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Step-Down Controller with Dual 2.1 MHz Step-
Down DC-DC Converters
MAX20028
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX20028 power-management integrated circuit
(PMIC) is a 2.1MHz, multichannel, DC-DC converter de-
signed for automotive applications. The device integrates
three supplies in a small footprint. The device includes one
high-voltage step-down controller (OUT1) designed to run
directly from a car battery, and two low-voltage step-down
converters (OUT2/OUT3) cascaded from OUT1. Under
no-load conditions, the MAX20028 consumes only 30µA
of quiescent current, making it ideal for automotive appli-
cations.
● High-Efficiency Voltage DC-DC Controller Saves
Power
• 3.5V to 36V Operating Supply Voltage
• Output Voltage: Pin Selectable, Fixed, or Resistor-
Divider Adjustable
• 350kHz to 2.1MHz Operation
• 30μA Quiescent Current with DC-DC Controller
Enabled
● Dual 2.1MHz DC-DC Converters with Integrated FETs
Saves Space
The high-voltage synchronous step-down DC-DC con-
troller (OUT1) operates from a voltage up to 36V contin-
uous and is protected from load-dump transients up to
42V. There is a pin-selectable frequency option of either
2.1MHz or a factory-set frequency for 1.05MHz, 525kHz,
420kHz, or 350kHz. The low-voltage, synchronous step-
down DC-DC converters run directly from OUT1 and can
supply output currents up to 3A.
• OUT2 and OUT3 Are Cascaded from OUT1,
Improving Efficiency
• 3A Output Current
• 0.8V to 3.95V Output Voltage
• 25% Lower C
MAX16993
and C
Compared to the
OUT2
OUT3
• Fixed or Resistor-Divider-Adjustable Output Voltage
• 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
The device provides a spread-spectrum enable input
(SSEN) to provide quick improvement in electromagnetic
interference when needed. There is also a SYNC I/O for
providing either an input to synchronize to an external
clock source or an output of the internally generated clock
(see the Selector Guide for the different options available).
The device includes overtemperature shutdown and over-
current limiting. The device also includes individual RE-
SET outputs and individual enable inputs. The individual
RESET1 outputs provide voltage monitoring for all output
channels.
● High Accuracy to Meet ASIL Specification
• ±1% FB Accuracy, ±2% Output-Voltage Accuracy,
and ±0.5% OV/UV Accuracy
• Excellent Load-Transient Performance
● Robust for the Automotive Environment
• Current-Mode Architecture with Forced-PWM and
Skip Modes of Operations
• Frequency Synchronization Input/Output Reduces
System Noise
• Individual Enable Inputs and RESET1 Outputs
• Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protection
• AEQ-100 Qualified
The MAX20028 is available in a 32-pin (5mm x 5mm x
0.75mm) side-wettable TQFN-EP package and is speci-
fied for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive
temperature range.
Applications
● Automotive
● Industrial
● ADAS
Ordering Information and Selector Guide appear at end of data
sheet.
19-7478; Rev 8; 8/22
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