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MAX20733
Integrated, Step-Down Switching Regulator
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX20733 is a fully integrated, highly efficient
switching regulator for applications operating from 4.5V to
16V and requiring up to 35A maximum load. This single-
chip regulator provides extremely compact, high-efficien-
cy power-delivery solutions with high-precision output
voltages and excellent transient response for networking,
datacom, and telecom equipment.
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High Power Density and Low Component Count
• Overall Solution Size: 509mm2 Including Inductor
and Output Capacitors
• 90.8% Peak Efficiency: V
= 12V and
DDH
V
OUT
= 1V
• Fast Transient Response: Supports Up to 300A/μs
Load Step Transients
The IC offers a broad range of programmable features
through capacitors and resistors connected to dedicated
programming pins. Using this feature, the operation can
be optimized for a specific application, reducing the
component count- and/or setting-appropriate trade-offs
between the regulator's performance and system cost.
Ease of programming enables using the same design for
multiple applications.
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Optimized Component Performance and Efficiency
with Reduced Design-In Time
Increased Power-Supply Reliability with System and
IC Self-Protection Features
• Differential Remote Sense with Open-Circuit
Detection
• Hiccup Overcurrent Protection
• Programmable Thermal Shutdown
The MAX20733 includes protection capabilities. Positive
and negative cycle-by-cycle overcurrent protection and
overtemperature protection ensure a rugged design. Input
undervoltage lockout shuts down the device to prevent
operation when the input voltage is out of specification. A
status pin provides an output signal to show that the out-
put voltage is within range and the system is regulating.
Typical System Efficiency vs.
Load Current (V
= 12V)
DDH
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
Applications
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Communications Equipment
Networking Equipment
Servers and Storage Equipment
Point-of-Load Voltage Regulators
μP Chipsets
VoVuOt =U5TV= 5V
= 3.3V
= 1.8V
VoVuOt =U1T.8V
Vout = 1.2V
VOUT = 1.2V
Vout = 1V
VOUT = 1V
V
Vout = 3.3V
OUT
Memory VDDQ
I/O
Vout = 0.8V
VOUT = 0.8V
Vout = 0.65V
VOUT = 0.65V
CURRENT
RATING*
INPUT
VOLTAGE
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
DESCRIPTION
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0.6484V
to 5.5V
Electrical rating
Thermal rating,
35A
34A
22A
4.5V to 16V
IOUT (A)
12V
12V
1V
1V
T
= 55°C, 200LFM
A
Thermal rating,
= 85°C, 0LFM
T
A
*For specific operating conditions, refer to the SOA curves in
the Typical Operating Characteristics section.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
19-8604; Rev 0; 10/16