Datasheet
General Description
The MAX1935 low-dropout linear regulator operates
from a 2.25V to 5.5V supply and delivers a guaranteed
500mA load current with low 175mV dropout. The high-
accuracy (±1.5%) output voltage is preset at an inter-
nally trimmed voltage or can be adjusted from 0.8V to
4.5V with an external resistive-divider.
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows low 210µA
supply current, making this device ideal for portable
equipment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs),
cellular phones, cordless phones, and other equip-
ment, including base stations and docking stations.
Other features include an active-low, power-OK output
that indicates when the output is out of regulation, a
0.02µA shutdown mode, short-circuit protection, and
thermal-shutdown protection. The MAX1935 comes in a
tiny 1.9W, 8-pin 3mm x 3mm thin QFN package.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
PDAs
Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
USB Hubs
Docking Stations
Features
♦ Guaranteed 500mA Output Current
♦ Output Down to 0.8V
♦ Low 175mV Dropout at 500mA
♦ ±1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy
Preset at 1.5V
Adjustable from 0.8V to 4.5V
♦ Power-OK Output
♦ Low 210µA Ground Current
♦ 0.02µA Shutdown Current
♦ Thermal-Overload Protection
♦ Output Current Limit
♦ Tiny 1.9W, 8-Pin 3mm x 3mm Thin QFN Package
MAX1935
500mA, Low-Voltage Linear Regulator
in Tiny QFN
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
OUT
OUT
SET
GNDSHDN
POK
IN
IN
MAX1935
THIN QFN
3mm x 3mm
TOP VIEW
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
OUT
SET
GND
IN
SHDN
POK
C
OUT
10µF
V
OUT
0.8V TO 4.5V
C
IN
1µF
ON
OFF
R
2
MAX1935
R
1
TO µC
R
POK
100kΩ
V
IN
2.25V TO 5.5V
Typical Operating Circuit
19-2599; Rev 0; 10/02
PART T EM P R A N G E PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1935ETA* -40°C to +85°C
8 Thin QFN
3mm x 3mm
MAX1935ETA15* -40°C to +85°C
8 Thin QFN
3mm x 3mm
Selector Guide
PART
O U T PU T
VO L T A G E
TOP MARK
MAX1935ETA Adjustable ADB
MAX1935ETA15 1.5V ADB
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
*Contact factory for preset output voltages.