PIN
MAX756 MAX757
4
NAME
FUNCTION
Shutdown Input disables SMPS when low, but the voltage reference and low-battery comparator remain active.
1
1
SHDN
2
–
3/5
Selects the main output voltage setting; 5V when low, 3.3V when high.
–
2
FB
Feedback Input for adjustable output operation. Connect to an external voltage divider
between OUT and GND.
3
3
REF
1.25V Reference Voltage Output. Bypass with 0.22µF to GND (0.1µF if there is no external
reference load). Maximum load capability is 250µA source, 20µA sink.
4
4
LBO
Low-Battery Output. An open-drain N-channel MOSFET sinks current when the voltage at
LBI drops below +1.25V.
5
5
LBI
Low-Battery Input. When the voltage on LBI drops below +1.25V, LBO sinks current.
Connect to VIN if not used.
6
6
OUT
Connect OUT to the regulator output. It provides bootstrapped power to both devices,
and also senses the output voltage for the MAX756.
7
7
GND
Power Ground. Must be low impedance; solder directly to ground plane.
8
8
LX
1A, 0.5Ω N-Channel Power MOSFET Drain
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3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
Operating Principle
The MAX756/MAX757 combine a switch-mode regulator
with an N-channel MOSFET, precision voltage reference,
and power-fail detector in a single monolithic device.
The MOSFET is a “sense-FET” type for best efficiency,
and has a very low gate threshold voltage to ensure
start-up under low-battery voltage conditions (1.1V typ).
Pulse-Frequency
Modulation Control Scheme
A unique minimum off time, current-limited, pulse-frequency modulation (PFM) control scheme is a key feature of
the MAX756/MAX757. This PFM scheme combines the
advantages of pulse-width modulation (PWM) (high output
power and efficiency) with those of a traditional PFM
pulse-skipper (ultra-low quiescent currents). There is no
oscillator; at heavy loads, switching is accomplished
through a constant peak-current limit in the switch, which
allows the inductor current to self-oscillate between this
peak limit and some lesser value. At light loads, switching
frequency is governed by a pair of one-shots, which set a
minimum off-time (1µs) and a maximum on-time (4µs).
The switching frequency depends on the load and the
input voltage, and can range as high as 500kHz.
The peak switch current of the internal MOSFET power
switch is fixed at 1A ±0.2A. The switch's on resistance
is typically 0.5Ω, resulting in a switch voltage drop
(VSW) of about 500mV under high output loads. The
value of VSW decreases with light current loads.
Conventional PWM converters generate constant-frequency switching noise, whereas this architecture produces variable-frequency switching noise. However,
the noise does not exceed the switch current limit times
the filter-capacitor equivalent series resistance (ESR),
unlike conventional pulse-skippers.
Voltage Reference
The precision voltage reference is suitable for driving
external loads such as an analog-to-digital converter.
It has guaranteed 250µA source-current and 20µA
sink-current capability. The reference is kept alive
even in shutdown mode. If the reference drives an
external load, bypass it with 0.22µF to GND. If the reference is unloaded, bypass it with at least 0.1µF.
Control-Logic Inputs
The control inputs (3/5, SHDN) are high-impedance
MOS gates protected against ESD damage by normally
reverse-biased clamp diodes. If these inputs are driven from signal sources that exceed the main supply
voltage, the diode current should be limited by a series
resistor (1MΩ suggested). The logic input threshold
level is the same (approximately 1V) in both 3.3V and
5V modes. Do not leave the control inputs floating.
__________________Design Procedure
Output Voltage Selection
The MAX756 output voltage can be selected to 3.3V or
5V under logic control, or it can be left in one mode or
the other by tying 3/5 to GND or OUT. Efficiency varies
depending upon the battery and the load, and is typically better than 80% over a 2mA to 200mA load range.
The device is internally bootstrapped, with power
derived from the output voltage (via OUT). When the
output is set at 5V instead of 3.3V, the higher internal
supply voltage results in lower switch-transistor on
resistance and slightly greater output power.
Bootstrapping allows the battery voltage to sag to less
than 1V once the system is started. Therefore, the battery voltage range is from VOUT + VD to less than 1V
(where VD is the forward drop of the Schottky rectifier).
If the battery voltage exceeds the programmed output
voltage, the output will follow the battery voltage. In
many systems this is acceptable; however, the output
voltage must not be forced above 7V.
The output voltage of the MAX757 is set by two resistors, R1 and R2 (Figure 1), which form a voltage divider
between the output and the FB pin. The output voltage
is set by the equation:
VOUT = (VREF) [(R2 + R1) / R2]
where VREF = 1.25V.
To simplify resistor selection:
R1 = (R2) [(VOUT / VREF) - 1]
Since the input bias current at FB has a maximum
value of 100nA, large values (10kΩ to 200kΩ) can be
used for R1 and R2 with no significant loss of accuracy.
For 1% error, the current through R1 should be at least
100 times FB’s bias current.
Low-Battery Detection
The MAX756/MAX757 contain on-chip circuitry for lowbattery detection. If the voltage at LBI falls below the regulator’s internal reference voltage (1.25V), LBO (an opendrain output) sinks current to GND. The low-battery monitor's threshold is set by two resistors, R3 and R4 (Figure
1), which forms a voltage divider between the input voltage and the LBI pin. The threshold voltage is set by R3
and R4 using the following equation:
R3 = [(VIN / VREF) - 1] (R4)
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MAX756/MAX757
_______________Detailed Description
MAX756/MAX757
3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
The inductor’s DC resistance significantly affects efficiency. For highest efficiency, limit L1’s DC resistance
to 0.03Ω or less. See Table 1 for a list of suggested
inductor suppliers.
VIN
C1
150µF
L1
22µH
R3
5
3
C3
0.1µF
D1
1N5817
MAX757 OUT 6
R1
LBI
R4
1
8
LX
SHDN
FB
REF
LBO
VOUT
C2
100µF
Table 1. Component Suppliers
PRODUCTION
METHOD
INDUCTORS
Surface-Mount
Sumida
CD54-220 (22µH)
CoilCraft
DT3316-223
Coiltronics
CTX20-1
AVX
TPS series
Miniature
Through-Hole
Sumida
RCH654-220
Sanyo OS-CON
OS-CON series
low-ESR organic
semiconductor
Low-Cost
Through-Hole
CoilCraft
PCH-27-223
Nichicon
PL series
low-ESR
electrolyic
2
4
R2
GND
7
Figure 1. Standard Application Circuit
where VIN is the desired threshold of the low-battery
detector, R3 and R4 are the input divider resistors at
LBI, and VREF is the internal 1.25V reference.
Since the LBI current is less than 100nA, large resistor
values (typically 10kΩ to 200kΩ) can be used for R3
and R4 to minimize loading of the input supply.
When the voltage at LBI is below the internal threshold,
LBO sinks current to GND. A pull-up resistor of 10kΩ
or more connected from LBO to V OUT can be used
when driving CMOS circuits. Any pull-up resistor connected to LBO should not be returned to a voltage
source greater than V OUT . When LBI is above the
threshold, the LBO output is off. The low-battery comparator and reference voltage remain active when the
MAX756/MAX757 is in shutdown mode.
If the low-battery comparator is not used, connect LBI
to VIN and leave LBO open.
Inductor Selection
The inductors should have a saturation (incremental)
current rating equal to or greater than the peak switchcurrent limit, which is 1.2A worst-case. However, it’s
generally acceptable to bias the inductor into saturation by 20%, although this will reduce the efficiency.
The 22µH inductor shown in the typical applications circuit is sufficient for most MAX756/MAX757 application
circuits. Higher input voltages increase the energy
transferred with each cycle, due to the reduced
input/output differential. Minimize excess ripple due to
increased energy transfer by reducing the inductor
value (10µH suggested).
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CAPACITORS
Sprague
595D series
United Chemi-Con
LXF series
AVX
USA:
CoilCraft
Coiltronics
Collmer
Semiconductor
Motorola
Nichicon
USA:
USA:
(207) 282-5111, FAX (207) 283-1941
(800) 282-9975
(708) 639-6400, FAX (708) 639-1969
(407) 241-7876, FAX (407) 241-9339
USA: (214) 233-1589
USA: (602) 244-3576, FAX (602) 244-4015
USA: (708) 843-7500, FAX (708) 843-2798
Japan: +81-7-5231-8461, FAX (+81-) 7-5256-4158
Nihon
USA: (805) 867-2555, FAX (805) 867-2556
Japan: +81-3-3494-7411, FAX (+81-) 3-3494-7414
Sanyo OS-CON USA: (619) 661-6835
Japan: +81-720-70-1005, FAX (+81-720-) 70-1174
Sprague
USA: (603) 224-1961, FAX (603) 224-1430
Sumida
USA: (708) 956-0666
Japan: +81-3-3607-5111, FAX (+81-3-) 3607-5428
United
Chemi-Con
USA: (708) 696-2000, FAX (708) 640-6311
Capacitor Selection
A 100µF, 10V surface-mount (SMT) tantalum capacitor
typically provides 50mV output ripple when stepping
up from 2V to 5V at 200mA. Smaller capacitors, down
to 10µF, are acceptable for light loads or in applications that can tolerate higher output ripple.
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3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
For optimum performance, a switching Schottky diode,
such as the 1N5817, is recommended. 1N5817 equivalent diodes are also available in surface-mount packages from Collmer Semiconductor in Dallas, TX, phone
(214) 233-1589. The part numbers are SE014 or
SE024. For low output power applications, a pn junction switching diode, such as the 1N4148, will also
work well, although efficiency will suffer due to the
greater forward voltage drop of the pn junction diode.
VIN
MINIMUM
OFF-TIME
ONE-SHOT
SHDN
Q
TRIG
ONE-SHOT
LX
F/F
S
VOUT
N
Q
R
3/5
GND
MAXIMUM
ON-TIME
ONE-SHOT
TRIG
Q
ONE-SHOT
OUT
MAX756
LBO
REF
N
REFERENCE
LBI
Figure 2. MAX756 Block Diagram
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MAX756/MAX757
Rectifier Diode
The ESR of both bypass and filter capacitors affects
efficiency. Best performance is obtained by using specialized low-ESR capacitors, or connecting two or more
filter capacitors in parallel. The smallest low-ESR SMT
tantalum capacitors currently available are Sprague
595D series, which are about half the size of competing
products. Sanyo OS-CON organic semiconductor
through-hole capacitors also exhibit very low ESR, and
are especially useful for operation at cold temperatures. Table 1 lists suggested capacitor suppliers.
MAX756/MAX757
3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output,
3.3V/5V/Adjustable-Output
Step-Up DC-DC Converters
___________________Chip Topography
PC Layout and Grounding
The MAX756/MAX757 high peak currents and high-frequency operation make PC layout important for minimizing ground bounce and noise. The distance
between the MAX756/MAX757’s GND pin and the
ground leads of C1 and C2 in Figure 1 must be kept to
less than 0.2" (5mm). All connections to the FB and LX
pins should also be kept as short as possible. To
obtain maximum output power and efficiency and minimum output ripple voltage, use a ground plane and
solder the MAX756/MAX757 GND (pin 7) directly to the
ground plane.
SHDN
LX
3/5 (MAX756)
FB (MAX757)
GND
0.122"
(3.10mm)
GND
REF
OUT
LBI
LBO
0.080"
(2.03mm)
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 758
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO OUT
________________________________________________________Package Information
DIM
E
A
A1
B
C
D
E
e
H
h
L
α
H
INCHES
MAX
MIN
0.069
0.053
0.010
0.004
0.019
0.014
0.010
0.007
0.197
0.189
0.157
0.150
0.050 BSC
0.244
0.228
0.020
0.010
0.050
0.016
8˚
0˚
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
1.35
1.75
0.10
0.25
0.35
0.49
0.19
0.25
4.80
5.00
3.80
4.00
1.27 BSC
5.80
6.20
0.25
0.50
0.40
1.27
0˚
8˚
21-325A
h x 45˚
D
α
A
0.127mm
0.004in.
e
A1
C
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8-PIN PLASTIC
SMALL-OUTLINE
PACKAGE
B
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