The MAX8620Y micro-power-management integrated circuit (µPMIC) powers low-voltage microprocessors or DSPs in portable devices. The µPMIC includes a high efficiency step-down DC-DC converter, two lowdropout linear regulators (LDOs), a microprocessor reset output, and power-on/off control logic. This device maintains high efficiency at light loads with a low 115µA supply current, and its miniature TDFN package makes it ideal for portable devices.The MAX8620Y's step-down DC-DC converter utilizes a proprietary 4MHz hysteretic-PWM control scheme that allows for ultra-small external components. Internal synchronous rectification improves efficiency and eliminates the external Schottky diode that is required in conventional step-down converters. The output voltage is adjustable from 0.6V to 3.3V, with guaranteed output current up to 500mA.The MAX8620Y's two LDOs offer low 45µVRMSoutput noise and a low dropout of only 200mV at 200mA. Each LDO delivers at least 300mA of continuous output current. The output voltages are pin selectable from 1.8V to 3.3V for flexibility.A microprocessor reset output (active-low RESET) monitors OUT1 and warns the system of impending power loss allowing safe shutdown. Active-low RESET asserts during power-up, power-down, shutdown, and fault conditions where VOUT1is below its regulation voltage.ApplicationsCellular HandsetsMicroprocessor and DSP Solutions including MSM™, Intel XScale™, ARM™, and OMAP™PDAsSmartphones/PDA PhonesWireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)