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High-Efficiency, 8A, Current-Mode
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulator
General Description
Features
The MAX15108 high-efficiency, current-mode, synchro-
nous step-down switching regulator with integrated
power switches delivers up to 8A of output current. The
regulator operates from 2.7V to 5.5V and provides an
output voltage from 0.6V up to 95% of the input voltage,
making the device ideal for distributed power systems,
portable devices, and preregulation applications.
S Continuous 8A Output Current
S Efficiency Up to 96%
S
1% Accuracy Over Load, Line, and Temperature
S Operates from a 2.7V to 5.5V Supply
S Adjustable Output from 0.6V to 0.95 x V
S Programmable Soft-Start
IN
The IC utilizes a current-mode control architecture
with a high gain transconductance error amplifier.
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 Safe Startup into Prebiased Output
S External Reference Input
S 1MHz Switching Frequency
S Stable with Low-ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
S Skip Mode or Forced PWM Mode
The regulator offers a selectable skip-mode functionality
to reduce current consumption and achieve a higher effi-
S Enable Input and Power-Good Output for Power-
ciency at light output load. The low R
integrated
DS(ON)
Supply Sequencing
switches ensure high efficiency at heavy loads while
minimizing critical inductance, making the layout design
a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions.
The IC’s simple layout and footprint assures first-pass
success in new designs.
S Cycle-by-Cycle Overcurrent Protection
S Fully Protected Features Against Overcurrent and
Overtemperature
S Input Undervoltage Lockout
The regulator features a 1MHz, factory-trimmed fixed-
frequency PWM mode operation. The high switching
frequency, along with the PWM current-mode architecture
allows for a compact, all ceramic capacitor design.
S 20-Bump (4 x 5 Array), 2.5mm x 2mm, WLP
Package
The IC features a capacitor-programmable soft-start
to reduce input inrush current. Internal control circuitry
ensures safe-startup into a prebiased output. Power
sequencing is controlled with the enable input and
power-good output.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX15108EWP+
-40NC to +85NC
20 WLP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
The IC is available in a 20-bump (4 x 5 array), 2.5mm x
2mm, WLP package and is fully specified over the -40NC
to +85NC temperature range.
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
Distributed Power Systems
DDR Memory
OUTPUT
LX
SKIP
EN
2.7V TO
5.5V
PGND
Base Stations
IN
MAX15108
Portable Devices
FB
Notebook Power
INX
Server Power
COMP
PGOOD
SS
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