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MAX15303
6A Digital PoL DC-DC Converter with
InTune Automatic Compensation
General Description
Benefits and Features
● InTune Automatic Compensation Simplifies and
The MAX15303 is a full-featured, flexible, efficient, 6A
digital point-of-load (PoL) controller with integrat-
ed switching MOSFETs. It contains advanced power-
management and telemetry features. Unlike PID-based
digital power regulators, the device uses Maxim’s
patented InTune™ automatically compensated, state-
space control algorithm. The InTune control law is valid for
both the small- and large-signal response and accounts
for duty-cycle saturation effects. These capabilities
result in fast loop transient response and reduce the
number of output capacitors compared to competing digital
controllers.
Speeds Design
• Ensures Stability While Optimizing Transient
Performance
• State-Space Compensation Results in Fast
Transient Response with Reduced Output
Capacitance
● Out-of-the-Box Operation Enables Fast Prototyping
• Supports Pin-Strappable Configuration: Output
Voltage, SMBus Address, Switching Frequency,
Current Limit
● Easy to Use PMBus Interface for Configuration,
Control, and Monitoring
To help maximize system efficiency and reduce over-
all parts count, the device uses Maxim’s BabyBuck
regulator. The BabyBuck eliminates the need for an
external bias supply. The BabyBuck can be configured in
two different modes to maximize system flexibility.
• Flexible Sequencing and Fault Management
• Supports Voltage Positioning
• Configurable Soft-Start and Soft-Stop Time
• 300kHz to 1000kHz Fixed-Frequency Operation
The device is designed to minimize the end customer’s
design time. Automatic compensation eliminates the
need for external compensation circuitry and allows
changes to the output inductor and capacitor, without the
need to manually redesign the compensation circuitry.
An on-board PMBus™-compliant serial bus interface
enables communication with a supervisory controller for
monitoring and fault management. A full suite of power-
management features eliminates the need for compli-
cated and expensive sequencing and monitoring ICs.
Basic DC-DC conversion operation can be set up through
pin strapping and does not require user-configuration
firmware. This allows for rapid development of the power-
supply subsystem before board-level systems engineer-
ing is completed. Maxim provides support hardware and
software for configuring the device.
● Integration Yields Small Solution Size
• Integrated High- and Low-Side MOSFETs
• Efficient On-Chip BabyBuck Regulator for Self-
Bias Output
• Startup into a Prebiased Output
● Performance Optimized for Communication and
Computing Systems
• Differential Remote Voltage Sensing Enables
±1.25% V
Accuracy over Temperature
OUT
(-40°C to +85°C)
• 4.5V to 14V Wide Input Range
• Output Voltage Range from 0.5V to 5.25V
• External Synchronization
Applications
● Servers
● Storage Systems
● Routers/Switches
● Base-Station Equipment
● Power Modules
The MAX15303 is available in a 40-pin, 6mm x 6mm TQFN
package with an exposed pad and operates over the -40°C
to +85°C temperature range.
Ordering Information and Typical Operating Circuit appear
at end of data sheet.
InTune is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
PMBus is a trademark of SMIF, Inc.
This product is subject to a license from Power-One, Inc.,
related to digital power technology patents owned by Power-
One, Inc. This license does not extend to merchant market
stand-alone power-supply products.
Maxim patents apply: 7498781, 7880454, 7696736, 7746048,
7466254, 798613, 7498781, 8,120,401, 8,014,879.
19-7119; Rev 2; 9/15