MAX8791

Single-Phase, Synchronous MOSFET Drivers

Single-Phase Gate Drivers with Low Driver On-Resistance Provide Up to 7A Output Peak Current

Not Recommended for New Designs

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Features and Benefits
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Features and Benefits

Single-Phase, Synchronous MOSFET Drivers
0.5Ω Low-Side On-Resistance
0.7Ω High-Side On-Resistance
8ns Propagation Delay
15ns Minimum Guaranteed Dead Time
Integrated Boost "Diode"
2V to 24V Input Voltage Range
Selectable Pulse-Skipping Mode
Low-Profile TQFN Package

Product Details

The MAX8791/MAX8791B are single-phase, synchronous, noninverting MOSFET drivers. The MAX8791/MAX8791B are intended to work with controller ICs like the MAX8736 or MAX8786, in multiphase notebook CPU core regulators.

The regulators can either step down directly from the battery voltage to create the core voltage, or step down from the main system supply. The single-stage conversion method allows the highest possible efficiency, while the 2-stage conversion at higher switching frequency provides the minimum possible physical size.

The low-side drivers are optimized to drive 3nF capacitive loads with 4ns/8ns typical fall/rise times, and the high-side driver with 8ns/10ns typical fall/rise times. Adaptive dead-time control prevents shoot-through currents and maximizes converter efficiency.

The MAX8791/MAX8791B are available in a small, lead-free, 8-pin, 3mm x 3mm TQFN package.

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