MAX861:50mA, Frequency-Selectable, Switched-Capacitor Voltage Converters

Inductorless Inverter/Positive Doubler Switches Up to 250kHz

The MAX860/MAX861 charge-pump voltage converters invert input voltages ranging from +1.5V to +5.5V, or double input voltages ranging from +2.5V to +5.5V. Because of their high switching frequencies, these devices use only two small, low-cost capacitors. Their 50mA output makes switching regulators unnecessary, eliminating inductors and their associated cost, size, and EMI. Greater than 90% efficiency over most of the load-current range, combined with a typical operating current of only 200µA (MAX860), provides ideal performance for both battery-powered and board-level voltage-conversion applications. A frequency-control (FC) pin provides three switching-frequencies to optimize capacitor size and quiescent current and to prevent interference with sensitive circuitry. Each device has a unique set of three available frequencies. A shutdown (active-low SHDN) pin reduces current consumption to less than 1µA. The MAX860/MAX861 are suitable for use in applications where the ICL7660 and MAX660's switching frequencies are too low. The MAX860/MAX861 are available in 8-pin µMAX® and SO packages.

Key Features
  • 8-Pin, 1.11mm High µMAX Package
  • Invert or Double the Input Supply Voltage
  • Three Selectable Switching Frequencies
  • High Frequency Reduces Capacitor Size
  • 87% Efficiency at 50mA
  • 200µA Quiescent Current (MAX860)
  • 1µA Shutdown Supply Current
  • 600mV Voltage Drop at 50mA Load
  • 12Ω Output Resistance
MAX860, MAX861: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX860, MAX861: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Handheld Instruments (PDAs, Palmtops)
  • Interface Power Supplies
  • Medical Instruments
  • Operational Amplifier Power Supplies
  • Portable Computing
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX860-MAX861 Data SheetMAX860-MAX861.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTopologyVIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Unadj. VOUT
(V)
IOUT
(A)
Oper. Freq.
(kHz)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxmaxtypSee Notes
MAX860Doubler
Inverter
Unregulated
1.55.50.3+2xVIN
-VIN
0.05130-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$1.17 @1k
MAX8610.4250µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$1.12 @1k
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX861CSANo Longer AvailableMAX861CSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX861CSA+ActiveMAX861ISASOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX861CSA+TActiveMAX861ISASOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX861CSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX861CSA+TN.SO;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX861CUANo Longer AvailableMAX861IUAµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX861CUA+ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX861CUA+TActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX861CUA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX861IUAµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX861ESANo Longer AvailableMAX861ESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX861ESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX861ESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX861ESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX861ESA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX861ESA/V+No Longer AvailableMAX16945TGUT/V+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX861ESA/V+TNo Longer AvailableMAX16945TGUT/V+TN.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX861ISANo Longer AvailableMAX861ISA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-20°C to +85°CNo
MAX861ISA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-20°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX861ISA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-20°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX861ISA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX861ISA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-20°C to +85°CNo
MAX861IUALast Time BuyµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-20°C to +85°CNo
MAX861IUA+ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-20°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX861IUA+TActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-20°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX861IUA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX861IUA+TµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-20°C to +85°CNo
MAX861MJANo Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX861MJA/PR2No Longer AvailableCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
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