19-1227; Rev 1; 6/97
Hig h -S p e e d S t e p -Do w n Co n t ro lle rs w it h
S yn c h ro n o u s Re c t ific a t io n fo r CP U P o w e r
4/MAX1625
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
♦ Better than ±1% Output Accuracy Over
The MAX1624/MAX1625 are ultra-high-performance,
step-down DC-DC controllers for CPU power in high-end
computer systems. Designed for demanding applications
in which output voltage precision and good transient
response are critical for proper operation, they deliver
over 35A from 1.1V to 3.5V with ±1% total accuracy from
a +5V ±10% supply. Excellent dynamic response cor-
rects output transients caused by the latest dynamically
clocked CPUs. These controllers achieve over 90% effi-
ciency by using synchronous rectification. Flying-capaci-
tor b oots tra p c irc uitry d rive s ine xp e ns ive , e xte rna l
N-channel MOSFETs.
Line and Load
♦ 90% Efficiency
♦ Excellent Transient Response
♦ Resistor-Programmable Fixed Switching
Frequency from 100kHz to 1MHz
♦ Over 35A Output Current
♦ Digitally Programmable Output from 1.1V to 3.5V
in 100mV Increments (MAX1624)
♦ Resistor-Adjustable Output down to 1.1V
(MAX1625)
The switching frequency is resistor programmable from
100kHz to 1MHz. High switching frequencies allow the
use of a small surface-mount inductor and decrease out-
put filter capacitor requirements, reducing board area
and system cost.
♦ Remote Sensing
♦ Adjustable AC Loop Gain (MAX1624)
♦ GlitchCatcher™ Circuit for Fast Load-Transient
Response (MAX1624)
The MAX1624 is available in a 24-pin SSOP and offers
additional features such as a digitally programmable out-
put in 100mV increments; adjustable transient response;
selectable 0.5%, 1%, or 2% AC load regulation; and gate
drive for a current-boost MOSFET. The MAX1625 is resis-
tor adjustable and comes in a 16-pin narrow SO pack-
age. Other features in both controllers include internal
digital soft-start, a power-good output, and a 3.5V ±1%
reference output. For a similar controller compatible with
♦ Power-Good (PWROK) Output
♦ Current-Mode Feedback
♦ Digital Soft-Start
♦ Strong 2A Gate Drivers
♦ Current-Limited Output
__________Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
the latest Intel V /V specification, see the MAX1638*
RM ID
data sheet.
INPUT
+5V
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
V
V
CC
DD
Pentium Pro™, Pentium II™, PowerPC™, Alpha™,
and K6™ Systems
TO AGND
CSH
Desktop Computers
LAN Servers
TO V
DD
MAX1625
CSL
BST
Industrial Computers
GTL Bus Termination
PWROK
DH
LX
N
N
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
OUTPUT
1.1V TO 4.5V
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
24 SSOP
MAX1624EAG
MAX1625ESE
DL
PGND
FB
16 Narrow SO
FREQ
CC2
CC1
REF
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
*Future product.
Pentium Pro and Pentium II are trademarks of Intel Corp.
PowerPC is a trademark of IBM Corp.
Alpha is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corp.
K6 is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices.
GlitchCatcher is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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