19-0224; Rev 3; 7/00
5V-to-3.3V, Synchronous, Step-Down
Power-Supply Controller
________________General Description
____________________________Features
ꢀ >90% Efficiency
ꢀ 700µA Quiescent Supply Current
ꢀ 120µA Standby Supply Current
ꢀ 4.5V-to-5.5V Input Range
ꢀ Low-Cost Application Circuit
ꢀ All N-Channel Switches
ꢀ Small External Components
ꢀ Tiny Shrink-Small-Outline Package (SSOP)
The MAX767 is a high-efficiency, synchronous buck
controller IC dedicated to converting a fixed 5V supply
into a tightly regulated 3.3V output. Two key features set
this device apart from similar, low-voltage step-down
switching regulators: high operating frequency and all
N-channel construction in the application circuit. The
300kHz operating frequency results in very small, low-
cost external surface-mount components.
The inductor, at 3.3µH for 5A, is physically at least five
times smaller than inductors found in competing solu-
tions. All N-channel construction and synchronous rectifi-
cation result in reduced cost and highest efficiency.
Efficiency exceeds 90% over a wide range of loading,
eliminating the need for heatsinking. Output capacitance
requirements are low, reducing board space and cost.
ꢀ Predesigned Applications:
Standard 5V to 3.3V DC-DC Converters up to 10A
High-Accuracy Pentium P54C VR-Spec Supply
ꢀ Fixed Output Voltages Available:
3.3V (Standard)
3.45V (High-Speed Pentium™)
3.6V (PowerPC™)
The MAX767 is a monolithic BiCMOS IC available in
20-pin SSOP packages. For other fixed output voltages
and package options, please consult the factory.
_______________Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
REF
TOL
V
(V)
OUT
________________________Applications
PART
TEMP. RANGE
Local 5V-to-3.3V DC-DC Conversion
Microprocessor Daughterboards
Power Supplies up to 10A or More
MAX767CAP
0°C to +70°C
20 SSOP
20 SSOP
20 SSOP
20 SSOP
Dice*
1.ꢀ% 3.3
1.ꢀ% 3.45
1.ꢀ% 3.6
1.2% 3.3
MAX767RCAP 0°C to +70°C
MAX767SCAP 0°C to +70°C
MAX767TCAP 0°C to +70°C
MAX767C/D
0°C to +70°C
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Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
* Contact factory for dice specifications.
_________Typical Application Circuit
INPUT
4.5V TO 5.5V
__________________Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
V
ON
CC
BST
DH
CS
SS
FB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
OUTPUT
3.3V
AT 5A
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
3.3 H
DH
LX
ON
LX
MAX767
GND
BST
DL
MAX767
DL
GND
GND
GND
REF
PGND
V
CC
CS
FB
V
CC
PGND
N.C.
SYNC
REF
GND
V
GND
CC 10
SSOP
Pentium is a trademark of Intel. PowerPC is a trademark of IBM.
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