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12V, 8A 1.2MHz
Step-Down Regulator
MAX8654
General Description
Features
The MAX8654 high-efficiency switching regulator delivers
up to 8A of load current at output voltages from 0.6V to
o Internal 26mΩ R
o Guaranteed 8A Output Current
MOSFETs
DS(ON)
0.85 x V . The IC operates from 4.5V to 14V, making it
IN
o Adjustable Overcurrent Protection
o 1% Output Accuracy Over Temperature
o Operates from 4.5V to 14V Supply
o Adjustable Output from 0.6V to 0.85 x V
ideal for on-board point-of-load and postregulation appli-
cations, with total output error less than 1ꢀ over load,
line, and temperature ranges.
IN
The MAX8654 is a fixed-frequency PWM mode regulator
with a switching frequency range of 250kHz to 1.2MHz
set by an external resistor or SYNC input. High-frequency
operation allows for an all-ceramic-capacitor solution. A
SYNCOUT output is provided to synchronize a second
regulator switching 180° out-of-phase with the first to
reduce the input ripple current and consequently reduce
the required input capacitance. The high operating fre-
quency minimizes the size of external components.
o Soft-Start Reduces Inrush Supply Current
o 250kHz to 1.2MHz Adjustable Switching or SYNC
Input
o Compatible with Ceramic, Polymer, and
Electrolytic Output Capacitors
o SYNCOUT Synchronizes 2nd Regulator 180°
Out-of-Phase
o 36-Pin, Lead-Free, 6mm x 6mm TQFN Package
The on-board low R
dual-nMOS design keeps
DS(ON)
the board cooler at heavy loads while minimizing the
critical inductances, making the layout a much simpler
task with respect to the discrete solutions.
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART
TEMP RANGE
The MAX8654 comes with a high-bandwidth (20MHz)
voltage-error amplifier. The voltage-mode control archi-
tecture and the op-amp voltage-error amplifier permit a
type 3 compensation scheme to be utilized to achieve
maximum loop bandwidth, up to 20ꢀ of the switching
frequency. High loop bandwidth achieves fast transient
response resulting in less output capacitance required.
MAX8654ETX+
-40°C to +85°C
36 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
The MAX8654 offers programmable soft-start to accom-
modate different types of output capacitors and reduce
input inrush current. The MAX8654 is available in a 36-
lead TQFN package.
Typical Operating Circuit
INPUT
4.5V TO 14V
IN
BST
OUTPUT
UP TO 8A
Applications
POL Power Supplies
Servers
VP
LX
VL
VL
VDL
PGND
DDR Memory
RAID Power Supplies
Network Power Supplies
Graphic Cards
MAX8654
FB
FREQ
ILIM
REFIN
SS
COMP
SYNC
VL
SYNCOUT
IN
PWRGD
EN
GND
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
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