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MAX20751
Multiphase Master with PMBus Interface
and Internal Buck Converter
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Increased Power Density with Fewer External
The MAX20751 PMBus™-compliant multiphase
master IC, with extensive status and parameter monitor-
ing, is capable of driving up to four smart-slave integrated
power devices.
Components Needed
• Scalable, Multiphase Solution
• Compatibility with Coupled Inductors Enables Fast
Transient Response and Reduced C
• Integrated Internal Switching Regulator to Power
Smart Slaves
OUT
Utilizing Maxim’s smart-slave ICs, the device
provides a high-density and flexible solution that can be
tailored to a range of power loads used in commu-
nication equipment. Proprietary-coupled inductors,
recommended to reduce the effective inductor value with-
out excessive ripple current, results in improved transient
response and reduction in the number of output capaci-
tors required.
● Optimized Component Performance and Efficiency
with Reduced Design-In Time
• PMBus-Compliant Interface for Telemetry and
Power Management
• Field-Programmable Memory to Allow Storage of
Desired Configuration Parameters
• Fault Logging
The device incorporates current reporting, tempera-
ture monitoring, fault detection, and PMBus support.
Overcurrent and overtemperature faults are detected
by the individual smart slaves and faults communicated
through the master IC. The highest junction temperature
is reported, both before and after smart-slave regulation.
● Comprehensive System and IC Self-Protection
Features Promote Increased Power-Supply Reliability
• Overcurrent and Overtemperature
• Boost Voltage UVLO
• VX Short to Ground or V
Detection
DDH
• Phase-Current Steering for Thermal Balancing
The device features an integrated switching regulator
● 36-Pin (6mm x 6mm) QFN Package
that can optionally be used to supply the V
rail for the
DD
master controller and smart-slave devices to reduce the
power-rail requirements and simplify the regulator design.
Applications
● Communication, Networking, Servers, and Storage
PWM1
Smart
Slave
ISENSE1
ISENSE2
Equipment
• ASICs
• Microprocessor Chipsets
PWM2
Smart
Slave
V
OUT
TS_FAULTB
PWM3
• Memory V
DDQ
Power
Management
COntroller
PMBus
• Other High-Current Digital ICs
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
PMBus is a trademark of SMIF, Inc.
MAX20751
Smart
Slave
ISENSE3
ISENSE4
PWM4
Smart
Slave
SENSE_N
SENSE_P
Figure 1. Basic Application Circuit
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