Datasheet
General Description
MAX1846/MAX1847 high-efficiency PWM inverting con-
trollers allow designers to implement compact, low-
noise, negative-output DC-DC converters for telecom
and networking applications. Both devices operate
from +3V to +16.5V input and generate -500mV to
-200V output. To minimize switching noise, both devices
feature a current-mode, constant-frequency PWM control
scheme. The operating frequency can be set from 100kHz
to 500kHz through a resistor.
The MAX1846 is available in an ultra-compact 10-pin
µMAX® package. Operation at high frequency, com-
patibility with ceramic capacitors, and inverting topol-
ogy without transformers allow for a compact design.
Compatibility with electrolytic capacitors and flexibility to
operate down to 100kHz allow users to minimize the cost
of external components. The high-current output drivers
are designed to drive a P-channel MOSFET and allow the
converter to deliver up to 30W.
The MAX1847 features clock synchronization and shut-
down functions. The MAX1847 can also be configured to
operate as an inverting flyback controller with an N-channel
MOSFET and a transformer to deliver up to 70W. The
MAX1847 is available in a 16-pin QSOP package.
Current-mode control simplifies compensation and pro-
vides good transient response. Accurate current-mode
control and over current protection are achieved through
low-side current sensing.
Applications
● Cellular Base Stations
● Networking Equipment
● Optical Networking Equipment
● SLIC Supplies
● CO DSL Line Driver Supplies
● Industrial Power Supplies
● Servers
● VOIP Supplies
Features
● 90% Efficiency
● +3.0V to +16.5V Input Range
● -500mV to -200V Output
● Drives High-Side P-Channel MOSFET
● 100kHz to 500kHz Switching Frequency
● Current-Mode, PWM Control
● Internal Soft-Start
● Electrolytic or Ceramic Output Capacitor
● The MAX1847 also offers:
Synchronization to External Clock Shutdown
N-Channel Inverting Flyback Option
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
19-2091; Rev 3; 3/14
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1846EUB -40°C to +85°C 10 µMAX
MAX1846EUB+ -40°C to +85°C 10 µMAX
MAX1847EEE -40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP
MAX1847EEE+ -40°C to +85°C 16 QSOP
MAX1846
MAX1847
VL IN
COMP
FREQ
REF
GND
FB
PGND
CS
EXT
P
POSITIVE
V
IN
NEGATIVE
V
OUT
MAX1846–MAX1847 High-Efficiency, Current-Mode,
Inverting PWM Controller
Typical Operating Circuit
Ordering Information
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