MAX1742 Datasheet, PDF (1/16 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – 1A/2.7A, 1MHz, Step-Down Regulators with Synchronous Rectification and Internal Switches

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1A/2.7A, 1MHz, Step-Down Regulators with
Synchronous Rectification and Internal Switches
General Description
The MAX1742/MAX1842 constant-off-time, pulse-width-
modulated (PWM) step-down DC-DC converters are ideal
for use in 5V and 3.3V to low-voltage conversion neces-
sary in notebook and subnotebook computers. These
devices feature internal synchronous rectification for high
efficiency and reduced component count. They require
no external Schottky diode. The internal 90mΩ PMOS
power switch and 70mΩ NMOS synchronous-rectifier
switch easily deliver continuous load currents up to 1A.
The MAX1742/MAX1842 produce a preset 2.5V, 1.8V, or
1.5V output voltage or an adjustable output from 1.1V to
V_IN. They achieve efficiencies as high as 95%.
The MAX1742/MAX1842 use a unique current-mode,
constant-off-time, PWM control scheme, which includes
Idle Mode™ to maintain high efficiency during light-load
operation. The programmable constant-off-time architec-
ture sets switching frequencies up to 1MHz, allowing the
user to optimize performance trade-offs between effi-
ciency, output switching noise, component size, and
cost. Both devices are designed for continuous output
currents up to 1A. The MAX1742 uses a peak current
limit of 1.3A (min) and is suitable for applications requir-
ing small external component size and high efficiency.
The MAX1842 has a higher current limit of 3.1A (min)
and is intended for applications requiring an occasional
burst of output current up to 2.7A. Both devices also fea-
ture an adjustable soft-start to limit surge currents during
startup, a 100% duty cycle mode for low-dropout opera-
tion, and a low-power shutdown mode that disconnects
the input from the output and reduces supply current
below 1µA. The MAX1742/MAX1842 are available in 16-
pin QSOP packages.
For similar devices that provide continuous output cur-
rents up to 2A and 3A, refer to the MAX1644 and
MAX1623 data sheets.
Applications
5V or 3.3V to Low-Voltage Conversion
CPU I/O Ring
Chipset Supplies
Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
Features
o ±1% Output Accuracy
o 95% Efficiency
o Internal PMOS and NMOS Switches
90mΩ On-Resistance at V_IN = 4.5V
110mΩ On-Resistance at V_IN = 3V
o Output Voltage
2.5V, 1.8V, or 1.5V Pin Selectable
1.1V to V_IN Adjustable
o 3V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
o 600µA (max) Operating Supply Current
o <1µA Shutdown Supply Current
o Programmable Constant-Off-Time Operation
o 1MHz (max) Switching Frequency
o Idle-Mode Operation at Light Loads
o Thermal Shutdown
o Adjustable Soft-Start Inrush Current Limiting
o 100% Duty Cycle During Low-Dropout Operation
o Output Short-Circuit Protection
o 16-Pin QSOP Package
PART
MAX1742EEE
MAX1842EEE
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 QSOP
16 QSOP
INPUT
3V TO
5.5V _10Ω
2.2µF
470pF
Typical Configuration
IN
LX
MAX1742 FB
MAX1842
V_CC
PGND
SHDN
COMP
TOFF
GND
FBSEL
REF
SS
OUTPUT
1.1V TO
V_IN
1µF
0.01µF
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