Rainbow Electronics MAX859 User Manual

General description, Applications, Features

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_______________General Description

The MAX856–MAX859 are high-efficiency, CMOS, step-
up, DC-DC switching regulators for small, low input volt-
age or battery-powered systems. The MAX856/MAX858
accept a positive input voltage between 0.8V and V

OUT

and convert it to a higher, pin-selectable output voltage of
3.3V or 5V. The MAX857/MAX859 adjustable versions
accept 0.8V to 6.0V input voltages and generate higher
adjustable output voltages in the 2.7V to 6.0V range.
Typical efficiencies are greater than 85%. Typical quies-
cent supply current is 25µA (1µA in shutdown).

The MAX856–MAX859 combine ultra-low quiescent supply
current and high efficiency to give maximum battery life. An
internal MOSFET power transistor permits high switching
frequencies. This benefit, combined with internally set peak
inductor current limits, permits the use of small, low-cost
inductors. The MAX856/MAX857 have a 500mA peak
inductor current limit. The MAX858/MAX859 have a 125mA
peak inductor current limit.

________________________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

0.8V to 6.0V Input Supply Voltage

0.8V Typ Start-Up Supply Voltage

85% Efficiency at 100mA

25µA Quiescent Current

1µA Shutdown Mode

125mA and 500mA Switch-Current Limits Permit
Use of Low-Cost Inductors

Up to 500kHz Switching Frequency

±1.5% Reference Tolerance Over Temperature

Low-Battery Detector (LBI/LBO)

8-Pin SO and µMAX Packages

______________Ordering Information

Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.

* Dice are tested at T

A

= +25°C only.

Contact factory for availability.

MAX856–MAX859

3.3V/5V or Adjustable-Output,

Step-Up DC-DC Converters

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Maxim Integrated Products

1

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

LX

GND

OUT

LBI

LBO

REF

3/5

SHDN

MAX856
MAX858

SO/

µ

MAX

TOP VIEW

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

LX

GND

OUT

LBI

LBO

REF

FB

SHDN

MAX857
MAX859

SO/

µ

MAX

__________________Pin Configuration

MAX856

SHDN

3/5

REF

LX

GND

OUT

INPUT

0.8V TO V

OUT

1N5817

OUTPUT

5V AT 100mA

OR

3.3V AT 125mA

LBO

68

µ

F

47

µ

H

LOW-BATTERY
DETECTOR OUTPUT

ON/OFF

3V/5V SELECT

LBI

LOW-BATTERY

DETECTOR

INPUT

__________Typical Operating Circuit

19-0211; Rev 4; 5/96

PART

TEMP. RANGE

PIN-PACKAGE

MAX856

CSA

0°C to +70°C

8 SO

MAX856CUA

0°C to +70°C

8 µMAX

MAX856C/D

0°C to +70°C

Dice*

MAX856ESA

-40°C to +85°C

8 SO

MAX856MJA

-55°C to +125°C

8 CERDIP

MAX857

CSA

0°C to +70°C

8 SO

MAX857CUA

0°C to +70°C

8 µMAX

MAX857C/D

0°C to +70°C

Dice*

MAX857ESA

-40°C to +85°C

8 SO

MAX857MJA

-55°C to +125°C

8 CERDIP

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