19-4138; Rev 0; 10/08
KIT
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EVALU
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AVAILA
Dual, Unipolar/Bipolar, High-Voltage
Digital Pulsers
General Description
Features
♦
Highly Integrated, High-Voltage, High-Frequency
Unipolar/Bipolar Pulser
♦
9Ω Output Impedance and 1.3A (min) Output
Current
♦
27Ω Active Clamp
♦
Pulser and Clamp Overvoltage Protection
(MAX4810/MAX4811)
♦
0 to +220V Unipolar or ±110V Bipolar Outputs
♦
Matched Rise/Fall Times and Matched
Propagation Delays
♦
CMOS-Compatible Logic Inputs
♦
56-Pin, 7mm x 7mm, TQFN Package
MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812
The MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812 integrated circuits
generate high-voltage, high-frequency, unipolar or bipo-
lar pulses from low-voltage logic inputs. These dual
pulsers feature independent logic inputs, independent
high-voltage pulser outputs with active clamps and
independent high-voltage supply inputs.
The MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812 feature a 9Ω output
impedance for the high-voltage outputs, and a 27Ω
impedance for the active clamp. The high-voltage out-
puts are guaranteed to provide 1.3A output current.
All devices use three logic inputs per channel to control
the positive and negative pulses and active clamp. Also
included are two independent enable inputs. Disabling
EN ensures the output MOSFETs are not accidentally
turned on during fast power-supply ramping. This allows
for faster ramp times and smaller delays between puls-
ing modes. A low-power shutdown mode reduces
power consumption to less than 1µA. All digital inputs
are CMOS compatible.
The MAX4810 includes clamp output overvoltage pro-
tection, while the MAX4811 features both pulser output
and clamp output overvoltage protection. The MAX4812
does not provide overvoltage protection. See the
Ordering Information/Selector Guide.
The MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812 are available in a
56-pin (7mm x 7mm), TQFN exposed-pad package and
are specified over the 0°C to +70°C commercial tem-
perature range.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
OCN2
OCP2
C
GN2
C
DN2
28 GND
27 V
CC2
26 INN2
25 INC2
24 INP2
23 EN2
22 AGND
21 SHDN
20 EN1
19 INP1
18 INC1
17 INN1
+
*EP
16 V
CC1
15 GND
1
C
GP1
2
V
PP1
3
V
PP1
4
N.C.
5
OP1
6
OCP1
7
GND
8
OCN1
9
ON1
10 11 12 13 14
N.C.
V
NN1
V
NN1
C
GN1
C
DN1
C
GP2
V
NN2
42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29
C
DP2
43
GND 44
V
CC2
45
C
GC2
46
C
DC2
47
V
EE2
48
V
DD
49
V
SS
50
V
EE1
51
C
DC1
52
C
GC1
53
V
CC1
54
GND 55
C
DP1
56
Applications
Ultrasound Medical
Imaging
Cleaning Equipment
Flaw Detection
Piezoelectric Drivers
Test Instruments
Ordering Information/
Selector Guide
PART
MAX4810CTN+
MAX4811CTN+
MAX4812CTN+*
OUTPUT
PROTECTED
CURRENT
OUTPUTS
(A)
OCP_, OCN_
OCP_, OCN_,
OP_, ON_
None
1.3
1.3
1.3
PIN-
PACKAGE
56 TQFN-EP**
56 TQFN-EP**
56 TQFN-EP**
MAX4810
MAX4811
MAX4812
TQFN
7mm x 7mm
*EP = EXPOSED PAD, CONNECT EP TO V
SS
.
Note:
All devices are specified over the 0°C to +70°C operating
temperature range.
+Denotes
a lead-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*Future
product—contact factory for availability.
**EP
= Exposed pad.
Warning:
The MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812 are designed to operate with high voltages. Exercise caution.
________________________________________________________________
Maxim Integrated Products
1
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
V
NN2
V
PP2
V
PP2
GND
N.C.
N.C.
ON2
OP2
Dual, Unipolar/Bipolar, High-Voltage
Digital Pulsers
MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Voltages referenced to GND.)
V
DD
Logic Supply Voltage........................................-0.3V to +6V
V
CC_
Output Driver Positive Supply Voltage ..........-0.3V to +15V
V
EE_
Output Driver Negative Supply Voltage.........-15V to +0.3V
V
PP_
High Positive Supply Voltage.......................-0.3V to +230V
V
NN_
High Negative Supply Voltage ....................-230V to +0.3V
V
SS
Voltage ................................................(V
PP_
- 250V) to V
NN_
V
PP1
- V
NN1
, V
PP2
- V
NN2
Supply Voltage............-0.6V to +250V
INP_, INN_, INC_, EN_,
SHDN
Logic Input...-0.3V to V
DD
+ 0.3V
O
P_,
O
CP_
, O
LN_
, O
N_
..............(-0.3V + V
NN_
) to (-0.3V to V
PP_
)
C
GN_
Voltage............................(-0.3V + V
NN_
) to (+15V + V
NN_
)
C
GP_
Voltage .............................(+0.3V + V
PP_
) to (-15V + V
PP_
)
C
GC_
Voltage...........................................................-15V to +15V
C
DC_,
C
DP_
, C
DN_
Voltage......................................-0.3V to V
CC_
Peak Current per Output Channel ........................................3.0A
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C) (Note 1)
56-Pin TQFN (derate 40mW/°C above +70°C) ..........3200mW
Thermal Resistance (Note 2)
θ
JA
................................................................................25°C/W
θ
JC
...............................................................................0.8°C/W
Operating Temperature Range...............................0°C to +70°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Note 1:
This specification is based on the thermal characteristic of the package, the maximum junction temperature, and the setup
described by JEDEC 51. The maximum power dissipation for the MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812 might be limited by the thermal
protection included in the device.
Note 2:
Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to
www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +6V, V
CC_
= +4.75V to +12.6V, V
EE_
= -12.6V to -4.75V, V
NN_
= -200V to 0, V
PP_
= 0 to (V
NN_
+ 200V), V
SS
≤
the lower of
V
NN1
or V
NN2
, T
A
= T
J
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 3) (See Figures 8, 9, and 10.)
PARAMETER
Logic Supply Voltage
Positive Drive Supply Voltage
Negative Drive Supply Voltage
High-Side Supply Voltage
Low-Side Supply Voltage
V
PP_
- V
NN_
Supply Voltage
SUPPLY CURRENT (Single Channel)
V
INN_
/V
INP_
= 0 , V
SHDN
= 0
V
DD
Supply Current
I
DD
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz
V
SHDN
= 0, CH1 and CH2
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD,
CH1 and CH2
V
CC_
Supply Current
I
CC_
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz, V
CC_
= 5V, V
DD
= 3V,
only one channel switching
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz, V
CC_
= 12V, V
DD
= 3V,
only one channel switching
130
15
mA
36
100
1
200
1
200
µA
SYMBOL
V
DD
V
CC_
V
EE_
V
PP_
V
NN_
CONDITIONS
MIN
+2.7
+4.75
-12.6
0
-200
0
TYP
+3
+12
-12
MAX
+6
+12.6
-4.75
V
NN_
+
220
0
+220
UNITS
V
V
V
V
V
V
POWER SUPPLY (V
DD
, V
CC_
, V
EE
_, V
PP_
, V
NN_
)
µA
2
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Dual, Unipolar/Bipolar, High-Voltage
Digital Pulsers
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +6V, V
CC_
= +4.75V to +12.6V, V
EE_
= -12.6V to -4.75V, V
NN_
= -200V to 0, V
PP_
= 0 to (V
NN_
+ 200V), V
SS
≤
the lower of
V
NN1
or V
NN2
, T
A
= T
J
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 3) (See Figures 8, 9, and 10.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
V
SHDN
= 0, CH1 and CH2
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, CH1 and CH2
V
EE_
Supply Current
I
EE_
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz, V
EE_
= -5V,
only one channel switching
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz, V
EE_
= -12V,
only one channel switching
V
SHDN
= 0, CH1 and CH2
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, CH1 and CH2
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V,
no load, only one channel switching
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
PP_
= +80V, V
NN_
= -80V, pulse repetition
frequency = 10kHz, f = 10MHz, 4 periods,
no load, only one channel switching
V
SHDN
= 0, CH1 and CH2
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, CH1 and CH2
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
INN_
= V
INP_
, f = 5MHz, V
NN_
= -5V, V
PP_
= +5V,
no load, only one channel switching
V
EN_
= V
DD
, V
SHDN
= V
DD
, V
INC_
= 0 or V
DD
,
V
PP_
= +80V, V
NN_
= -80V, pulse repetition
frequency = 10kHz, f = 10MHz, 4 periods,
no load, only one channel switching
LOGIC INPUTS (EN_,
SHDN
, INN_, INP_, INC_)
Low-Level Input Voltage
High-Level Input Voltage
Logic-Input Capacitance
Logic-Input Leakage
OUTPUT (OUT_)
No load at OUT_
OUT_ Output-Voltage Range
V
OUT_
Unprotected outputs (see the
Ordering
Information/Selector Guide
), 100mA load
Protected outputs (see the
Ordering
Information/Selector Guide
), 100mA load
Low-Side Small-Signal Output
Impedance
R
OLS
I
OP_
= -100mA, V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, DC-coupled
I
OP_
= -100mA, V
CC_
= +5V ±5%, DC-coupled
V
NN_
V
NN_
+
1.5
V
NN_
+
2.5
9
9.5
V
PP_
V
PP_
-
1.5
V
PP_
-
2.5
17
18
Ω
V
V
IL
V
IH
C
IN
I
IN
V
IN
= 0 or V
DD
0.75 x
V
DD
5
±1
0.25 x
V
DD
V
V
pF
µA
40
9
mA
0.6
90
9
mA
0.6
MIN
TYP
MAX
25
1
200
µA
UNITS
MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812
200
1
160
µA
V
PP_
Supply Current
I
PP_
1
80
µA
V
NN_
Supply Current
I
NN_
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3
Dual, Unipolar/Bipolar, High-Voltage
Digital Pulsers
MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +6V, V
CC_
= +4.75V to +12.6V, V
EE_
= -12.6V to -4.75V, V
NN_
= -200V to 0, V
PP_
= 0 to (V
NN_
+ 200V), V
SS
≤
the lower of
V
NN1
or V
NN2
, T
A
= T
J
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 3) (See Figures 8, 9, and 10.)
PARAMETER
High-Side Small-Signal Output
Impedance
Low-Side Output Current
High-Side Output Current
Off-Output Capacitance
SYMBOL
R
OHS
I
OL
I
OH
C
O(OFF)
CONDITIONS
I
OP_
= -100mA, V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, DC-coupled
I
OP_
= -100mA, V
CC_
= +5V ±5%, DC-coupled
V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, V
OUT_
- V
NN_
= 100V
V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, V
OUT_
- V
PP_
= 100V
OP_, ON_, OCP_ and OCN_
connected together,
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V
MAX4810
MAX4811
-1
22
24
28
38
1.3
1.3
45
pF
75
+1
50
Ω
65
50
Ω
65
100
5
7.5
10
100
5
7.5
10
Ω
kΩ
Ω
kΩ
µA
MIN
TYP
10.5
12
MAX
17
18
UNITS
Ω
A
A
Off-Output Leakage Current
I
LK
V
NN_
= -100V, V
PP_
= 100V, EN_ = 0,
OUT = -100V to +100V
I
OCN_
= -100mA, DC-coupled, V
CC_
= +12V ±5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
Low-Side Signal-Clamp Output
Impedance
R
CLS
I
OCN_
= -100mA, DC-coupled, V
CC_
= +5V ±5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
I
OCP_
= -100mA, DC-coupled, V
CC_
= +12V ±5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
I
OCP_
= -100mA, DC-coupled, V
CC_
= +5V ±5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, I
CGN
= 10mA,
EN_ = 0
High-Side Signal-Clamp Output
Impedance
R
CHS
Low-Side Gate Short
Impedance
R
LSH
V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, I
CGN
= 10mA,
EN_ = V
DD
V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, I
CGN
= 10mA,
EN_ = 0
High-Side Gate Short
Impedance
R
HSH
V
CC_
= +12V ±5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, I
CGN
= 10mA,
EN_ = V
DD
Junction temperature rising
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Thermal Shutdown
Thermal-Shutdown Hysteresis
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS (R
L
= 100Ω, C
L
= 100pF, unless otherwise noted)
Logic Input to Output Rise
Propagation Delay
Logic Input to Output Fall
Propagation Delay
Logic Input to Output Rise
Propagation Delay
Logic Input to Output Fall
Propagation Delay
Logic Input to Output-Rise
Propagation Delay Clamp
t
PLH
t
PHL
t
POH
t
POL
t
PLO
V
CC_
= +12V, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V, Figure 4
V
CC_
= +12V, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V, Figure 4
V
CC_
= +12V, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V, Figure 4
V
CC_
= +12V, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V, Figure 4
V
CC_
= +12V, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V, Figure 4
15
15
15
15
15
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
T
SHDN
150
20
°C
°C
4
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Dual, Unipolar/Bipolar, High-Voltage
Digital Pulsers
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DD
= +2.7V to +6V, V
CC_
= +4.75V to +12.6V, V
EE_
= -12.6V to -4.75V, V
NN_
= -200V to 0, V
PP_
= 0 to (V
NN_
+ 200V), V
SS
≤
the lower of
V
NN1
or V
NN2
, T
A
= T
J
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 3) (See Figures 8, 9, and 10.)
PARAMETER
Logic Input to Output-Fall
Propagation Delay Clamp
OUT_ Rise Time (GND to V
PP_
)
OUT_ Rise Time (V
NN_
to GND)
OUT_ Rise Time (V
NN_
to V
PP_
)
OUT_ Fall Time (GND to V
NN_
)
OUT_ Fall Time (V
PP_
to GND)
OUT_ Fall Time (V
PP_
to V
NN_
)
OUT Enable Time from EN
(Figure 5)
OUT Disable Time from EN
(Figure 5)
Clamp Enable Time from INC
(Figure 6)
Clamp Disable Time from INC
(Figure 6)
Short Enable Time from EN
(Figure 7)
SYMBOL
t
PHO
t
R0P
t
RN0
t
RNP
t
F0N
t
FP0
t
FPN
t
EN
t
DI
t
EN-CL
t
DI-CL
CONDITIONS
V
CC_
= +12V, V
PP_
= +5V, V
NN_
= -5V, Figure 4
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, Figure 4
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, Figure 4
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, Figure 4
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, Figure 4
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, Figure 4
V
PP_
= +100V, V
NN_
= -100V, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
, Figure 4
V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +5V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +5V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +5V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
CC_
= +5V ± 5%, V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
PP_
= 12V, V
NN_
= 0, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
PP_
= 5V, V
NN_
= 0, V
CC_
= +5V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
PP_
= 12V, V
NN_
= 0, V
CC_
= +12V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
V
PP_
= 5V, V
NN_
= 0, V
CC_
= +5V ± 5%,
V
EE_
= -V
CC_
|3|
V
PP_
= V
CC_
= +5V, V
NN_
= V
EE_
= -5V,
f = 5MHz
2HD
t
J
V
PP_
= V
NN_
= 100V, f
OUT
= 5MHz, V
CC_
= 12V
V
CC_
= 12V
69
-48
9
MIN
TYP
15
9
17
10.5
9
17
10.5
20
35
35
20
35
35
100
150
100
150
150
180
150
150
1000
ns
1000
250
ns
250
ns
dB
dB
ps
MAX
UNITS
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
MAX4810/MAX4811/MAX4812
t
EN_SH
Short Disable Time from EN
(Figure 7)
INP_ to INN_ Overlap Tolerance
Crosstalk
2nd Harmonic Distortion
RMS Output Jitter
t
DI_SH
Note 3:
Specifications are guaranteed for the stated global conditions, unless otherwise noted and are 100% production tested at
T
A
= +25°C and T
A
= +70°C. Specifications at T
A
= 0°C are guaranteed by design.
Note 4:
100% production tested at T
A
= +25°C. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design.
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