19-3974; Rev 1; 4/07
High-Speed, Dual-Phase Driver
with Integrated Boost Diodes
General Description
Features
The MAX8811 2-phase gate driver controls power
MOSFETs in multiphase synchronous step-down con-
verter applications, providing up to 30A output current
per phase. The MAX8811 and MAX8810A (multiphase
power-supply controller) combine to provide an efficient,
low-cost solution for a wide range of multiphase power-
supply applications. The MAX8811 handles system input
voltages up to 26V. Each MOSFET driver is capable of
driving 3000pF capacitive loads with 11ns typical rise
and fall times.
♦ Dual-Phase Synchronous Buck Driver
♦ Integrated Bootstrap Diodes
♦ Up to 26V System Input Voltage
♦ 6A Peak Gate Drive Current
♦ Capable of 30A per Phase
♦ 0.4Ω/0.9Ω Low-Side, 0.7Ω/1.0Ω High-Side
Drivers (typ)
Adaptive shoot-through protection circuitry is imple-
mented to prevent shoot-through currents for the “high-
side off to low-side on” transition. A programmable
delay is provided for the “low-side off to high-side on”
transition. This maximizes overall converter efficiency
while supporting operation with a variety of MOSFETs.
♦ Typical 11ns Rise/Fall Times with 3000pF Load
♦ Adaptive Dead-Time Control
♦ User-Programmable Delay Time
♦ Enable Function with 0.04µA (typ) Quiescent
Current in Shutdown
The MAX8811 provides an easy upgrade path from the
MAX8523 dual driver. Integrated bootstrap diodes
reduce external component count, while an enable
input provides flexibility for power sequencing. The
MAX8811 is available in a space-saving, 16-pin QSOP.
♦ Space-Saving, Lead-Free, 16-Pin QSOP
Ordering Information
Applications
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE
Processor Core Voltage Regulators
Multiphase Buck Converters
Voltage-Regulator Modules (VRMs)
Switching Power Supplies
MAX8811EEE+
-40°C to +85°C
16 QSOP
E16-4
+Denotes a lead-free package.
DC-DC Converter Modules
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
POWER INPUT
UP TO 26V
GATE-DRIVE SUPPLY
4.5V TO 7V
4
VL1
VL2
13
2
1
TOP VIEW
DH1
+
BST1
BST1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 BST2
15 DH2
14 LX2
OUTPUT
+
3
LX1
DL1
DH1
LX1
5
6
8
VL1
MAX8811
13 VL2
DLY
PGND1
DL1
12 DL2
MAX8811
PGND1
EN
11 PGND2
10 PWM2
15
16
DH2
ON
7
9
BST2
OFF
EN
DLY
9
PWM1
14
12
11
LX2
DL2
PWM1
PWM2
QSOP
10
PGND2
PWM CONTROL
SIGNALS
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