19-4123; Rev 2; 10/08
15A Step-Down Regulator with Internal Switches
MAX1035
General Description
Features
The MAX15035 pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller
provides high efficiency, excellent transient response,
and high DC-output accuracy. Combined with the inter-
nal low on-resistance MOSFETs, the MAX15035 pro-
vides a highly efficient and compact solution for small
form factor applications that need a high-power density.
o 4.5V to 26V Input Voltage Range
o Fast Transient Response
o Monotonic Power-Up with Precharged Output
o Supports Any Output Capacitor
No Compensation Required with Polymers/
Tantalum
Maxim’s proprietary Quick-PWM™ quick-response,
constant on-time PWM control scheme handles wide
input/output voltage ratios (low-duty-cycle applications)
with ease and provides 100ns instant-on response to
load transients while maintaining a relatively constant
switching frequency. The output voltage can be dynam-
ically controlled using the dynamic REFIN, which sup-
ports input voltages between 0V to 2V. The REFIN
adjustability combined with a resistive voltage-divider
on the feedback input allows the MAX15035 to be con-
Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors Using
External Compensation
o Dynamically Adjustable Output Voltage
0.5% V
Accuracy Over Line and Load
OUT
o Adjustable Valley Current-Limit Protection
Thermal Compensation with NTC
Supports Foldback Current Limit
figured for any output voltage between 0V to 0.9V .
IN
o Programmable Switching Frequency
o Overvoltage Protection
The controller senses the current across the synchro-
nous rectifier to achieve a low-cost and highly efficient
valley current-limit protection. External current-limit con-
trol is provided to allow higher current-limit settings for
applications with heatsinks and air flow, or for lower
current applications that need lower current-limit set-
tings to avoid overdesigning the application circuit. The
adjustable current limit provides a high degree of flexi-
bility, allowing thermally compensated protection or
foldback current-limit protection using a voltage-divider
partially derived from the output.
o Undervoltage Protection
o Voltage Soft-Start and Soft-Shutdown
o Power-Good Window Comparator
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX15035ETL+
-40°C to +85°C
40 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
The MAX15035 includes a voltage-controlled soft-start
and soft-shutdown to limit the input surge current, pro-
vide a monotonic power-up into a precharged output,
and provide a predictable soft-start time. The controller
also includes output fault protection—undervoltage and
overvoltage protection—as well as thermal-fault protec-
tion.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
20
31
32
33
IN
N.C.
The MAX15035 is available in a small 40-pin, 6mm x 6mm,
TQFN package.
EP1
EP3
IN
19 IN
FB
18 IN
ILIM
Applications
AGND
MAX15035
17 N.C.
REFIN 34
Server Computers
16
LX
15 PGND
14
35
36
37
38
39
REF
EP2
GPU Core Supplies
SKIP
DDR Memory—VDDQ or VTT
Point-of-Load Applications
Step-Down Power Supplies
Storage Power Supplies
PGND
13 PGND
12
V
CC
LX
PGOOD
N.C.
PGND
11 PGND
40
N.C.
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
THIN QFN
(6mm x 6mm)
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.