19-1337; Rev 1; 8/05
High-Speed Step-Down Controller with
Synchronous Rectification for CPU Power
________________General Description
____________________________Features
The MAX1639 is an ultra-high-performance, step-down
DC-DC controller 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, it delivers over 35A from 1.1V
to 4.5V with 1ꢀ total accuracy from a ꢁ5V 1ꢂꢀ supply.
Excellent dynamic response corrects output transients
caused by the latest dynamically clocked CPUs. This
controller achieves over 9ꢂꢀ efficiency by using synchro-
nous rectification. Flying-capacitor bootstrap circuitry
drives inexpensive, external N-channel MOSFETs.
♦ Better than 1% Output Accuracy Over
Line and Load
♦ Greater than 90% Efficiency Using N-Channel
MOSFETs
♦ Pin-Selected High Switching Frequency:
300kHz, 600kHz, or 1MHz
♦ Over 35A Output Current
♦ Resistor-Divider Adjustable Output from
1.1V to 4.5V
♦ Current-Mode Control for Fast Transient
Response and Cycle-by-Cycle Current-Limit
Protection
The switching frequency is pin-selectable for 3ꢂꢂkHz,
6ꢂꢂkHz, or 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.
♦ Short-Circuit Protection with Foldback Current
Limiting
Output overvoltage protection is enforced by a crowbar
circuit that turns on the low-side MOSFET with 1ꢂꢂꢀ
duty factor when the output is 2ꢂꢂmV above the normal
regulation point. Other features include internal digital
soft-start, a power-good output, and a 3.5V 1ꢀ refer-
ence output. The MAX1639 is available in a 16-pin
narrow SOIC package.
♦ Crowbar Overvoltage Protection
♦ Power-Good (PWROK) Output
♦ Digital Soft-Start
♦ High-Current (2A) Drive Outputs
__________ Typical Operating Circuit
________________________Applications
Local DC-DC Converters for CPUs
Workstations
INPUT
+5V
V
V
DD
CC
Desktop Computers
AGND
BST
LAN Servers
TO V
DD
MAX1639
DH
LX
GTL Bus Termination
OUTPUT
1.1V TO 4.5V
PWROK
DL
_______________Ordering Information
PGND
PART
TEMP RANGE
4ꢂ°C to ꢁ85°C
4ꢂ°C to ꢁ85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 Narrow SO
16 Narrow SO
MAX1639ESE
MAX1639ESEꢁ
REF
CSH
CSL
ꢁDenotes lead-free packages.
FREQ
CC1
CC2
FB
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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