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MAX77812
20A User-Configurable
Quad-Phase Buck Converter
General Description
Benefits and Features
● 20A Maximum Output Current (5A per Phase)
The MAX77812 is a quad-phase high-efficiency step-
down (buck) converter capable of delivering up to 20A
of maximum current. Programmable startup/shutdown
sequence and user-selectable phase configurations make
the MAX77812 ideal for powering the latest generations
of processors. With high-efficiency and small solution
size, the MAX77812 is optimized for space constrained
single-cell battery powered applications.
● V Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
IN
● V
Range: 0.250V to 1.525V with 5mV Steps
OUT
±0.5% Initial Output Accuracy with Differential Sensing
● 5 User-Selectable Phase Configurations
● 91% Peak Efficiency (V = 3.8V, V
●
= 1.1V)
OUT
IN
● Auto (SKIP/PWM) and Forced PWM Modes
● Enhanced Load Transient Response
The MAX77812 uses an adaptive on-time PWM control
scheme and it has SKIP and low-power SKIP modes for
improved light-load efficiency. A programmable current
limit reduces the overall solution footprint by optimizing
inductors size. Differential sensing provides high output
voltage accuracy, while enhanced transient response
(ETR) allows fast output voltage adjustments to load tran-
sients. Programmable soft-start/stop and ramp-up/down
slew rate provides control over an inrush current as the
regulator transitions between operating states.
● Programmable Ramp-Up/Down Slew Rates
● Programmable Startup/Shutdown Sequence
● UVLO, Short-Circuit, and Thermal Protections
● 2 User-Programmable General-Purpose Inputs
2
● 3.4MHz High Speed I C and 30MHz SPI Interface
● 3.408mm x 3.368mm, 64-Bump WLP Package
2
A 3.4MHz high-speed I C or 30MHz SPI interface with
Applications
● CPU/GPU, FPGAs, and DSPs Power Supply
● AR/VR Headsets and Game Consoles
● Li-ion Battery Powered Equipment
dedicated logic inputs provide full configurability and
control for system power optimization.
The MAX77812 is available in 3.408mm x 3.368mm,
64-bump 0.4mm pitch wafer-level package (WLP).
● Space Constrained Portable Electronics
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Application Circuit
V
V
SYS
2.5V to 5.5V
SYS
SYS
DGND
AGND
IN12
1Φ
+
1Φ
+
1Φ
+
1Φ
5A
5A
2.5V to 5.5V
0.25V to 1.525V
10A
LX1
SNS1P
SNS1N
PGND1
5A
5A
2Φ
+
1Φ
+
MAX77812
MULTI-PHASE
BUCK
CE
10A
V
VIO
VIO
5A
5A
LX2
SNS2P
SNS2N
PGND2
1Φ
2Φ
+
10A
10A
IRQB
SCL
SDA/MOSI
MISO
SCS
3Φ
+
V
SYS
IN34
2Φ
15A
5A
2.5V to 5.5V
I2C_SPI_SEL
EN
LPM
WDTRSTB_IN
GPI0
GPI1
PH_CFG0
PH_CFG1
PH_CFG2
0.25V to 1.525V
5A
LX3
SNS3P
SNS3N
PGND3
LX4
SNS4P
SNS4N
PGND4
1Φ
4Φ
20A
0.25V to 1.525V
5A
PHASE-CONFIGURABLE
QUAD-OUTPUT
V
SYS
2.5V to 5.5V
19-8541; Rev 11; 12/20