February 2008
FAN5078D3 — Complete ACPI Compliant Power Solution for
DDR3 Memory System
Features
Description
The FAN5078D3 DDR memory regulator combines a high-
efficiency Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) controller to
generate the memory supply voltage, VDDQ, and a linear
regulator to generate termination voltage (VTT).
PWM regulator for VDDQ
Linear LDO regulator generates VTT = VDDQ/2,
1.5A peak sink/source capability
FAN5078D3 can be configured to provide VDDQ and VTT
power requirements for DDR3 version. For power
requirements of DDR1 and DDR2 memory systems, refer to
FAN5078.
AMT / M-state support
Control to generate 5V USB
ACPI drive and control for 5V DUAL generation
3.3V internal LDO for 3V-ALW generation
300kHz fixed-frequency switching
Synchronous rectification provides high efficiency over a
wide range of load currents. Efficiency is further enhanced
by using the low-side MOSFET’s RDS(ON) to sense current.
The VDDQ PWM regulator is a sampled, current-mode
control with external compensation to achieve fast load-
transient response and provide system design optimization.
RDS(ON) current sensing or optional current-sense resistor
for precision over-current detect
The VTT regulator derives its reference and takes its
power from the VDDQ PWM regulator output. The VTT
termination regulator is capable of sourcing or sinking up to
1.5A peak currents.
Internal synchronous boot diode
Common Power-Good signal for all voltages
Input under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
Thermal shutdown
In S5 M1 mode, the VDDQ switcher, VTT regulator, and the
3.3V regulators remain on. S3 mode keeps these regulators
on and turns on an external P-channel to provide 5V USB.
Latched multi-fault protection
A single soft-start capacitor enables controlled slew rates for
both VDDQ and 3.3V-ALW outputs.
Precision reference output for ULDO controllers
24-pin 5x5mm MLP package
PGOOD becomes true in S0 only after all regulators have
achieved stable outputs.
Applications
In S5 (EN = 0), the 3.3V internal LDO stays on while the
other regulators are powered down.
DDR VDDQ and VTT voltage generation with ACPI
support for DDR3
Related Resources
Memory Power Solutions for Desktop PCs
Memory Power Solutions for Servers
Application Note AN-6005: Synchronous Buck MOSFET
Loss Calculations with Excel Model
Application Note AN-6006: FAN5068/FAN5078D3
Components Calculations and Simulation Tools
Ordering Information
Part Number
Temperature Range
Package
Packing
FAN5078D3MPX
-10°C to +85°C
24-Lead, 5x5mm, Molded Leadless Package (MLP)
Tape and Reel
All packages are lead free per JEDEC: J-STD-020B standard.
© 2008 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
FAN5078D3 • Rev. 1.0.0
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