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Dual-Output Step-Down and LCD Step-Up
Power Supply for PDAs
General Description
The MAX1878 dual power supply contains a step-down
and step-up DC-DC converter in a small 12-pin QFN
package for use in PDAs. The step-down DC-DC convert-
er delivers over 500mA to an output as low as 1.25V for
logic power. The step-up DC-DC converter delivers over
15mA and an output as high as 28V for a liquid crystal dis-
play (LCD). With an input voltage from 2.0V to 5.5V the
MAX1878 is intended for use in systems powered by a
2-cell alkaline or 1-cell lithium-ion (Li+) battery.
Fast switching frequency allows the use of small inductors
and capacitors, and the low 19碌A typical quiescent cur-
rent allows high efficiency when the system is in standby
mode. Each output can be independently enabled.
The MAX1878 is available in a small 1mm high 4mm x
4mm 12-pin QFN package and requires no external FETs.
The MAX1878 evaluation kit is available to speed designs.
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Two Output Voltages
Main Output: 1.25V to V
IN
LCD Output: Up to 28V
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2.0V to 5.5V Input Range
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Low 19碌A Quiescent Supply Current
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1碌A Shutdown Supply Current
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High Switching Frequency for Small External
Components
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Small 1mm High 4mm x 4mm 12-Pin QFN Package
Features
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Evaluation Kit Available to Speed Designs
MAX1878
________________________Applications
Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
Organizers/Translators
MP3 Players
GPS Receivers
PART
MAX1878EGC
Ordering Information
TEMP. RANGE
-40擄C to +85擄C
PIN-
PACKAGE
12-QFN
TOP
MARK
AAAO
__________Typical Operating Circuit
INPUT
2.0V TO 5.5V
10碌H
Pin Configuration
PGNDLCD
11
TOP VIEW
IN
LXLCD
FBLCD
AIN1
AIN2
10碌H
LCD OUTPUT
UP TO 28V
0.1碌F
12
IN
1
2
ONLCD
10
9
8
7
LXLCD
AGND
ON
6
FBLCD
MAX1878
LX
FB
MAIN OUTPUT
1.25V TO V
IN
LX
AIN1
ON
MAIN
LCD
OFF
ON
OFF
ONLCD
ON
3
PGND
4
AIN2
MAX1878EGC
5
FB
PGND
AGND PGNDLCD
4mm x 4mm QFN
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