Rainbow Electronics MAX768 User Manual

General description, Applications, Features

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_______________General Description

The MAX768 low-noise, dual-output, regulated charge
pump provides a negative output for biasing GaAsFET
power amplifiers, and a positive output for powering
voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) in wireless hand-
sets. The outputs can also be used to power LCDs.
Output ripple is less than 2mVp-p. The MAX768 is
intended for use in low-voltage systems where a simple
charge-pump inverter is inadequate, or where the VCO
needs more range to improve its signal-to-noise ratio.
The input range is 2.5V to 5.5V, enabling direct power
from 1Li+ and 3-cell NiMH/NiCd batteries.

The MAX768 includes a voltage-doubler charge pump,
followed by an inverting charge pump. This combina-
tion produces unregulated outputs that are ±2x the
input. Two internal low-dropout linear regulators provide
the low-noise, regulated positive and negative outputs.
Output current is guaranteed to be at least 5mA per
output. The linear regulators use CMOS devices, so the
quiescent current remains independent of output load-
ing (even in dropout), and the dropout voltage
approaches zero with no load current.

The MAX768 has two preset switching frequencies
(25kHz or 100kHz), or can be synchronized by an exter-
nal clock from 20kHz to 240kHz. This flexibility permits
users to optimize their designs based on noise, capaci-
tor size, and quiescent-supply-current criteria.

The device features Dual Mode™ operation: the output
voltage is preset to +5V and -5V, or can be adjusted by
adding external resistor dividers. Other features include
independent shutdowns and a logic output that signals
when the negative voltage has risen to within 10% of its
regulation setpoint (to protect the power amplifier
GaAsFET). The MAX768 is available in a space-saving,
16-pin QSOP, which is the same size as a standard
8-pin SO.

________________________Applications

GaAsFET Power Amp Bias

Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Supply

Tuner Diode Power Supply

Positive and Negative LCD Supply

Cellular Phone

PCS and Cordless Phone

Wireless Handsets

Wireless Handheld Computers

Wireless PCMCIA Cards

Modems

____________________________Features

Dual Positive/Negative Regulated Outputs:
±5V

OUT

from 3V

IN

Output-Ready Indicator to Protect GaAsFET PAs

2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range

Low-Noise Output Ripple: < 2mVp-p

Synchronizable Switching Frequency

Uses Only Small, Low-Cost Capacitors

0.1µA Independent Shutdown Controls

Adjustable Output Voltages

Small 16-Pin QSOP Package

MAX768

Low-Noise, Dual-Output, Regulated Charge Pump

for GaAsFET, LCD, and VCO Supplies

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Maxim Integrated Products

1

MAX768

POUT

V+

C3

C5

C7

POSITIVE
OUTPUT
+5V

NEGATIVE
OUTPUT
-5V

OUTPUT-
READY
SIGNAL

C6

C4

C1

C2

V-

NOUT

RDY

SYNC

V

IN

(3.0V TO 5.5V)

IN

GND

SETP

SETN

PSHDN

NSHDN

C1+

C1-

C2+

C2-

__________Typical Operating Circuit

19-1174; Rev 0; 12/96

PART

MAX768C/D

MAX768EEE

-40°C to +85°C

0°C to +70°C

TEMP. RANGE

PIN-PACKAGE

Dice*

16 QSOP

______________Ordering Information

*

Dice are specified at T

A

= +25°C, DC parameters only.

Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.

Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.

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