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General Description
The MAX1637 synchronous, buck, switch-mode power-
supply controller generates the CPU supply voltage in
battery-powered systems. The MAX1637 is a stripped-
down version of the MAX1636 in a smaller 16-pin QSOP
package. The MAX1637 is intended to be powered sep-
arately from the battery by an external bias supply (typi-
cally the +5V system supply) in applications where the
battery exceeds 5.5V. The MAX1637 achieves excellent
DC and AC output voltage accuracy. This device can
operate from a low input voltage (3.15V) and delivers the
excellent load-transient response needed by upcoming
generations of dynamic-clock CPUs.
Using synchronous rectification, the MAX1637 achieves
up to 95% efficiency. Efficiency is greater than 80% over
a 1000:1 load-current range, which extends battery life in
system-suspend or standby mode. Excellent dynamic
response corrects output load transients caused by the
latest dynamic-clock CPUs within five 300kHz clock
cycles. Powerful 1A on-board gate driv-ers ensure fast
external N-channel MOSFET switching.
The MAX1637 features a logic-controlled and synchro-
nizable, fixed-frequency, pulse-width-modulation (PWM)
operating mode. This reduces noise and RF interference
in sensitive mobile-communications and pen-entry appli-
cations. Asserting the SKIP pin enables fixed-frequency
mode, for lowest noise under all load conditions. For a
stand-alone device that includes a +5V VL linear regula-
tor and low-dropout capabilities, refer to the MAX1636
data sheet.
_________________________Applications
Notebook Computers Subnotebook Computers
Handy-Terminals, PDAs
____________________________Features
♦ ±2% DC Accuracy
♦ 0.1% (typ) DC Load Regulation
♦ Adjustable Switching Frequency to 350kHz
♦ Idle Mode™ Pulse-Skipping Operation
♦ 1.10V to 5.5V Adjustable Output Voltage
♦ 3.15V Minimum IC Supply Voltage (at V
CC
pin)
♦ Internal Digital Soft-Start
♦ 1.1V ±2% Reference Output
♦ 1μA Total Shutdown Current
♦ Output Overvoltage Crowbar Protection
♦ Output Undervoltage Shutdown (foldback)
♦ Tiny 16-Pin QSOP Package
MAX1637
Miniature, Low-Voltage,
Precision Step-Down Controller
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