each cycle (see Typical Operating Characteristics). The
switch waveform may exhibit ringing, which occurs at
the resonant frequency of the inductor and stray capaci-
tance, due to the residual energy trapped in the core
when the rectifier MOSFET turns off. This ringing is nor-
mal and does not degrade circuit performance.
When delivering medium-to-high output currents, the
MAX1774 operates in PWM continuous-conduction
mode. In this mode, current always flows through the
inductor and never ramps to zero. The control circuit
adjusts the switch duty cycle to maintain regulation
without exceeding the peak switching current set by
the current-sense resistor.
100% Duty Cycle and Dropout
The MAX1774 operates with a duty cycle up to 100%,
extending the input voltage range by turning the MOS-
FET on continuously when the supply voltage ap-
proaches the output voltage. This services the load
when conventional switching regulators with less than
MAX1774
Dual, High-Efficiency, Step-Down
Converter with Backup Battery Switchover
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