MAX8792
PRODUCTIONSingle Quick-PWM Step-Down Controller with Dynamic REFIN
Small-Packaged, Single Step-Down with Dynamic REFIN
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- 2
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $7.34
Overview
- Quick-PWM with Fast Transient Response
- Supports Any Output Capacitor
- No Compensation Required with Polymers/Tantalum
- Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors Using External Compensation
- Precision 2V ±10mV Reference
- Dynamically Adjustable Output Voltage (0 to 0.9 VIN Range)
- Feedback Input Regulates to 0 to 2V REFIN Voltage
- 0.5% VOUT Accuracy Over Line and Load
- 26V Maximum Input Voltage Rating
- Adjustable Valley Current-Limit Protection
- Thermal Compensation with NTC
- Supports Foldback Current Limit
- Resistively Programmable Switching Frequency
- Overvoltage Protection
- Undervoltage/Thermal Protection
- Voltage Soft-Start and Soft-Shutdown
- Monotonic Power-Up with Precharged Output
- Power-Good Window Comparator
The MAX8792 pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller provides high efficiency, excellent transient response, and high DC-output accuracy needed for stepping down high-voltage batteries to generate low-voltage core or chipset/RAM bias supplies in notebook computers. The output voltage can be dynamically controlled using the dynamic REFIN, which supports input voltages between 0 to 2V. The REFIN adjustability combined with a resistive voltage-divider on the feedback input allows the MAX8792 to be configured for any output voltage between 0 to 0.9 VIN.
Maxim's proprietary Quick-PWM™ quick-response, constant-on-time PWM control scheme handles wide input/output voltage ratios (low-duty-cycle applications) with ease and provides 100ns "instant-on" response to load transients while maintaining a relatively constant switching frequency. Strong drivers allow the MAX8792 to efficiently drive large synchronous-rectifier MOSFETs.
The controller senses the current across the synchronous rectifier to achieve a low-cost and highly efficient valley current-limit protection. The adjustable current-limit threshold provides a high degree of flexibility, allowing thermally compensated protection using an NTC or foldback current-limit protection using a voltage-divider derived from the output.
The MAX8792 includes a voltage-controlled soft-start and soft-shutdown in order to limit the input surge current, provide a monotonic power-up (even into a precharged output), and provide a predictable powerup time. The controller also includes output fault protection— undervoltage and overvoltage protection—as well as thermal-fault protection.
The MAX8792 is available in a tiny 14-pin, 3mm x 3mm TDFN package. For space-constrained applications, refer to the MAX17016 single step-down with 10A, 26V internal MOSFETs available in a small 40-pin, 6mm x 6mm TQFN package.
Applications
- DDR Memory—VDDQ or VTT
- GPU Core Supply
- I/O and Chipset Supplies
- Notebook Computers
- Point-of-Load Applications
- Step-Down Power Supply
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
Technical Articles 2
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX8792ETD+ | 14-Lead TDFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm) | ||
| MAX8792ETD+T | 14-Lead TDFN (3mm x 3mm x 0.75mm) |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
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