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19-1892; Rev 0; 1/01
High-Side Power Supply
_______________General Description
The MAX1822 high-side supply, using a regulated charge pump, generates a regulated output voltage 11V greater than the input supply voltage to power high-side switching and control circuits. The MAX1822 allows low-resistance N-channel MOSFETs (FETs) to be used in circuits that normally require costly, less efficient P-channel FETs and PNP transistors. The highside output also eliminates the need for logic FETs in +5V and other low-voltage switching circuits. A +3.5V to +16.5V input supply range and a typical quiescent current of only 150µA make the MAX1822 ideal for a wide range of line- and battery-powered switching and control applications where efficiency is crucial.