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MAX16930/MAX16931
2MHz, 36V, Dual Buck with Preboost and
20µA Quiescent Current
General Description
Features
The MAX16930/MAX16931 offer two high-voltage,
synchronous step-down controllers and a step-up
preboost controller. They operate with an input voltage
supply from 2V to 42V with preboost active and can oper-
ate in drop-out condition by running at 95% duty cycle.
The devices are intended for applications with mid- to
high-power requirements that operate at a wide input
voltage range such as during automotive cold-crank or
engine stop-start conditions.
S Dual, 2MHz Step-Down Controllers
S Preboost for Operation to 2V
S 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
S 50ns Minimum On-Time Allows 3.3V Output from
Car Battery at 2.2MHz
S 20µA Operating Current
S Wide Input Supply Range from 3.5V to 36V (with-
out Preboost)
The MAX16930/MAX16931 step-down controllers oper-
ate 180N out-of-phase at frequencies up to 2.2MHz to
allow small external components, reduced output ripple,
and to guarantee no AM band interference. The switch-
ing frequency is resistor adjustable. The FSYNC input
programmability enables three frequency modes for
optimized performance: forced fixed-frequency opera-
tion, skip mode with ultra-low quiescent current (20FA),
and synchronization to an external clock. The devices
also provide a spread-spectrum option to minimize EMI
interference.
S Resistor Programmable Frequency Between
200kHz and 2.2MHz
S Q1% Output-Voltage Accuracy: 5.0V/3.3V Fixed or
Adjustable Between 1V and 10V
S Current-Mode Controllers with Forced Continuous
and Skip Modes
S Frequency Synchronization Input
S Supply Overvoltage and Undervoltage Lockout
S Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protection
The MAX16930/MAX16931 are offered with an asynchro-
nous step-up controller. This preboost circuitry turns on
during low input voltage conditions. It is designed to pro-
vide power to step-down controller channels with input
voltages as low as 2V.
S Thermally Enhanced 40-Pin TQFN-EP and Side-
Wettable QFND-EP Packages
S -40NC to +125NC Operating Temperature
Applications
The devices also feature a power-OK monitor and
overvoltage and undervoltage lockout. Protection
features include cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal
shutdown.
POL Applications for Automotive Power
Distributed DC Power Systems
Navigation and Radio Head Units
The devices are available in 40-pin TQFN-EP and side-
wettable QFND-EP packages and are specified for oper-
ation over the -40NC to +125NC automotive temperature
range.
Ordering Information and Selector Guide appear at end of
data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer to: www.maximintegrated.com/MAX16930.related
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
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