5V to ±10V Voltage Converters

The MAX680/MAX681 are monolithic, CMOS, dual charge-pump voltage converters that provide ±10V outputs from a +5V input voltage. The MAX680/MAX681 provide both a positive step-up charge pump to develop +10V from +5V input and an inverting charge pump to generate the -10V output. Both parts have an on-chip, 8kHz oscillator. The MAX681 has the capacitors internal to the package, and the MAX680 requires four external capacitors to produce both positive and negative voltages from a single supply.

The output source impedances are typically 150Ω, providing useful output currents up to 10mA. The low quiescent current and high efficiency make this device suitable for a variety of applications that need both positive and negative voltages generated from a single supply.

The MAX864/MAX865 are also recommended for new designs. The MAX864 operates at up to 200kHz and uses smaller capacitors. The MAX865 comes in the smaller µMAX® package.

Applications

* ±10V from +5V Logic Supply * ±6V from 3V Lithium Cell * Battery-Powered Applications * Data Acquisition * Handheld Instruments (PDAs, Palmtops) * Operational Amplifier Power Supplies * Panel Meters

* 95% Voltage-Conversion Efficiency

* 85% Power-Conversion Efficiency

* +2V to +6V Voltage Range

* Only Four External Capacitors Required (MAX680)

* No Capacitors Required (MAX681)

* 500µA Supply Current

* Monolithic CMOS Design