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MAX17225ALT

Ultra-Low IQ Boost Converter

The MAX17225ALT is a ultra-low iq boost converter from Analog Devices. View the full MAX17225ALT datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MAX17225ALT shares its datasheet with MAX17225, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official MAX17225ALT datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

MAX17225ALT Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Peak Efficiency95%
Shutdown Current0.5nA typ (True Shutdown, no reverse current)
Input Voltage Range0.95V to 5.5V (400mV minimum after startup)
Output Voltage Range1.8V to 5V in 100mV steps (single 1% resistor selectable)
Minimum Startup Voltage0.88V typ (0.95V max)
N-Channel On-Resistance31mΩ typ (70mΩ max) at VOUT = 3.3V
P-Channel On-Resistance75mΩ typ (150mΩ max) at VOUT = 3.3V
Quiescent Current Into OUT300nA typ at +25°C
Enable Transient ProtectionNo (MAX17225)
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +125°C
Peak Inductor Current Limit1A typ (0.8A to 1.2A)

MAX17225ALT Overview

Part: MAX17225ELT+T — Analog Devices

Type: Ultra-Low Quiescent Current Synchronous Step-Up DC-DC Converter

Description: 400 mV to 5.5 V input, 1.8 V to 5 V resistor-selectable output synchronous boost converter with 1 A peak inductor current limit, 300 nA quiescent current, and True Shutdown.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 0.95 V to 5.5 V (guaranteed startup at 0.95 V; operates down to 400 mV post-startup)
  • Operating temperature: -40 °C to +125 °C
  • Output voltage range: 1.8 V to 5 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: -0.3 V to +6 V (OUT, EN, IN to GND)
  • Max continuous current: 1 A RMS (LX RMS Current μDFN), 1.6 A RMS (LX RMS Current WLP)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: -40 °C to +150 °C (storage), +150 °C (junction)

Key Specs:

  • Peak inductor current limit (MAX17224/5): 0.8 A (min), 1 A (typ), 1.2 A (max)
  • Quiescent supply current into OUT: 300 nA (typ), 600 nA (max) (TA = +25 °C, VOUT = 104% of 1.8 V, not switching)
  • Total shutdown current into IN, LX: 0.5 nA (typ), 100 nA (max) (TA = +25 °C, VEN = 0 V)
  • Minimum startup input voltage: 0.88 V (typ), 0.95 V (max) (RL ≥ 3 kΩ, TA = +25 °C)
  • Output regulation accuracy (LPM): -1.5% to +1.5% (LX switching frequency > 1 MHz)
  • N-channel switch on-resistance (MAX17224/5): 31 mΩ (typ), 70 mΩ (max) (VOUT = 3.3 V)
  • P-channel switch on-resistance (MAX17224/5): 75 mΩ (typ), 150 mΩ (max) (VOUT = 3.3 V)
  • LX maximum duty cycle: 70% (min), 75% (typ)

Features:

  • True Shutdown disconnects output from input with zero reverse current
  • 300 nA quiescent current into OUT
  • Single standard 1% resistor-selectable output voltage (1.8 V to 5 V in 100 mV steps)
  • Up to 95% peak efficiency
  • Down to 400 mV operation post-startup

Applications:

  • Optical heart-rate monitoring (OHRM) LED drivers
  • Supercapacitor backup for RTC and alarm buzzers
  • Primary-cell and secondary-cell portable systems
  • Tiny, low-power IoT sensors
  • Wearable devices and battery-powered medical equipment

Package:

  • 6-pin μDFN (2 mm x 2 mm)
  • 6-bump WLP (0.88 mm x 1.4 mm, 0.4 mm pitch)

MAX17225ALT Features

  • 300nA Quiescent Supply Current into OUT
  • True Shutdown Mode
  • 0.5nA Shutdown Current
  • Output Disconnects from Input
  • No Reverse Current with V OUT 0V to 5V
  • 95% Peak Efficiency
  • 400mV to 5.5V Input Range
  • 0.88V Minimum Startup Voltage
  • 1.8V to 5V Output Voltage Range
  • 100mV/Step
  • Single 1% Resistor-Selectable Output
  • 225mA, 500mA, and 1A Peak Inductor Current Limit
  • MAX17220/MAX17221: 225mA I LIM
  • MAX17224/MAX17225: 1A I LIM
  • MAX17222/MAX17223: 500mA I LIM
  • MAX17220/MAX17222/MAX17224 Enable Transient Protection (ETP)
  • 2mm x 2mm, 6-Pin μDFN
  • 0.88mm x 1.4mm, 6-Bump WLP (2 x 3, 0.4mm Pitch)

MAX17225ALT Applications

  • Optical Heart-Rate Monitoring (OHRM) LED Drivers
  • Supercapacitor Backup for Real-Time Clock (RTC)/ Alarm Buzzers
  • Primary-Cell Portable Systems
  • Tiny, Low-Power IoT Sensors
  • Secondary-Cell Portable Systems
  • Wearable Devices
  • Battery-Powered Medical Equipment
  • Low-Power Wireless Communication Products

Arm and Cortex are registered trademarks of Arm Limited. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. True Shutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

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MAX17225ALT Pin Configuration

MAX17225ALT Electrical Characteristics

(V IN = V EN = 1.5V, V OUT = 3V, T A = -40°C to +125°C, typical values are at T A = +25°C, unless otherwise noted. ( Note 2 ))

PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Minimum Input VoltageV IN_MINRuns from output after startup, I OUT = 1mARuns from output after startup, I OUT = 1mA400mV
Input Voltage RangeV INGuaranteed by LX Maximum On-TimeGuaranteed by LX Maximum On-Time0.955.5V
Minimum Startup Input VoltageV IN_STARTUPR L ≥ 3kΩ, Typical Operating Circuit , T A = +25°CR L ≥ 3kΩ, Typical Operating Circuit , T A = +25°C0.880.95V
Output Voltage RangeV OUTSee R SEL Selection Table . For V IN < V OUT target ( Note 3 )See R SEL Selection Table . For V IN < V OUT target ( Note 3 )1.85V
Output Accuracy, LPMACC LPMV OUT falling, when LX switching frequency is > 1MHz ( Note 4 )V OUT falling, when LX switching frequency is > 1MHz ( Note 4 )-1.5+1.5%
Output Accuracy, Ultra- Low-Power ModeACC ULPMV OUT falling, when LX switching frequency is > 1kHz ( Note 5 )V OUT falling, when LX switching frequency is > 1kHz ( Note 5 )12.54%
Quiescent Supply Current Into OUTI Q_OUTMAX17220/2/4 EN = open after startup, MAX17221/3/5 EN = V IN , not switching, RSEL OPEN, V OUT = 104% ofT A = +25°C.300600nA
Quiescent Supply Current Into OUTI Q_OUT1.8VT A = +85°C470900nA
Quiescent Supply Current Into OUTI Q_OUTMAX17220/2/4 EN = open after startup MAX17221/ 3/5 EN = V IN , not switching, RSEL OPEN, V OUT = 104% of 1.8VT A = +125°C10002000nA
Quiescent Supply Current Into INI Q_INV OUT = 104% of 1.8V,T A = +25°C0.1nA
Total Quiescent Supply Current into IN, LX, ENI Q_IN_TOTALMAX17220/2/4 EN = Open after startup. MAX17221/3/5 EN = V IN , not switching, V OUT = 104% of 1.8V, total current includes IN, LX, and EN, T A = +25°CMAX17220/2/4 EN = Open after startup. MAX17221/3/5 EN = V IN , not switching, V OUT = 104% of 1.8V, total current includes IN, LX, and EN, T A = +25°C0.5100nA
Shutdown Current Into INI SD_INMAX17220/1/2/3/4/5, R L = 3kΩ, V OUT = V EN = 0V, T A = +25°CMAX17220/1/2/3/4/5, R L = 3kΩ, V OUT = V EN = 0V, T A = +25°C0.1nA
Total Shutdown Current into IN, LXI SD_TOTALMAX17220/1/2/3/4/5, R L = 3kΩ, V EN = 0V, T A = +25°CMAX17220/1/2/3/4/5, R L = 3kΩ, V EN = 0V, T A = +25°C0.5100nA
Inductor Peak Current LimitI PEAK( Note 6 )MAX17220/1180225270mA
Inductor Peak Current LimitI PEAK( Note 6 )MAX17222/30.40.50.575A
Inductor Peak Current LimitI PEAK( Note 6 )MAX17224/50.811.2A
LX Maximum Duty CycleDC( Note 7 )( Note 7 )7075%
LX Maximum On-Timet ON( Note 7V OUT = 1.8V280365450ns
LX Maximum On-Timet ON)V OUT = 3.0V270300330ns
LX Minimum Off-Timet OFF( Note 7 )V OUT = 1.8V V OUT = 3.0V90 80120 100150 120ns

MAX17225ALT Absolute Maximum Ratings

OUT, EN, IN to GND................................................ -0.3V to +6V R SEL to GND................. -0.3V to Lower of (V OUT + 0.3V) or +6V LX RMS Current WLP............................... -1.6A RMS to 1.6A RMS LX RMS Current μDFN.................................. -1A RMS to +1A RMS LX to GND ( Note 1 ) .................................... -0.3V to V OUT + 0.3V Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70°C) WLP (derate 10.5mW/°C above +70°C) .......................840mWContinuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70°C) μDFN (derate 4.5mW/°C above +70°C).....................357.8mW Operating Temperature Range...........................-40°C to +125°C Junction Temperature.......................................................+150°C Storage Temperature Range..............................-40°C to +150°C Soldering Temperature (reflow) ........................................+260°C

Note 1: The LX pin has internal clamps to GND and OUT. These diodes may be forward biased during switching transitions. During these transitions, the maximum LX current should be within the maximum RMS current rating for safe operation.

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.

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
MAX17225Analog Devices—
MAX17225ELTAnalog Devices—
MAX17225ELT+TAnalog Devices6-WDFN
MAX17225ENTAnalog DevicesWLP-6

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