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MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557

Synchronous Buck Converter

The MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 is a synchronous buck converter from Analog Devices. View the full MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 shares its datasheet with MAX1556, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Package

TDFN-10 3x3mm

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Peak EfficiencyUp to 97%
Maximum Duty Cycle100%
Input Voltage Range2.6V to 5.5V
Switching Frequency1MHz (0.9 to 1.1MHz)
Output Voltage Range0.75V to VIN
N-Channel On-Resistance0.27Ω typ at VIN=3.6V
Shutdown Supply Current0.1μA (typ)
Quiescent Supply Current16μA (typ), 25μA (max)
Thermal Shutdown Threshold+160°C
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Quiescent Current In Dropout27μA (typ)
Undervoltage Lockout Threshold2.35V typ
Maximum Output Current (MAX1557)600mA
Preset Output Voltages (MAX1556)1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
Preset Output Voltages (MAX1557)1.0V, 1.3V, 1.5V
P-Channel Current Limit (MAX1557)0.8A to 1.2A
Preset Output Voltages (MAX1556A)1.2V, 1.5V, 2.5V, 3.3V
Maximum Output Current (MAX1556/MAX1556A)1200mA
P-Channel Current Limit (MAX1556/MAX1556A)1.5A to 2.1A
P-Channel On-Resistance (MAX1556/MAX1556A)0.19Ω typ at VIN=3.6V

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Overview

Part: MAX1556ETB+T — Maxim Integrated (MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 family)

Type: Synchronous PWM Step-Down DC-DC Converter

Description: 2.6–5.5 V input, 1.2 A (MAX1556/MAX1556A) or 600 mA (MAX1557) synchronous step-down converter with 16 μA quiescent current, 1 MHz fixed-frequency PWM, and up to 97% efficiency.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.6–5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Output voltage range: 0.75 V to VIN (adjustable); pin-selectable presets
  • Switching frequency: 1 MHz (typ)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: IN, INP, OUT, D2, SHDN to GND: -0.3 V to +6.0 V
  • LX current: ±2.25 A
  • Max junction temperature: +150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Quiescent supply current: 16 μA typ, 25 μA max (no switching, D1 = D2 = GND); 27 μA typ in dropout
  • Shutdown supply current: 0.1 μA typ, 1 μA max (TA = +25 °C)
  • Maximum output current: 1200 mA (MAX1556/MAX1556A), 600 mA (MAX1557)
  • Undervoltage lockout: 2.35 V typ (2.20–2.55 V), 35 mV hysteresis
  • p-channel on-resistance (MAX1556/MAX1556A): 0.19 Ω typ, 0.35 Ω max (VIN = 3.6 V)
  • n-channel on-resistance: 0.27 Ω typ, 0.48 Ω max (VIN = 3.6 V)
  • p-channel current limit (MAX1556/MAX1556A): 1.5–2.1 A (1.8 A typ)
  • Internal oscillator frequency: 0.9–1.1 MHz
  • Thermal shutdown: +160 °C, 15 °C hysteresis

Features:

  • Up to 97% efficiency; 95% at 1 mA load
  • Pin-selectable outputs: 3.3 V, 2.5 V, 1.8 V (MAX1556); 1.5 V, 1.3 V, 1.0 V (MAX1557); 1.2 V and 1.5 V (MAX1556A); also adjustable
  • Voltage positioning for optimized load-transient response
  • 100% duty-cycle dropout operation
  • Adjustable analog soft-start with zero overshoot current
  • No external Schottky diode required
  • Works with a tiny 3.3 μH inductor

Applications:

  • PDAs and palmtop computers
  • Cell phones and smart phones
  • Digital cameras and camcorders
  • Portable MP3 and DVD players
  • Hand-held instruments

Package:

  • 10-pin TDFN-EP, 3 mm x 3 mm

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Applications

PDAs and Palmtop Computers

Cell Phones and Smart Phones

Digital Cameras and Camcorders

Portable MP3 and DVD Players

Hand-Held Instruments

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Pin Configuration

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Features

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Electrical Characteristics

(VIN = VINP = V SHDN = 3.6V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)

PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Input Voltage2.65.5V
Undervoltage-Lockout ThresholdV IN rising and falling, 35mV hysteresis (typ)V IN rising and falling, 35mV hysteresis (typ)2.202.352.55V
Quiescent Supply CurrentNo switching, D1 = D2 = GNDNo switching, D1 = D2 = GND1625μA
Quiescent Supply CurrentDropoutDropout2742μA
Shutdown Supply CurrentSHDN = GNDT A = +25°C0.11μA
Shutdown Supply CurrentSHDN = GNDT A = +85°C0.1μA
Output Voltage Range0.75V INV
Output AccuracyT A = 0°C to +85°C (Note 3)No load-0.25+0.75+1.75%
Output AccuracyT A = 0°C to +85°C (Note 3)300mA load-0.750+0.75%
Output AccuracyT A = 0°C to +85°C (Note 3)600mA load-1.5-0.750%
Output AccuracyT A = 0°C to +85°C (Note 3)1200mA load, MAX1556-2.75-2.25-1.25%
Output AccuracyT A = 0°C to +85°C (Note 3)1200mA load, MAX1556A-2.25%
Output AccuracyT A = -40°C to +85°C (Note 3)No load-0.75+2.25%
Output AccuracyT A = -40°C to +85°C (Note 3)300mA load-1.5+1.5%
Output AccuracyT A = -40°C to +85°C (Note 3)600mA load-2.25+0.50%
Output AccuracyT A = -40°C to +85°C (Note 3)1200mA load, MAX1556-4.0-1.0%
Maximum Output CurrentMAX1556/MAX1556AMAX1556/MAX1556A1200mA
Output AccuracyMAX1557MAX1557600mA
OUT Bias CurrentD1 = D2 = GND MAX1556/MAX1557T A = +25°C0.010.1μA
OUT Bias CurrentD1 = D2 = GND MAX1556/MAX1557T A = +85°C0.01μA
OUT Bias CurrentFor preset output voltagesFor preset output voltages34.5μA
FB Threshold AccuracyD1 = D2 = GND, V OUT = 0.75V at 300mA (typ), T A = 0°C to +85°C MAX1556/MAX1557No load-0.50+0.75+1.75%
FB Threshold AccuracyD1 = D2 = GND, V OUT = 0.75V at 300mA (typ), T A = 0°C to +85°C MAX1556/MAX1557300mA load-1.20+1.2%
FB Threshold AccuracyD1 = D2 = GND, V OUT = 0.75V at 300mA (typ), T A = 0°C to +85°C MAX1556/MAX1557600mA load-1.75-0.75+0.25%
FB Threshold AccuracyD1 = D2 = GND, V OUT = 0.75V at 300mA (typ), T A = 0°C to +85°C MAX1556/MAX15571200mA load, MAX1556 only-3.25-2.25-1.25%
FB Threshold AccuracyD1 = D2 = GND, V OUT = 0.75V at 300mA (typ), T A = -40°C to +85°CNo load-1.25+2.25%
FB Threshold AccuracyD1 = D2 = GND, V OUT = 0.75V at 300mA (typ), T A = -40°C to +85°C300mA load-1.75+1.50%
FB Threshold Accuracy600mA load-2.75+0.25%
FB Threshold AccuracyMAX1556/MAX15571200mA load, MAX1556 only-4.25-1.00%

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MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Absolute Maximum Ratings

IN, INP, OUT, D2, SHDN

to GND ..........................-0.3V to +6.0V

SS, D1 to GND.............................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)

PGND to GND .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V

LX Current (Note 1)...........................................................±2.25A

Output Short-Circuit Duration.....................................Continuous

Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

10-Pin TDFN (derate 24.4mW/°C above +70°C) .......1951mW

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

Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C

Note 1: LX has internal clamp diodes to GND and IN. Applications that forward bias these diodes should take care not to exceed the IC's package power-dissipation limits.

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.

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Thermal Information

As soon as the junction temperature of the MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 exceeds +160°C, the ICs go into thermal shutdown. In this mode the internal p-channel switch and the internal n-channel synchronous rectifier are turned off. The device resumes normal operation when the junction temperature falls below +145°C.

MAX1556/MAX1556A/MAX1557 Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

PACKAGE TYPEPACKAGE CODEOUTLINE NO.LAND PATTERN NO.
10 TDFNT1033-121-013790-0003

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Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MAX1556Analog DevicesTDFN-10 3x3mm
MAX1556AAnalog DevicesTDFN-10 3x3mm
MAX1556ETB/VAnalog DevicesTDFN-10 3x3mm
MAX1556ETB+TAnalog Devices10 TDFN-EP
MAX1556EVKITAnalog DevicesTDFN-10 3x3mm
MAX1557Analog Devices—

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