LCJ/JH 9/22/05 (P1)
19-2729; Rev 1; 8/05
3.6A, 1.4MHz, Low-Voltage, Internal-Switch Step-
Down Regulator with Dynamic Output Voltage Control
General Description
Features
The MAX1536 constant-off-time, pulse-width-modulated
(PWM) step-down DC-to-DC converter is ideal for use in
+5.0V and +3.3V to low voltages for notebook and sub-
notebook computers. The MAX1536 features an internal
PMOS power switch and internal synchronous rectifica-
tion for high efficiency and reduced component count. No
external Schottky diode is required across the internal
synchronous rectifier switch. The internal 54mΩ PMOS
power switch and 47mΩ NMOS synchronous-rectifier
switch easily deliver continuous load currents up to 3.6A.
The MAX1536 produces dynamically adjustable output
voltages for chipsets and graphics processor cores using
a logic-level control signal. The MAX1536 achieves effi-
ciencies as high as 96%.
♦ Dynamically Selectable Output Voltage from
+0.7V to V
♦ Internal PMOS/NMOS Switches
IN
54mΩ/47mΩ On-Resistance at V = +4.5V
63mΩ/53mΩ On-Resistance at V = +3.0V
♦ +3.0V to +5.5V Input Voltage Range
♦ 1.4MHz Maximum Switching Frequency
♦ 2V 0.75ꢀ Reference Output
IN
IN
♦ Constant-Off-Time PWM Operation
♦ Selectable Idle Mode/PWM Operation at Light
Loads
♦ 100ꢀ Duty Factor in Dropout
The MAX1536 uses a unique current-mode, constant-off-
time, PWM control scheme. It has selectable Idle
ModeTM to maintain high efficiency during light-load
operation, or fixed-PWM mode for low output ripple. The
programmable constant-off-time architecture allows a
wide range of switching frequencies up to 1.4MHz, opti-
mizing performance trade-offs between efficiency, output
switching noise, component size, and cost. The
MAX1536 features a digital soft-start to limit surge cur-
rents during startup, a 100% duty-cycle mode for low-
dropout operation, and a low-power shutdown mode that
disconnects the input from the output and reduces supply
current below 1µA. The MAX1536 is available in a 28-pin
thin QFN package with an exposed backside pad.
♦ Digital Soft-Start Inrush Current Limiting
♦ <1µA Typical Shutdown Supply Current
♦ <750µA Quiescent Supply Current
♦ Thermal Shutdown
♦ 1ꢀ V
Accuracy Over Line and Load
OUT
♦ External Reference Input
♦ Power-Good Window Comparator
♦ Selectable Power-Good Blanking Time During
Output-Voltage Transition
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40oC to +85oC
-40oC to +85oC
PIN-PACKAGE
________________________Applications
MAX1536ETI
MAX1536ETI+
28 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
28 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
Chipset/Graphics Cores
with Dual-Supply Voltages
Notebook Computers
DDR Memory Termination
+Denotes lead-free package.
Active Termination Buses
Pin Configuration
Minimal Operating Circuit
TOP VIEW
V
V
IN
OUT
21 20 19 18 17 16 15
+3.0V TO +5.5V
+0.7V TO V
IN
LX
FB
IN
PGND
PGND
REF
13 REFIN
22
23
14
OD
LX 24
12
11
10
9
V
PGND
AGND
CC
OD
25
26
27
28
N.C.
LX
SHDN
MAX1536
GATE
MAX1536
REF
COMP
PGND
TOFF
N.C.
EXPOSED PADDLE
PGOOD
8
PGND
REFIN
TOFF
SKIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
THIN QFN
A "+" SIGN WILL REPLACE THE FIRST PIN INDICATOR ON LEAD-FREE PACKAGES.
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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