Overview

Features and Benefits

  • High Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
  • Fast-Response Quick-PWM™ Architecture
  • 7V to 24V Input Voltage Range
  • 1.25V to 2V Output Voltage Range
  • 7A Peak Load-Current Capability (5.5A Continuous)
  • 93% Efficient (VOUT = 2V, VBATT = 7V, ILOAD = 4A)
  • 300kHz Switching Frequency
  • No Current-Sense Resistor
  • Remote GND and VOUT Sensing
  • Power-Good Output
  • 24-Pin QSOP Package
  • Low-Profile Components
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX1711 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the high-power, dynamically adjustable notebook CPU application circuit with voltage positioning. Voltage positioning decreases CPU power consumption and reduces output capacitance requirements. This DC-DC converter steps down high-voltage batteries and/or AC adapters, generating a precision, low-voltage CPU core VCC rail.

The MAX1711 EV kit provides a digitally adjustable 0.925V to 2V output voltage from a 7V to 24V battery input range. It delivers sustained output current of 12A and 14.1A peaks, operating at a 550kHz switching frequency, and has superior line- and load-transient response. The MAX1711 EV kit is designed to accomplish output voltage transitions in a controlled amount of time with limited input surge current.

This EV kit is a fully assembled and tested circuit board.

Applications

  • CPU Core DC-DC Converters
  • Docking Stations
  • Notebook Computers
  • Single-Stage (BATT to VCORE) Converters
  • Two-Stage (+5V to VCORE) Converters