MAX15021
Dual, 4A/2A, 4MHz, Step-Down DC-DC
Regulator with Tracking/Sequencing Capability
General Description
Features
The MAX15021 is a dual-output, pulse-width-modulated
(PWM), step-down DC-DC regulator with tracking (coin-
cident and ratiometric) and sequencing options. The
device operates from 2.5V to 5.5V and each output can
♦ 2.5V to 5.5V Input-Voltage Range
♦ Dual-Output Synchronous Buck Regulators
♦ Integrated Switches for 4A and 2A Output
Currents
be adjusted from 0.6V to the input supply (V
). The
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MAX15021 delivers up to 4A (regulator 1) and 2A (reg-
ulator 2) of output current. This device offers the ability
to adjust the switching frequency from 500kHz to 4MHz
and provides the capability of optimizing the design in
terms of size and performance.
♦ 180° Out-Of-Phase Operation
♦ Output Voltage Adjustable from 0.6V to V
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♦ Lossless, Cycle-by-Cycle Current Sensing
♦ External Compensation for Maximum Flexibility
The MAX15021 utilizes a voltage-mode control scheme
with external compensation to provide good noise
immunity and maximum flexibility in selecting inductor
values and capacitor types. The dual switching regula-
tors operate 180° out-of-phase, thereby reducing the
RMS input ripple current and thus the size of the input
bypass capacitor significantly.
♦ Digital Soft-Start and Soft-Stop for Tracking
Applications
♦ Digital Soft-Start into a Prebiased Load for
Sequencing Applications
♦ Sequencing or Coincident/Ratiometric Tracking
♦ Programmable Switching Frequency from 500kHz
to 4MHz
The MAX15021 offers the ability to track (coincident or
ratiometric) or sequence during power-up and power-
down operation. When sequencing, it powers up glitch-
free into a prebiased output.
♦ Thermal Shutdown and Hiccup-Mode Short-
Circuit Protection
♦ 20µA Shutdown Current
Additional features include an internal undervoltage
lockout with hysteresis and a digital soft-start/soft-stop
for glitch-free power-up and power-down. Protection
features include lossless cycle-by-cycle current limit,
hiccup-mode output short-circuit protection, and ther-
mal shutdown.
♦ 100% Maximum Duty Cycle
♦ Space-Saving (5mm x 5mm) 28-Pin TQFN
Package
Pin Configuration
The MAX15021 is available in a space-saving, 5mm x
5mm, 28-pin TQFN-EP package and is specified for
operation from -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
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Applications
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RFID Reader Cards
COMP2 23
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) IP Phones
Automotive Multimedia
Multivoltage Supplies
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28
FB2
EN2
MAX15021
FB1
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10
9
SGND
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RT
EN1
Networking/Telecom
DVDD1
PGND1
*EP
6
+
8
Ordering Information
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PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX15021ATI/V+
-40°C to +125°C
28 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead-free package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
*EP = EXPOSED PAD.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
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