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MAX20796
Dual-Phase Scalable Integrated Voltage
Regulator with PMBus Interface
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Peak Efficiency 92%; Full-Load Efficiency 90% at
The MAX20796 offers a fully integrated, highly efficient,
two-phase switching regulator for applications operating
from 4.5V to 16V and requiring up to 60A maximum load
or 90A with an optional third-phase external power stage.
The output voltage range can be configured from 0.5V to
5.5V with some restrictions on duty cycle. The switching
regulator uses a fixed-frequency control scheme providing
an extremely compact, fast, and accurate power delivery
solution for server and telecom applications. Integrated
linear regulators allow single-supply operation. To further
improve system efficiency and thermal performance, an
external 3.3V supply or FET can be used to generate the
core supply.
V
IN
= 12V, V
= 1V
OUT
● Operating Input Voltage Range 4.5V to 16V
● Output Voltage Range is 0.5V to 5.5V
● Output Boot Voltage Pin-Strapped Range 0.5V to
5.0V with Direct Feedback
● Integrated Loop Compensation
● Supports Coupled and Discrete Inductors
● PMBus Revision 1.3 Compliant Interface
● Supports External Power Stage to Increase Power
Capacity
Key system parameters are configured by external resis-
tors, including the selection of soft-start timing, output
voltage, switching frequency, PMBus address, over-
current trip point, and loop control parameters. The
device operates with either coupled or discrete inductors.
Coupled inductor technology offers high performance
with a minimum number of input and output capacitors for
best-in-class solution cost.
● Internal Linear Regulators Allow Operation from One
Supply Voltage
● Optional External LDO FET for Enhanced Thermal
Performance
● DC Setpoint Accuracy ±1% over T (-40°C to 125°C)
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● Pin-Strapped Configurable Operating Parameters:
• 32 PMBus Addresses
• Output Voltage
• Switching Frequency
• Overcurrent Protection (OCP) Threshold
• Soft-Start Time
• Loop Compensation
The MAX20796 includes fault protection and reporting
capabilities. Inherent positive and negative overcurrent
and overtemperature protection ensure a rugged design.
Input undervoltage lockout shuts down the device when
the input voltage is out of specification. Regulation is
halted if the output voltage is outside of a programmable
range. A PGOOD pin provides an output signal to show
that the output voltage is within range and the system is
regulating.
● Continuous Conduction Mode Operation Only
● Integrated Accurate Current and Temperature Sensing
● Monotonic Startup and Shutdown, Supports Prebias
Startup (Two-Phase)
The MAX20796 is offered in a 35-pin, 4 × 10.5mm
FC2QFN package, ideal for use in networking and com-
munication end equipment.
● Fast Peak and Average Overcurrent Protection
●
RESTORE Input Pin Resets Output Voltage
● Operating Junction Temperature Range: -40°C
Applications
to 125°C
● Point-of-Load Voltage Regulators
● Communication, Networking, Servers and Storage
Equipment
● Package: 35-pin, 4 ×10.5mm, 0.5mm pitch, FC2QFN
● Microprocessor Chipsets
● Memory VDDQ
● I/O and Auxiliary Power
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
PMBus is a trademark of SMIF, Inc.
19-100376; Rev 2; 3/19