19-1268; Rev 3; 8/05
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Low-Voltage, Precision Step-Down
Controller for Portable CPU Power
Features
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±1% DC Accuracy (Adjustable Mode)
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Output Overvoltage Crowbar Protection
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Output Undervoltage Shutdown
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Adjustable Switching Frequency to 340kHz
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Low-Dropout Operation
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Idle Mode Pulse-Skipping Operation
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1.10V to 5.5V Adjustable Output Voltage
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2.5V/3.3V Dual-Mode Fixed-Output Settings
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Internal Digital Soft-Start
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1.1V ±1% Reference Output
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3μA (typ) Shutdown Current
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Open-Drain Power-Good Output (RESET)
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20-Pin SSOP Package
General Description
The MAX1636 is a synchronous, buck, switch-mode,
power-supply controller that generates the CPU supply
voltage in battery-powered systems. It achieves ±1%
output voltage accuracy and offers the excellent load-
transient response needed by upcoming generations of
dynamic-clock CPUs.
Up to 95% efficiency is achieved through synchronous
rectification and Maxim’s proprietary Idle Mode™ con-
trol scheme. Efficiency is greater than 80% over a
1000:1 load-current range, extending battery life in sys-
tem-suspend or standby modes. Excellent dynamic
response corrects output load transients caused by the
latest dynamic-clock CPUs within five 300kHz clock
cycles. Strong, 1A, on-board gate drivers ensure fast,
external N-channel MOSFET switching.
The MAX1636 features a logic-controlled and synchro-
nizable, fixed-frequency, pulse-width-modulation (PWM)
operating mode that reduces noise and RF interference
in sensitive mobile communications and pen-entry appli-
cations. Holding
SKIP
high forces fixed-frequency mode
for lowest noise under all load conditions.
For a low-cost version that omits the +5V VL linear-
regulator block and comes in a smaller 16-pin QSOP
package, refer to the MAX1637 data sheet.
MAX1636
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 SSOP
20 SSOP
Applications
Notebook Computers
Subnotebook Computers
Desktop Computers
Bus-Termination Supplies
+Denotes
lead-free package.
Typical Operating Circuit
V
IN
V+
SHDN
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
CSH 1
CSL 2
RESET 3
SHDN 4
OVP 5
CC 6
REF 7
SYNC 8
GND 9
GND 10
20 SKIP
19 LX
18 DH
17 BST
OVP
VL
V
CC
CC
DH
BST
LX
MAX1636
SKIP
SYNC
MAX1636
16 PGND
15 DL
14 VL
13 V+
12 V
CC
11 FB
DL
PGND
CSH
GND
CSL
FB
RESET
TO
μP
REF
GND
SSOP
Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
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