General Description
The MAX1759 is a buck/boost regulating charge pump
that generates a regulated output voltage from a single
lithium-ion (Li+) cell, or two or three NiMH or alkaline
cells for small hand-held portable equipment. The
MAX1759 operates over a wide +1.6V to +5.5V input
voltage range and generates a fixed 3.3V or adjustable
(2.5V to 5.5V) output (Dual Mode™). Maxim’s unique
charge-pump architecture allows the input voltage to be
higher or lower than the regulated output voltage.
Despite its high 1.5MHz operating frequency, the
MAX1759 maintains low 50µA quiescent supply current.
Designed to be an extremely compact buck/boost con-
verter, this device requires only three small ceramic
capacitors to build a complete DC-DC converter capa-
ble of generating a guaranteed 100mA (min) output
current from a +2.5V input. For added flexibility, the
MAX1759 also includes an open-drain power-OK
(POK) output that signals when the output voltage is in
regulation.
The MAX1759 is available in a space-saving 10-pin
µMAX package that is 1.09mm high and half the size of
an 8-pin SO.
Applications
Li+ Battery-Powered Applications
Miniature Equipment
Backup Battery Boost Converters
Translators
Features
♦Regulated Output Voltage (Fixed 3.3V or
Adjustable 2.5V to 5.5V)
♦100mA Guaranteed Output Current
♦+1.6V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
♦Low 50µA Quiescent Supply Current
♦1µA Shutdown Mode
♦Load Disconnected from Input in Shutdown
♦High 1.5MHz Operating Frequency
♦Uses Small Ceramic Capacitors
♦Short-Circuit Protection and Thermal Shutdown
♦Small 10-Pin µMAX Package
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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FB
OUT
CXP
CXNIN
IN
SHDN
POK
MAX1759
µMAX
TOP VIEW
PGNDGND
CX
IN
+1.6V TO +5.5V
OUT
3.3V AT 100mA
CIN
ON
OFF
COUT
POWER OK
OUT
POK
IN
CXN CXP
PGNDGNDFB
SHDN
MAX1759
Typical Operating Circuit
19-1600; Rev 1; 6/00
PART
MAX1759EUB -40°C to +85°C
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
10 µMAX
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Maxim Distribution at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VSHDN = 2V, FB = PGND = GND, CIN = 10µF, CX= 0.33µF, COUT = 10µF, TA= 0°C to +85°C, unless oth-
erwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°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.
IN, OUT, FB, POK, SHDN to GND............................-0.3V to +6V
PGND to GND.....................................................................±0.3V
CXN to GND ................................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
CXP to GND................-0.3V to (the greater of VIN or VOUT) + 1V
OUT Short to GND .........................................................Indefinite
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
10-Pin µMAX (derate 5.6mW/°C above +70°C) .........444mW
Operating Temperature Range .......................... -40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................ +300°C
ILOAD,MAX
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis 20 °C
Efficiency 90 %VIN = 3.6V, ILOAD = 10mA
PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Transient Load Current 200 mA
Maximum Output Current 100 mA
3.17 3.3 3.43
Output Voltage VOUT
3.17 3.3 3.43 V
Quiescent Supply Current IQ
50 90
85 180 µA
Shutdown Supply Current IQ,SHDN 15
µA
Leakage Current into OUT in
Shutdown 15
µA
Input Undervoltage Lockout
Voltage
Input Voltage Range VIN 1.6 5.5 V
VUVLO 0.6 1.0 1.4 V
Output Voltage Adjustment Range 2.5 5.5 V
SHDN Logic Input Voltage VIL 0.25 · VIN V
VIH 0.7 ·VIN
SHDN Input Leakage Current ISHDN -1 1 µA
FB Regulation Voltage VFB 1.205 1.235 1.265 V
FB Input Current 25 200 nA
FB Dual-Mode Threshold 100 50 mV
200 100 mV
POK Trip Voltage 1.0 1.1 1.2 V
POK Output Low Voltage VOL 5100
mV
POK Leakage Current 0.01 0.2 µA
Switching Frequency fOSC 1.2 1.5 1.8 MHz
Output Short-Circuit Current 110 mA
Thermal Shutdown Temperature 160 °C
CONDITIONS
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
ILOAD ≤100mA (RMS)
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
2.5V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
2.5V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, 1mA ≤ILOAD ≤100mA
2V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, 1mA ≤ILOAD ≤50mA
VIN = V SHDN = 4V, VFB = 0, stepping down
VIN = V SHDN = 2V, VFB = 0, stepping up
VSHDN = 5.5V
VIN = 1.65V, VOUT = 3.3V
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, V SHDN = 0
VIN = 2V, VOUT = 3.3V, V SHDN = 0
VFB = 1.27V
Internal feedback
External feedback
Falling edge at FB
ISINK = 0.5mA, VIN = 2V
VPOK = 5.5V, VFB = 1.27V
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, VFB = 1V
VOUT = 0, 2.5V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, foldback current limit
Rising temperature
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = VSHDN = 2V, FB = PGND = GND, CIN = 10µF, CX= 0.33µF, COUT = 10µF, TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless oth-
erwise noted.) (Note 1)
Note 1: Specifications to -40°C are guaranteed by design and are not production tested.
PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN MAX UNITS
Quiescent Supply Current IQ
90
Maximum Output Current ILOAD,MAX 100 mA
Output Voltage Adjustment
Range 2.5 5.5 V
3.15 3.45 V
180 µA
Shutdown Supply Current IQ,SHDN 6µA
Leakage Current into OUT in
Shutdown 5µA
SHDN Input Logic Voltage VIL 0.2 ·VIN V
Input Undervoltage Lockout
Voltage
Input Voltage Range VIN 1.6 5.5 V
VUVLO 0.6 1.4 V
Output Voltage VOUT
3.15 3.45 V
VIH 0.7 ·VIN V
SHDN Input Leakage Current ISHDN -1 1 µA
FB Regulation Voltage VFB 1.205 1.265 V
FB Input Bias Current 200 nA
FB Dual Mode Threshold 40 mV
200 mV
POK Trip Voltage 1.0 1.2 V
POK Output Low Voltage VOL 100 mV
POK Leakage Current 0.2 µA
Switching Frequency fOSC 1.1 1.9 MHz
CONDITIONS
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
VIN = V SHDN = 4V, VFB = 0
VSHDN = 5.5V
2.5V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
2.5V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, 0 ≤ILOAD ≤100mA
VIN = V SHDN = 2.5V, VFB = 0
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, V SHDN = 0
VIN = 1.65V, VOUT = 3.3V
VFB = 1.27V
VIN = 2V, VOUT = 3.3V, V SHDN = 0
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V
Internal feedback
External feedback
Falling edge at FB
ISINK = 0.5mA, VIN = 2V
VPOK = 5.5V
1.6V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, VFB = 1V
2V ≤VIN ≤5.5V, 0 ≤ILOAD ≤50mA
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(Circuit of Figure 1, CIN = 10µF, CX= 0.33µF, COUT = 10µF, VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 2.5V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
20
60
40
80
100
1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX1759 toc01
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE (mV)
IOUT = 10mA
IOUT = 50mA
IOUT = 100mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX1759 toc02
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.40
3.20
3.25
3.30
3.35
0.001 1 10 1000.01 0.1 1000
0
20
10
40
30
60
50
70
90
80
100
1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
EFFICIENCY vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX1759 toc03
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
EFFICIENCY (%)
IOUT = 10mA
IOUT = 50mA
IOUT = 100mA
0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
MAX1759 toc04
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
10,000
1
10
100
1000
NO LOAD
4
3
2
1
0
0.5 2.51.5 3.5 4.5 5.5
STARTUP INPUT VOLTAGE
(VOUT < VIN)
MAX1759 toc05
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
RLOAD = 33Ω
1
3
2
5µs/div
TYPICAL SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
(VOUT < VIN)
MAX1759 toc06
CH1: VOUT, 20mV/div, AC-COUPLED
CH2: VCXP, 5V/div
CH3: VIN, 50mV/div, AC-COUPLED
RLOAD = 33Ω
VIN = 4.2V
1
3
2
5µs/div
TYPICAL SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
(VOUT > VIN)
MAX1759 toc07
CH1: VOUT, 20mV/div, AC-COUPLED
CH2: VCXP, 5V/div
CH3: VIN, 50mV/div, AC-COUPLED
RLOAD = 33Ω
VIN = 2.5V
1
2
100µs/div
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
(VOUT < VIN)
MAX1759 toc08
CH1: VOUT, 20mV/div, AC-COUPLED
CH2: IOUT, 100mA/div
LOAD STEP: 10mA TO 100mA
VIN = 4.2V
1
2
100µs/div
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
(VOUT > VIN)
MAX1759 toc09
CH1: VOUT, 20mV/div, AC-COUPLED
CH2: IOUT, 100mA/div
LOAD STEP: 10mA TO 100mA
VIN = 2.5V
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1, CIN = 10µF, CX= 0.33µF, COUT = 10µF, VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 2.5V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
NAME FUNCTION
1POK
Open-Drain Power-OK Output. POK is high impedance when output voltage is in regulation. POK sinks current
when VFB falls below 1.1V. Connect a 10kΩto 1MΩpull-up resistor from POK to VOUT for a logic signal.
Ground POK or leave unconnected if not used. POK is high impedance in shutdown.
2SHDN Shutdown Input. Drive high for normal operation; drive low for shutdown mode. OUT is high impedance in
shutdown.
PIN
3, 4 IN Input Supply. Connect both pins together and bypass to GND with a ceramic capacitor (see Capacitor
Selection section).
5GND Ground. Connect GND to PGND with a short trace.
9OUT Power Output. Bypass to GND with an output filter capacitor.
8CXP Positive Terminal of the Charge-Pump Transfer Capacitor
7CXN Negative Terminal of the Charge-Pump Transfer Capacitor
6PGND Power Ground. Charge-pump current flows through this pin.
10 FB Dual-Mode Feedback. Connect FB to GND for 3.3V output. Connect to an external resistor divider to adjust
the output voltage from 2.5V to 5.5V.
Pin Description
1
2
-4.2V
-2.5V
100µs/div
LINE-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
MAX1759 toc10
CH1: VOUT, 20mV/div, AC-COUPLED
CH2: VIN, 1V/div, AC-COUPLED
RLOAD = 33Ω
1
2
3
4
500µs/div
TURN-ON/OFF RESPONSE
(VIN = 4.2V)
MAX1759 toc11
CH1: VOUT,1V/div
CH2: IIN, 200mA/div
CH3: VPOK, 5V/div
CH4: VSHDN, 5V/div
RLOAD = 33Ω
VIN = 4.2V
1
2
3
4
500µs/div
TURN-ON/OFF RESPONSE
(VIN = 2.5V)
MAX1759 toc12
CH1: VOUT,1V/div
CH2: IIN, 200mA/div
CH3: VPOK, 5V/div
CH4: VSHDN, 5V/div
RLOAD = 33Ω
VIN = 2.5V
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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Detailed Description
The MAX1759’s unique charge-pump architecture
allows the input voltage to be higher or lower than the
regulated output voltage. Internal circuitry senses VIN
and VOUT and determines whether VIN must be
stepped up or stepped down to produce the regulated
output. When VIN is lower than VOUT, the charge pump
operates as a regulated step-up voltage doubler. When
VIN is higher than VOUT, the charge pump operates as
a step-down gated switch.
In voltage step-down mode (i.e., the input voltage is
greater than the output voltage) with a light load, the
controller connects CXN to PGND, and shuttles charge
to the output by alternately connecting CXP from IN to
OUT (see Figures 1 and 2). Although VIN is greater than
VOUT, this scheme may not allow the MAX1759 to regu-
late the output under heavy loads. In this case, the
MAX1759 will automatically switch to step-up mode. In
step-up mode, the output is kept in regulation by modu-
lating the charge delivered by the transfer capacitor
(CX) to the load (see Figure 2). When lightly loaded, the
charge pump switches only as necessary to supply the
load, resulting in low quiescent current. Output voltage
ripple does not increase with light loads.
Shutdown Mode
Driving SHDN low places the MAX1759 in shutdown
mode. This disables the charge-pump switches, oscil-
lator, and control logic, reducing quiescent current to
1µA. The output is high impedance in shutdown and is
disconnected from the input. The POK output is high
impedance in shutdown.
Undervoltage Lockout
The MAX1759 undervoltage lockout feature deactivates
the device when the input voltage falls below 1V.
Power-OK Output
POK is an open-drain output that sinks current when
the regulator feedback voltage falls below 1.1V. The
feedback voltage can be either the internal resistor-
divider feedback voltage when in fixed output mode
(FB tied to GND) or an external feedback voltage from
an external resistive divider in adjustable output mode.
A 10kΩto 1MΩpull-up resistor from POK to OUT may
be used to provide a logic output. Connect POK to GND
or leave unconnected if not used.
Soft-Start and Short-Circuit Protection
The MAX1759 features foldback short-circuit protec-
tion. This circuitry provides soft-start by limiting inrush
current during startup and limits the output current to
110mA (typ) if the output is short-circuited to ground.
Thermal Shutdown
The MAX1759 features thermal shutdown with tempera-
ture hysteresis. When the die temperature exceeds
160°C, the device shuts down. When the die cools by
20°C, the MAX1759 turns on again. If high die tempera-
ture is caused by output overload and the load is not
removed, the device will turn off and on, resulting in a
pulsed output.
Design Procedure
Setting the Output Voltage
The MAX1759 dual-mode feedback controller selects
between the internally set 3.3V regulated output or an
external resistive divider that allows adjustment of the
output voltage from 2.5V to 5.5V. Connect FB to GND
for a regulated 3.3V output. For an adjustable output,
connect a resistive divider between OUT and GND. To
ensure feedback-loop stability and to minimize error due
to FB pin bias currents, the resistive divider current
should be approximately 15µA. In the following equa-
tion, choose R2 in the 50kΩto 100kΩrange, and calcu-
late R1 from the following formula (Figure 3):
R1 = R2 [(VOUT / VFB) - 1]
and
VOUT = VFB (R1 + R2) / R2
where VOUT is the desired output voltage from 2.5V to
5.5V, and VFB is the internal regulation voltage, nomi-
nally 1.235V.
The circuit of Figure 3 generates a regulated 2.5V, using
external standard 1% resistor values. Surface-mount
resistors should be placed close to the MAX1759, less
than 5mm away from FB (see the PC Board Layout
section).
0.33µF
IN
+1.6V TO +5.5V
OUT
3.3V AT 100mA
10µF
ON
OFF
10µF
100k
POWER OK
OUT
POK
IN
CXN CXP
PGNDGNDFB
SHDN
MAX1759
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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CXN CXP
PGND
SHDN
POK
GND
NOUT-LOW
BIAS 1.5MHz
OSC
BUCK-BOOST
CONTROL
ENABLE
S1 S2
1.235V
1.1V
0.1V
R1
OUT
FB
R2
78
IN
3, 4
6
2
1
5
10
9
MAX1759
Figure 2. Functional Diagram
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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Capacitor Selection
Optimize the charge-pump circuit for physical size, out-
put current, and output ripple by selecting capacitors
CIN, CX, and COUT. See Table 1 for suggested capacitor
values.
Note that capacitors must have low ESR (≤20mΩ) to
maintain low output ripple. Ceramic capacitors are
recommended. In cost-sensitive applications where high
output current is needed, the output capacitor may be a
combination of a 1µF ceramic in parallel with a 10µF tan-
talum capacitor. The ceramic capacitor’s low ESR will
help keep output ripple within acceptable levels.
Output Voltage Ripple
The MAX1759 proprietary control scheme automatically
chooses between voltage doubling and voltage step-
down to maintain output voltage regulation over various
load currents and VIN to VOUT voltage differentials.
When VIN is lower than VOUT, the charge pump always
operates in voltage-doubler mode. It regulates the output
voltage by modulating the charge delivered by the
transfer capacitor.
When VIN is higher than VOUT, the charge pump oper-
ates in voltage step-down mode, but may revert to volt-
age-doubler mode if necessary to maintain regulation
under load. While operating in step-down mode, the
output voltage ripple is typically much lower than it is in
voltage-doubler mode (see Typical Operating
Characteristics).
Output Current
The MAX1759 is guaranteed to deliver a regulated 3.3V
at 100mA continuous, from a +2.5V input. Peaks up to
200mA are acceptable as long as the current is
≤100mA (RMS).
Applications Information
PC Board Layout
The MAX1759 is a high-frequency switched-capacitor
voltage regulator. For best circuit performance, use a
ground plane and keep CIN, CX, COUT, and feedback
resistors (if used) close to the device. If using external
feedback, keep the feedback node as small as possi-
ble by positioning the feedback resistors very close to
FB. Suggested PC component placement and board
layout are shown in Figures 4a and 4b.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1802
0.33µF
VIN = 1.6V TO 5.5V
10µF
10µF
100k
VOUT = 2.5V
R1
76.8k
R2
75k
FB
PGNDGND
SHDN
IN
CXN CXP
OUT
POK
MAX1759
Figure 3. Using External Feedback for Regulated 2.5V Output
Table 1. Capacitor Selection
OUTPUT
CURRENT
(mA)
100
100
50 2.2
4.7
10
CIN
(µF)
CAPACITOR VALUE OUTPUT RIPPLE
(mV)
CX
(µF)
0.33
0.22
0.1 2.2
4.7
10
COUT
(µF)
VIN =
2.5V
40
80
100 80
60
20
VIN =
4.2V
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
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Figure 4a. MAX1759 Component Placement Guide Figure 4b. MAX1759 Recommended PC Board Layout
GND PLANE
POK
VIN
SHDN
VOUT
R3 R2 R1
U1
C1 C3 C2
GND PLANE
POK
VIN
VOUT
SHDN
MAX1759
Buck/Boost Regulating
Charge Pump in µMAX
Package Information
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Note: The MAX1759 does not have an exposed pad.
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