Rainbow Electronics MAX1638 - Manual

_______________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
____________________________Features
♦ Better than ±1% Output Accuracy Over
Line and Load
♦ Greater than 90% Efficiency Using N-Channel
MOSFETs
♦ Pin-Selected High Switching Frequency (300kHz,
600kHz, or 1MHz)
♦ Over 35A Output Current
♦ Digitally Programmable Output from 1.3V to 3.5V
♦ Current-Mode Control for Fast Transient
Response and Cycle-by-Cycle Current-Limit
Protection
♦ Short-Circuit Protection with Foldback Current
Limiting
♦ Glitch-Catcher Circuit for Fast Load-Transient
Response
♦ Crowbar Overvoltage Protection
♦ Power-Good (PWROK) Output
♦ Digital Soft-Start
♦ High-Current (2A) Drive Outputs
♦ Complies with Intel VRM 8.2 Specification
MAX1638
High-Speed Step-Down Controller with
Synchronous Rectification for CPU Power
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
19-1313; Rev 0; 11/97
PART
MAX1638EAG
MAX1638EEG* -40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
24 SSOP
24 QSOP
______________Ordering Information
__________Typical Operating Circuit
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.
V CC
AGND
REF
LG
FREQ
CC1
CC2
DL
PWROK
D0
LX
BST
DH
PGND
TO V DD
CSH
OUTPUT
1.3V TO 4.5V
INPUT
+5V
V DD
CSL
FB
MAX1638
D1
D2
D3
D4
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For small orders, phone 408-737-7600 ext. 3468.
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