MAX1638 Datasheet, PDF (1/16 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – High-Speed Step-Down Controller with Synchronous Rectification for CPU Power

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High-Speed Step-Down Controller with
Synchronous Rectification for CPU Power
_______________General Description
The MAX1638 is an ultra-high-performance, step-down
DC-DC controller for CPU power in high-end computer
systems. Designed for demanding applications in which
output voltage precision and good transient response are
critical for proper operation, it delivers over 35A from 1.3V
to 3.5V with ±1% total accuracy from a +5V ±10% supply.
Excellent dynamic response corrects output transients
caused by the latest dynamically clocked CPUs. This
controller achieves over 90% efficiency by using synchro-
nous rectification. Flying-capacitor bootstrap circuitry
drives inexpensive, external N-channel MOSFETs.
The switching frequency is pin-selectable for 300kHz,
600kHz, or 1MHz. High switching frequencies allow the
use of a small surface-mount inductor and decrease out-
put filter capacitor requirements, reducing board area
and system cost.
The MAX1638 is available in 24-pin SSOP and QSOP
(future package) packages, and offers additional fea-
tures such as a digitally programmable output;
adjustable transient response; and selectable 0.5%, 1%,
or 2% AC load regulation. Fast recovery from load tran-
sients is ensured by a GlitchCatcher™ current-boost cir-
cuit that eliminates delays caused by the buck inductor.
Output overvoltage protection is enforced by a crowbar
circuit that turns on the low-side MOSFET with 100%
duty factor when the output is 200mV above the normal
regulation point. Other features include internal digital
soft-start, a power-good output, and a 3.5V ±1% refer-
ence output.
________________________Applications
Pentium Pro™, Pentium II™, PowerPC™, Alpha™,
and K6™ Systems
Workstations
Desktop Computers
LAN Servers
GTL Bus Termination
______________Ordering Information
PART
MAX1638EAG
MAX1638EEG*
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
24 SSOP
24 QSOP
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
*Future product—contact factory for package availability.
Pentium Pro and Pentium II are trademarks of Intel Corp.
PowerPC is a trademark of IBM Corp.
Alpha is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corp.
K6 is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices.
GlitchCatcher is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
____________________________Features
o Better than ±1% Output Accuracy Over
Line and Load
o Greater than 90% Efficiency Using N-Channel
MOSFETs
o Pin-Selected High Switching Frequency (300kHz,
600kHz, or 1MHz)
o Over 35A Output Current
o Digitally Programmable Output from 1.3V to 3.5V
o Current-Mode Control for Fast Transient
Response and Cycle-by-Cycle Current-Limit
Protection
o Short-Circuit Protection with Foldback Current
Limiting
o Glitch-Catcher Circuit for Fast Load-Transient
Response
o Crowbar Overvoltage Protection
o Power-Good (PWROK) Output
o Digital Soft-Start
o High-Current (2A) Drive Outputs
o Complies with Intel VRM 8.2 Specification
__________Typical Operating Circuit
V_CC
V_DD
AGND BST
TO V_{DD MAX1638 DH}
LX
PWROK
D0
D1
DL
D2
D3
PGND
D4
REF
CSH
LG
CSL
FREQ
CC1
FB
CC2
INPUT
+5V
OUTPUT
1.3V TO 4.5V
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