Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX17579/MAX17580 Synchronous DC-DC Converters

Analog Devices Inc. MAX17579/MAX17580 Synchronous DC-DC Converters are high-efficiency, high-voltage, inverting, Himalaya synchronous DC-DC converters with integrated MOSFETs and internal compensation. The ADI devices generate output voltages (VOUT) from -0.9V to -36V and can deliver up to 300mA of load current from a wide 4.5V to (60V-|VOUT|) input-voltage range.

The devices feature peak current-mode control architecture. ADI MAX17579 operates in continuous conduction mode (CCM) at all loads, which provides a constant frequency operation. The MAX17580 operates in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) for superior efficiency at light loads. Low minimum on-time allows higher switching frequencies and small solution sizes.

The devices allow the EN/UVLO, RESET, and RT/SYNC pins to be driven by signals that are referenced to system ground, eliminating the need for external-level shifter circuits. The feedback-voltage regulation accuracy is ±1.3% over a wide -40°C to +125°C temperature range. The devices are available in a compact 12-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN package. Simulation models are available.

Features

  • Reduces external components and total cost
    • Synchronous operation
    • All-ceramic capacitors, compact layout
    • Internal loop compensation
    • System ground-referenced I/O pins (EN/UVLO, RESET)
  • Flexibility to support multiple rails in a system
    • Adjustable output voltage range from -0.9V to -36V
    • Wide 4.5V to (60V-|VOUT|) input-voltage range
    • Up to 300mA output current
    • 400kHz to 2.2MHz adjustable frequency with external clock synchronization
  • Reduces power dissipation
    • 88.4% peak efficiency
    • DCM for superior light-load efficiency
    • 6.2μA shutdown current
  • Operates reliably in adverse industrial environments
    • Hiccup-mode overload protection
    • Adjustable soft-start
    • Monotonic startup with pre-biased output voltage
    • Built-in output voltage monitoring with RESET
    • Programmable EN/UVLO threshold
    • Overtemperature protection
    • Wide -40°C to +125°C ambient operating temperature range / -40°C to +150°C junction temperature range

Applications

  • Industrial control power supply
  • General purpose Point-of-Load
  • Gate-drive circuits
  • Motion control
  • Wall-transformer regulation
  • High-voltage, single-board system

Simplified Application Circuit

Application Circuit Diagram - Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX17579/MAX17580 Synchronous DC-DC Converters

Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX17579/MAX17580 Synchronous DC-DC Converters