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Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for
AMD Hammer CPU Core Power Supplies
♦ Adjustable Slew-Rate Control
♦ Drives Large Synchronous Rectifier MOSFETs
♦ Selectable Output Overvoltage Protection
♦ Undervoltage and Thermal-Fault Protection
♦ Power Sequencing and Timing
♦ Selectable Suspend Voltage
♦ Soft-Shutdown
♦ Selectable Single- or Dual-Phase Pulse Skipping
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX1544ETL
-40°C to +100°C
PIN-PACKAGE
40 Thin QFN 6mm ✕ 6mm
LXS
DHS
DLS
PGND
34
31
32
V+
BSTS
36
33
CMP
37
35
CSN
CMN
38
CSP
39
TOP VIEW
40
Pin Configuration
TIME
TON
SUS
S0
S1
SHDN
1
30
2
29
3
28
6
25
OFS
REF
ILIM
7
24
8
23
VDD
DLM
DHM
LXM
BSTM
VROK
D0
D1
9
22
D2
VCC
10
21
D3
4
27
5
26
18
19
OVP
D4
20
17
SKIP
16
15
14
MAX1544
CCI
FB
OAINOAIN+
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
♦ 4V to 28V Battery Input Voltage Range
13
Servers/Desktop Computers
♦ Selectable 100kHz/200kHz/300kHz/550kHz
Switching Frequency
12
Voltage-Positioned Step-Down Converters
♦ 5-Bit On-Board DAC: 0.675V to 1.55V Output
Adjust Range
11
Multiphase CPU Core Supply
♦ Active Voltage Positioning with Adjustable Gain
and Offset
CCV
GNDS
AMD Hammer Desktop or Notebook PCs
♦ ±0.75% VOUT Accuracy Over Line, Load, and
Temperature (1.3V)
GND
Applications
Features
♦ Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller
THIN QFN
Hammer is a trademark of AMD.
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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MAX1544
General Description
The MAX1544 is a dual-phase, Quick-PWM™, stepdown controller for AMD Hammer™ CPU core supplies.
Dual-phase operation reduces input ripple current
requirements and output voltage ripple while easing
component selection and layout difficulties. The QuickPWM control scheme provides instantaneous response
to fast load-current steps. The MAX1544 includes active
voltage positioning with adjustable gain and offset,
reducing power dissipation and bulk output capacitance
requirements.
The MAX1544 is intended for two different notebook CPU
core applications: stepping down the battery directly or
stepping down the 5V system supply to create the core
voltage. The single-stage conversion method allows this
device to directly step down high-voltage batteries for the
highest possible efficiency. Alternatively, two-stage conversion (stepping down the 5V system supply instead of
the battery) at a higher switching frequency provides the
minimum possible physical size.
The MAX1544 complies with AMD’s desktop and
mobile CPU specifications. The switching regulator features soft-start and power-up sequencing, and
soft-shutdown. The MAX1544 also features independent four-level logic inputs for setting the suspend voltage (S0–S1).
The MAX1544 includes output undervoltage protection,
thermal protection, and voltage regulator power-OK
(VROK) output. When any of these protection features
detect a fault, the controller shuts down. Additionally, the
MAX1544 includes selectable overvoltage protection.
The MAX1544 is available in a low-profile, 40-pin 6mm
x 6mm thin QFN package. For other CPU platforms,
refer to the pin-to-pin compatible MAX1519/MAX1545
and MAX1532/MAX1546/MAX1547 data sheets.
MAX1544
Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for
AMD Hammer CPU Core Power Supplies
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V+ to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +30V
VCC to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +6V
VDD to PGND............................................................-0.3V to +6V
SKIP, SUS, D0–D4 to GND.......................................-0.3V to +6V
ILIM, FB, OFS, CCV, CCI, REF, OAIN+,
OAIN- to GND.........................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
CMP, CSP, CMN, CSN, GNDS to GND ......-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
TON, TIME, VROK, S0–S1, OVP to GND ....-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
SHDN to GND (Note 1)...........................................-0.3V to +18V
DLM, DLS to PGND ....................................-0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V)
BSTM, BSTS to GND ..............................................-0.3V to +36V
DHM to LXM ...........................................-0.3V to (VBSTM + 0.3V)
LXM to BSTM............................................................-6V to +0.3V
DHS to LXS..............................................-0.3V to (VBSTS + 0.3V)
LXS to BSTS .............................................................-6V to +0.3V
GND to PGND .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
REF Short-Circuit Duration .........................................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
40-Pin 6mm ✕ 6mm Thin QFN
(derate 23.2mW/°C above +70°C) ...............................1.860W
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +100°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Note 1: SHDN may be forced to 12V for the purpose of debugging prototype boards using the no-fault test mode, which disables
fault protection and overlapping operation.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1, V+ = 15V, VCC = VDD = V SHDN = VTON = V SKIP = VS0 = VS1 = VOVP = 5V, VFB = VCMP = VCMN = VCSP = VCSN =
1.3V, OFS = SUS = GNDS = D0–D4 = GND; TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
PWM CONTROLLER
Battery voltage, V+
Input Voltage Range
4
28
4.5
5.5
DAC codes ≥ 1V
-10
+10
DAC codes from
0.60V to 1V
-15
+15
VCC, VDD
DC Output Voltage Accuracy
(Note 2)
V+ = 4.5V to 28V,
includes load
regulation error
Line Regulation Error
VCC = 4.5V to 5.5V, V+ = 4.5V to 28V
Input Bias Current
IFB, IGNDS
IOFS
FB, GNDS
OFS
OFS Input Range
OFS Gain
AOFS
TIME Frequency Accuracy
+2
+0.1
0
2
-0.129
-0.125
-0.117
∆VOUT/∆VOFS;
∆VOFS = VOFS-VREF, VOFS = 1V to 2V
-0.129
-0.125
-0.117
fTIME
µA
V
V/V
+200
mV
0.97
0.99
1.01
V/V
1000kHz nominal, RTIME = 15kΩ
900
1000
1100
500kHz nominal, RTIME = 30kΩ
460
500
540
250kHz nominal, RTIME = 60kΩ
225
250
275
∆VOUT/∆VGNDS
Shutdown, RTIME = 30kΩ
2
-2
-0.1
-20
AGNDS
mV
mV
∆VOUT/∆VOFS;
∆VOFS = VOFS, VOFS = 0 to 1V
GNDS Input Range
GNDS Gain
5
V
125
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kHz
Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for
AMD Hammer CPU Core Power Supplies
(Circuit of Figure 1, V+ = 15V, VCC = VDD = V SHDN = VTON = V SKIP = VS0 = VS1 = VOVP = 5V, VFB = VCMP = VCMN = VCSP = VCSN =
1.3V, OFS = SUS = GNDS = D0–D4 = GND; TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise specified. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
On-Time (Note 3)
SYMBOL
tON
Minimum Off-Time (Note 3)
tOFF(MIN)
CONDITIONS
V+ = 12V,
VFB = VCCI = 1.2V
MIN
TYP
MAX
TON = GND
(550kHz)
155
180
205
TON = REF
(300kHz)
320
355
390
UNITS
ns
TON = open
(200kHz)
475
525
575
TON = VCC
(100kHz)
920
1000
1140
TON = GND
300
375
TON = VCC, open, or REF
400
480
1.70
3.20
mA
ns
BIAS AND REFERENCE
Quiescent Supply Current (VCC)
ICC
Measured at VCC, FB forced above the
regulation point, OAIN- = FB, VOAIN+ = 1.3V
Quiescent Supply Current (VDD)
IDD
Measured at VDD, FB forced above the
regulation point