MAX4834, MAX4835 250mA LDO Linear Regulators with Current-Limiting Switch

Description

The MAX4834/MAX4835 family of low-dropout linear regulators (LDOs) feature an accurate current-limiting switch with an integrated FLAG-bar or RESET-bar function. These devices operate from 2.5V to 5.5V and deliver up to 250mA of load current at a preset output voltage. Preset output voltage levels are 1.8V/2.5V/2.8V/3.0V/3.3V.

The MAX4834/MAX4835 offer a programmable softstart control function to eliminate false reset during startup. The MAX4834 provides a FLAG-bar function to notify the system when the load current exceeds the limit. The MAX4835 provides a RESET-bar function to notify the system when the output drops below the threshold. Additionally, reverse-current protection prevents current flowing from the output to the input. Other features include a low 90µA quiescent current, a 0.1µA shutdown current.

The MAX4834/MAX4835 are available in space-saving 6-pin SOT23 and TDFN packages. Each device is specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range. Contact factory for other programmed output voltage versions from 1.5V to 3.3V in 100mV increments.

For pin-compatible 100mA versions of this device, refer to the MAX4832/MAX4833. For pin-compatible 500mA versions of this device, refer to the MAX4836/MAX4837.

Key Features

Applications/Uses

	Guaranteed Minimum 250mA Load Current
	Accurate Current Limit
	Preset Output Voltages: 1.8V/2.5V/2.8V/3.0V/3.3V
	2.5V to 5.5V Supply Voltage Range
	Adjustable Soft-Start
	Low Dropout Voltage
	Thermal Shutdown
	Reverse-Current Protection
	Shutdown Output Discharge (MAX4835)
	Low 90µA Supply Current
	Ultra-Low 0.1µA Shutdown Current
	FLAG-bar and Latch Off (MAX4834) or RESET-bar (MAX4835)
	Tiny SOT23 and TDFN (3mm x 3mm) Packages

	Cell Phones
	Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
	Notebook Computers
	PDAs and Palmtop Devices
	SDIO Ports and Devices
	USB Ports and Devices

Key Specifications: Current Limit Switches

Part Number

Current Limit
(mA)

Functions

I_LOAD
(A)

R_ON
(Ω)

V_IN
(V)

Fault Indicator

Package/Pins

Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm²)

Oper. Temp.
(°C)

Price

max

typ

max w/pins

See Notes

MAX4834

250

FLAG function

Fault Blanking

0.25

0.4

2.5 to 5.5

Yes

TDFN-EP/6

9.6

-40 to +85

MAX4835

Reset

See Data Sheet/

See All Current Limit Switches (27)

Ordering Information

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Temp

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Materials Analysis

MAX4834ETT18C-T

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