19-3569; Rev 1; 6/05
Interleaved High-Efficiency, Dual Power-Supply
Controllers for Notebook Computers
General Description
Features
The MAX8716/MAX8717/MAX8757 are dual, step-
down, interleaved, fixed-frequency, switch-mode
power-supply (SMPS) controllers with synchronous rec-
tification. They are intended for main (5V/3.3V) and I/O
power generation in battery-powered systems.
♦ Fixed 200kHz, 300kHz, or 500kHz Switching
Frequency
♦ No Current-Sense Resistor Required
♦ 40/60 Optimal Interleaving
♦ Reduced Input-Capacitor Requirement
Fixed-frequency operation with optimal interleaving
minimizes input ripple current from the lowest input volt-
ages up to the 26V maximum input. Optimal 40/60 inter-
leaving allows the input voltage to go down to 8.3V
before duty-cycle overlap occurs, compared to 180°
out-of-phase regulators where the duty-cycle overlap
occurs when the input drops below 10V.
♦ 3.3V and 5V fixed or 1.0V to 5.5V Adjustable
Outputs (Dual Mode™)
♦ 4V to 26V Input Range
♦ Independently Selectable PWM, Skip, and Low-
Noise Mode Operation
Accurate output current limit is achieved using a sense
resistor. Alternatively, power dissipation can be
reduced using lossless inductor current sensing.
Independent ON/OFF controls and power-good signals
allow flexible power sequencing. Soft-start reduces
inrush current, while soft-stop gradually ramps the out-
put voltage down preventing negative voltage dips.
A low-noise mode maintains high light-load efficiency
while keeping the switching frequency out of the audi-
ble range.
♦ Soft-Start and Soft-Stop
♦ 2V Precision Reference with 0.75% Accuracy
♦ Independent Power-Good Outputs
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX8716ETG
-40°C to +85°C 24 Thin QFN 4mm x 4mm
MAX8716ETG+ -40°C to +85°C 24 Thin QFN 4mm x 4mm
The MAX8716 is available in a 24-pin thin QFN pack-
age, and the MAX8717/MAX8757 are available in a 28-
pin thin QFN package.
MAX8717ETI
MAX8717ETI+
MAX8757ETI+
-40°C to +85°C 28 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
-40°C to +85°C 28 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
-40°C to +85°C 28 Thin QFN 5mm x 5mm
Applications
+Denotes lead-free package.
2 to 4 Li+ Cell Battery-Powered Devices
Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
PDAs and Mobile Communicators
Main or I/O Power Supplies
Dual Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
21 20 19 18 17 16 15
18 17 16 15 14 13
DH1
22
23
14 DH2
DH1 19
BST1 20
12 DH2
11 BST2
BST1
BST2
CSH2
13
12
CSH1 24
CSL1 25
FB1 26
CSH1 21
CSL1 22
10 CSH2
MAX8716ETG
11 CSL2
9
8
7
CSL2
MAX8717ETI
MAX8757ETI+
FB1 23
FB2
10
FB2
PGOOD1 24
PGOOD2
PGOOD1
9
8
PGOOD2
ILIM2
27
ILIM1 28
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TQFN
TQFN
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