19-2431; Rev 0; 7/02
Dual 180° Out-of-Phase PWM Step-
Down Controllers with POR
General Description
Features
The MAX1875/MAX1876 dual, synchronized, step-down
controller generates two outputs from input supplies
ranging from 4.75V to 23V. Each output is adjustable from
sub-1V to 18V and supports loads of 10A or higher. Input
voltage ripple and total RMS input ripple current are
reduced by synchronized 180° out-of-phase operation.
o Two Independent Output Voltages
o 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
o 90° Out-of-Phase Operation
(Using Two MAX1875/MAX1876s)
o Foldback Current Limit
The switching frequency is adjustable from 100kHz to
600kHz with an external resistor. Alternatively, the con-
troller can be synchronized to an external clock gener-
ated to another MAX1875/MAX1876 or a system clock.
One MAX1875/MAX1876 can be set to generate an in-
phase, or 90° out-of-phase, clock signal for synchro-
nization with additional controllers. This allows two
controllers to operate either as an interleaved two- or
four-phase system with each output shifted by 90°.
These devices also feature soft-start and soft-stop.
o 4.75V to 23V Input Supply Range
o 0 to 18V Output-Voltage Range (Up to 10A)
o >90% Efficiency
o Fixed-Frequency Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)
Operation
o Adjustable 100kHz to 600kHz Switching
Frequency
The MAX1875/MAX1876 eliminate the need for current-
sense resistors by utilizing the low-side MOSFET’s on-
resistance as a current-sense element. This protects
the DC-DC components from damage during output-
overload conditions or when output short-circuit faults
without requiring a current-sense resistor. Adjustable
foldback current limit reduces power dissipation during
short-circuit conditions. The MAX1876 includes a
power-on reset output to signal the system when both
outputs reach regulation.
o External SYNC Input
o Clock Output for Master/Slave Synchronization
o Soft-Start and Soft-Stop
o RST Output with 140ms Minimum Delay (MAX1876)
o Lossless Current Limit (No Sense Resistor)
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
24 QSOP
The MAX1875/MAX1876 are available in a 24-pin QSOP
package. An evaluation kit is available to speed designs.
MAX1875EEG
MAX1876EEG
24 QSOP
Applications
Network Power Supplies
Telecom Power Supplies
DSP, ASIC, and FPGA Power Supplies
Set-Top Boxes
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
COMP2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
24 EN
FB2
ILIM2
OSC
V+
23 DH2
Broadband Routers
Servers
22
LX2
21 BST2
20 DL2
REF
MAX1875/
MAX1876
19 V
L
GND
CKO
SYNC
18 PGND
17 DL1
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
16 BST1
ILIM1 10
FB1 11
15
14
LX1
DH1
COMP1 12
13 RST
(MAX1876 ONLY)
QSOP
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