Highly Integrated PMIC Provides Small, Low-Cost Solution for LCD Panels
SUNNYVALE, CA—September 24, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX17100, an integrated PMIC for gate-in-panel (GIP) LCD monitors. Developed using Maxim's proprietary, high-voltage BiCMOS process, this PMIC fulfills all the power requirements for GIP-based LCD monitor panels by integrating a boost regulator, three high-current operational amplifiers, a VCOM calibrator, linear regulators for gate-on and gate-off supplies, and a 6-channel level shifter. Designed to enable slimmer monitor form factors, the MAX17100 provides a cost-competitive solution for powering the source drivers, gate drivers, and VCOM backplane in LCD monitor panels.
All power blocks are optimized for GIP-based TFT LCDs. The boost regulator employs a 1.2MHz switching frequency to allow the use of low-profile inductors and ceramic capacitors for slimmer panel designs. Built-in digital soft-start and an integrated power MOSFET control inrush currents while reducing the number of external components required. The MAX17100 delivers output voltages up to 18V from a 2.5V to 6V input while achieving > 85% efficiency. The integrated operational amplifiers drive the VCOM backplane and feature a 200mA short-circuit current with a 45V/µs slew rate. The 6-channel level shifter can swing from +35V to -15V and can swiftly drive capacitive loads. The MAX17100 also includes an I²C-controlled VCOM calibrator that provides 7-bit setting accuracy.
This PMIC is available in a 6mm x 6mm, 48-pin TQFN package and operates over the -40°C to +85°C extended industrial temperature range. Prices start at $1.50 (1000-up, FOB USA).
Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 6100 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.
Maxim reported revenue in excess of $1.6 billion for fiscal 2009. A Fortune 1000 company, Maxim is included in the Nasdaq 100, the Russell 1000, and the MSCI USA indices. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.
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