MAX5092/MAX5093
4V to 72V Input LDOs with Boost Preregulator
Internal Regulator (VL)
An internal regulator (VL) is used to supply all internal low-
voltage blocks. Bypass VL to SGND with a 1μF ceramic
capacitor placed as close to the IC as possible. VVL regu-
lates to 5.5V when VBSOUT is above 5.5V. VVL tracks the
voltage at BSOUT when VBSOUT is below 5.5V.
Power-On-Reset Output (RESET)
The MAX5092_/MAX5093_ contain an open-drain output
(RESET) that indicates when the LDO output (VOUT) is out
of regulation. If the output of the LDO falls below 90% of the
nominal output voltage, RESET pulls low after a short delay.
Once the output rises above 92% of the nominal output volt-
age, RESET goes high impedance after the programmed
reset timeout period. Connect a 100kΩ pullup resistor from
OUT to RESET. See the CT Capacitor Selection section for
details on setting the RESET timeout period.
Enable and Hold Inputs
The MAX5092_/MAX5093_ utilize two logic inputs, EN
(active-high) and HOLD (active low), to implement a self-
holding circuit with no additional components. For exam-
ple, an ignition switch drives EN high and the regulator
turns on. If HOLD is then driven low, the regulator remains
on even if EN goes low. As long as HOLD is forced low
and remains low after initial regulator power-up, the
regulator remains on. From this state, release HOLD
(an internal current source connects HOLD to OUT), or
connect HOLD to OUT to turn the regulator off. Drive EN
low and HOLD high to place the IC into shutdown mode.
Shutdown mode reduces supply current to 5μA. Figure 3
shows the timing diagram for the enable and hold func-
tions. Table 1 shows the state of the regulator output
with respect to the voltage level at EN and HOLD with
reference to Figure 3. Connect HOLD to OUT or leave
unconnected to disable the hold feature and use EN as a
standard on/off control input.
HOLD
EN
OUT
ORDER 1
2
3
4
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Figure 3. Enable and Hold Timing Diagram
Table 1. Truth Table for Enable and Hold Timing Diagram
ORDER
1
2
3
4
5
5
EN
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
HOLD
X
Released
Released
Low
Released
X
OUT
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
COMMENTS
Initial State. EN has a 500nA pulldown to GND. HOLD has an internal current source to OUT.
HOLD follows OUT.
Regulator output is active when EN is pulled high. HOLD is in release state, and it follows
OUT.
HOLD is in release state. OUT follows EN.
HOLD is pulled low externally after OUT turns on. The regulator output is forced on
regardless of the state of EN. A self-holding state.
HOLD is released after EN is pulled low. Output turns off.
Regulator enabled. Normal turn-on behavior. Regulator follows EN and HOLD follows OUT.
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