MAXIM MAX5090BATE

19-3872; Rev 0; 3/06
KIT
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EVALU
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AVAILA
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency
MAXPower Step-Down DC-DC Converters
The MAX5090A/B/C easy-to-use, high-efficiency, highvoltage step-down DC-DC converters operate from an
input voltage up to 76V, and consume only 310µA quiescent current at no load. This pulse-width-modulated
(PWM) converter operates at a fixed 127kHz switching
frequency at heavy loads, and automatically switches
to pulse-skipping mode to provide low quiescent current and high efficiency at light loads. The MAX5090
includes internal frequency compensation simplifying
circuit implementation. The device can also be synchronized with external system clock frequency in a
noise-sensitive application. The MAX5090 uses an
internal low on-resistance and a high-voltage DMOS
transistor to obtain high efficiency and reduce overall
system cost. This device includes undervoltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limit, hiccup-mode output
short-circuit protection, and overtemperature shutdown.
The MAX5090 delivers up to 2A output current. External
shutdown is included, featuring 19µA (typ) shutdown
current. The MAX5090A/MAX5090B versions have fixed
output voltages of 3.3V and 5V, respectively, while the
MAX5090C features an adjustable 1.265V to 11V output
voltage.
The MAX5090 is available in a space-saving 16-pin thin
QFN package (5mm x 5mm) and operates over the
automotive temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
Applications
Automotive
Industrial
Features
♦ Wide Input Voltage Range: 6.5V to 76V
♦ Fixed (3.3V, 5V) and Adjustable (1.265V to 11V)
Output-Voltage Versions
♦ 2A Output Current
♦ Efficiency Up to 92%
♦ Internal 0.26Ω High-Side DMOS FET
♦ 310µA Quiescent Current at No Load
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
19µA Shutdown Current
Internal Frequency Compensation
Fixed 127kHz Switching Frequency
External Frequency Synchronization
Thermal Shutdown and Short-Circuit Current Limit
♦ -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range
♦ 16-Pin (5mm x 5mm) Thin QFN Package
♦ Capable of Dissipating 2.67W at +70°C
Ordering Information
TEMP
RANGE
PART
MAX5090AATE+ -40°C to +125°C 16 TQFN-EP**
3.3
MAX5090AATE
-40°C to +125°C 16 TQFN-EP**
3.3
MAX5090BATE+ -40°C to +125°C 16 TQFN-EP**
5.0
MAX5090BATE
5.0
-40°C to +125°C 16 TQFN-EP**
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*The package code is T1655-3.
**EP = Exposed pad.
+Denotes lead-free package.
Distributed Power
Typical Operating Circuit
RIN
10Ω
DRAIN 13
CBYPASS
0.47µF
100µH
DRAIN
LX
CBST
0.22µF
ON/OFF
MAX5090B
D1
PDS5100H
SGND
ON/OFF
11
10
9
EP
DRAIN 14
MA5090
N.C. 15
8
FB
7
SS
6
SYNC
5
VD
BST
N.C. 16
FB
3.3µF
1
2
3
4
VIN
CSS
0.047µF
VD
BST
PGND
LX
SS
SYNC
SGND
COUT
100µF
12
LX
VIN
VOUT
5V/2A
N.C.
VIN
7.5V TO 76V
PGND
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
CIN
68µF
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
(V)
PINPACKAGE*
TQFN
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MAX5090A/B/C
General Description
MAX5090A/B/C
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Voltages referenced to PGND, unless otherwise specified.)
VIN, DRAIN .............................................................-0.3V to +80V
SGND, PGND.………………………………………-0.3V to +0.3V
LX.................................................................-0.8V to (VIN + 0.3V)
BST ...............................................................-0.3V to (VIN + 10V)
BST to LX................................................................-0.3V to +10V
ON/OFF........................................................-0.3V to (VIN + 0.3V)
VD, SYNC ...............................................................-0.3V to +12V
SS…………………………………………………………-0.3 to +4V
FB
MAX5090A/MAX5090B…………….……… ...….-0.3V to +15V
MAX5090C ................1mA (internally clamped to +2V, -0.3V)
VOUT Short-Circuit Duration………………………… ...Continuous
VD Short-Circuit Duration………….............................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)*
16-Pin TQFN (derate 33.3mW/°C above +70°C) ........2.667W
Operating Junction Temperature Range ...........-40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .........................…-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature……...……………………………….+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
*As per JEDEC 51 Standard Multilayer Board.
Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause 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
(VIN = +12V, VON/OFF = +12V, VSYNC = 0V, IOUT = 0, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TA = +25°C. See the Typical Operating Circuit.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
Input Voltage Range
Undervoltage Lockout
UVLO Hysteresis
SYMBOL
UVLO
VOUT
Output Voltage Range
VOUT
Efficiency
Quiescent Supply Current
(Note 2)
Quiescent Supply Current
(Note 2)
Quiescent Supply Current
(Note 2)
Shutdown Current
MIN
VFB
η
IQ
IQ
IQ
ISHDN
TYP
6.5
VIN rising
5.70
UVLOHYS
Output Voltage
Feedback Voltage
CONDITIONS
VIN
6.17
MAX
UNITS
76.0
V
6.45
V
0.5
V
MAX5090A
VIN = 6.5V to 76V, IOUT = 0 to 2A
3.20
3.3
3.39
MAX5090B
VIN = 7.5V to 76V, IOUT = 0 to 2A
4.85
5.0
5.15
MAX5090B
VIN = 7V to 76V, IOUT = 0 to 1A
4.85
5.0
MAX5090C only
1.265
MAX5090C, VIN = 6.5V to 76V
1.191
1.228
V
5.15
11.000
V
1.265
V
MAX5090A
VIN = 12V, IOUT = 1A
80
MAX5090B
VIN = 12V, IOUT = 1A
88
MAX5090C
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 1A
88
MAX5090A
VIN = 6.5V to 28V
310
550
MAX5090B
VIN = 7V to 28V
310
550
MAX5090C
VIN = 6.5V to 28V
310
550
MAX5090A
VIN = 6.5V to 40V
310
570
MAX5090B
VIN = 7V to 40V
310
570
MAX5090C
VIN = 6.5V to 40V
310
570
MAX5090A
VIN = 6.5V to 76V
310
650
MAX5090B
VIN = 7V to 76V
310
650
MAX5090C
VIN = 6.5V to 76V
%
310
650
VON/OFF = 0V, VIN = 14V
19
45
CSS = 0
700
µA
µA
µA
µA
SOFT-START
Default Internal Soft-Start
Period
Soft-Start Charge Current
2
ISS
4.5
10
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µs
16.0
µA
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
(VIN = +12V, VON/OFF = +12V, VSYNC = 0V, IOUT = 0, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at
TA = +25°C. See the Typical Operating Circuit.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Soft-Start Reference Voltage
VSS(REF)
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1.23
1.46
1.65
V
3.3
INTERNAL SWITCH/CURRENT LIMIT
Peak Switch Current Limit
ILIM
(Note 3)
2.4
Switch Leakage Current
IOL
VIN = 76V, VON/OFF = 0V, VLX = 0V
-10
Switch On-Resistance
PFM Threshold
PFM Threshold
FB Input Bias Current
RDS(ON)
ISWITCH = 1A
IPFM
Minimum switch current in any cycle
1
IPFM
Minimum switch current in any cycle at TJ ≤ +25°C
(Note 4)
14
IB
5.0
A
+10
µA
0.26
0.4
Ω
60
300
mA
300
mA
MAX5090C, VFB = 1.2V
-150
+0.1
+150
nA
Rising trip point
1.180
1.38
1.546
V
ON/OFF CONTROL INPUT
ON/OFF Input-Voltage
Threshold
VON/OFF
ON/OFF Input-Voltage
Hysteresis
VHYST
ON/OFF Input Current
ION/OFF
100
VON/OFF = 0V to VIN
mV
10
100
nA
127
150
kHz
200
kHz
OSCILLATOR/SYNCHRONIZATION
Oscillator Frequency
f0SC
106
Synchronization
fSYNC
119
Maximum Duty Cycle
DMAX
VIN = 6.5V to 76V, VOUT ≤ 11V
SYNC High-Level Voltage
80
95
%
2.0
V
SYNC Low-Level Voltage
0.8
V
SYNC Minimum Pulse Width
350
ns
+1
µA
8.4
V
SYNC Input Leakage
-1
INTERNAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR
Regulator Output Voltage
VD
Dropout Voltage
∆VD/∆IVD
Load Regulation
VIN = 9V to 76V, IOUT = 0
7.0
7.8
6.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 8.5V, IOUT = 15mA
0.5
V
0 to 15mA
10
Ω
30
°C/W
+175
°C
20
°C
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Ambient)
θJA
TQFN package (JEDEC 51)
TSH
Temperature rising
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
Thermal-Shutdown Junction
Temperature
Thermal-Shutdown
Hysteresis
THYST
Note 1: All limits at -40°C are guaranteed by design, not production tested.
Note 2: For total current consumption during switching (at no load), also see the Typical Operating Characteristics.
Note 3: Switch current at which the current-limit circuit is activated.
Note 4: Limits are guaranteed by design.
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MAX5090A/B/C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VIN = 12V, VON/OFF =12V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C. See the Typical
Operating Circuit, if applicable.)
VOUT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX5090BATE, VOUT = 5V)
3.38
3.36
5.10
3.30
3.36
IOUT = 0
VOUT (V)
IOUT = 0
3.32
3.38
3.34
5.05
VOUT (V)
5.00
3.28
3.30
3.28
3.26
4.95
IOUT = 2A
3.24
IOUT = 2A
3.26
IOUT = 2A
3.24
4.90
3.22
3.22
4.85
3.20
-25
0
25
50
75
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125 150
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
LINE REGULATION
(MAX5090BATE, VOUT = 5V)
LOAD REGULATION
(MAX5090AATE, VOUT = 3.3V)
3.40
MAX5090 toc04
5.15
5.10
6.5
3.38
3.36
VOUT (V)
5.00
36
3.30
VIN = 24V
VIN = 6.5V
3.26
IOUT = 2A
66
76
VIN = 76V
5.00
4.95
3.24
4.90
56
5.10
3.28
4.95
46
5.15
5.05
VIN = 76V
3.32
26
LOAD REGULATION
(MAX5090BATE, VOUT = 5V)
3.34
IOUT = 0
16
VIN (V)
VOUT (V)
5.05
3.20
-50
100 125 150
MAX5090 toc05
-50
VOUT (V)
IOUT = 0
3.32
MAX5090 toc06
VOUT (V)
3.34
3.40
MAX5090 toc02
5.15
MAX5090 toc01
3.40
LINE REGULATION
(MAX5090AATE, VOUT = 3.3V)
MAX5090 toc03
VOUT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX5090AATE, VOUT = 3.3V)
VIN = 24V
VIN = 6.5V
4.90
3.22
3.20
16
26
36
46
56
66
0.1
76
1
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
(MAX5090AATE, VOUT = 3.3V)
80
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
30
80
VIN = 12V
60
VIN = 24V
50
VIN = 48V
40
20
10
10
VIN = 76V
800
1200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
10
1600
2000
100
1000
10,000
4.0
3.5
VOUT = 3.3V
5% DROP IN VOUT
PULSED OUTPUT LOAD
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
400
1
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX5090AATE)
VIN = 6.5V
70
20
0
4
90
30
VIN = 76V
0
0.1
ILOAD (mA)
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
VIN = 6.5V
40
10,000
MAX5090 toc08
90
50
1000
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
(MAX5090BATE, VOUT = 5V)
MAX5090 toc07
100
60
100
ILOAD (mA)
VIN (V)
70
4.85
10
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT (A)
6.5
MAX5090 toc09
4.85
EFFICIENCY (%)
MAX5090A/B/C
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
0
400
800
1200
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1600
2000
-50
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125 150
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
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2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
2.5
2.0
1.5
5.0
4.0
3.0
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125 150
MAX5090 toc12
6.0
VOUT = 5V
5% DROP IN VOUT
PULSED OUTPUT LOAD
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
-50
6.5
16
26
36
46
56
66
6.5
76
16
26
36
46
56
66
76
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX5090AATE)
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(MAX5090AATE)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX5090AATE)
600
600
450
400
500
450
400
-25
0
25
50
75
100 125 150
6.5
16
26
36
46
56
66
76
MAX5090 toc15
22
18
-50
-25
0
25
50
100 125 150 175
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
(MAX5090AATE)
VOUT = 3.3V
35
MAX5090 toc18
13
MAX5090 toc16
45
MAX5090 toc17
-50
26
10
300
300
VOUT = 3.3V
14
350
350
40
550
30
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
500
VOUT = 3.3V
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT
550
MAX5090 toc14
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
MAX5090 toc13
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
VOUT = 3.3V
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
6.0
7.0
2.0
1.0
MAX5090CATE
VOUT = 11V
VON/OFF = VIN
11
VOUT = 3.3V
A
30
VOUT (V)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (µA)
VOUT = 3.3V
5% DROP IN VOUT
PULSED OUTPUT LOAD
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT (A)
3.0
7.0
MAX5090 toc11
3.5
VOUT = 5V
5% DROP IN VOUT
PULSED OUTPUT LOAD
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(MAX5090BATE)
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
(MAX5090AATE)
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT (A)
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT (A)
4.0
MAX5090 toc010
OUTPUT CURRENT LIMIT vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX5090BATE)
25
20
9
IOUT = 2A
IOUT = 1A
6
IOUT = 0A
15
10
B
3
5
0
6.5
16
26
36
46
56
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
66
76
0
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 11.5 12 12.5 13
VIN (V)
400µs/div
A: VOUT, 200mV/div, AC-COUPLED
B: IOUT, 1A/div, 1A TO 2A
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MAX5090A/B/C
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = 12V, VON/OFF =12V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C. See the Typical
Operating Circuit, if applicable.)
MAX5090A/B/C
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VIN = 12V, VON/OFF =12V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C. See the Typical
Operating Circuit, if applicable.)
LOAD-TRANSIENT RESPONSE
(MAX5090AATE)
LX WAVEFORMS
(MAX5090AATE)
LX WAVEFORMS
(MAX5090AATE)
MAX5090 toc20
MAX5090 toc19
MAX5090 toc21
VOUT = 3.3V
A
A
A
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 3.3V
B
B
B
0
400µs/div
4µs/div
A: VOUT, 200mV/div, AC-COUPLED
B: IOUT, 500mA/div, 0.1A TO 1A
4µs/div
A: SWITCH VOLTAGE (LX PIN), 20mV/div (VIN = 48V)
B: INDUCTOR CURRENT, 2A/div (I0 = 2A)
LX WAVEFORM
(MAX5090AATE)
STARTUP WAVEFORM
(IOUT = 0)
MAX5090 toc22
A: SWITCH VOLTAGE, 20V/div (VIN = 48V)
B: INDUCTOR CURRENT, 200mA/div (I0 = 75mA)
STARTUP WAVEFORM
(IOUT = 2A)
MAX5090 toc23
MAX5090 toc24
VOUT = 3.3V
A
A
A
B
B
B
CSS = 0.047µF
4µs/div
4ms/div
A: SWITCH VOLTAGE, 20V/div (VIN = 48V)
B: INDUCTOR CURRENT, 200mA/div (IOUT = 0)
4ms/div
A: VON/OFF, 2V/div
B: VOUT, 1V/div
PEAK SWITCH CURRENT
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
A: VON/OFF, 2V/div
B: VOUT, 1V/div
SYNCHRONIZATION
SYNCHRONIZATION
MAX5090 toc26
MAX5090 toc25
7.0
PEAK SWITCH CURRENT (A)
CSS = 0.047µF
MAX5090AATE
VOUT = 3.3V
5% DROP IN VOUT
PULSED OUTPUT LOAD
6.0
MAX5090 toc27
fSYNC = 119kHz
5.0
fSYNC = 200kHz
SYNC
2V/div
SYNC
2V/div
LX
10V/div
LX
10V/div
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
6.5
16
26
36
46
56
66
76
2µs/div
1µs/div
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
6
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2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
PIN
NAME
1, 2
LX
FUNCTION
3
BST
4
VIN
Input Voltage. Bypass VIN to SGND with a low-ESR capacitor as close to the device as possible.
5
VD
Internal Regulator Output. Bypass VD to PGND with a 3.3µF/10V or greater ceramic capacitor.
6
SYNC
Synchronization Input. Connect SYNC to an external clock for synchronization. Connect to SGND to
select the internal 127kHz switching frequency.
7
SS
Soft-Start Capacitor Connection. Connect an external capacitor from SS to SGND to adjust the softstart time.
8
FB
Output Sense Feedback Connection.
For fixed output voltage (MAX5090A/MAX5090B), connect FB to VOUT.
For adjustable output voltage (MAX5090C), use an external resistive voltage-divider to set VOUT. VFB
regulating set point is 1.228V.
9
ON/OFF
Shutdown Control Input. Pull ON/OFF low to put the device in shutdown mode. Drive ON/OFF high for
normal operation. Connect ON/OFF to VIN with short leads for always-on operation.
Source Connection of Internal High-Side Switch
Boost Capacitor Connection. Connect a 0.22µF ceramic capacitor from BST to LX.
10
SGND
11, 15, 16
N.C.
12
PGND
13, 14
DRAIN
—
EP
Signal Ground. SGND must be connected to PGND for proper operation.
No Connection. Not internally connected.
Power Ground
Internal High-Side Switch Drain Connection
Exposed Pad. Solder EP to SGND plane to aid in heat dissipation. Do not use as the only electrical
ground connection.
Detailed Description
The MAX5090 step-down DC-DC converter operates
from a 6.5V to 76V input voltage range. A unique voltage-mode control scheme with voltage feed-forward
and an internal switching DMOS FET provides high efficiency over a wide input voltage range. This pulsewidth-modulated converter operates at a fixed 127kHz
switching frequency or can be synchronized with an
external system clock frequency. The device also features automatic pulse-skipping mode to provide high
efficiency at light loads. Under no load, the MAX5090
consumes only 310µA, and in shutdown mode, consumes only 20µA. The MAX5090 also features undervoltage-lockout, hiccup-mode output short-circuit
protection and thermal shutdown.
ON/OFF/Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
Use the ON/OFF function to program the external UVLO
threshold at the input. Connect a resistive voltagedivider from V IN to SGND with the center node to
ON/OFF, as shown in Figure 1. Calculate the threshold
value by using the following formula:
R1 

VUVLO(TH) = 1 +
 x 1.38

R2 
Set the external VUVLO(TH) to greater than 6.45V. The
maximum recommended value for R2 is less than 1MΩ.
ON/OFF is a logic input and can be safely driven to the
full VIN range. Connect ON/OFF to VIN for automatic
startup. Drive ON/OFF to ground to shut down the
MAX5090. Shutdown forces the internal power MOSFET
off, turns off all internal circuitry, and reduces the V IN
supply current to 20µA (typ). The ON/OFF rising threshold is 1.546V (max). Before any operation begins, the
voltage at ON/OFF must exceed 1.546V. The ON/OFF
input has 100mV hysteresis.
If the external UVLO threshold setting divider is not
used, an internal undervoltage-lockout feature monitors
the supply voltage at VIN and allows the operation to
start when VIN rises above 6.45V (max). The internal
UVLO rising threshold is set at 6.17V with 0.5V hysteresis. The VIN and VON/OFF voltages must be above 6.5V
and 1.546V, respectively, for proper operation.
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MAX5090A/B/C
Pin Description
MAX5090A/B/C
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
DC-DC Converters
Simplified Functional Diagram
ON/OFF
DRAIN
VIN
REGULATOR
(FOR ANALOG)
ENABLE
1.38V
IREF-PFM
CPFM
HIGH-SIDE
CURRENT SENSE
REGULATOR
(FOR DRIVER)
VD
VREF
OSC
CILIM
RAMP
IREF-LIM
CLKI
RMP
BST
SRMP
SYNC
SRAMP
MUX
SCK
SS
CLK
MIN
N
FB
RAMP
CONTROL
LOGIC
*RH
x1
LX
TYPE 3
COMPENSATION
CPWM
EAMP
*RL
THERMAL
SHUTDOWN
PGND
MAX5090
*RH = 0Ω AND RL = ∞ FOR MAX5090C
SGND
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Soft-Start (SS)
The MAX5090 provides the flexibility to externally program a suitable soft-start time for a given application.
Connect an external capacitor from SS to SGND to use
the external soft-start. Soft-start gradually ramps up the
reference voltage seen by the error amplifier to control
the output’s rate of rise and reduce the input surge current during startup. For soft-start time longer than 700µs,
use the following equation to calculate the soft-start
capacitor (CSS) required for the soft-start time (tSS):
On startup, an internal low-side switch connects LX to
ground and charges the BST capacitor to (VD - VDIODE).
Once the BST capacitor is charged, the internal low-side
switch is turned off and the BST capacitor voltage provides the necessary enhancement voltage to turn on the
high-side switch.
Synchronization (SYNC)
SYNC controls the oscillator frequency. Connect SYNC
to SGND to select 127kHz operation. Use the SYNC
input to synchronize to an external clock. SYNC has a
guaranteed frequency range of 119kHz to 200kHz
when using an external clock.
When SYNC is connected to SGND, the internal clock
is used to generate a ramp with the amplitude in proportion to V IN and the period corresponding to the
internal clock frequency to modulate the duty cycle of
the high-side switch.
If an external clock (SYNC clock) is applied at SYNC for
four cycles, the MAX5090 selects the SYNC clock. The
MAX5090 generates a ramp (SYNC ramp) with the
amplitude in proportion to VIN and the period corresponding to the SYNC clock frequency. The MAX5090
initially blanks the SYNC ramp for 375µs (typ) to allow
the ramp to reach its target amplitude (proportion to the
VIN supply). After the SYNC blanking time, the SYNC
ramp and the SYNC clock switch to the PWM controller
and replace the internal ramp and the internal clock,
respectively. If the SYNC clock is removed for three
internal clock cycles, the internal clock and the internal
ramp switch back to the PWM controller.
The minimum pulse-width requirement for the external
clock is 350ns, and if the requirement is not met, the
MAX5090 could ignore the clock as a noisy bounce.
CSS =
10 × 10 −6 × t SS
1.46
where tSS > 700µs and CSS is in Farads.
The MAX5090 also provides an internal soft-start
(700µs, typ) with a current source to charge an internal
capacitor to rise up to the bandgap reference voltage.
The internal soft-start voltage will eventually be pulled
up to 3.4V. The internal soft-start reference also feeds
to the error amplifier. The error amplifier takes the lowest voltage among SS, the internal soft-start voltage,
and the bandgap reference voltage as the input reference for VOUT.
Soft-start occurs when power is first applied and when
the device exits shutdown. The MAX5090 also goes
through soft-start when coming out of thermal-overload
protection. During a soft-start, if the voltage at SS (VSS)
is charged up to 1.46V in less than 700µs, the
MAX5090 takes its default internal soft-start (700µs) to
ramp up as its reference. After the SS and the internal
soft-start ramp up over the bandgap reference, the
error amplifier takes the bandgap reference.
Thermal-Overload Protection
The MAX5090 features integrated thermal-overload
protection. Thermal-overload protection limits power
dissipation in the device, and protects the device from
a thermal overstress. When the die temperature
exceeds +175°C, an internal thermal sensor signals the
shutdown logic, turning off the internal power MOSFET,
resetting the internal soft-start and allowing the IC to
cool. The thermal sensor turns the internal power
MOSFET back on after the IC’s die temperature cools
down to +155°C, resulting in a pulsed output under
continuous thermal-overload conditions.
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MAX5090A/B/C
Boost High-Side Gate Drive (BST)
Connect a flying bootstrap capacitor between LX and
BST to provide the gate-drive voltage to the high-side
n-channel DMOS switch. The capacitor is alternately
charged from the internally regulated output-voltage VD
and placed across the high-side DMOS driver. Use a
0.22µF, 16V ceramic capacitor located as close to the
device as possible.
MAX5090A/B/C
2A, 76V, High-Efficiency MAXPower Step-Down
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VIN
6.5V TO 76V
CIN
68µF
R1
RIN
10Ω
CBYPASS
0.47µF
VIN
DRAIN
100µH
VOUT
3.3V, 2A
D1
PDS5100H
COUT
100µF
LX
ON/OFF
0.22µF
R2
BST
MAX5090A
SS
SYNC
SGND
FB
PGND
0.047µF
VD
3.3µF
Figure 1. Fixed Output-Voltage Configuration
VIN
7.5V TO 76V
CIN
68µF
RIN
10Ω
CBYPASS
0.47µF
VIN
VOUT
5.25V, 2A
100µH
DRAIN
LX
ON/OFF
0.22µF
D1
PDS5100H
R3
COUT
100µF
BST
MAX5090C
SS
SYNC
SGND
FB
0.047µF
PGND
VD
R4
3.3µF
Figure 2. Adjustable Output-Voltage Configuration
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Table 1. Diode Selection
VIN (V)
DIODE PART
NUMBER
6.5 to 36
RB051L-40
Central Semiconductor
MBRS340T3
ON Semiconductor
B340LB
Setting the Output Voltage
The MAX5090A/MAX5090B have preset output voltages of 3.3V and 5.0V, respectively. Connect FB to
VOUT for the preset output voltage (Figure 1).
The MAX5090C offers an adjustable output voltage. Set
the output voltage with a resistive divider connected
from the circuit’s output to ground (Figure 2). Connect
the center node of the divider to FB. Choose R4 less
than 15kΩ, then calculate R3 as follows:
R3 =
(VOUT − 1.228)
x R4
1.228
The MAX5090 features internal compensation for optimum closed-loop bandwidth and phase margin.
Because of the internal compensation, the output must
be sensed immediately after the primary LC.
Inductor Selection
The MAX5090 is a fixed-frequency converter with fixed
internal frequency compensation. The internal fixed
compensation assumes a 100µH inductor and 100µF
output capacitor with 50mΩ ESR. It relies on the location of the double LC pole and the ESR zero frequency
for proper closed-loop bandwidth and the phase margin at the closed-loop unity-gain frequency. See Table
2 for proper component values. Usually, the choice of
an inductor is guided by the voltage difference
between VIN and VOUT, the required output current and
the operating frequency of the circuit. However, use the
recommended inductors in Table 2 to ensure stable
operation with optimum bandwidth.
Use an inductor with a maximum saturation current rating greater than or equal to the maximum peak current
limit (5A). Use inductors with low DC resistance for a
higher efficiency converter.
Selecting a Rectifier
The MAX5090 requires an external Schottky rectifier as
a freewheeling diode. Connect this rectifier close to the
device using short leads and short PC board traces.
The rectifier diode must fully conduct the inductor current when the power FET is off to have a full rectifier
function. Choose a rectifier with a continuous current
6.5 to 56
Diodes Inc.
MBRM560
Diodes Inc.
RB095B-60
Central Semiconductor
MBRD360T4
6.5 to 76
MANUFACTURER
50SQ80
PDS5100H
ON Semiconductor
IR
Diodes Inc.
rating greater than the highest expected output current.
Use a rectifier with a voltage rating greater than the
maximum expected input voltage, VIN. Use a low forward-voltage Schottky rectifier for proper operation and
high efficiency. Avoid higher than necessary reversevoltage Schottky rectifiers that have higher forward-voltage drops. Use a Schottky rectifier with forward-voltage
drop (V F) less than 0.55V and 0.45V at +25°C and
+125°C, respectively, and at maximum load current to
avoid forward biasing of the internal parasitic body
diode (LX to ground). See Figure 3 for forward-voltage
drop vs. temperature of the internal body diode of the
MAX5090. Internal parasitic body-diode conduction
may cause improper operation, excessive junction temperature rise, and thermal shutdown. Use Table 1 to
choose the proper rectifier at different input voltages
and output current.
Input Bypass Capacitor
The discontinuous input current waveform of the buck
converter causes large ripple currents in the input
capacitor. The switching frequency, peak inductor current, and the allowable peak-to-peak voltage ripple
reflecting back to the source dictate the capacitance
requirement. The MAX5090 high switching frequency
allows the use of smaller value input capacitors.
The input ripple is comprised of ∆VQ (caused by the
capacitor discharge) and ∆VESR (caused by the ESR of
the capacitor). Use low-ESR aluminum electrolytic
capacitors with high-ripple current capability at the input.
Assuming that the contribution from the ESR and capacitor discharge is equal to 90% and 10%, respectively, calculate the input capacitance and the ESR required for a
specified ripple using the following equations:
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MAX5090A/B/C
Thermal-overload protection is intended to protect the
MAX5090 in the event of a fault condition. For normal
circuit operation, do not exceed the absolute maximum
junction temperature rating of TJ = +150°C.
ESRIN =
∆VESR
∆IL 

 IOUT +


2 
I
× D(1 − D)
CIN = OUT
∆VQ × fSW
where:
∆IL =
(VIN − VOUT ) × VOUT
VIN × fSW × L
V
D = OUT
VIN
IOUT is the maximum output current of the converter
and fSW is the oscillator switching frequency (127kHz).
For example, at VIN = 48V, VOUT = 3.3V, the ESR and
input capacitance are calculated for the input peak-topeak ripple of 100mV or less, yielding an ESR and
capacitance value of 40mΩ and 100µF, respectively.
Low-ESR ceramic multilayer chip capacitors are recommended for size-optimized application. For ceramic
capacitors assume the contribution from ESR and capacitor discharge is equal to 10% and 90%, respectively.
The input capacitor must handle the RMS ripple current
without significant rise in the temperature. The maximum capacitor RMS current occurs at approximately
50% duty cycle. Ensure that the ripple specification of
the input capacitor exceeds the worst-case capacitor
RMS ripple current. Use the following equations to calculate the input capacitor RMS current:
ICRMS = IPRMS2 − IAVGin2
where:
IPRMS =
IAVGin =
D
(IPK 2 + IDC 2 + IPK xIDC ) x
3
VOUT x IOUT
VIN x η
∆IL
IPK = IOUT +
2
∆IL
IDC = IOUT −
2
VOUT
D =
VIN
IPRMS is the input switch RMS current, I AVGin is the
input average current, and η is the converter efficiency.
The ESR of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor increases significantly at cold temperatures. Use a 1µF or
greater value ceramic capacitor in parallel with the aluminum electrolytic input capacitor, especially for input
voltages below 8V.
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800
700
600
VF_D1 (mV)
MAX5090A/B/C
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500
400
300
200
100
0
-40
25
100
125
150
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 3. Forward-Voltage Drop vs. Temperature of the Internal
Body Diode of MAX5090
Output Filter Capacitor
The output capacitor COUT forms double pole with the
inductor and a zero with its ESR. The MAX5090’s internal fixed compensation is designed for a 100µF capacitor, and the ESR must be from 20mΩ to 100mΩ. The
use of an aluminum or tantalum electrolytic capacitor is
recommended. See Table 2 to choose an output
capacitor for stable operation.
The output ripple is comprised of ∆VOQ (caused by the
capacitor discharge), and ∆VOESR (caused by the ESR
of the capacitor). Use low-ESR tantalum or aluminum
electrolytic capacitors at the output. Use the following
equations to calculate the contribution of output capacitance and its ESR on the peak-to-peak output ripple
voltage:
∆VOESR = ∆IL x ESR
∆IL
∆VOQ ≈
8 xCOUT x fSW
The MAX5090 has a programmable soft-start time (tSS).
The output rise time is directly proportional to the output capacitor, output voltage, and the load. The output
rise time also depends on the inductor value and the
current-limit threshold. It is important to keep the output
rise time at startup the same as the soft-start time (tSS)
to avoid output overshoot. Large output capacitors take
longer than the programmed soft-start time (tSS) and
cause error-amplifier saturation. This results in output
overshoot. Use greater than 2ms soft-start time for a
100µF output capacitor.
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∆VOESR = ISTEP x ESROUT
∆VOQ =
ISTEP x tRESPONSE
COUT
2) Minimize lead lengths to reduce stray capacitance,
trace resistance, and radiated noise. In particular,
place the Schottky rectifier diode right next to the
device. Also, place the BST and VD bypass capacitors very close to the device.
3) Connect the exposed pad of the IC to the SGND
plane. Do not make a direct connection between the
exposed pad plane and SGND (pin 7) under the IC.
Connect the exposed pad and pin 7 to the SGND
plane separately. Connect the ground connection of
the feedback resistive divider, ON/OFF threshold
resistive divider, and the soft-start capacitor to the
SGND plane. Connect the SGND plane and PGND
plane at one point near the input bypass capacitor
at VIN.
4) Use large SGND plane as a heatsink for the
MAX5090. Use large PGND and LX planes as
heatsinks for the rectifier diode and the inductor.
where I STEP is the load step and t RESPONSE is the
response time of the controller. Controller response
time is approximately one-third of the reciprocal of the
closed-loop unity-gain bandwidth, 20kHz typically.
Board Layout Guidelines
1) Minimize ground noise by connecting the anode of
the Schottky rectifier, the input bypass capacitor
ground lead, and the output filter capacitor ground
lead to a large PGND plane.
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MAX5090A/B/C
In a dynamic load application, the allowable deviation
of the output voltage during the fast transient load dictates the output capacitance value and the ESR. The
output capacitors supply the step-load current until the
controller responds with a greater duty cycle. The
response time (tRESPONSE) depends on the closedloop bandwidth of the converter. The resistive drop
across the capacitor ESR and capacitor discharge
cause a voltage droop during a step-load. Use a combination of low-ESR tantalum and ceramic capacitors
for better transient load and ripple/noise performance.
Use the following equations to calculate the deviation of
output voltage due to the ESR and capacitance value
of the output capacitor:
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MAX5090A/B/C
Application Circuit
VIN
RIN
CIN
CBYPASS
R1
VIN
L1
DRAIN
VOUT
LX
ON/OFF
CBST
R2
D1
BST
MAX5090B
SS
SYNC
SGND
FB
PGND
CSS
VD
3.3µF
Figure 4. Fixed Output Voltage
Table 2. Typical External Components Selection (Circuit of Figure 4)
VIN (V)
6.5 to 76
7.5 to 76
14
VOUT (V)
3.3
5
IOUT (A)
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
2
MAX5090AATE
CIN = 2 x 68µF/100V EEVFK2A680Q, Panasonic
CBYPASS = 0.47µF/100V, GRM21BR72A474KA, Murata
COUT = 220µF/6.3V 6SVP220MX, Sanyo
CBST = 0.22µF/16V, GRM188R71C224K, Murata
R1 = 0Ω
R2 = Open
RIN = 10Ω, ±1% (0603)
D1 = PDS5100H, Diodes Inc.
L1 = 47µH, DO5022P-473
2
MAX5090BATE
CIN = 2 x 68µF/100V EEVFK2A680Q, Panasonic
CBYPASS = 0.47µF/100V, GRM21BR72A474KA, Murata
COUT = 100µF/6.3V 6SVP100M, Sanyo
CBST = 0.22µF/16V, GRM188R71C224K, Murata
R1 = 0Ω
R2 = Open
RIN = 10Ω, ±1% (0603)
D1 = PDS5100H, Diodes Inc.
L1 = 47µH, DO5022P-473
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VIN (V)
6.5 to 40
VOUT (V)
3.3
7.5 to 40
15 to 40
5
11
IOUT (A)
MAX5090A/B/C
Table 2. Typical External Components Selection (Circuit of Figure 4) (continued)
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
2
MAX5090AATE
CIN = 330µF/50V EEVFK1H331Q, Panasonic
CBYPASS = 0.47µF/50V, GRM21BR71H474KA, Murata
COUT = 100µF/6.3V 6SVP100M, Sanyo
CBST = 0.22µF/16V, GRM188R71C224K, Murata
R1 = 0Ω
R2 = Open
RIN = 10Ω, ±1% (0603)
D1 = B360, Diodes Inc.
L1 = 100µH, DO5022P-104
2
MAX5090BATE
CIN = 330µF/50V EEVFK1H331Q, Panasonic
CBYPASS = 0.47µF/50V, GRM21BR71H474KA, Murata
COUT = 100µF/6.3V 6SVP100M, Sanyo
CBST = 0.22µF/16V, GRM188R71C224K, Murata
R1 = 0Ω
R2 = Open
RIN = 10Ω, ±1% (0603)
D1 = B360, Diodes Inc.
L1 = 100µH, DO5022P-104
2
MAX5090CATE (VOUT programmed to 11V)
CIN = 330µF/50V EEVFK1H331Q, Panasonic
CBYPASS = 0.47µF/50V, GRM21BR71H474KA, Murata
COUT = 100µF/16V 16SVP100M, Sanyo
CBST = 0.22µF/16V, GRM188R71C224K, Murata
R1 = 910kΩ
R2 = 100kΩ
R3 = 88.2kΩ, ±1% (0603)
R4 = 10kΩ, ±1% (0603)
RIN = 10Ω, ±1% (0603)
D1 = B360, Diodes Inc.
L1 = 100µH, DO5022P-104
Table 3. Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
WEBSITE
AVX
www.avxcorp.com
Coilcraft
www.coilcraft.com
Diodes Incorporated
www.diodes.com
Panasonic
www.panasonic.com
Sanyo
www.sanyo.com
TDK
www.component.tdk.com
Vishay
www.vishay.com
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MAX5090A/B/C
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DC-DC Converters
VIN
12V
RIN
CIN
68µF
CBYPASS
VIN
VOUT
5V, 2A
100µH
DRAIN
LX
ON/OFF
CBST
PTC
Rt
Ct
D1
B360
COUT
100µF
BST
MAX5090B
FB
SS
SYNC
SGND
CSS
VD
PGND
3.3µF
*LOCATE PTC AS CLOSE TO HEAT-DISSIPATING COMPONENT AS POSSIBLE.
Figure 5. Load-Temperature Monitoring with ON/OFF (Requires Accurate VIN)
Chip Information
PROCESS: BCD
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 7893
Ordering Information (continued)
PART
TEMP RANGE
PINPACKAGE*
MAX5090CATE+ -40°C to +125°C 16 TQFN-EP**
Adj
MAX5090CATE
Adj
-40°C to +125°C 16 TQFN-EP**
*The package code is T1655-3.
**EP = Exposed pad.
+Denotes lead-free package.
16
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
(V)
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