Rainbow Electronics MAX685 User Manual
General description, Applications, Features

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General Description
The MAX685 DC-DC converter provides low-noise dual
outputs for powering CCD imaging devices and LCDs.
This device uses a single inductor to provide indepen-
dently regulated positive and negative outputs.
Integrated power switches are included in the small
16-pin QSOP package (same size as an 8-pin SO) to
save space and reduce cost.
Each output delivers up to 10mA from a +2.7V to +5.5V
input voltage range. Output voltages are set indepen-
dently up to 24V and down to -9V. With a few additional
low-cost components, the output voltages can be set at
up to 45V and down to -16V. Output ripple magnitude is
30mVp-p. The MAX685 uses a fixed-frequency, pulse-
width-modulated (PWM) control scheme at 220kHz or
400kHz to permit output noise filtering and to reduce
the size of external components. The frequency can
also be synchronized to an external clock signal
between 200kHz and 480kHz.
The MAX685 has a power-OK indicator output (POK)
that signals when both outputs are within regulation. A
logic-controlled shutdown completely turns off both out-
puts and reduces supply current to 0.1µA. The user
can also set which output turns on first.
The preassembled MAX685 evaluation kit is available to
reduce design time.
Applications
Camcorders
LCDs
Digital Cameras
CCD Imaging Devices
Notebooks
Features
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Dual Output Using a Single Inductor
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Low-Noise Output, 30mVp-p Ripple
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Output Voltages up to 24V and down to -9V
(up to 45V and down to -16V with added
components)
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Internal Switches in a Small Package
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220kHz/400kHz Fixed-Frequency PWM Operation
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Frequency Can Be Synchronized to
External Clock
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Power-OK Indicator
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Selectable Power-On Sequencing
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0.1µA Logic-Controlled Shutdown
MAX685
Dual-Output (Positive and Negative),
DC-DC Converter for CCD and LCD
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
MAX685
VP
V
DD
ON
OFF
INPUT
2.7V TO 5.5V
LXN
FBP
LXP
FBN
REF
GND
NEGATIVE
OUTPUT
DOWN TO -9V,
10mA
POSITIVE
OUTPUT
UP TO 24V,
10mA
SHDN
SYNC
SEQ
POK
POS
NEG
OPTIONAL
POWER-OK
INDICATOR
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LXP
LXN
I.C.
PGND
PGND
FBP
REF
FBN
GND
TOP VIEW
MAX685
QSOP
I.C.
I.C. = INTERNALLY CONNECTED
VP
SHDN
POK
SEQ
SYNC
V
DD
Typical Operating Circuit
19-1353; Rev 0; 4/98
PART
MAX685EEE
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
16 QSOP
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information