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Low-Cost, Internal-Switch, Step-Down
Regulator for LCD Displays
The MAX8723 is a high-efficiency, switch-mode, stepdown regulator with a 14V internal power switch. With
only a few external passive components, this low-cost
regulator can generate a fixed 3.3V or adjustable DC
output voltage of 2.0V to 3.6V of 2.0V to 3.6V (dual
mode) from a 6V to 13.2V DC source. The 13.2V input
voltage range makes this part ideal for LCD displays,
point-of-load regulators, and other 8/12V-powered
industrial equipment applications.
The MAX8723 can deliver up to 2A. It features an internal power MOSFET, a built-in bootstrap diode for its
MOSFET driver, and an interface for an external synchronous rectifier MOSFET drive to replace the
Schottky diode and improve efficiency. Its fixed-frequency PWM/skip-mode operation and current-mode
control architecture provide fast load-transient
response without compensation. The switching frequency is a pin-selectable 500kHz, 1MHz, or 1.5MHz,
minimizing the size of external components.
The MAX8723 has built-in soft-start, current-limit, thermal-shutdown, and timer-delayed output-fault shutdown
functions. The soft-start function limits inrush current
during startup, avoiding transients that can trigger
front-end protection circuits and lock up the system.
The current limit, thermal-shutdown, and timer-delayed
output-fault shutdown functions protect the power supply against fault conditions.
The MAX8723 also includes a linear regulator (VL),
which provides a fixed 5V output (25mA) to support
small external loads. The reference output is high-precision (2V ± 1%) and can also supply small external
load currents.
The MAX8723 is available in the 16-pin 4mm x 4mm
thin QFN package.
Features
♦ 6V to 13.2V Input Supply Range
♦ Integrated 14V 2A n-Channel MOSFET Switch
♦ Preset 1.5% Accurate 3.3V Fixed Output Voltage
or 2.0V to 3.6V Adjustable Output (Dual Mode)
♦ Current-Mode PWM Operation
♦ Frequency-Selectable 500kHz/1MHz/1.5MHz
♦ Internal 5V Linear Regulator Supports Up to 25mA
External Load
♦ 2V Precision Reference (1%)
♦ Integrated Bootstrap Diode for High-Side
MOSFET Drive
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
External Synchronous Rectifier Driver
Built-In Soft-Start
200µA Standby Mode
Timer-Delayed Output Fault Protection
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Small 16-Pin 4mm x 4mm Thin QFN Package
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE PKG CODE
MAX8723ETE+ -40°C to +85°C
16-pin Thin QFN
4mm x 4mm
T1644-4
+Denotes lead-free package.
Simplified Operating Circuit
IN
CINL
INL
Applications
LCD TVs
LCD Monitors
Digital System Power Supplies
Point-of-Load Regulators
8/12V Industrial Equipment
REF
BST
CREF
IN
VCC
SHDN
VCC2
VL
CVL
GND
CIN
CBST
LX
MAX8723
L
D
OUT
COUT
PGND
FSEL
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
EXT
OUT
I.C.
EP
FB
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MAX8723
General Description
MAX8723
Low-Cost, Internal-Switch, Step-Down
Regulator for LCD Displays
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
IN, INL to GND .......................................................-0.3V to +14V
SHDN, VCC2, OUT, VL, VCC, I.C. to GND...............-0.3V to +6V
FB, FSEL, REF to GND.................................-0.3V to VCC + 0.3V
EXT to GND .....................................................-0.3V to VL + 0.3V
GND to PGND .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
BST to GND ............................................................-0.3V to +20V
LX to BST..................................................................-6V to +0.3V
LX to GND........................................................-0.3V to IN + 0.3V
VL Short Circuit to GND..............................................Momentary
RMS LX Current ....................................................................1.6A
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin 4mm x 4mm Thin QFN
(derated 25mW/°C above +70°C)..............................2000mW
Operating Temperature Extended.......................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +165°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1 with 1.5MHz components of Table 1, unless otherwise specified. VIN = V INL = 12V, V OUT = +3.3V,
PGND = GND = 0, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
GENERAL
IN, INL Input Voltage Range
6.0
INL Quiescent Current
FB = 1.8V, EXT unconnected
INL Standby Supply Current
VINL = 6V to 13.2V, SHDN = GND
6
13.2
V
12
mA
0.5
mA
FSEL = GND
1275
1500
1725
FSEL = VCC
850
1000
1150
FSEL = REF
425
500
590
VL Output Voltage
6V < VINL < 13.2V, VFB = 1.8V, EXT unconnected,
IVL = 25mA
4.9
5.0
5.1
V
VL Undervoltage Lockout
Threshold
VL rising, hysteresis = 2.5%
3.6
4.0
4.4
V
REF Output Voltage
No external load
1.98
2.00
2.02
V
REF Load Regulation
0 < ILOAD < 50µA
10
mV
REF Sink Current
In regulation
REF Undervoltage Lockout
Threshold
Rising edge
1.5
Falling edge
1.3
Operating Frequency
kHz
VL REGULATOR
REFERENCE
10
µA
V
STEP-DOWN REGULATOR
OUT Voltage in Fixed Mode
VIN = 6.0V to 13.2V, IOUT = 0.5A (Note 1)
3.25
3.30
3.35
V
FB Voltage in Adjustable Mode
Duty cycle = 20% to 35%, IOUT = 0.5A (Note 1)
1.97
2.00
2.03
V
FB Adjustable-Mode Threshold
Voltage
Dual-mode comparator
0.10
0.15
0.20
V
3.6
V
Output Voltage Adjust Range
2
2.0
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Low-Cost, Internal-Switch, Step-Down
Regulator for LCD Displays
(Circuit of Figure 1 with 1.5MHz components of Table 1, unless otherwise specified. VIN = V INL = 12V, V OUT = +3.3V,
PGND = GND = 0, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Step-Down Regulator Fault Trip
Level
3.3V fixed mode, OUT falling
FB Input Bias Current
VFB = 2.0V
FB adjustable mode, FB falling
MIN
TYP
MAX
2.640
1.536
1.600
1.664
50
125
200
Low-Frequency Operation
OUT Threshold
1.3
UNITS
V
nA
V
FSEL = GND
250
FSEL = VCC
167
FSEL = REF
83
DC Load Regulation
0 < IOUT < 2A
0.5
%
DC Line Regulation
6V