General Description

The MAX1516/MAX1517/MAX1518 include a high-performance step-up regulator, two linear-regulator controllers, and high-current operational amplifiers for active-matrix thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal displays (LCDs). Also included is a logic-controlled, high-voltage switch with adjustable delay.

Features

♦2.6V to 5.5V Input Supply Range

♦1.2MHz Current-Mode Step-Up Regulator

  Fast Transient Response to Pulsed Load

  High-Accuracy Output Voltage (1.5)

  Built-In 14V, 2.4A, 0.16ΩN-Channel MOSFET

  High Efficiency (90)

♦Linear-Regulator Controllers for VGONand VGOFF

♦High-Performance Operational Amplifiers

  ±150mA Output Short-Circuit Current

  13V/µs Slew Rate

  12MHz, -3dB Bandwidth

  Rail-to-Rail Inputs/Outputs

♦Logic-Controlled, High-Voltage Switch with Adjustable Delay

♦Timer-Delay Fault Latch for All Regulator Outputs

♦Thermal-Overload Protection

♦0.6mA Quiescent Current

Applications

Notebook Computer Displays

LCD Monitor Panels

Automotive Displays