MAX1778/MAX1880–MAX1885
Quad-Output TFT LCD DC-DC
Converters with Buffer
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Detailed Description
The MAX1778/MAX1880–MAX1885 are highly efficient
multiple-output power supplies for thin-film transistor
(TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) applications. The
devices contain one high-power step-up converter, two
low-power charge pumps, an operational transconduc-
tance amplifier (V
COM
buffer), and a low-dropout linear
regulator. The primary step-up converter uses an inter-
nal N-channel MOSFET to provide maximum efficiency
and to minimize the number of external components.
The output voltage of the main step-up converter
(V
MAIN
) can be set from V
IN
to 13V with external resis-
tors.
The dual charge pumps (MAX1778/MAX1880/
MAX1881/MAX1882 only) independently regulate a
positive output (V
POS
) and a negative output (V
NEG
).
These low-power outputs use external diode and
capacitor stages (as many stages as required) to regu-
late output voltages from -40V to +40V. A unique
control scheme minimizes output ripple as well as
capacitor sizes for both charge pumps.
A resistor-programmable 40mA linear regulator
(MAX1778/MAX1881/MAX1883/MAX1884 only) can
provide preregulation or postregulation for any of the
supplies. For higher current applications, an external
transistor can be added.
Additionally, the V
COM
buffer provides a high current
output that is ideal for driving capacitive loads, such as
the backplane of a TFT LCD panel. The positive feed-
back input features dual mode operation, allowing this
input to be connected to an internal 50% resistive-
divider between the buffer’s supply voltage and
ground, or externally adjusted for other voltages.
Also included in the MAX1778/MAX1880–MAX1885 is a
precision 1.25V reference that sources up to 50µA,
logic shutdown, soft-start, power-up sequencing,
adjustable fault detection, thermal shutdown, and an
active-low, open-drain ready output.
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