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High-Efficiency, 3A, Current-Mode
Synchronous, Step-Down Switching Regulator
General Description
Features
High-Side and 18mI
The MAX15058 high-efficiency, current-mode, synchro-
nous step-down switching regulator with integrated
power switches delivers up to 3A of output current.
The device operates from 2.7V to 5.5V and provides an
output voltage from 0.6V up to 94% of the input voltage,
making the device ideal for distributed power systems,
portable devices, and preregulation applications.
S Internal 30mI (typ) R
DS(ON)
(typ) Low-Side MOSFETs at 5V
S Continuous 3A Output Current Over Temperature
S 95% Efficiency with 3.3V Output at 3A
S 1% Output Voltage Accuracy Over Load, Line, and
Temperature
S Operates from 2.7V to 5.5V Supply
The MAX15058 utilizes a current-mode control archi-
tecture with a high-gain transconductance error ampli-
fier. The current-mode control architecture facilitates
easy compensation design and ensures cycle-by-cycle
current limit with fast response to line and load transients.
S Cycle-by-Cycle Overcurrent Protection
S Adjustable Output from 0.6V to Up to 0.94 x V
S Programmable Soft-Start
IN
S Factory-Trimmed, 1MHz Switching Frequency
The MAX15058 offers selectable skip-mode functional-
ity to reduce current consumption and achieve a higher
S Stable with Low-ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
S Safe-Startup Into Prebiased Output
S External Reference Input
efficiency at light output load. The low R
inte-
DS(ON)
grated switches ensure high efficiency at heavy loads
while minimizing critical inductances, making the layout
design a much simpler task with respect to discrete
solutions. Utilizing a simple layout and footprint assures
first-pass success in new designs.
S Skip-Mode Functionality
S Enable Input/Power-Good Output
S Fully Protected Against Overcurrent and
The MAX15058 features a 1MHz, factory-trimmed, fixed-
frequency PWM mode operation. The high switching fre-
quency, along with the PWM current-mode architecture,
allows for a compact, all-ceramic capacitor design.
Overtemperature
S Input Undervoltage Lockout
Ordering Information
The MAX15058 offers a capacitor-programmable soft-
start reducing inrush current, startup into PREBIAS
operations, and a PGOOD open-drain output that can be
used as an interrupt and for power sequencing.
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX15058EWL+
-40°C to +85°C
9 WLP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
The MAX15058 is available in a 9-bump (3 x 3 array),
1.5mm x 1.5mm WLP package and is specified over the
-40NC to +85NC temperature range.
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
Distributed Power Systems
Preregulators for Linear Regulators
Portable Devices
INPUT
OUTPUT
1.8V/3A
2.8V TO 5.5V
IN
LX
MAX15058
GND
Notebook Power
PGOOD
Server Power
FB
IP Phones
ON
EN
ENABLE
OFF
COMP
SKIP
SS/REFIN
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