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Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for AMD
Mobile Turion 64 CPU Core Power Supplies
♦ ±0.75% VOUT Accuracy Over Line, Load, and
Temperature (1.3V)
♦ Active Voltage Positioning with Adjustable Gain
and Offset
♦ 6-Bit On-Board DAC: 0.375V to 1.55V Output
Adjust Range
♦ Selectable 100kHz/200kHz/300kHz/550kHz
Switching Frequency
♦ 4V to 28V Battery Input Voltage Range
♦ Adjustable Slew-Rate Control
♦ Drives Large Synchronous Rectifier MOSFETs
♦ Undervoltage and Thermal-Fault Protection
♦ Power Sequencing and Timing
♦ Selectable Suspend Voltage
♦ Soft-Start and Soft-Shutdown
♦ Selectable Single- or Dual-Phase Pulse Skipping
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX8760ETL
-40°C to +100°C
40 Thin QFN 6mm x 6mm
MAX8760ETL+ -40°C to +100°C
40 Thin QFN 6mm x 6mm
Servers/Desktop Computers
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
PGND
DLS
DHS
LXS
BSTS
V+
31
20
32
19
33
18
34
17
D4
D5
SKIP
OAIN+
CMP
37
14
CMN
CSN
38
13
OAINFB
CCI
GNDS
39
12
CCV
CSP
40
11
GND
16
35
MAX8760
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1
2
3
4
5
6
15
7
8
9 10
REF
ILIM
VCC
Voltage-Positioned Step-Down Converters
D3
30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21
SHDN
OFS
Multiphase CPU Core Supply
LXM
BSTM
VROK
D0
D1
D2
VDD
TOP VIEW
DLM
DHM
Pin Configuration
Applications
6-Bit VID AMD Mobile Turion 64 CPU
PIN-PACKAGE
+Denotes lead-free package.
TON
SUS
S0
S1
The MAX8760 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 MAX1544, MAX1519/MAX1545,
and MAX1532/MAX1546/MAX1547 data sheets.
♦ Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller
TIME
The MAX8760 is a dual-phase, Quick-PWM™, stepdown controller for 6-bit VID AMD Mobile Turion™ 64
CPU core supplies. Dual-phase operation reduces input
ripple current requirements and output voltage ripple
while easing component selection and layout difficulties.
The Quick-PWM control scheme provides instantaneous
response to fast-load current steps. The MAX8760
includes active voltage positioning with adjustable gain
and offset, reducing power dissipation and bulk output
capacitance requirements.
The MAX8760 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 MAX8760 complies with AMD’s desktop and mobile
CPU specifications. The switching regulator features softstart and power-up sequencing, and soft-shutdown. The
MAX8760 also features independent four-level logic inputs
for setting the suspend voltage (S0, S1).
The MAX8760 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.
Features
THIN QFN
Turion is a trademark of AMD.
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MAX8760
General Description
MAX8760
Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for AMD
Mobile Turion 64 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–D5 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 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 = V SKIP = VS0 = VS1 = 5V, VFB = VCMP = VCMN = VCSP = VCSN = 1.3V, OFS =
SUS = GNDS = D0–D5 = 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
V+ = 4.5V to 28V,
includes load
regulation error
DC Output Voltage Accuracy
(Note 2)
Line Regulation Error
Input Bias Current
4
28
4.5
5.5
DAC codes ≥ 1V
-10
+10
DAC codes from
0.375V to 1V
-15
+15
VCC, VDD
VCC = 4.5V to 5.5V, V+ = 4.5V to 28V
IFB, IGNDS
IOFS
FB, GNDS
OFS
OFS Input Range
OFS Gain
AOFS
TIME Frequency Accuracy
-0.1
+0.1
0
2
∆VOUT/∆VOFS;
∆VOFS = VOFS - VREF, VOFS = 1V to 2V
-0.129
-0.125
fTIME
µA
V
-0.117
V/V
-0.125
-20
AGNDS
-0.117
+200
mV
∆VOUT/∆VGNDS
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
Startup and shutdown, RTIME = 30kΩ
2
+2
-0.129
mV
mV
-2
∆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
Mobile Turion 64 CPU Core Power Supplies
(Circuit of Figure 1, V+ = 15V, VCC = VDD = V SHDN = V SKIP = VS0 = VS1 = 5V, VFB = VCMP = VCMN = VCSP = VCSN = 1.3V, OFS =
SUS = GNDS = D0–D5 = 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
MIN
TYP
MAX
TON = GND
(550kHz)
155
180
205
TON = REF
(300kHz)
320
355
390
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
V+ = 12V,
VFB = VCCI = 1.2V
UNITS
ns
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
20V) AC adapters. Low-current applications usually require less attention.
The high-side MOSFET (NH) must be able to dissipate
the resistive losses plus the switching losses at both
VIN(MIN) and VIN(MAX). Calculate both of these sums.
Ideally, the losses at VIN(MIN) should be roughly equal to
losses at VIN(MAX), with lower losses in between. If the
losses at VIN(MIN) are significantly higher than the losses
at VIN(MAX), consider increasing the size of NH (reducing
RDS(ON) but with higher CGATE). Conversely, if the losses
at VIN(MAX) are significantly higher than the losses at
VIN(MIN), consider reducing the size of NH (increasing
RDS(ON) to lower CGATE). If VIN does not vary over a wide
range, the minimum power dissipation occurs where the
resistive losses equal the switching losses.
Choose a low-side MOSFET that has the lowest possible
on-resistance (RDS(ON)), comes in a moderate-sized
package (i.e., one or two 8-pin SOs, DPAK, or D2PAK),
and is reasonably priced. Ensure that the DL gate driver
can supply sufficient current to support the gate charge
and the current injected into the parasitic gate-to-drain
capacitor caused by the high-side MOSFET turning on;
otherwise, cross-conduction problems can occur (see
the MOSFET Gate Driver section).
MOSFET Power Dissipation
Worst-case conduction losses occur at the duty factor
extremes. For the high-side MOSFET (NH), the worstcase power dissipation due to resistance occurs at the
minimum input voltage:
⎞2
⎛V
⎞ ⎛ I
PD (NH RESISTIVE) = ⎜ OUT ⎟ ⎜ LOAD ⎟ RDS(ON)
⎝ VIN ⎠ ⎝ η
TOTAL ⎠
where ηTOTAL is the total number of phases.
Generally, a small high-side MOSFET is desired to
reduce switching losses at high input voltages.
However, the RDS(ON) required to stay within package
power dissipation often limits how small the MOSFET
can be. Again, the optimum occurs when the switching
losses equal the conduction (RDS(ON)) losses. Highside switching losses do not usually become an issue
until the input is greater than approximately 15V.
Calculating the power dissipation in high-side MOSFET
(NH) due to switching losses is difficult since it must
allow for difficult quantifying factors that influence the
turn-on and turn-off times. These factors include the
internal gate resistance, gate charge, threshold
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voltage, source inductance, and PC board layout
characteristics. The following switching-loss calculation
provides only a very rough estimate and is no substitute for breadboard evaluation, preferably including
verification using a thermocouple mounted on NH:
⎞
f ⎞ ⎛ I
⎛C
PD (NH SWITCHING) = (VIN(MAX))2 ⎜ RSS SW ⎟ ⎜ LOAD ⎟
⎝ IGATE ⎠ ⎝ η
TOTAL ⎠
where CRSS is the reverse transfer capacitance of NH
and IGATE is the peak gate-drive source/sink current
(1A typ).
Switching losses in the high-side MOSFET can become
an insidious heat problem when maximum AC adapter
voltages are applied due to the squared term in the C x
V IN2 x f SW switching-loss equation. If the high-side
MOSFET chosen for adequate RDS(ON) at low battery
voltages becomes extraordinarily hot when biased from
V IN(MAX) , consider choosing another MOSFET with
lower parasitic capacitance.
For the low-side MOSFET (NL), the worst-case power
dissipation always occurs at maximum input voltage:
⎡
⎛ VOUT ⎞ ⎤ ⎛ ILOAD ⎞ 2
PD (NL RESISTIVE) = ⎢1 − ⎜
⎟⎥ ⎜
⎟ RDS(ON)
⎝ VIN(MAX) ⎠ ⎦ ⎝ η TOTAL ⎠
⎣
The worst-case for MOSFET power dissipation occurs
under heavy overloads that are greater than
ILOAD(MAX) but are not quite high enough to exceed
the current limit and cause the fault latch to trip. To protect against this possibility, you can “overdesign” the
circuit to tolerate:
∆I
⎛
⎞
ILOAD = η TOTAL ⎜ IVALLEY(MAX) + INDUCTOR ⎟
⎝
⎠
2
LIR ⎞
⎛I
= η TOTAL IVALLEY(MAX) + ⎜ LOAD(MAX)
⎟
⎝
⎠
2
where I VALLEY(MAX) is the maximum valley current
allowed by the current-limit circuit, including threshold
tolerance and on-resistance variation. The MOSFETs
must have a good-size heatsink to handle the overload
power dissipation.
Choose a Schottky diode (DL) with a forward voltage
low enough to prevent the low-side MOSFET body
diode from turning on during the dead time. As a general rule, select a diode with a DC current rating equal
to 1/3 of the load current-per-phase. This diode is
optional and can be removed if efficiency is not critical.
Boost Capacitors
The boost capacitors (CBST) must be selected large
enough to handle the gate-charging requirements of
the high-side MOSFETs. Typically, 0.1µF ceramic
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Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for AMD
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CBST =
N x QGATE
200mV
where N is the number of high-side MOSFETs used for
one regulator, and QGATE is the gate charge specified in
the MOSFET’s data sheet. For example, assume two
IRF7811W n-channel MOSFETs are used on the high
side. According to the manufacturer’s data sheet, a
single IRF7811W has a maximum gate charge of 24nC
(VGS = 5V). Using the above equation, the required boost
capacitance would be:
CBST =
2 x 24nC
= 0.24µF
200mV
Selecting the closest standard value, this example
requires a 0.22µF ceramic capacitor.
Current-Balance Compensation (CCI)
The current-balance compensation capacitor (CCCI) integrates the difference between the main and secondary
current-sense voltages. The internal compensation resistor (R CCI = 20kΩ) improves transient response by
increasing the phase margin. This allows the dynamics of
the current-balance loop to be optimized. Excessively
large capacitor values increase the integration time constant, resulting in larger current differences between the
phases during transients. Excessively small capacitor values allow the current loop to respond cycle-by-cycle but
can result in small DC current variations between the
phases. Likewise, excessively large resistor values can
also cause DC current variations between the phases.
Small resistor values reduce the phase margin, resulting
in marginal stability in the current-balance loop. For most
applications, a 470pF capacitor from CCI to the switching
regulator’s output works well.
Connecting the compensation network to the output
(VOUT) allows the controller to feed-forward the output
voltage signal, especially during transients. To reduce
noise pickup in applications that have a widely distributed layout, it is sometimes helpful to connect the compensation network to the quiet analog ground rather
than VOUT.
Setting Voltage Positioning
Voltage positioning dynamically lowers the output voltage in response to the load current, reducing the
processor’s power dissipation. When the output is
loaded, an operational amplifier (Figure 5) increases
the signal fed back to the Quick-PWM controller’s feedback input. The adjustable amplification allows the use
of standard, current-sense resistor values, and significantly reduces the power dissipated since smaller current-sense resistors can be used. The load transient
response of this control loop is extremely fast, yet well
controlled, so the amount of voltage change can be
accurately confined within the limits stipulated in the
microprocessor power-supply guidelines.
The voltage-positioned circuit determines the load current
from the voltage across the current-sense resistors
(RSENSE = RCM = RCS) connected between the inductors
and output capacitors, as shown in Figure 10. The voltage
drop can be determined by the following equation:
VVPS = AVPSILOADRSENSE
η SUM RF
AVPS =
η TOTAL RB
where ηSUM is the number of phases summed together
for voltage-positioning feedback, and ηTOTAL is the total
number of active phases. When the slave controller is
disabled, the current-sense summation maintains the
proper voltage-positioned slope. Select the positive
input summing resistors so RFBS = RF and RA = RB.
Minimum Input Voltage Requirements
and Dropout Performance
The nonadjustable minimum off-time one-shot and the
number of phases restrict the output voltage adjustable
range for continuous-conduction operation. For best
dropout performance, use the slower (200kHz) on-time
settings. When working with low input voltages, the
duty-factor limit must be calculated using worst-case
values for on- and off-times. Manufacturing tolerances
and internal propagation delays introduce an error to
the TON K factor. This error is greater at higher frequencies (Table 6). Also, keep in mind that transient
response performance of buck regulators operated too
close to dropout is poor, and bulk output capacitance
must often be added (see the V SAG equation in the
Design Procedure section).
The absolute point of dropout is when the inductor current ramps down during the minimum off-time (∆IDOWN)
as much as it ramps up during the on-time (∆IUP). The
ratio h = ∆IUP/∆IDOWN is an indicator of the ability to
slew the inductor current higher in response to
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MAX8760
capacitors work well for low-power applications driving
medium-sized MOSFETs. However, high-current applications driving large, high-side, MOSFETs require
boost capacitors larger than 0.1µF. For these applications, select the boost capacitors to avoid discharging
the capacitor more than 200mV while charging the
high-side MOSFET’s gates:
MAX8760
Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for AMD
Mobile Turion 64 CPU Core Power Supplies
CMN
CMP
MAIN
PHASE
L1
RSENSE
MAX8760
RA
RB
PC BOARD TRACE
RESISTANCE
OAIN+
RFBS
ERROR
COMPARATOR
CPU SENSE
POINT
OAINFB
RF
RA
SECOND
PHASE
L2
RB
PC BOARD TRACE
RESISTANCE
RSENSE
CSP
CSN
Figure 10. Voltage-Positioning Gain
increased load, and must always be greater than 1. As
h approaches 1, the absolute minimum dropout point,
the inductor current cannot increase as much during
each switching cycle and V SAG greatly increases
unless additional output capacitance is used.
A reasonable minimum value for h is 1.5, but adjusting
this up or down allows tradeoffs between VSAG, output
capacitance, and minimum operating voltage. For a
given value of h, the minimum operating voltage can be
calculated as:
⎡
⎤
⎢ V -V
⎥
FB
VPS + VDROP1
⎥
VIN(MIN) = η OUTPH ⎢
⎢
⎛ h x tOFF(MIN) ⎞ ⎥
1
η
⎟⎥
⎢
OUTPH ⎜⎝
⎠⎦
K
⎣
+ VDROP2 - VDROP1 + VVPS
where ηOUTPH is the total number of out-of-phase switching regulators, VVPS is the voltage-positioning droop,
VDROP1 and VDROP2 are the parasitic voltage drops in
the discharge and charge paths (see the On-Time OneShot (TON) section), tOFF(MIN) is from the Electrical
Characteristics table, and K is taken from Table 6. The
absolute minimum input voltage is calculated with h = 1.
If the calculated VIN(MIN) is greater than the required minimum input voltage, then reduce the operating frequency
or add output capacitance to obtain an acceptable VSAG.
If operation near dropout is anticipated, calculate VSAG to
be sure of adequate transient response.
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Dropout design example:
VFB = 1.4V
KMIN = 3µs for fSW = 300kHz
tOFF(MIN) = 400ns
VVPS = 3mV/A × 30A = 90mV
VDROP1 = VDROP2 = 150mV (30A load)
h = 1.5 and ηOUTPH = 2
⎡ 1.4V - 90mV + 150mV ⎤
VIN(MIN) = 2 x ⎢
⎥
⎣ 1 - 2 x (0.4µs x 1.5 / 3.0µs ⎦
+ 150mV - 150mV + 90mV = 4.96V
Calculating again with h = 1 gives the absolute limit of
dropout:
⎡ 1.4V - 90mV + 150mV ⎤
VIN(MIN) = 2 x ⎢
⎥
⎣ 1 - 2 x (0.4µs x 1.0 / 3.0µs ⎦
+ 150mV - 150mV + 90mV = 4.07V
Therefore, VIN must be greater than 4.1V, even with very
large output capacitance, and a practical input voltage
with reasonable output capacitance would be 5V.
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Mobile Turion 64 CPU Core Power Supplies
PC Board Layout Guidelines
Careful PC board layout is critical to achieve low
switching losses and clean, stable operation. The
switching power stage requires particular attention
(Figure 11). If possible, mount all the power components on the top side of the board with their ground terminals flush against one another. Follow these
guidelines for good PC board layout:
1)
Keep the high-current paths short, especially at
the ground terminals. This is essential for stable,
jitter-free operation.
2)
Connect all analog grounds to a separate solid
copper plane, which connects to the GND pin of
the Quick-PWM controller. This includes the VCC
bypass capacitor, REF and GNDS bypass capacitors, compensation (CC_) components, and the
resistive dividers connected to ILIM and OFS.
Each slave controller should also have a separate
analog ground. Return the appropriate noise-sensitive slave components to this plane. Since the
reference in the master is sometimes connected
to the slave, it may be necessary to couple the
analog ground in the master to the analog ground
in the slave to prevent ground offsets. A low-value
(≤10Ω) resistor is sufficient to link the two grounds.
Keep the power traces and load connections short.
This is essential for high efficiency. The use of thick
copper PC boards (2oz vs. 1oz) can enhance
full-load efficiency by 1% or more. Correctly routing
PC board traces is a difficult task that must be approached in terms of fractions of centimeters, where
a single mΩ of excess trace resistance causes a
measurable efficiency penalty.
Keep the high-current, gate-driver traces (DL, DH,
LX, and BST) short and wide to minimize trace
resistance and inductance. This is essential for
high-power MOSFETs that require low-impedance
gate drivers to avoid shoot-through currents.
C_P, C_N, OAIN+, and OAIN- connections for current limiting and voltage positioning must be made
using Kelvin-sense connections to guarantee the
current-sense accuracy.
When trade-offs in trace lengths must be made, it
is preferable to allow the inductor-charging path to
be made longer than the discharge path. For
example, it is better to allow some extra distance
between the input capacitors and the high-side
MOSFET than to allow distance between the
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
inductor and the low-side MOSFET or between the
inductor and the output filter capacitor.
Route high-speed switching nodes away from
sensitive analog areas (REF, CCV, CCI, FB, C_P,
C_N, etc). Make all pin-strap control input connections (SHDN, ILIM, SKIP, SUS, S_, TON) to analog
ground or VCC rather than power ground or VDD.
Layout Procedure
Place the power components first, with ground terminals adjacent (low-side MOSFET source, CIN, COUT,
and D1 anode). If possible, make all these connections
on the top layer with wide, copper-filled areas.
1) Mount the controller IC adjacent to the low-side
MOSFET. The DL gate traces must be short and
wide (50 mils to 100 mils wide if the MOSFET is
1in from the controller IC).
2)
3)
4)
Group the gate-drive components (BST diodes
and capacitors, VDD bypass capacitor) together
near the controller IC.
Make the DC-to-DC controller ground connections
as shown in the Standard Application Circuits.
This diagram can be viewed as having four separate ground planes: input/output ground, where all
the high-power components go; the power ground
plane, where the PGND pin and V DD bypass
capacitor go; the master’s analog ground plane,
where sensitive analog components, the master’s
GND pin, and VCC bypass capacitor go; and the
slave’s analog ground plane, where the slave’s
GND pin and VCC bypass capacitor go. The master’s GND plane must meet the PGND plane only
at a single point directly beneath the IC. Similarly,
the slave’s GND plane must meet the PGND plane
only at a single point directly beneath the IC. The
respective master and slave ground planes
should connect to the high-power output ground
with a short metal trace from PGND to the source
of the low-side MOSFET (the middle of the star
ground). This point must also be very close to the
output capacitor ground terminal.
Connect the output power planes (VCORE and
system ground planes) directly to the output filter
capacitor positive and negative terminals with
multiple vias. Place the entire DC-to-DC converter
circuit as close to the CPU as is practical.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 11,015
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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MAX8760
Applications Information
MAX8760
Dual-Phase, Quick-PWM Controller for AMD
Mobile Turion 64 CPU Core Power Supplies
KELVIN SENSE VIAS UNDER
THE SENSE RESISTOR
(REFER TO EVALUATION KIT)
CPU
MAIN PHASE
SECONDARY PHASE
OUTPUT
COUT
RSENSE
COUT
COUT
COUT
COUT
COUT
RSENSE
INDUCTOR
INDUCTOR
CIN
CIN
CIN
CIN
CIN
CIN
POWER
GROUND
INPUT
PLACE CONTROLLER ON
BACK SIDE WHEN POSSIBLE,
USING THE GROUND PLANE
TO SHIELD THE IC FROM EMI
VIAS TO POWER
GROUND
CONNECT THE
EXPOSED PAD TO
ANALOG GND
VIA TO ANALOG
GROUND
POWER GROUND
(2ND LAYER)
CONNECT GND
AND PGND TO THE
CONTROLLER AT ONE POINT
ONLY AS SHOWN
ANALOG GROUND
(2ND LAYER)
Figure 11. PC Board Layout Example
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Mobile Turion 64 CPU Core Power Supplies
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MAX8760
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