General Description
The ultra-small MAX870/MAX871 monolithic, CMOS
charge-pump inverters accept input voltages ranging
from +1.4V to +5.5V. The MAX870 operates at 125kHz,
and the MAX871 operates at 500kHz. Their high efficien-
cy (90%) and low operating current (0.7mA for the
MAX870) make these devices ideal for both battery-pow-
ered and board-level voltage-conversion applications.
Oscillator control circuitry and four power MOSFET
switches are included on-chip. A typical MAX870/
MAX871 application is generating a -5V supply from a
+5V logic supply to power analog circuitry. Both parts
come in a 5-pin SOT23-5 package and can deliver 25mA
with a voltage drop of 500mV.
For a similar device with logic-controlled shutdown,
refer to the MAX1720/MAX1721. For applications
requiring more power, the MAX860 delivers up to 50mA
with a voltage drop of 600mV, in a space-saving µMAX
package.
________________________Applications
Local -5V Supply from 5V Logic Supply
Small LCD Panels
Cell Phones
Medical Instruments
Handy-Terminals, PDAs
Battery-Operated Equipment
Features
♦5-Pin SOT23-5 Package
♦99% Voltage Conversion Efficiency
♦Invert Input Supply Voltage
♦0.7mA Quiescent Current (MAX870)
♦+1.4V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
♦Require Only Two Capacitors
♦25mA Output Current
♦Shutdown Control
MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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IN
GND
C1-
C1+
OUT
SOT23-5
15
MAX870
MAX871
2
34
Pin Configuration
NEGATIVE VOLTAGE CONVERTER
C1+
C1-
IN
OUT
GND
INPUT
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
NEGATIVE
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
MAX870
MAX871
4
3
52
1
Typical Operating Circuit
19-1240; Rev 1; 2/04
PART
MAX870EUK -40°C to +85°C
TEMP RANGE PIN-
PACKAGE
5 SOT23-5
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MAX871EUK -40°C to +85°C 5 SOT23-5
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MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = +5V, C1 = C2 = 1µF (MAX870), C1 = C2 = 0.33µF (MAX871), TA= 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at TA= +25°C.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = +5V, C1 = C2 = 1µF (MAX870), C1 = C2 = 0.33µF (MAX871), TA= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 1: Capacitor contribution is approximately 20% of the output impedance [ESR + 1 / (pump frequency x capacitance)].
Note 2: All -40°C to +85°C specifications are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: The MAX870/MAX871 may draw high supply current during startup, up to the minimum operating supply voltage. To guarantee
proper startup, the input supply must be capable of delivering 90mA more than the maximum load current.
IN to GND ..............................................................+6.0V to -0.3V
OUT to GND ..........................................................-6.0V to +0.3V
C1+ ..............................................................(VIN + 0.3V) to -0.3V
C1-............................................................(VOUT - 0.3V) to +0.3V
OUT Output Current ...........................................................50mA
OUT Short Circuit to GND .............................................Indefinite
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
SOT23-5 (derate 7.1mW/°C above +70°C)...................571mW
Operating Temperature Range
MAX870EUK/MAX871EUK ...............................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
MAX871
MAX870
RLOAD = 500kΩ,
TA=+25°C
RLOAD = 10kΩ
RLOAD = 10kΩ
TA= +25°C
CONDITIONS
mA
2.7 3.8
0.7 1.0
Supply Current
96 99
%
90
Power Efficiency
kHz
325 500 675
1.4 1.0 V
1.5
Minimum Supply Voltage
V5.5Maximum Supply Voltage
81 125 169
UNITSMIN TYP MAXPARAMETER
TA= +25°C
TA= 0°C to + 85°C
25
MAX871
MAX870
IOUT = 5mA
MAX871
RLOAD = 10kΩ
MAX870
CONDITIONS
mA
4.4
1.3
Supply Current (Note 3)
Ω65Output Resistance
kHz
225 775
Oscillator Frequency
V1.6Minimum Supply-Voltage Range
56 194
UNITSMIN TYP MAXPARAMETER
TA= +25°C (Note 3)
Oscillator Frequency
C1 = C2 = 0.47µF
IOUT =
5mA
C1 = C2 = 1µF
ΩOutput Resistance (Note 1)
20 50
MAX870
TA= +25°C C1 = C2 = 0.33µF 20 50
C1 = C2 = 0.22µF 25MAX871
C1 = C2 = 0.1µF 35
65TA= 0°C to + 85°C
75
MAX870
MAX871
MAX870
MAX871
RLOAD = ∞, TA=+25°C %
98 99.3
Voltage Conversion Efficiency MAX870
MAX871
RLOAD = ∞%
97
Voltage Conversion Efficiency 95
MAX870
MAX871
RLOAD = 10kΩV5.5Maximum Supply-Voltage Range
MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
1.5 2.52.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX870/71-TOC01
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX870
MAX871
60
10
1.5 2.5 3.02.0
OUTPUT RESISTANCE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
50
MAX828/829-02
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT RESISTANCE (Ω)
3.5 4.0 5.54.5 5.0
40
20
30
MAX870
MAX871
0
15
10
5
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
-40 10-15 35 60 85
MAX870
OUTPUT RESISTANCE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX870/71 ROC3
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT RESISTANCE (Ω)
VIN = 1.5V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5.0V
45
0
0 0.5 3.02.5
MAX870
OUTPUT CURRENT vs. CAPACITANCE
35
40
MAX870/871-04
CAPACITANCE (µF)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1.0 1.5 2.0 3.5
30
25
20
10
5
15
VIN = 3.15V, VOUT = -2.5V
VIN = 1.9V, VOUT = -1.5V
VIN = 4.75V, VOUT = -4.0V
35
0
0 0.5 2.0
MAX871
OUTPUT CURRENT vs. CAPACITANCE
25
30
MAX870/871-07
CAPACITANCE (µF)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1.0 1.5 2.5
20
15
10
5
VIN = 3.15V, VOUT = -2.5V
VIN = 1.9V, VOUT = -1.5V
VIN = 4.75V, VOUT = -4.0V
450
0
0 0.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.03.5 4.5
MAX870
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
vs. CAPACITANCE
50
350
400
MAX870/871-05
CAPACITANCE (µF)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE (mVp-p)
1.51.0 5.0
300
250
200
150
100
VIN = 4.75V, VOUT = -4.0V
VIN = 3.15V, VOUT = -2.5V
VIN = 1.9V, VOUT = -1.5V
0
20
10
40
30
60
50
70
-40 10-15 35 60 85
MAX871
OUTPUT RESISTANCE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX870/71-TOC06
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT RESISTANCE (Ω)
VIN = 1.5V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5.0V
0
150
100
50
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
01.00.5 1.5 2.0 2.5
MAX871
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
vs. CAPACITANCE
MAX870/71 TOC08
CAPACITANCE (µF)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE (mVp-p)
VIN = 4.75V, VOUT = -4.0V
VIN = 3.15V, VOUT = -2.5V
VIN = 1.9V, VOUT = -1.5V
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = +5V, C1 = C2 = C3, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
-5.0
-4.0
-4.5
-3.0
-3.5
-2.0
-2.5
-1.5
-0.5
-1.0
0
0 1015205 2530354045
MAX870
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
MAX870/871-TOC9
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 2.0V
VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5.0V
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MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 1, VIN = +5V, C1 = C2 = C3, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
20
10
40
30
60
50
70
90
80
100
0 1015205 253035 4540 50
MAX870
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
MAX870/71-TOC10
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN = 2.0V
VIN = 3.3V VIN = 5.0V
0
20
10
50
40
30
80
70
60
90
015205 10 25303540
MAX871
EFFICIENCY vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
MAX870/71 TOC11
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN = 2.0V VIN = 3.3V
VIN = 5.0V
MAX870
OUTPUT NOISE AND RIPPLE
MAX870/71-TCC13
2µs/div
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = -3.18V, IOUT = 5mA,
20mV/div, AC COUPLED
Flying Capacitor’s Positive TerminalC1+5
GroundGND4
Flying Capacitor’s Negative TerminalC1-3
PIN
Positive Power-Supply InputIN2
Inverting Charge-Pump OutputOUT
1
FUNCTIONNAME
VOLTAGE INVERTER
OUT
IN
C1+
VIN
RL
C1
0.33µF*
*1µF
(MAX870)
C2
0.33µF*
C3
0.33µF*
5
1
2
34
VOUT
GNDC1-
MAX870
MAX871
Figure 1. Test Circuit
MAX871
OUTPUT NOISE AND RIPPLE
MAX870/71-TCC14
1µs/div
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = -3.14V, IOUT = 5mA,
20mV/div, AC COUPLED
_______________Detailed Description
The MAX870/MAX871 capacitive charge pumps invert
the voltage applied to their input. For highest perfor-
mance, use low equivalent series resistance (ESR)
capacitors (e.g., ceramic).
During the first half-cycle, switches S2 and S4 open,
switches S1 and S3 close, and capacitor C1 charges to
the voltage at IN (Figure 2). During the second half-
cycle, S1 and S3 open, S2 and S4 close, and C1 is level
shifted downward by VIN volts. This connects C1 in par-
allel with the reservoir capacitor C2. If the voltage across
C2 is smaller than the voltage across C1, then charge
flows from C1 to C2 until the voltage across C2 reaches
-VIN. The actual voltage at the output is more positive
than -VIN, since switches S1–S4 have resistance and the
load drains charge from C2.
Charge-Pump Output
The MAX870/MAX871 are not voltage regulators: the
charge pump’s output source resistance is approxi-
mately 20Ωat room temperature (with VIN = +5V), and
VOUT approaches -5V when lightly loaded. VOUT will
droop toward GND as load current increases. The
droop of the negative supply (VDROOP-) equals the cur-
rent draw from OUT (IOUT) times the negative convert-
er’s source resistance (RS-):
VDROOP- = IOUT x RS-
The negative output voltage will be:
VOUT = -(VIN – VDROOP-)
Efficiency Considerations
The efficiency of the MAX870/MAX871 is dominated by
its quiescent supply current (IQ) at low output current
and by its output impedance (ROUT) at higher output
current; it is given by:
where the output impedance is roughly approximated
by:
The first term is the effective resistance of an ideal
switched-capacitor circuit (Figures 3a and 3b), and
RSW is the sum of the charge pump’s internal switch
resistances (typically 8Ωto 9Ωat VIN = +5V). The typical
output impedance is more accurately determined from
the Typical Operating Characteristics.
__________Applications Information
Capacitor Selection
To maintain the lowest output resistance, use capacitors
with low ESR (Table 1). The charge-pump output resis-
tance is a function of C1’s and C2’s ESR. Therefore,
minimizing the charge-pump capacitor’s ESR minimizes
the total output resistance.
RfxC
R ESR ESR
OUT OSC SW C C
≅
()
++ +
1
124
12
η≅ +
×
−
I
II
IR
V
OUT
OUT Q
OUT OUT
IN
1
MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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S1
IN
S2
S3 S4
C1
C2
VOUT = -(VIN)
Figure 2. Ideal Voltage Inverter
V+
C1
f
C2 RL
VOUT
Figure 3a. Switched-Capacitor Model
REQUIV =
REQUIV
VOUT
RL
1
V+
f × C1 C2
Figure 3b. Equivalent Circuit
MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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Flying Capacitor (C1)
Increasing the flying capacitor’s size reduces the output
resistance. Small C1 values increase the output resis-
tance. Above a certain point, increasing C1’s capaci-
tance has a negligible effect, because the output
resistance becomes dominated by the internal switch
resistance and capacitor ESR.
Output Capacitor (C2)
Increasing the output capacitor’s size reduces the output
ripple voltage. Decreasing its ESR reduces both output
resistance and ripple. Smaller capacitance values can
be used with light loads if higher output ripple can be
tolerated. Use the following equation to calculate the
peak-to-peak ripple:
Input Bypass Capacitor
Bypass the incoming supply to reduce its AC impedance
and the impact of the MAX870/MAX871’s switching
noise. The recommended bypassing depends on the cir-
cuit configuration and on where the load is connected.
When the inverter is loaded from OUT to GND, current
from the supply switches between 2 x IOUT and zero.
Therefore, use a large bypass capacitor (e.g., equal to
the value of C1) if the supply has a high AC impedance.
When the inverter is loaded from IN to OUT, the circuit
draws 2 x IOUT constantly, except for short switching
spikes. A 0.1µF bypass capacitor is sufficient.
Voltage Inverter
The most common application for these devices is a
charge-pump voltage inverter (Figure 1). This application
requires only two external components—capacitors C1
and C2—plus a bypass capacitor, if necessary. Refer to
the Capacitor Selection section for suggested capacitor
types.
Cascading Devices
Two devices can be cascaded to produce an even
larger negative voltage (Figure 4). The unloaded output
voltage is normally -2 x VIN, but this is reduced slightly
by the output resistance of the first device multiplied by
the quiescent current of the second. When cascading
more than two devices, the output resistance rises dra-
matically. For applications requiring larger negative
voltages, see the MAX864 and MAX865 data sheets.
The maximum load current and startup current of the
nth cascaded circuit must not exceed the maximum
output current capability of the (n-1)th circuit to ensure
proper stability.
V=
I
f x C2
RIPPLE OUT
OSC
+22
x I x ESR
OUT C
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Table 2. Capacitor Selection for Minimum Output Resistance or Capacitor Size
fOSC
CAPACITORS TO MINIMIZE SIZE
(RO= 40Ω, TYP)
C1 = C2
0.1µF
0.33µF125kHz
CAPACITORS TO MINIMIZE
OUTPUT RESISTANCE
(RO= 23Ω, TYP)
C1 = C2
500kHz
1µF
0.33µF
MAX870
PART
MAX871
MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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Paralleling Devices
Paralleling multiple MAX870s or MAX871s reduces the
output resistance. Each device requires its own pump
capacitor (C1), but the reservoir capacitor (C2) serves
all devices (Figure 5). Increase C2’s value by a factor
of n, where n is the number of parallel devices. Figure 5
shows the equation for calculating output resistance.
Combined Doubler/Inverter
In the circuit of Figure 6, capacitors C1 and C2 form the
inverter, while C3 and C4 form the doubler. C1 and C3
are the pump capacitors; C2 and C4 are the reservoir
capacitors. Because both the inverter and doubler use
part of the charge-pump circuit, loading either output
causes both outputs to decline toward GND. Make sure
the sum of the currents drawn from the two outputs
does not exceed 40mA.
Heavy Output Current Loads
Under heavy loads, where higher supply is sourcing cur-
rent into OUT, the OUT supply must not be pulled above
ground. Applications that sink heavy current into OUT
require a Schottky diode (1N5817) between GND and
OUT, with the anode connected to OUT (Figure 7).
Layout and Grounding
Good layout is important, primarily for good noise per-
formance. To ensure good layout, mount all compo-
nents as close together as possible, keep traces short
to minimize parasitic inductance and capacitance, and
use a ground plane.
MAX870
MAX871
“n”
MAX870
MAX871
“1”
2
1VOUT
C2
2
+VIN
C1
C2
C1
33
44
551
VOUT = -nVIN
…
…
Figure 4. Cascading MAX870s or MAX871s to Increase
Output Voltage
MAX870
MAX871
“n”
MAX870
MAX871
“1”
2
1VOUT
C2
2
+VIN
C1
C1
33
44
551
VOUT = -VIN
ROUT = ROUT OF SINGLE DEVICE
NUMBER OF DEVICES
…
…
Figure 5. Paralleling MAX870s or MAX871s to Reduce Output
Resistance
MAX870
MAX871
2
1
VOUT = (2VIN) -
(VFD1) - (VFD2)
C2
+VIN
C1
3
4
5VOUT = -VIN
C4
D1
D1, D2 = 1N4148
C3
D2
Figure 6. Combined Doubler and Inverter
MAX870
MAX871
4
1
GND
OUT
Figure 7. High V- Load Current
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MAX870/MAX871
Switched-Capacitor Voltage Inverters
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TRANSISTOR COUNT: 58
Shutdown Control
For a similar device with logic-controlled shutdown,
please refer to the MAX1720/MAX1721. To add manual
shutdown control to the MAX870/MAX871, use the circuit
in Figure 8. The output resistance of the MAX870/
MAX871 will typically be 20Ωplus two times the output
resistance of the buffer driving IN. The 0.1µF capacitor at
the IN pin absorbs the transient input currents of the
MAX870/MAX871.
The output resistance of the buffer driving the IN pin
can be reduced by connecting multiple buffers in par-
allel. The polarity of the shutdown signal can also be
changed by using a noninverting buffer to drive IN.
MAX870
MAX871
2
C1- IN
OUT
C1+
GND 1
C2
CIN
0.1µF
C1
3
5
4OUTPUT
INPUT
OFF
ON
SHUTDOWN
LOGIC
SIGNAL
Figure 8. Shutdown Control
SOT-23 5L .EPS
E1
1
21-0057
PACKAGE OUTLINE, SOT-23, 5L
Package Information
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