19-4915; Rev 2; 3/10
High-Efficiency, 4A, 1MHz, Step-Down Regulators
with Integrated Switches in 2mm x 2mm Package
/MAX051
General Description
Features
The MAX15050/MAX15051 high-efficiency switching reg-
ulators deliver up to 4A load current at output voltages
o Internal 18mΩ R
MOSFETs
DS(ON)
o Pulse-Skip Mode for High-Efficiency Light Load
from 0.6V to (0.9 x V ). The devices operate from 2.9V
IN
(MAX15050)
to 5.5V, making them ideal for on-board point-of-load
and postregulation applications. Total output-voltage
accuracy is within 1ꢀ over load, line, and temperature.
o Continuous 4A Output Current
o
1% Output-Voltage Accuracy Over Load, Line,
and Temperature
The MAX15050/MAX15051 feature 1MHz fixed-frequen-
cy PWM operation. The MAX15050 features pulse-skip
mode to improve light-load efficiency. The MAX15050
soft-starts in a monotonic mode and then operates in
the forced PWM mode or pulse-skip mode depending
on the output load current condition. The MAX15051
soft-starts in the monotonic mode and operates in the
forced PWM mode. The high operating frequency
allows for small-size external components.
o Operates from 2.9V to 5.5V Supply
o Adjustable Output from 0.6V to (0.9 x V )
IN
o Adjustable Soft-Start Reduces Inrush Supply Current
o Factory-Trimmed 1MHz Switching Frequency
o Compatible with Ceramic, Polymer, and
Electrolytic Output Capacitors
o Safe Startup Into Prebias Output
o Enable Input/Power-Good Output
The low-resistance on-chip nMOS switches ensure high
efficiency at heavy loads while minimizing critical parasitic
inductances, making the layout a much simpler task with
respect to discrete solutions. Following a simple layout
and footprint ensures first-pass success in new designs.
o Fully Protected Against Overcurrent and
Overtemperature
o Overload Hiccup Protection
The MAX15050/MAX15051 incorporate a high-bandwidth
(> 26MHz) voltage-error amplifier. The voltage-mode control
architecture and the voltage-error amplifier permit a type III
compensation scheme to achieve maximum loop band-
width, up to 200kHz. High loop bandwidth provides fast
transient response, resulting in less required output capaci-
tance and allowing for all-ceramic capacitor designs.
o Sink/Source Current for DDR Applications
o 2mm x 2mm, 16-Bump (4 x 4 Array), 0.5mm Pitch
WLP Package
Ordering Information
PIN-
SKIP
PART
TEMP RANGE
PACKAGE
MODE
The MAX15050/MAX15051 feature an output overload
hiccup protection and peak current limit on both high-
side and low-side MOSFETs. These features provide for
ultra-safe operation in the cases of short-circuit condi-
tions, severe overloads, or in converters with bulk elec-
trolytic capacitors.
MAX15050EWE+
MAX15051EWE+
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
16 WLP
16 WLP
Yes
No
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Typical Operating Circuit
The MAX15050/MAX15051 feature an adjustable output volt-
age. The output voltage is adjustable by using two external
resistors at the feedback or by applying an external reference
voltage to the REFIN/SS input. The MAX15050/MAX15051
offer programmable soft-start time using one capacitor to
reduce input inrush current. A built-in thermal shutdown pro-
tection assures safe operation under all conditions. The
MAX15050/MAX15051 are available in a 2mm x 2mm,
16-bump (4 x 4 array), 0.5mm pitch WLP package.
INPUT
2.9V TO 5.5V
IN
EN
BST
LX
OUTPUT
MAX15050
MAX15051
V
DD
GND
FB
Applications
Telecom and
Networking Power
Supplies
RAID Control Power
Supplies
Portable Applications
V
DD
REFIN/SS
Server Power Supplies
Point-of-Load
ASIC/CPU/DSP Core
and I/O Voltages
COMP
PWRGD
GND
DDR Power Supplies
Base-Station Power
Supplies
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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