MAX20345

The MAX20345 is a power management solution featuring ultra-low I_Q voltage regulators, ideal for low-power wearable applications. The device includes a linear battery charger with a smart power selector and several power-optimized peripherals. The device features three buck regulators, three low-dropout (LDO) linear regulators, and a Buck-Boost regulator, providing up to seven regulated voltages, each with an ultra-low quiescent current. Two load switches allow disconnecting system peripherals to minimize the total quiescent load of the system. MAX20345 allows system designers to minimize power consumption and extend battery life in 24/7 operation devices, such as those in the wearable market.

The three synchronous, high-efficiency buck regulators use a pulse frequency modulated (PFM) control scheme for increased efficiency during light-load operation. The output voltage of these regulators can be programmed through I²C down to voltages as low as 0.7V. Additionally, the buck regulators support dynamic voltage scaling (DVS) allowing the system designer to further improve system power consumption when using devices that can take advantage of DVS.

Each of the three LDO regulators output voltage can be programmed through I²C. For additional flexibility, each LDO can be configured as a load switch that can be used to disconnect the quiescent load of the system peripherals.

The integrated Buck-Boost converter provides a convenient way to power system peripherals that require voltages higher and/or lower than the battery voltage, and is optimized for optical sensing systems such as optical heart rate (OHR)/PPG and SpO₂ measurements. The output noise of the Buck-Boost is minimized to provide the least impact possible on sensitive measurements in such systems. The addition of DVS offers further power savings during favorable measurement conditions.

The MAX20345 also features a programmable power controller that allows the device to be configured for applications that require the device be in a true-off, or always-on, state. The controller provides a delayed reset signal and voltage sequencing. The MAX20345 is available in a 56-bump, 0.4mm pitch, 3.37mm x 3.05mm wafer-level package (WLP).

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Applications

• IoT
• Wearable Devices