LX1672
®
Multiple Output LoadSHARE™ PWM
TM
P
RELIMINARY DATA SHEET
KEY FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Up to Three Independently
Regulated Outputs
The LX1672 is a highly integrated
This patented approach also gives
power supply controller IC featuring system designers maximum flexibility with
two PWM switching regulator stages respect to MOSFET supply. Each phase
with an additional onboard linear can utilize different supply voltages, for
DDR Termination Compliant
Bi-phase Current Sharing
Outputs As Low As 0.8V
Generated From An Internal 1%
Reference
Multiphase High Current Output
Reduces Required Capacitance
Integrated High Current MOSFET
Drivers
300KHz, 500KHz and 600KHz
High Frequency Operation
Minimizes External Component
Requirements
Independent Phase Programmable
Soft-Start and Power Sequencing
Adjustable Linear Regulator Driver
Output
regulator driver.
efficient use of available supplies, while
The two constant frequency voltage- programming the ratio of current pulled
mode PWM phases can be easily from each using one of three methods (see
configured as a single Bi-Phase high application section).
current output, two independently
regulated outputs, or as a DDR memory programmable
I/O supply with tracking DDR capabilities.
The LX1672 incorporates fully
soft-start sequencing
Each output can be
a
termination voltage supply. Power loss configured to come up in any order
and noise, due to the ESR of the input necessary as required by the application.
capacitors, are minimized by operating
each PWM output 180° out of phase. Linear Regulator Driver output, which
This architecture also minimizes when coupled with an inexpensive
The LX1672 features an additional
capacitor
maximizing regulator response.
requirements
while MOSFET is capable of supplying up to 5A
for I/O, memory, and other supplies
No current-sense resistors
In bi-phase operation, the high surrounding today’s micro-processor
current output utilizes a patented current designs.
APPLICATIONS/BENEFITS
sharing architecture, called Forced
Each regulator voltage output is
Current Sharing†, to allow accurate programmed via a simple voltage-divider
current sharing without the use of network. The LX1672, utilizing MOSFET
Multi-Output Power Supplies
Video Card Power Supplies
DDR, VDDQ and Termination
Supply
PC Peripherals
Portable PC Processor and I/O
Supply
expensive current sense resistors.
RDS(ON) impedance, monitors maximum
current limit conditions, in each PWM
phase without the use of expensive current
sense resistors.
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: http://www.microsemi.com
LoadSHARE is a Trademark of Microsemi Corporation
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
DDR Termination
Refer to Typical
Application for
Memory Core
....
complete circuit.
12V
5V
Graphics
Controller
Memory Bus
LX1672
DDR Memory
3.3V
I/O
PACKAGE ORDER INFO
Plastic TSSOP
28-Pin
Plastic MLPQ
38-Pin
Switching
Frequency (kHz)
PW
LQ
TA (°C)
RoHS Compliant / Pb-free Transition DC: 0518 RoHS Compliant / Pb-free Transition DC: 0512
0 to 70
0 to 70
0 to 70
300
500
600
LX1672-03CPW
LX1672-05CPW
LX1672-03CLQ
LX1672-06CLQ
NOTE: Available in Tape & Reel. Append the letters “TR” to the part number (i.e. LX1672-06CLQ-TR)
Copyright © 2000
Rev. 0.3m, 2005-04-12
Microsemi
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