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36V Boost Controller with A 3.5A Synchronous
Buck Converter for Automotive Applications
MAX20458
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX20458 is an automotive grade PMIC that in-
cludes a 3.5A synchronous buck converter and an asyn-
chronous boost controller with 2.1MHz and 400kHz op-
tions. The boost controller can be used to provide power to
buck converters and keep them in regulation during cold-
crank operation down to 2V battery input. The IC operates
with an input voltage supply from 3.5V to 36V and can
operate in dropout conditions by running at 95% duty cy-
cle. It is intended for applications with mid- to high-pow-
er requirements that operate at a wide input voltage range
such as during automotive cold-crank or engine stop-start
conditions.
● Meets Stringent OEM Module Power Consumption
and Performance Specifications
• 10μA Supply Current with 5V Buck On
• OUT Can Be Either 5V or 3.3V
• 30μA Supply Current with All Regulators On
● Enables Crank-Ready Designs
• Output Voltages in Regulation Through Cold Crank
Down to 2V Battery Voltage
• Wide Input Supply Range from 3.5V to 36V
● EMI Reduction Features Reduce Interference with
Sensitive Radio Bands without Sacrificing Wide Input
Voltage Range
High switching frequency up to 2.1MHz allows small ex-
ternal components, reduced output ripple, and guarantees
no AM band interference. The switching frequency is fixed
at 400kHz or 2.1MHz. FSYNC input programmability en-
ables three modes for optimized performance: forced
fixed-frequency operation, skip mode with ultra-low quies-
cent current, and phase-locked synchronization to an ex-
ternal clock. The spread spectrum option minimizes EMI
interference.
• 20ns (typ) Minimum On-Time Guarantees Skip-
Free Operation for 3.3V Output at 2.1MHz
• Spread-Spectrum Option
• Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Frequency
Synchronization
● Integration and Thermally Enhanced Packages Save
Board Space and Cost
• A 2.1MHz Buck Converters with Asynchronous
Boost Controller
• Current-Mode Controller with Forced Fixed
Frequency and Skip Modes
• Thermally Enhanced 5mm x 5mm, 28-Pin TQFN-
EP Package
The IC features the power-OK indicators for buck convert-
ers and undervoltage lockout for each power rail. Protec-
tion features include cycle-by-cycle current limit and ther-
mal shutdown. The MAX20458 is specified for operation
over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
● Protection Features Improve System Reliability
• Supply Undervoltage Lockout
Applications
● Automotive Start-Stop System
• Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protection
● Instrument Cluster
● Distributed DC Power Systems
● Navigation and Radio Head Units
19-100529; Rev 1; 10/21
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
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