19-3973; Rev 0; 1/06
4.5V to 28V Input Current-Mode Step-
Down Controller with Adjustable Frequency
General Description
Features
The MAX8650 synchronous PWM buck controller oper-
ates from a 4.5V to 28V input and generates an
adjustable 0.7V to 5.5V output voltage at loads up to 25A.
♦ Operates from 4.5V to 28V Supply
♦ 1% FB Voltage Accuracy Over Temperature
♦ Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 0.7V or REFIN
The MAX8650 uses a peak current-mode control archi-
tecture with an adjustable (200kHz to 1.2MHz) constant
switching frequency and is externally synchronizable. The
IC’s current limit uses the inductor’s DC resistance to
improve efficiency or an external sense resistor for high
accuracy. The current-limit threshold is adjusted with an
external resistor. Foldback-type current limit can be
implemented to reduce the power dissipation in overload
or short-circuit conditions. Short-circuit protection is
provided based on sensing the current in the low-side
MOSFET. A reference input is provided for use with a
high-accuracy external reference or for double-data-rate
(DDR)-tracking applications.
♦ Adjustable Switching Frequency or External
Synchronization from 200kHz to 1.2MHz
♦ 180° Phase-Shifted Clock Output
♦ Adjustable Overcurrent Limit
♦ Adjustable Foldback Current Limit
♦ Adjustable Slope Compensation
♦ Selectable Current-Limit Mode: Latch-Off or
Automatic Recovery
♦ Monotonic Output-Voltage Rise at Startup
♦ Output Sources and Sinks Current
♦ Enable Input
Monotonic prebiased startup is available for a safe-start
in applications where the output capacitor may have an
initial charge. This feature prevents the output from
pulling low during startup, which is a common charac-
teristic of conventional buck regulators.
♦ Power-OK (POK) Output
A 180° out-of–phase synchronization output is available
♦ Adjustable Soft-Start
for synchronizing with another converter.
♦ Independently Adjustable Overvoltage Protection
Applications
Ordering Information
Base Stations
DDR
PKG
CODE
Network and Telecom Power Modules
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
Storage
Servers
IBA Applications
24 QSOP
MAX8650EEG+ -40°C to +85°C
E24-1
+Denotes lead-free package.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
R2
R1
V
IN
7V TO 28V
SYNC
1
2
FSYNC
MODE
BST
C1
D2
EN
4
5
ON
OFF
11
24
3
EN
POK
V
OUT
0.7V TO 5.5V
POK
DH
L1
SYNCO
C2
6
7
Q1
SYNCO
SCOMP
LX
DL
MAX8650EEG
23
C5
R8
R3
C3
C6
22
21
Q2
8
ILIM2
REFIN
PGND
VL
C7
9
20
16
SS
10
C8
IN
R4
C10
C9
R9
ILIM1
12
14
AVL
C4
R6
R5
19
18
COMP
FB
CS+
15 C11
13
R7
CS-
17
OVP
GND
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