19-4243; Rev 1; 2/09
Dual Quick-PWM, Step-Down Controller
with Low-Power LDO, RTC Regulator
MAX701
General Description
Features
The MAX17101 is a dual Quick-PWM™ step-down
power-supply (SMPS) controller with synchronous rectifi-
cation, intended for main 5V/3.3V power generation in
battery-powered systems. Low-side MOSFET sensing
provides a simple low-cost, highly efficient current sense
for providing valley current-limit protection. Combined
with the output overvoltage and undervoltage protection
features, this current limit ensures robust output supplies.
o Dual Quick-PWM
o Internal 100mA 5V or Adjustable Linear Regulator
o Independent LDO Bypass Input
o Internal Boost Diodes
o Secondary Feedback Input Maintains Charge Pump
o 3.3V 5mA RTC Power (Always On)
o OUT1: 5V or 1.5V Fixed or 0.7V Adjustable
Feedback
o OUT2: 3.3V or 1.05V Fixed or Dynamic Adjustable
o Dynamic 0 to 2V REFIN2 Input on Second Output
o 2V 1ꢀ 50ꢁA Reference
The 5V/3.3V SMPS outputs can save power by operating
in pulse-skipping mode or in ultrasonic mode to avoid
audible noise. Ultrasonic mode forces the controller to
maintain switching frequencies greater than 20kHz at
light loads.
o 6V to 24V Input Range (28V max)
o Ultrasonic Mode
An internal 100mA linear regulator can be used to
either generate the 5V bias needed for power-up or
other lower power “always-on” suspend supplies. An
independent bypass input allows automatic bypassing
of the linear regulator when the SMPS is active.
o Independent SMPS and LDO Enable Controls
o Independent SMPS Power-Good Outputs
o Minimal Component Count
This main controller also includes a secondary feed-
back input that triggers an ultrasonic pulse (DL1 turned
on) if the SECFB voltage drops below its threshold volt-
age. This refreshes an external charge pump driven by
DL1 without overcharging the output voltage.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX17101ETJ+
-40°C to +85°C
32 Thin QFN-EP*
The device includes independent shutdown controls to
simplify power-up and power-down sequencing. To
prevent current surges at startup, the internal voltage
target is slowly ramped up from zero to the final target
over a 1ms period. To prevent the output from ringing
below ground in shutdown, the internal voltage target
is ramped down from its previous value to zero over a
1ms period. Two independent power-good outputs
simplify the interface with external controllers.
+Denotes a lead-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
The MAX17101 comes in a lead-free 32-pin TQFN
(5mm x 5mm) package and operates in the -40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
16
15
LX2 25
DH2 26
LX1
DH1
14 ON1
27
28
29
30
31
32
ON2
Applications
PGOOD1
ILIM1
13
12
PGOOD2
SKIP
Notebook Computers
MAX17101
Main System Supply (5V and 3.3V Supplies)
Graphic Cards
11 FB1
OUT2
10
9
OUT1
BYP
ILIM2
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Power Supplies
Game Consoles
+
1
REFIN2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Low-Power I/O and Chipset Supplies
Two to Four Li+ Cells Battery-Powered Devices
PDAs and Mobile Communicators
Telecommunication
THIN QFN
A "+" SIGN FIRST-PIN INDICATOR DENOTES A LEAD-FREE PACKAGE.
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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