19-1960; Rev 3; 8/02
Notebook CPU Step-Down Controller for Intel
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Mobile Voltage Positioning (IMVP II)
General Description
Features
o Quick-PWM Architecture
1ꢀ ꢁ Accuracy Over Line and Load
The MAX1718 step-down controller is intended for core
CPU DC-DC converters in notebook computers. It fea-
tures a dynamically adjustable output, ultra-fast transient
response, high DC accuracy, and high efficiency need-
ed for leading-edge CPU core power supplies. 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.
o
OUT
o 5-Bit On-Board DAC with Input Muxes
o Precision-Adjustable ꢁ Slew Control
OUT
o 0.6ꢁ to 1.75ꢁ Output Adjust Range
o Precision Offset Control
o Supports ꢁoltage-Positioned Applications
o 2ꢁ to 28ꢁ Battery Input Range
The output voltage can be dynamically adjusted through
the 5-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) over a 0.6V to
1.75V range. The MAX1718 has an internal multiplexer
that accepts three unique 5-bit VID DAC codes corre-
sponding to Performance, Battery, and Suspend modes.
o Requires a Separate 5ꢁ Bias Supply
o 200/300/550/1000kHz Switching Frequency
o Over/Undervoltage Protection
o Drives Large Synchronous-Rectifier FETs
†
Precision slew-rate control provides “just-in-time” arrival
o 700µA (typ) I
Supply Current
CC
at the new DAC setting, minimizing surge currents to
and from the battery.
o 2µA (typ) Shutdown Supply Current
o 2ꢁ 1ꢀ Reference Output
The internal DAC of the MAX1718B is synchronized to
the slew-rate clock for improved operation under
aggressive power management of newer chipsets and
operating systems that can make incomplete mode tran-
sitions.
o ꢁGATE Blanking During Transition
o Small 28-Pin QSOP Package
Ordering Information
A pair of complementary offset control inputs allows
easy compensation for IR drops in PC board traces or
creation of a voltage-positioned power supply. Voltage-
positioning modifies the load-transient response to
reduce output capacitor requirements and total system
power dissipation.
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1718EEI
MAX1718BEEI
28 QSOP
28 QSOP
Minimal Operating Circuit
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 bat-
tery) at a higher switching frequency allows the mini-
mum possible physical size.
5V INPUT
BATT 2V TO 28V
V
V
CC
DD
V+
SKP/SDN
SHUTDOWN
ILIM
BST
DH
OUTPUT
MAX1718
0.6V TO 1.75V
The MAX1718 is available in a 28-pin QSOP package.
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
LX
DUAL MODE VID
MUX INPUTS
Applications
IMVP-II™ Notebook Computers
2-Cell to 4-Cell Li+ Battery to CPU Core Supply
Converters
DL
GND
ZMODE
SUS
MUX CONTROL
SUSPEND
INPUT
DECODER
S0
S1
FB
NEG
POS
5V to CPU Core Supply Converters
TIME
CC
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
V
CC
REF
POWER-GOOD
OUTPUT
†
VGATE
OVP
Patent pending.
TON
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
IMVP-II is a trademark of Intel Corp.
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