MAX15004A/B-MAX15005A/B
VIN
REG5
MAX15004A/B
MAX15005A/B
R1
N
RCS
0.3V
CURRENT-LIMIT
COMPARATOR
CCS
RS
Figure 4. Reducing Current-Sense Threshold
The low 305mV current-limit threshold reduces the power
dissipation in the current-sense resistor. The current-limit
threshold can be further reduced by adding a DC offset
to the CS input from REG5 voltage. Do not reduce the
current-limit threshold below 150mV as it may cause
noise issues. See Figure 4. For a new value of the
current-limit threshold (VILIM_LOW), calculate the value of
R1 using the following equation:
R1 = 4.75 × R CS
0.290 − VILIM_LOW
Applications Information
Boost Converter
The MAX15004A/B/MAX15005A/B can be configured for
step-up conversion. The boost converter output can be
fed back to IN through a Schottky diode (see Figure 5) so
the controller can function during low voltage conditions
such as cold-crank. Use a Schottky diode (DVIN) in the
VIN path to avoid backfeeding the input source. Use the
equations in the following sections to calculate inductor
(LMIN), input capacitor (CIN), and output capacitor (COUT)
when using the converter in boost operation.
4.5V to 40V Input Automotive
Flyback/Boost/SEPIC
Power-Supply Controllers
Inductor Selection in Boost Configuration
Using the following equation, calculate the minimum
inductor value so that the converter remains in continuous
mode operation at minimum output current (IOMIN):
where:
and
L MIN
=
2×
VIN2 × D ×
fOUT × VOUT
η
× IOMIN
D = VOUT + VD − VIN
VOUT + VD − VDS
IOMIN = (0.1× IO ) to (0.25 × IO )
The higher value of IOMIN reduces the required
inductance; however, it increases the peak and RMS
currents in the switching MOSFET and inductor. Use
IOMIN from 10% to 25% of the full load current. The VD is
the forward voltage drop of the external Schottky diode,
D is the duty cycle, and VDS is the voltage drop across
the external switch. Select the inductor with low DC
resistance and with a saturation current (ISAT) rating
higher than the peak switch current limit of the converter.
Input Capacitor Selection in Boost
Configuration
The input current for the boost converter is continuous
and the RMS ripple current at the input capacitor is
low. Calculate the minimum input capacitor value and
maximum ESR using the following equations:
where :
CIN
=
4
×
∆IL × D
fOUT × ∆VQ
ESR = ∆VESR
∆IL
∆IL
=(VIN − VDS ) × D
L × fOUT
VDS is the total voltage drop across the external MOSFET
plus the voltage drop across the inductor ESR. ΔIL is
peak-to-peak inductor ripple current as calculated above.
ΔVQ is the portion of input ripple due to the capacitor
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