EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX17509
4.5V–16V, Dual 3A, High-Efficiency, Synchronous Step-Down
DC-DC Converter with Resistor Programmability
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Reduces Number of DC-DC Regulators in Inventory
• Output Voltage (0.904V to 3.782V and 4.756V to
5.048V with 20mV Resolution)
The MAX17509 integrates two 3A internal switch step-down
regulators with programmable features. The device can
be configured as two single-phase independent, 3A power
supplies or as a dual-phase, single-output 6A power
supply. The device operates from 4.5V to 16V input and
generates independently adjustable output voltage in the
ranges of 0.904V to 3.782V and 4.756V to 5.048V, with
±2% system accuracy.
• Configurable Two Independent Outputs (3A/3A) or
a Dual-Phase Single Output (6A)
● Mitigate Noise Concerns and EMI
• Adjustable Switching Frequency with Selectable
0/180° Phase Shift
• External Frequency Synchronization
• Adjustable Switching Slew Rate
• Passes EN55022 (CISPR22) Class-B Radiated
and Conducted EMI Standard
This device provides maximum flexibility to the end-user
by allowing to choose multiple programmable options by
connecting resistors to the configuration pins. Two key
highlights of the device are the self-configured compen-
sation for any output voltage and the ability to program
the slew rate of LX switching nodes to mitigate noise
concerns. In noise-sensitive applications, such as high-
speed multi-gigabit transceivers in FPGAs, RF, and audio
benefit from this unique slew rate control. SYNC input is
provided for synchronized operation of multiple devices
with system clocks.
● Ease of System Design
• All Ceramic Capacitors Solution
• Auto-Configured Internal Compensation
• Selectable Hiccup or Brickwall Mode
• Adjustable Soft-Start Rise/Fall Time with Soft Stop
Modes and Prebias Startup
• -40°C to +125°C Operation
● Reliable Operation
MAX17509 offers output overvoltage (OV) and
undervoltage (UV) protection, as well as overcurrent
(OC) and undercurrent (UC) protection with a selectable
hiccup/latch option. It operates over the -40°C to +125°C
temperature range, with thermal sensing and shutdown
provided for overtemperature (OT) protection. The device
is available in a 32-pin 5mm x 5mm TQFN package.
• Robust Fault Protections (VIN_UVLO, UV/OV, UC/
OC, OT)
• Power Good
Application Circuit
MAX17509
PGOOD1, 2
Applications
● FPGA and DSP Core Power
● Industrial Control Equipment
AVCC
EN1, 2
SYNC
VCC
CVCC
V
IN
IN1
CAVCC
CIN1
● Multiple Point-of-Load (POL) Power Supplies
● Base Station Point-of-Load Regulator
AVCC
BST1
CBST1
V
OUT1
RCOARSE1
RFINE1
RSS1
L1
COARSE1
FINE1
LX1
OUT1
COUT1
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
PGND1
SS1
V
IN
IN2
RCOARSE2
RFINE2
RSS2
CIN2
L2
COARSE2
FINE2
BST2
CBST2
V
OUT2
LX2
SS2
OUT2
COUT2
RMODE
PGND2
MODE
SGND
EP
19-7051; Rev 0; 2/15