MAX38801

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Integrated, Step-Down Switching Regulator with Selectable Applications Configurations

15A Fully Integrated, Highly Efficient Switching Regulator

Data Sheet (Rev. 0) Product Selection Table

Part Models: 2
1ku List Price: Starting From $3.60

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Overview

High-Efficiency Solution
- Up to 96% Peak
- Up to 92% Full Load
- Up to 94% Light-Load Efficiency at 1A with DCM Enabled
Flexible Design Allows Early PCB Definition
- Footprint Compatible with MAX38800 (9A) and MAX38802/MAX38803 (25A)
- Programmable Switching Frequency up to 900kHz
- Programmable Soft-Start and STAT Delay Timings
- Programmable Reference Voltage with External Input Option
- Programmable Positive and Negative OCP Limit
Advanced Architecture, Protection and Reporting Guarantees Reliable Designs
- Analog Current or Temperature Reporting
- Differential Remote Sense with Open-Circuit Detection
- Fast Transient Response with Quick-PWM™ Architecture
- Percentage-Based Output Power Good and OVP
- Open-Drain Status Indicator (STAT) Pin
- Input Undervoltage and Overvoltage Lockout
- Adaptive Dead-Time Control
Saves Board Space
- Integrated Boost Switch
- 19-Ball WLCSP (2.2mm x 2.8mm) Footprint
- Operation Using Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors

The MAX38801 is a fully integrated, highly efficient switching regulator for applications operating from 6.5V to 14V input supplies that require up to 15A maximum load. This single-chip regulator provides compact high-efficiency power delivery for precision outputs that demand fast transient response.

The device has different programmability options to enable a wide range of configurations. The programmable features include: internal/external reference voltage, output voltage set-point, switching frequency, overcurrent-protection level (OCP), and soft-start timing. Discontinuous current mode (DCM) operation can be enabled using pinstrapping to improve light-load efficiency.

The MAX38801 includes multiple protection and measurement features. Positive and negative cycle-by-cycle OCP, short-circuit protection and overtemperature protection (OTP) ensure robust design. Input undervoltage and overvoltage lockout shut down the regulator to prevent damages when the input voltage is out of specification. Regulation is halted in case of an output overvoltage (OVP) event. A status pin indicates that the output voltage is within range and the output voltage is in regulation. The device has an analog output that can be configured to report output current or junction temperature with ±5% and ±8°C accuracy, respectively.

Applications

DDR Memory: VDDQ, VPP and VTT
GPU Core Supply
I/O and Chipset Supplies
Point-of-Load (POL) applications
Servers/μServers

Part Models: 2
1ku List Price: Starting From $3.60

Documentation

Data Sheet 1

MAX38801: Integrated, Step-Down Switching Regulator with Selectable Applications Configurations Data Sheet (Rev.0) 02/12/2018

Evaluation Design File 1

MAX38801EVKIT ODB File - Design Files 08/15/2024

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Part Model	Pin/Package Drawing	Documentation	CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
MAX38801HCS+	19-WLCSP-N/A	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
MAX38801HCS+T	19-WLCSP-N/A	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

Part Models	Product Lifecycle	PCN

Apr 24, 2020 - 2051 MECHANICAL DATASHEET
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MAX38801HCS+	PRODUCTION	pcn_2051

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Tools & Simulations

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MAX38801 SIMPLIS Schematic

Evaluation Kits

Evaluation Kit for the MAX38801

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Features and Benefits

High-Efficiency Solution
- Up to 96% Peak
- Up to 92% Full-Load
- Up to 94% Light-Load Efficiency at 1A with DCM Enabled
Inductor Valley Current Limit is Configured to 12A (R_SEL = R1 = 46.4kΩ)
Programmable Switching Frequency from 400kHz to 900kHz
Programmable Positive and Negative OCP Limit
Programmable Reference Voltage with External Input Option
Fast Transient Response with Quick PWM™ Architecture
Differential Remote Sense with Open-Circuit Detection
Percentage-Based Output Power Good and OVP
Open-Drain Status Indicator (STAT) Pin
Input Undervoltage and Overvoltage Lockout
Adaptive Dead Time Control
Integrated Boost Switch
19-Bump WLCSP (2.2mm x 2.8mm) Footprint
Operation Using Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors

Product Details

The MAX38801 evaluation kit (EV kit) serves as a reference platform for evaluating the MAX38801 voltage regulator IC. This single-chip, integrated switching regulator provides an extremely compact, highly efficient, fast, accurate, and reliable power delivery solution for low-output voltage applications. The MAX38801 has different programmability options to enable a wide range of configurations.

The EV kit consists of a fully-assembled and tested Printed Circuit Board (PCB) implementation of the MAX38801. Jumpers, test points and input/output connectors are included for flexibility and ease-of-use. Refer to the data sheet for ordering information and more details.