19-1536; Rev 1; 12/99
High-Speed Step-Down Controller
for Notebook Computers
General Description
Features
The MAX1714 pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller
provides the high efficiency, excellent transient
response, and high DC output accuracy needed for
stepping down high-voltage batteries to generate low-
voltage CPU core or chip-set/RAM supplies in notebook
computers.
ꢀ Ultra-High Efficiency
ꢀ No Current-Sense Resistor (Lossless I
)
LIMIT
ꢀ Quick-PWM with 100ns Load-Step Response
ꢀ 1% V Accuracy Over Line and Load
OUT
ꢀ 2.5V/3.3V Fixed or 1V to 5.5V Adjustable Output
Maxim’s proprietary Quick-PWM™ quick-response,
constant-on-time PWM control scheme handles wide
input/output voltage ratios with ease and provides
100ns “instant-on” response to load transients while
maintaining a relatively constant switching frequency.
Range
ꢀ 2V to 28V Battery Input Range
ꢀ 200/300/450/600kHz Switching Frequency
ꢀ Overvoltage Protection (MAX1714A)
ꢀ Undervoltage Protection
The MAX1714 achieves high efficiency at a reduced
cost by eliminating the current-sense resistor found in
traditional current-mode PWMs. Efficiency is further
enhanced by an ability to drive very large synchronous-
rectifier MOSFETs.
ꢀ 1.7ms Digital Soft-Start
ꢀ Drives Large Synchronous-Rectifier FETs
ꢀ 2V 1% Reference Output
Single-stage buck conversion allows these devices to
directly step down high-voltage batteries for the highest
possible efficiency. Alternatively, two-stage conversion
(stepping down the +5V system supply instead of the
battery) at a higher switching frequency allows the mini-
mum possible physical size.
ꢀ Power-Good Indicator
Ordering Information
The MAX1714 is intended for CPU core, chipset,
DRAM, or other low-voltage supplies as low as 1V. The
MAX1714A is available in a 20-pin QSOP package and
includes overvoltage protection. The MAX1714B is
available in a 16-pin QSOP package with no overvolt-
age protection. For applications requiring VID compli-
ance or DAC control of output voltage, refer to the
MAX1710/MAX1711 data sheet. For a dual output ver-
sion, refer to the MAX1715† data sheet.
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 QSOP
MAX1714AEEP
MAX1714BEEE
16 QSOP
Minimal Operating Circuit
BATTERY
4.5V TO 28V
+5V INPUT
Applications
V
V
CC
DD
V+
Notebook Computers
SHDN
CPU Core Supply
BST
DH
ILIM
Chipset/RAM Supply as Low as 1V
1.8V and 2.5V I/O Supply
OUTPUT
1.25V TO 2V
MAX1714
LX
DL
REF
PGOOD PGND
(GND)
FB
OUT
SKIP
AGND
(GND)
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
† Future product—contact factory for availability.
( ) ARE FOR THE MAX1714B ONLY.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
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