ML4790 Datasheet, PDF (1/10 Pages) Micro Linear Corporation – Adjustable Output, Low Ripple Boost Regulator

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July 2000
ML4790*
Adjustable Output, Low Ripple Boost Regulator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ML4790 is a high efficiency, PFM (Pulse Frequency
Modulation), boost switching regulator connected in
series with an integrated LDO (Low Dropout Regulator)
that incorporates “Silent Switcher™” technology. This
technique incorporates a patented tracking scheme to
minimize the voltage drop across the LDO and increase
the total efficiency of the regulator beyond that which can
be obtained by using a discrete external LDO regulator.
The ML4790 is designed to convert single or multiple cell
battery inputs to regulated output voltages for integrated
circuits and is ideal for portable communications
equipment that cannot tolerate the output voltage ripple
normally associated with switching regulators.
An integrated synchronous rectifier eliminates the need for
an external Schottky diode and provides a lower forward
voltage drop, resulting in higher conversion efficiency.
FEATURES
s Incorporates “Silent Switcher™” technology to deliver
very low output voltage ripple (typically 5mV)
s Guaranteed full load start-up and operation at 1.0V
input and low operating quiescent current (<100µA)
for extended battery life
s Pulse Frequency Modulation and internal synchronous
rectification for high efficiency
s Minimum external components
s Low ON resistance internal switching MOSFETs
s Adjustable output voltage (2.5V to 5.5V)
(* Indicates Part is End Of Life as Of July 1, 2000)
BLOCK DIAGRAM
*CIN
VBAT
V_{IN 1}
7 ^SHDN
BOOST
CONTROL
FROM
POWER
MANAGEMENT
Patent Pending
*Optional
GND
2
L1
C2
65
V_L
V_BOOST
FEEDBACK
LDO
CONTROL
VOUT
4
R1
SENSE ₃
R2
8
PWR
GND
CFB
+ V_OUT
COUT
– V_OUT
1