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Low-Voltage DDR Linear Regulator
MAX8794
General Description
Features
The MAX8794 DDR linear regulator sources and sinks up
to 3A peak (typ) using internal n-channel MOSFETs. This
linear regulator delivers an accurate 0.5V to 1.5V output
o Internal Power MOSFETs with Current Limit (3A typ)
o Fast Load-Transient Response
o External Reference Input with Reference
from a low-voltage power input (V = 1.1V to 3.6V). The
IN
MAX8794 uses a separate 3.3V bias supply to power the
control circuitry and drive the internal n-channel MOSFETs.
Output Buffer
o 1.1V to 3.6V Power Input
The MAX8794 provides current and thermal limits to pre-
vent damage to the linear regulator. Additionally, the
MAX8794 generates a power-good (PGOOD) signal to
indicate that the output is in regulation. During startup,
PGOOD remains low until the output is in regulation for 2ms
(typ). The internal soft-start limits the input surge current.
o
15mV (max) Load-Regulation Error
o Thermal-Fault Protection
o Shutdown Input
o Power-Good Window Comparator with 2ms (typ)
Delay
The MAX8794 powers the active-DDR termination bus
that requires a tracking input reference. The MAX8794
can also be used in low-power chipsets and graphics
processor cores that require dynamically adjustable
output voltages. The MAX8794 is available in a 10-pin,
3mm x 3mm, TDFN package.
o Small, Low-Profile, 10-Pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN
Package
o Ceramic or Polymer Output Capacitors
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
PART
TEMP RANGE
Applications
Notebook/Desktop Computers
10 TDFN-EP*
(3mm x 3mm)
MAX8794ETB+
-40°C to +85°C
ASW
ASW
DDR Memory Termination
Active Termination Buses
10 TDFN-EP*
(3mm x 3mm)
MAX8794ETB/V+ -40°C to +85°C
Graphics Processor Core Supplies
Chipset/RAM Supplies as Low as 0.5V
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V Denotes an automotive qualified part.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
V
IN
(1.1V TO 3.6V)
V
= V
TT
OUT
IN
OUT
TOP VIEW
OUTS
+
1
2
3
4
5
10
9
REFOUT
IN
V
BIAS
MAX8794
V
CC
OUT
(2.7V TO 3.6V)
V
PGND
AGND
CC
8
AGND
REFIN
PGND
SHDN
OUTS
MAX8794
7
SHDN
EP*
6
PGOOD
PGOOD
REFIN
V
DDQ
TDFN
3mm x 3mm
(2.5V OR 1.8V)
V
= V
TTR
REFOUT
REFOUT
*EXPOSED PAD.
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