19-2682; Rev 0; 10/02
Notebook CPU Step-Down Controller
General Description
Features
ꢀ Quick-PWM Architecture
ꢀ ±±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
ꢀ 5-Bit On-Board DAC with Input Muxes
ꢀ Precision-Adjustable ꢀ Slew Control
OUT
ꢀ 0.6ꢀ to ±.75ꢀ Output Adjust Range
ꢀ Precision Offset Control
ꢀ Supports ꢀoltage-Positioned Applications
ꢀ 2ꢀ to 28ꢀ Battery Input Range
ꢀ 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-
ꢀ 200kHz/300kHz/550kHz/±000kHz Switching
Frequency
ꢀ Overvoltage/Undervoltage Protection
ꢀ Drives Large Synchronous-Rectifier FETs
†
ꢀ 700µA (typ) I
Supply Current
pend modes. Precision slew-rate control provides
CC
“just-in-time” arrival at the new DAC setting, minimizing
surge currents to and from the battery.
ꢀ 2µA (typ) Shutdown Supply Current
ꢀ 2ꢀ ±±1 Reference Output
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.
ꢀ ꢀGATE Blanking During Transition
ꢀ 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
SKP/SDN
V+
The MAX1718T is available in a 28-pin QSOP package.
SHUTDOWN
ILIM
BST
DH
OUTPUT
0.6V TO 1.75V
Applications
2-Cell to 4-Cell Li+ Battery to CPU Core Supply
Converters
MAX1718T
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
LX
DUAL MODE™ VID
MUX INPUTS
DL
5V to CPU Core Supply Converters
GND
ZMODE
SUS
MUX CONTROL
SUSPEND
INPUT
DECODER
S0
S1
FB
NEG
POS
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
TIME
CC
VCC
†
Patent pending.
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
REF
POWER-GOOD
OUTPUT
VGATE
OVP
TON
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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