MAX1672 Maxim, MAX1672 Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX1672
• Description: Step-Up/Down DC-DC Converter in QSOP Package
• Manufacturer: Maxim

The equivalent series resistance (ESR) of both bypass
and filter capacitors affects efficiency and output rip-
ple. Output voltage ripple is the product of peak induc-
tor current and filter capacitor ESR. Use low-ESR
capacitors for best performance, or connect two or
more filter capacitors in parallel.
A 100µF, 16V, input bypass capacitor (C1) with low
ESR reduces peak battery currents and reflected noise
due to inductor current ripple. Smaller ceramic capaci-
tors may also be used for light loads or in applications
that can tolerate higher input ripple.
A 100µF, 16V, surface-mount (SMT) tantalum PS filter
capacitor (C2) with 0.1Ω ESR typically exhibits 20mV
output ripple (at OUT) when stepping up from 2V to 5V
at 100mA load. Smaller capacitors (down to 10µF with
higher ESR) are acceptable for light loads or in applica-
tions that can tolerate higher output ripple.
Only 4.7µF is needed at OUT (C4) to maintain linear
regulator stability. During boost operation, this capaci-
tor reduces output voltage spikes from the step-up con-
verter by forming an R-C lowpass filter along with the
P-channel MOSFET on-resistance. Output ripple can be
further reduced by increasing C4.
See Tables 4 and 5 for a list of suggested capacitors
and suppliers.
The MAX1672’s high switching frequency demands a
high-speed rectifier. Schottky diodes, such as the
1N5817 or MBRS130T3, are recommended. Make sure
the diode’s current rating exceeds the maximum load
current. See Tables 4 and 5 for a list of suggested
diodes and suppliers.
Table 3. Suggested Inductor Values
1 (3.3V)
1 (3.3V)
0 (5V)
0 (5V)
3/5 5
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0 (0.5A)
1 (0.8A)
0 (0.5A)
1 (0.8A)
ILIM
Capacitor Selection
INDUCTOR VALUE
Diode Selection
4.7 to 10
10 to 22
Step-Up/Down DC-DC Converter
(µH)
10
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Table 4. Suggested Components
Table 5. Component Suppliers
INDUCTORS
CAPACITORS
DIODES
AVX
Coilcraft
International
Rectifier
Motorola
Sanyo
Sprague
Sumida
Tantalum
SUPPLIER
Schottky
10µH
L1
in QSOP Package
Sumida
Coilcraft
AVX
Sprague
Motorola
International Rectifier
1N5817 Equivalent
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CD43-100 (1.04A, 0.182Ω)
CD54-100 (1.44A, 0.100Ω)
CDRH73-100 (1.68A, 0.072Ω)
DT1608C-103 (0.7A, 0.095Ω)
TPSE Series
593D or 595D Series
MBRS130LT3 (1.0A, 30V)
MBR0520LT3 (0.5A, 20V)
10BQ40 (1.0A, 40V)
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