19-2682; Rev 1; 10/08
Notebook CPU Step-Down Controller
MAX718T
General Description
Features
o Quick-PWM Architecture
o ±±1 ꢀ Accuracy Over Line and Load
The MAX1718T step-down controller is intended for core
CPU DC-to-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.
OUT
o 5-Bit On-Board DAC with Input Muxes
o Precision-Adjustable ꢀ Slew Control
OUT
o 0.6ꢀ to ±.75ꢀ Output Adjust Range
o Precision Offset Control
o Supports ꢀoltage-Positioned Applications
o 2ꢀ to 28ꢀ Battery Input Range
o Requires a Separate 5ꢀ Bias Supply
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 MAX1718T has an internal
multiplexer that accepts three unique 5-bit VID DAC
codes corresponding to performance, battery, and sus-
pend modes. Precision slew-rate control provides “just-
in-time” arrival at the new DAC setting, minimizing
surge currents to and from the battery.
o 200kHz/300kHz/550kHz/±000kHz Switching
Frequency
o Overvoltage/Undervoltage Protection
o Drives Large Synchronous-Rectifier FETs
o 700µA (typ) I
Supply Current
CC
o 2µA (typ) Shutdown Supply Current
o 2ꢀ ±±1 Reference Output
A pair of complementary offset control inputs allows
easy compensation for IR drops in PCB traces or cre-
ation of a voltage-positioned power supply. Voltage
positioning modifies the load-transient response to
reduce output capacitor requirements and total system
power dissipation.
o ꢀGATE Blanking During Transition
o Small 28-Pin QSOP Package
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1718TEEI
-40°C to +85°C
28 QSOP
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.
Minimal Operating Circuit
5V INPUT
BATT 2V TO 28V
V
V
DD
CC
The MAX1718T is available in a 28-pin QSOP package.
SKP/SDN
V+
SHUTDOWN
ILIM
BST
DH
OUTPUT
0.6V TO 1.75V
Applications
MAX1718T
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
2-Cell to 4-Cell Li+ Battery to CPU Core Supply
Converters
LX
DUAL MODE™ VID
MUX INPUTS
5V to CPU Core Supply Converters
DL
GND
ZMODE
SUS
MUX CONTROL
SUSPEND
INPUT
DECODER
S0
S1
FB
NEG
POS
TIME
CC
VCC
REF
POWER-GOOD
OUTPUT
VGATE
OVP
TON
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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