19-1268; Rev 0; 8/97
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MAX136
_______________Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
____________________________Fe a t u re s
♦ ±1% DC Accuracy (Adjustable Mode)
♦ Output Overvoltage Crowbar Protection
♦ Output Undervoltage Shutdown
The MAX1636 is a synchronous, buck, switch-mode,
power-supply controller that generates the CPU supply
voltage in battery-powered systems. It achieves ±1%
output voltage accuracy and offers the excellent load-
transient response needed by upcoming generations of
dynamic-clock CPUs.
♦ Adjustable Switching Frequency to 340kHz
♦ Low-Dropout Operation
Up to 95% efficiency is achieved through synchronous
rectification and Maxim’s proprietary Idle Mode™ con-
trol s c he me . Effic ie nc y is g re a te r tha n 80% ove r a
1000:1 load-current range, extending battery life in sys-
tem-suspend or standby modes. Excellent dynamic
response corrects output load transients caused by the
latest dynamic-clock CPUs within five 300kHz clock
cycles. Strong, 1A, on-board gate drivers ensure fast,
external N-channel MOSFET switching.
♦ Idle Mode Pulse-Skipping Operation
♦ 1.10V to 5.5V Adjustable Output Voltage
♦ 2.5V/3.3V Dual-Mode Fixed-Output Settings
♦ Internal Digital Soft-Start
♦ 1.1V ±1% Reference Output
♦ 3µA (typ) Shutdown Current
The MAX1636 features a logic-controlled and synchro-
nizable, fixed-frequency, pulse-width-modulation (PWM)
operating mode that reduces noise and RF interference
in sensitive mobile communications and pen-entry appli-
cations. Holding SKIP high forces fixed-frequency mode
for lowest noise under all load conditions.
RESET)
♦ Open-Drain Power-Good Output (
♦ 20-Pin SSOP Package
______________Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
For a low-cost version that omits the +5V VL linear-
regulator block and comes in a smaller 16-pin QSOP
package, refer to the MAX1637 data sheet.
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1636EAP
-40°C to +85°C
20 SSOP
________________________Ap p lic a t io n s
__________Typ ic a l Op e ra t in g Circ u it
Notebook Computers
Subnotebook Computers
V
IN
Desktop Computers
Bus-Termination Supplies
OVP
VL
V+
SHDN
__________________P in Co n fig u ra t io n
V
CC
TOP VIEW
CC
DH
CSH
CSL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20 SKIP
19 LX
18 DH
17 BST
16 PGND
15 DL
14 VL
BST
LX
RESET
SHDN
OVP
MAX1636
DL
MAX1636
SKIP
PGND
CC
SYNC
REF
CSH
CSL
GND
SYNC
GND
13 V+
12
V
CC
REF
FB
GND 10
11 FB
TO µP
RESET
GND
SSOP
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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