LX1671
Multiple Output LoadSHARE™ PWM
I N T E G R A T E D P R O D U C T S
PRODUCTION DATA SHEET
KEY FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Up to Four Independently
Regulated Outputs
Outputs As Low As 0.8V
Generated From An Internal 1%
Reference
Multiphase High Current Output
Reduces Required Capacitance
Integrated High Current MOSFET
Drivers
The LX1671 is a highly integrated
The additional outputs are capable of
power supply controller IC featuring supplying up to 5A (Linear Regulator
three PWM switching regulator stages Driver) and 15A (Switching Regulator)
with an additional onboard linear for I/O, memory, termination, and other
regulator driver.
Two of the constant frequency processor designs.
voltage-mode PWM phases can be
supplies surrounding today’s micro-
Each PWM regulator output is
easily configured for a single Bi-Phase programmed via a simple voltage-divider
high current output or two in- network.
dependently regulated outputs. Each MOSFET RDS(ON) impedance, monitors
phase incorporates fully pro- current limit conditions, in each PWM
grammable soft-start sequence. This phase, without the use of expensive
versatility yields either three or four current sense resistors.
The LX1671, utilizing
300kHz High Frequency Operation
Minimizes External Component
Requirements
Independent Phase Programmable
Soft-Start and Power Sequencing
Adjustable Linear Regulator Driver
Output
a
independently regulated outputs with
full power sequencing capability giving design engineers maximum flexibility
system designers the ultimate with respect to the MOSFET supply.
flexibility in power supply design. Each phase can utilize different supply
The LX1671 was designed to give
No current-sense resistors
DDR Termination Compliant
In Bi-Phase operation, the high voltages for efficient use of available
current (>30A) output can utilize supply rails. Additionally, when two
different supply rails allowing Forced phases are configured in Bi-Phase output,
Current Sharing† from different the LoadSHARETM topology can be
sources. Power loss and noise, due to programmed via inductor ESR selection.
the ESR of the input capacitors, are There are three other methods that can
minimized by operating each PWM also be used with LoadSHARETM. These
APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
Multi-Output Power Supplies
Video Card Power Supplies
PC Peripherals
Portable PC Processor and I/O
Supply
other methods are presented in the theory
of operation section of this data sheet.
output 180° out of phase. This
architecture also minimizes capacitor
requirements while maximizing re-
gulator response.
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LoadSHARE is a Trademark of Microsemi Corporation
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
DDR Termination
Refer to Typical
Application for
complete circuit.
Memory Core
....
12V
5V
Graphics
Controller
Core
Memory Bus
LX1671
DDR Memory
3.3V
I/O
PACKAGE ORDER INFO
Plastic TSSOP
Plastic MLPQ
38-Pin
TA (°C)
0 to 70
PW
LQ
38-Pin
LX1671-CPW
LX1671-CLQ
Note: Available in Tape & Reel. Append the letters “TR” to the part number (i.e. LX1671CPWTR)
Copyright © 2000
Rev. 1.0a, 2004-06-14
Microsemi
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