MAX15038 Datasheet, PDF (13/18 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – 4A, 2MHz Step-Down Regulator with Integrated Switches

4A, 2MHz Step-Down Regulator
with Integrated Switches
Power-Good Output (PWRGD)
PWRGD is an open-drain output that goes high imped-
ance when V_FB is above 0.925 x V_REFIN and V_REFIN is
above 0.54V for at least 48 clock cycles. PWRGD pulls
low when V_FB is below 90% of V_REFIN or V_REFIN is
below 0.54V for at least 48 clock cycles. PWRGD is low
when the IC is in shutdown mode, V_DD is below the
internal UVLO threshold, or the IC is in thermal shut-
down mode.
Programming the Output Voltage
(CTL1, CTL2)
As shown in Table 1, the output voltage is pin program-
mable by the logic states of CTL1 and CTL2. CTL1 and
CTL2 are trilevel inputs: V_DD, unconnected, and GND.
An 8.06kΩ resistor must be connected between OUT
and FB when CTL1 and CTL2 are connected to GND.
The logic states of CTL1 and CTL2 should be pro-
grammed only before power-up. Once the part is
enabled, CTL1 and CTL2 should not be changed. If the
output voltage needs to be reprogrammed, cycle
power or EN and reprogram before enabling. The out-
put voltage can be programmed continuously from
0.6V to 90% of V_IN by using a resistor-divider network
from OUT to FB to GND as shown in Figure 3a. CTL1
and CTL2 must be connected to GND.
Shutdown Mode
Drive EN to GND to shut down the IC and reduce quies-
cent current to a typical value of 10µA. During shutdown,
the LX is high impedance. Drive EN high to enable the
MAX15038.
Thermal Protection
Thermal-overload protection limits total power dissipation
in the device. When the junction temperature exceeds
T_J = +165°C, a thermal sensor forces the device into
shutdown, allowing the die to cool. The thermal sensor
turns the device on again after the junction temperature
cools by 20°C, causing a pulsed output during continu-
ous overload conditions. The soft-start sequence begins
after recovery from a thermal-shutdown condition.
Applications Information
IN and V_DD Decoupling
To decrease the noise effects due to the high switching
frequency and maximize the output accuracy of
the MAX15038, decouple V_IN with a 22µF capacitor
from V_IN to PGND. Also decouple V_DD with a 2.2µF
Table 1. CTL1 and CTL2 Output Voltage
Selection
CTL1
GND
V_DD
GND
GND
Unconnected
Unconnected
Unconnected
V_DD
V_DD
CTL2
GND
V_DD
Unconnected
V_DD
GND
Unconnected
V_DD
GND
Unconnected
V_OUT (V)
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.5
low-ESR ceramic capacitor from V_DD to GND. Place
these capacitors as close as possible to the IC.
Inductor Selection
Choose an inductor with the following equation:
L = ^{VOUT × (VIN − VOUT)}
f_S × V_IN × LIR × I_OUT(MAX)
where LIR is the ratio of the inductor ripple current to full
load current at the minimum duty cycle. Choose LIR
between 20% to 40% for best performance and stability.
Use an inductor with the lowest possible DC resistance
that fits in the allotted dimensions. Powdered iron ferrite
core types are often the best choice for performance.
With any core material, the core must be large enough
not to saturate at the current limit of the MAX15038.
Output-Capacitor Selection
The key selection parameters for the output capacitor are
capacitance, ESR, ESL, and voltage-rating requirements.
These affect the overall stability, output ripple voltage,
and transient response of the DC-DC converter. The out-
put ripple occurs due to variations in the charge stored
in the output capacitor, the voltage drop due to the
capacitor’s ESR, and the voltage drop due to the
capacitor’s ESL. Estimate the output-voltage ripple due
to the output capacitance, ESR, and ESL:
V_RIPPLE = V_RIPPLE(C) + V_RIPPLE(ESR) + V_RIPPLE(ESL)
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