MAXIM MAX1956ETI

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1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Features
♦ Operates from a 1.6V to 5.5V Supply (MAX1956)
The MAX1955/MAX1956 are dual-output, fixed-frequency,
voltage-mode, pulse-width modulated (PWM) step-down
controllers with 0.5% output accuracy. Each controller
switches at a constant 600kHz and is 180° out-of-phase
with the other controller, reducing input ripple current
and the number of input capacitors.
♦ 0.5% Output Accuracy
♦ 0.8V to 0.9VIN Output Range
♦ Up to 25A per Phase Output Current
♦ On-Chip Boost Regulator Provides 5V Gate Drive
An on-chip bias supply generates a 5V gate drive to
deliver up to 25A output current per phase with low-cost
N-channel MOSFETs at up to 93% efficiency. Lossless
adjustable current limit eliminates expensive currentsense resistors and improves efficiency. Foldback current
limit reduces power dissipation during short-circuit
conditions and handles transient overloads better than
controllers using hiccup-mode short-circuit protection.
♦ Up to 93% Efficiency
♦ 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
♦ ±4% Voltage Margining
♦ Lossless, Foldback Current Limit
♦ Selectable Voltage Sequencing
♦ Synchronizable to External Clock
Output voltage margining shifts output voltage by
±4% from the nominal value to simplify system test.
Outputs also can be powered up and down in selectable sequences to meet core and logic supply-rail
requirements.
♦ Digital Soft-Start and Soft-Stop
♦ Small 28-Pin, 5mm ✕ 5mm Thin QFN Package
Ordering Information
The MAX1955/MAX1956 are available in a 28-lead thin
QFN package with exposed pad.
PART
Applications
Base Stations
Telecom and Network Equipment
Servers
DSP, ASIC, µP, and FPGA Supplies
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1955ETI
-40°C to +85°C
28 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX1956ETI
-40°C to +85°C
28 Thin QFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
INPUT
1.6V TO 5.5V
VDD
IN
LXB
OUTPUT 1
0.8V TO 0.9VIN
UP TO 25A
VDD
BST2
BST1
DH2
DH1
LX1
LX2
MAX1956
OUTPUT 2
0.8V TO 0.9VIN
UP TO 25A
DL2
DL1
PGND
FB1
COMP1
FB2
COMP2
REF
SEQ
GND
SYNCHRONIZATION
CLOCK
ON/OFF
VOLTAGE
MARGINING
ILIM1
SYNC
EN
ILIM2
VDD
AVDD
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1
MAX1955/MAX1956
General Description
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
IN, AVDD, SYNC, EN, ILIM_, FB_, SEQ to GND.......-0.3V to +6V
COMP_, REF to GND..............................-0.3V to (VAVDD + 0.3V)
LXB to GND ..............................................-0.3V to (VVDD + 0.3V)
DL_ to GND ...............................(VPGND - 0.3V) to (VVDD + 0.3V)
BST_ to GND ..........................................................-0.3V to +12V
DH1 to LX1 ...............................................-0.3V to (BST1 + 0.3V)
DH2 to LX2 ...............................................-0.3V to (BST2 + 0.3V)
LX1 to BST1..............................................................-6V to +0.3V
LX2 to BST2..............................................................-6V to +0.3V
PGND to GND or VDD to AVDD ............................-0.3V to +0.3V
REF Short-Circuit to GND...........................................Continuous
IVDD ...................................................................................250mA
Continuous Power Dissipation* (TA = +70°C)
28-Lead Thin QFN
(derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C)................................1667mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering 10s) ..................................+300°C
*Exposed pad soldered to PC board.
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
(VIN = VEN = 3.3V; VVDD = VAVDD = 5V; VPGND = VGND = 0; CREF = 0.22µF; SEQ = SYNC = GND; TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
IN Input Voltage Range
IN Input Voltage UVLO
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
MAX1955
2.25
5.50
MAX1956 (Note 1)
1.6
5.5
MAX1955, hysteresis = 35mV
1.9
2.2
MAX1956, hysteresis = 30mV
1.30
1.58
Rise or fall
FB Regulation Voltage
UNITS
V
V
0.796
0.8
0.804
V
FB Regulation Voltage with
Positive Voltage Margining
Percentage change from nominal regulation voltage
3
4
5
%
FB Regulation Voltage with
Negative Voltage Margining
Percentage change from nominal regulation voltage
-5
-4
-3
%
Line Regulation Error
Note 2
Feedback Input Bias
0.1
-0.2
Feedback Transconductance
1
2
COMP Source Current
100
150
COMP Sink Current
100
150
COMP Pulldown Resistance
In shutdown
%
µA
3
mS
µA
µA
100
Output Soft-Start Time
4.27
Step-Down Switching Frequency
SYNC = GND (Note 3)
540
SYNC Frequency Range
2 times step-down switching frequency
1080
Maximum Duty Cycle
Measured at DH_
Minimum Duty Cycle
Measured at DH_
2
0.3
+0.2
90
600
Ω
ms
660
kHz
1320
kHz
93
97
%
7
10
%
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1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
(VIN = VEN = 3.3V; VVDD = VAVDD = 5V; VPGND = VGND = 0; CREF = 0.22µF; SEQ = SYNC = GND; TA = 0°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
VDD No-Load Supply Current
CONDITIONS
MIN
Total of VDD1 + VDD2 + AVDD current, SYNC = GND,
no load on DH_ or DL_
IN Supply Current
TYP
MAX
UNITS
20
32
mA
35
100
µA
20
µA
1.28
1.293
V
0.01
V
mV
IN Shutdown Supply Current
REF Voltage
1.267
REF Load Regulation
IREF = -50µA to +50µA
Default Current-Limit Threshold
ILIM_ = VDD, measured from PGND to LX_
127.5
150
172.5
RILIM_ = 100kΩ
60
75
90
RILIM_ = 400kΩ
240
300
360
Adjustable Current-Limit
Threshold
Measured from PGND to LX_
Thermal-Shutdown Threshold
TJ rising, 15°C hysteresis
DH_ Gate-Driver
On-Resistance
Pulling up or down
1
1.8
Ω
DL_ Gate-Driver Pullup
On-Resistance
DL_ high state
1
1.8
Ω
DL_ Gate-Driver Pulldown
On-Resistance
DL_ low state
0.35
0.65
Ω
Dead Time (Adaptive)
°C
160
DH_ falling to DL_ rising
23
DL_ falling to DH_ rising
26
SYNC Minimum Pulse Width
High or low
200
EN Voltage Range for Nominal
Output Voltage
Percentage of VIN
80
EN Voltage Range for Positive
Voltage Margining
Percentage of VIN
EN Voltage Range for Negative
Voltage Margining
mV
ns
ns
90
100
%
55
70
%
Percentage of VIN
30
45
%
EN Voltage Range for Shutdown
Percentage of VIN
0
20
%
EN, SEQ, SYNC Input High
Voltage
(Note 4)
VIN - 0.5
SEQ, SYNC Input Low Voltage
V
0.5
V
EN, SEQ, SYNC Input Current
-1
+1
µA
BST_ Leakage Current in
Shutdown
-20
+20
µA
4.75
5.50
V
VDD Output Voltage
IVDD = 0 to 150mA
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MAX1955/MAX1956
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VIN = VEN = 3.3V; VVDD = VAVDD = 5V; PGND = GND = 0; CREF = 0.22µF; SYNC = GND; TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
noted.) (Note 5)
PARAMETER
IN Input Voltage Range
IN Input Voltage UVLO
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
MAX1955
2.25
5.50
MAX1956 (Note 1)
1.6
5.5
Rise or fall
UNITS
V
MAX1955
1.9
2.2
MAX1956
1.30
1.58
0.794
0.806
V
FB Regulation Voltage
V
FB Regulation Voltage with
Positive Voltage Margining
Percentage change from nominal regulation voltage
+3
+5
%
FB Regulation Voltage with
Negative Voltage Margining
Percentage change from nominal regulation voltage
-5
-3
%
Line Regulation Error
(Note 2)
0.3
%
FB_ Input Bias
-0.2
+0.2
µA
Feedback Transconductance
1.0
3.1
mS
COMP_ Source Current
100
COMP_ Sink Current
100
µA
µA
100
Ω
540
660
kHz
1080
1320
kHz
97
%
Measured at DH_
10
%
Total of VDD1 + VDD2 + AVDD current, SYNC = GND,
no load on DH_ or DL_
32
mA
IN Quiescent Supply Current
100
µA
IN Shutdown Supply Current
20
µA
1.267
1.293
V
0.01
V
127.5
172.5
mV
RILIM_ = 100kΩ
60
90
RILIM_ = 400kΩ
240
360
COMP_ Pulldown Resistance
In shutdown
Step-Down Switching Frequency
SYNC = GND (Note 3)
SYNC Frequency Range
2 times step-down switching frequency
Maximum Duty Cycle
Measured at DH_
90
Minimum Duty Cycle
VDD Quiescent Supply Current
REF Voltage
REF Load Regulation
IREF = -50µA to +50µA
Default Current-Limit Threshold
ILIM_ = VDD; measured from PGND to LX_
Adjustable Current-Limit
Threshold
Measured from PGND to LX_
4
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mV
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
(VIN = VEN = 3.3V; VVDD = VAVDD = 5V; PGND = GND = 0; CREF = 0.22µF; SYNC = GND; TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
noted.) (Note 5)
MAX
UNITS
DH_ Gate-Driver On-Resistance
PARAMETER
Pulling up or down
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
1.8
Ω
DL_ Gate-Driver Pullup
On-Resistance
DL_ high state
1.8
Ω
DL_ Gate-Driver Pulldown
On-Resistance
DL_ low state
0.65
Ω
SYNC Minimum Pulse Width
High or low
200
EN Voltage Range for Nominal
Output Voltage
Percentage of VIN
80
100
%
EN Voltage Range for Positive
Voltage Margining
Percentage of VIN
55
70
%
EN Voltage Range for Negative
Voltage Margining
Percentage of VIN
30
45
%
EN Voltage Range for Shutdown
Percentage of VIN
0
20
%
EN, SEQ, SYNC Input High
Voltage
(Note 4)
ns
VIN - 0.5
SEQ, SYNC Input Low Voltage
V
0.5
V
EN, SEQ, SYNC Input Current
-1
+1
µA
BST_ Leakage Current in
Shutdown
-20
+20
µA
4.75
5.50
V
VDD Output Voltage
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
IVDD = 0 to 150mA
IN input voltage must not drop below minimum voltage because of ripple or transient conditions.
Guaranteed by design.
Boost frequency is 2x step-down frequency.
For proper startup, EN must exceed VIN - 0.5V.
Specifications to -40°C are guaranteed by design but not production tested.
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MAX1955/MAX1956
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(Circuit of Figure 5, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
EFFICIENCY
vs. LOAD CURRENT WITH 2.5V INPUT
VOUT = 1.2V
70
60
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 1V
60
50
1
10
100
50
0.1
1
10
100
0.1
100
STEP-DOWN SWITCHING FREQUENCY
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT WITH 3.3V INPUT
TA = +85°C
610
TA = +25°C
600
590
TA = -40°C
580
570
VOUT = 1.8V
10 20 30 40 50
-4
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
-6
VOUT = 2.5V
-8
-10
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 2.5A
LOAD CURRENT
-14
540
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
-2
-12
550
1.270
0
1.6
2.1
2.6
3.1
0
3.6
5
10
15
20
REFERENCE LOAD CURRENT (µA)
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT WITH 3.3V INPUT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH NO LOAD
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH NO LOAD
-2
VOUT = 1.5V VOUT = 1.2V VOUT = 1.8V
-8
2.5
DEVICE IN DROPOUT VOUT = 1.8V
2.0
VOUT = 1.5V
1.5
1.0
VOUT = 1.2V
-10
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 25A
LOAD CURRENT
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 2.5A
LOAD CURRENT
0.5
5
10
15
LOAD CURRENT (A)
20
25
VOUT = 2.5V
2.5
VOUT = 1.8V
DEVICE IN DROPOUT
2.0
VOUT = 1.5V
1.5
1.0
VOUT = 1.2V
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 25A
LOAD CURRENT
0.5
0
-14
3.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
VOUT = 2.5V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VOUT = 2.5V
MAX1955/56 toc08
3.0
MAX1955/56 toc07
2
25
MAX1955/56 toc09
FREQUENCY (kHz)
620
2
MAX1955/56 toc06
630
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
MAX1955/56 toc04
640
560
6
10
REFERENCE VOLTAGE
vs. REFERENCE LOAD CURRENT
1.275
0
1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
1.280
-12
70
LOAD CURRENT (A)
1.285
-6
VOUT = 1.2V
LOAD CURRENT (A)
1.290
-4
80
60
50
0.1
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
80
70
VOUT = 1.5V
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
90
MAX1955/56 toc05
EFFICIENCY (%)
80
VOUT = 1.5V
EFFICIENCY (%)
VOUT = 2.5V
100
MAX1955/56 toc02
VOUT = 1.8V
90
100
MAX1955/56 toc01
100
MAX1956 EFFICIENCY
vs. LOAD CURRENT WITH 1.8V INPUT
MAX1955/56 toc03
EFFICIENCY
vs. LOAD CURRENT WITH 3.3V INPUT
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
0
2.35
2.60
2.85
3.10
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.35
3.60
2.35
2.60
2.85
3.10
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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3.35
3.60
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
DEVICE IN DROPOUT
VOUT = 1.8V
2.0
VOUT = 1.5V
1.5
1.0
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 1.5V
1.5
1.0
VOUT = 1.2V
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 25A
LOAD CURRENT
0.5
0
2.60
2.85
3.10
3.60
3.35
-10
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 2.5A
LOAD CURRENT
-14
2.35
2.60
2.85
3.10
1.6
3.60
3.35
2.1
2.6
3.6
3.1
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 25A
LOAD CURRENT
0
-2
-4
MAX1956 VOUT = 1V
ONLY
-6
-8
-10
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 2.5A
LOAD CURRENT
-12
-14
VOUT = 0.8V
3.10
3.60
-2
VOUT = 0.8V
MAX1956
ONLY
-6
-8
-10
2.10 2.35 2.60
3.10
3.60
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 25A
LOAD CURRENT
1.60
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
LOAD TRANSIENT WITH 1.5V OUTPUT
VOUT = 1V
-4
-14
1.60
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VOUT = 1.2V
0
-12
-14
2.10 2.35 2.60
2
2.10 2.35 2.60
VLX2
3.60
SYNCHRONIZATION WAVEFORMS
MAX1955/56 toc17
50mV/div
3.10
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
MAX1955/56 toc16
VOUT
MAX1955/56 toc15
MAX1955/56 toc14
VOUT = 1.2V
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
VOUT = 0.8V
2
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
MAX1955/56 toc13
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH 25A LOAD
-8
1.60
-8
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH 25A LOAD
MAX1956
ONLY
-12
-6
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH NO LOAD
VOUT = 1V
-10
-4
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
-6
VOUT = 0.8V
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VOUT = 1.2V
-4
VOUT = 1V
-2
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2
-2
VOUT = 1.2V
0
-12
0
2.35
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
DEVICE IN DROPOUT
VOUT = 1.8V
2.0
2
MAX1955/56 toc12
2.5
OTHER OUTPUT SET
TO 1.8V WITH 2.5A
LOAD CURRENT
0.5
VOUT = 2.5V
WITH 20A LOAD
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.5
3.0
CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
VOUT = 2.5V
WITH 20A LOAD
MAX1955/56 toc10
3.0
MAX1956 CHANGE IN OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH NO LOAD
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH 25A LOAD
MAX1955/56 toc11
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. INPUT VOLTAGE WITH 25A LOAD
MAX1955/56 toc18
5V/div
IL2
VSYNC
1V/div
5V/div
VDH1
5V/div
5A/div
VDH2
5V/div
5A/div
VLX1
IOUT
10A/div
10µs/div
IL1
400ns/div
2µs/div
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MAX1955/MAX1956
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 5, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Circuit of Figure 5, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
NO LOAD TO SHORT CIRCUIT
20A LOAD TO SHORT CIRCUIT
MAX1955/56 toc19
VOUT
HIGH OUTPUT MARGINING
MAX1955/56 toc20
1V/div
VOUT
MAX1955/56 toc21
1V/div
IL
10A/div
VCTL1
5V/div
VCTL2
5V/div
VOUT1
100mV/div
VOUT2
100mV/div
10A/div
IL
0A
40µs/div
40µs/div
LOW-OUTPUT MARGINING
SHUTDOWN/STARTUP WITH SEQ = AVDD
SHUTDOWN/STARTUP WITH SEQ = GND
MAX1955/56 toc22
MAX1955/56 toc23
VCTL1
5V/div
VCTL2
5V/div
VOUT1
100mV/div
VOUT2
100mV/div
100µs/div
100µs/div
MAX1955/56 toc24
VCTL1
5V/div VCTL1
5V/div
VCTL2
5V/div VCTL2
5V/div
VOUT1
1V/div VOUT1
1V/div
VOUT2
1V/div VOUT2
1V/div
4ms/div
4ms/div
Pin Description
8
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1
DL1
Low-Side MOSFET Gate-Driver Output. Connect to the low-side MOSFET gate. DL1 is pulled low in shutdown.
2
LX1
Inductor Connection. Connect to the switched side of the inductor.
3
DH1
High-Side MOSFET Gate-Driver Output. Connect to the high-side MOSFET gate. DH1 is pulled low in
shutdown.
4
BST1
High-Side MOSFET Gate-Driver Bootstrap Connection. Connect a capacitor from BST1 to LX1 and a Schottky
diode from VDD to BST1.
5
SYNC
Frequency Synchronization Input. Connect to GND for normal 600kHz operation, or drive with a clock signal
from 1080kHz to 1320kHz. The two step-down regulators are synchronized to alternating clock pulses,
resulting in 180° out-of-phase operation at half the synchronization frequency.
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1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
6
EN
Enable and Voltage Margining Input. Connect EN to IN for normal operation or connect to GND for shutdown.
Set VEN = (1/3)VIN to set the outputs to -4% of nominal. Set VEN = (2/3)VIN to set the outputs to +4% of
nominal (see the Shutdown and Output Voltage Margining (EN) section).
7
ILIM1
Current-Limit Adjust. Sets the threshold for current sensing across the low-side MOSFET’s RDS(ON). Connect
ILIM1 to AVDD for a 150mV threshold. For adjustable constant current or foldback current-limit setting, see
the Current Limit section.
8
FB1
9
COMP1
10
GND1
11
REF
1.28V Reference. Connect a 0.22µF capacitor from REF to GND.
12
GND
Ground. Connect to the PC board analog ground plane. Connect the PC board power ground plane and
analog ground plane with a single connection.
13
COMP2
14
FB2
15
ILIM2
Current-Limit Adjust. Sets the threshold for current sensing across the low-side MOSFET’s RDS(ON). Connect
ILIM2 to AVDD for a 150mV threshold. For adjustable constant current or foldback current-limit setting, see
the Current Limit section.
16
AVDD
Analog Supply Input. Connect a 10Ω resistor from VDD to AVDD and a 0.47µF capacitor from AVDD to GND.
17
SEQ
Power-Sequence Input. Connect SEQ to GND to set OUT1 and OUT2 to power up and power down
simultaneously. Connect SEQ to IN to make OUT1 power up first and power down last.
18
BST2
High-Side MOSFET Gate-Driver Bootstrap Connection. Connect a capacitor from BST2 to LX2 and a Schottky
diode from VDD to BST2.
19
DH2
High-Side MOSFET Gate-Driver Output. Connect to the high-side MOSFET gate. DH2 is pulled low in
shutdown.
20
LX2
Inductor Connection. Connect to the switched side of the inductor.
21
DL2
Low-Side MOSFET Gate-Driver Output. Connect to the low-side MOSFET gate. DL2 is pulled low in shutdown.
22
PGND2
23
IN
24
VDD2
Internal Boost Regulator Output. Connect to VDD1, and bypass with a 10µF capacitor to GND.
25
LXB
Internal Boost Regulator Inductor Connection. Connect a 4.7µH inductor from LXB to IN. Internally shorted to
VDD2 in shutdown.
26
PGND
Power Ground. Connect to PC board power ground plane.
27
VDD1
Internal Boost Regulator Output. Connect to VDD2.
28
PGND1
Exposed
Pad
—
Feedback Input. Connect to a voltage-divider from the output to GND to set the output voltage (see the
Setting the Output Voltage section).
Compensation. Internally pulled to ground during shutdown (see the Compensation Design section).
Ground. Connect to the PC board analog ground plane. Connect PC board power ground plane and analog
ground plane with a single connection.
Compensation. Internally pulled to ground during shutdown (see the Compensation Design section).
Feedback Input. Connect to a voltage-divider from the output to GND to set the output voltage (see the
Setting the Output Voltage section).
Power Ground. Connect to the low-side MOSFET source for regulator 2 and PC board power ground plane.
Input Supply
Power Ground. Connect to the low-side MOSFET source for regulator 1 and PC board power ground plane.
Exposed Pad. Solder to the PC board analog ground plane for optimum power dissipation.
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MAX1955/MAX1956
Pin Description (continued)
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
REF
AVDD
IN
VDD2
1.28V
BIAS
UVLO
BOOST
CONTROL
LXB
GND
GND1
PGND
COMP1
FB1
BST1
CONVERTER 1
DH1
CURRENT LIMIT
AND
SHUTDOWN
SOFTSTART DAC
EA
PWM
R
Q
LX1
S
Q
VDD1
DL1
VOLTAGE
MARGINING
AND
SHUTDOWN
EN
PGND1
fSW
SYNC
(2 x fSW)
OSCILLATOR
SEQ
SEQUENCING
x0.15
fSW
5µA
1V
ILIM1
4V
COMP2
CONVERTER 2
FB2
BST2
DH2
LX2
VDD2
DL2
PGND2
ILIM2
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
Detailed Description
The MAX1955/MAX1956 are dual-output, fixed-frequency,
voltage-mode, PWM step-down controllers with 0.5%
output accuracy. Each controller switches at a constant
600kHz and is 180° out-of-phase with the other controller, which reduces input ripple current and the number of input capacitors. Figure 1 is the functional
diagram.
10
An on-chip step-up bias supply generates a 5V gate
drive to deliver up to 25A output current per phase with
low-cost N-channel MOSFETs at up to 93% efficiency.
Lossless adjustable current limit eliminates expensive
current-sense resistors and improves efficiency.
Foldback current limit reduces power dissipation during
short-circuit condition and handles transient overloads
better than controllers using hiccup-mode short-circuit
protection.
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1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
The MAX1955/MAX1956 step-down DC-to-DC converters use a PWM voltage-mode control scheme. The controller generates the clock signal by dividing down the
internal oscillator (or SYNC signal when using an external
clock) so that each controller’s switching frequency
equals 1/2 the oscillator frequency. An internal transconductance error amplifier produces an integrated error
voltage at the COMP_ pin, providing high DC accuracy.
The voltage at COMP sets the duty cycle, using a PWM
comparator and a ramp generator. At the rising edge of
the clock, Regulator 1’s high-side N-channel MOSFET
turns on and remains on until either the appropriate
duty cycle or the maximum duty cycle is reached.
Regulator 2 operates out of phase, so its high-side
MOSFET turns on at the falling edge of the clock.
During the on-time of each high-side MOSFET, the
associated inductor current ramps up.
During the second half of the switching cycle, the highside MOSFET turns off and the low-side N-channel
MOSFET (synchronous rectifier) turns on. The inductor
releases its stored energy as its current ramps down,
providing current to the load.
High-Side Gate-Drive
Supply (BST)
The gate-drive voltage for the high-side N-channel
switch is generated by a flying capacitor. This capacitor
between BST and LX is alternately charged from the VDD
supply and placed in parallel to the high-side MOSFET’s
gate and source terminal through the high-side driver.
On startup, the low-side MOSFET forces LX to ground
and charges the boost capacitors to VDD through the
Schottky diodes (D1 and D2 of Figure 5). On the second
half cycle, the controller turns on the high-side MOSFET
by closing an internal switch between BST and DH. This
provides the necessary gate-to-source voltage to turn
on the high-side MOSFET, an action that boosts the 5V
gate-drive signal above the input voltage.
Current Limit
The current-limit circuit employs a “valley” currentsensing algorithm that uses the on-resistance of the
low-side MOSFET as a current-sensing element. If the
Constant-Current Limit
The adjustable current limit accommodates MOSFETs
with a wide range of on-resistance values. The currentlimit threshold is adjusted with an external resistor connected from ILIM_ to GND (RILIM_). The adjustment
range is 75mV to 300mV, measured across the low-side
MOSFET. The value of RILIM_ is calculated using the following formula:
RILIM _ =
IVALLEY
× RDS(ON)
0.15 × 5µA
where IVALLEY is the valley current limit and RDS(ON) is
the on-resistance of the low-side MOSFET. To avoid
reaching the current limit at a lower current than
expected, use the maximum value for RDS(ON) at an
elevated junction temperature. Refer to the MOSFET
manufacturer’s data sheet for maximum values.
IPEAK
ILOAD
INDUCTOR CURRENT
DC-to-DC PWM Controller
current-sense signal (measured from PGND_ to LX_) is
above the current-limit threshold, the MAX1955/
MAX1956 do not initiate a new cycle, and COMP_ is
pulled to ground. Since valley current sensing is used,
the actual peak current is greater than the current-limit
threshold by an amount equal to the inductor ripple
current (Figure 2). The exact current-limit characteristic
and maximum load capacity are a function of the lowside MOSFET’s on-resistance, the current-limit threshold, the inductor value, and the input voltage. This
provides a robust lossless current sense that does not
require current-sense resistors.
An added feature is the implementation of Schottky
diodes D3 and D4 (as shown in Figure 5), which
reduce output short-circuit currents.
IVALLEY
TIME
Figure 2. Inductor Current Waveform
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MAX1955/MAX1956
Output voltage margining shifts the output voltage by
±4% from the nominal value to simplify system testing.
Outputs also can be powered up and down in selectable sequences to meet core and logic supply rail
requirements.
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Foldback Current Limit
Foldback current limit is used to reduce power dissipation during overload and short-circuit conditions. This is
accomplished by lowering the current-limit threshold as
the output voltage drops because of overload.
To use foldback current limit, connect one resistor
(RFOBK) from ILIM_ to the corresponding output, and
connect another resistor (RILIM) from ILIM_ to GND. The
values of RILIM and RFOBK are calculated as follows:
1) First, select the percentage of foldback (PFB). This
percentage corresponds to the current limit when
VOUT equals zero, divided by the current limit when
VOUT equals its nominal voltage. Typical values are
15% to 30%. To solve for the resistor values, use the
following equations:
RFOBK =
RILIM =
PFB × VOUT
5µA(1 - PFB )
6.67 × RDS(ON) × IVALLEY × (1- PFB ) × RFOBK
(
)
VOUT - 6.67 × RDS(ON) × IVALLEY × (1- PFB )
2) Select PFB values that provide R ILIM greater than
zero.
Recovery from Overload
and Short Circuit
The MAX1955/MAX1956 do not recover to nominal output voltage at heavy load (near full load) after an overload or short-circuit condition, but they might operate at
a voltage below the nominal output until the input
power or EN pin is cycled through the OFF state. If
automatic recovery is mandatory, without cycling EN or
input power, add an RC filter of 1Ω and 0.015µF at
LX_’s pins, as shown in Figure 6. Doing so decreases
the efficiency by 2% to 3%, depending on the input
voltage, output voltage, and current.
In this event, the main outputs and the internal boost
regulator are disabled. The boost regulator starts up
again once the voltage at IN rises above the UVLO
threshold.
Startup and Output Sequencing
The MAX1955/MAX1956 use a digital soft-start to
reduce input inrush current during startup. In soft-start,
the output voltage is ramped up by increasing the FB_
regulation voltage in 80 steps of 10mV. Total soft-start
time is typically 4.27ms.
Some power supplies exhibit soft regulation during softstart. If the MAX1955/MAX1956 are powered from such
a power supply and enabled at or before power-up, the
input voltage might dip below the UVLO threshold, and
the output might not soft-start properly. To avoid such
issues, enable the MAX1955/MAX1956 after the input
supply has stabilized or add an RC filter to the IN pin of
the IC as shown in Figure 6. The value of R20 is ~510Ω,
and the value of capacitor C31 is from 1µF to 10µF,
depending on the startup characteristic of the input
power supply. The capacitor value is chosen to provide
power to the IC (100µA max) and keep it from falling
below the UVLO threshold during the input powersupply dip.
The outputs can be set to power up at the same time,
or output 1 can be set to power up first and power
down last. Connect SEQ to GND for simultaneous
power up/down. Connect SEQ to IN to make output 1
power up first and power down last. Figure 3 is a timing
diagram.
If there is a fault condition (such as a short circuit) on
output 1 causing its voltage to drop below 90% of its
nominal regulation voltage, and SEQ is connected to
IN, then output 2 shuts down. Once the fault is cleared,
allowing the voltage on output 1 to rise above 90% of
its nominal regulation voltage, output 2 soft-starts and
powers up again.
AVDD Decoupling
Due to high switching frequency and tight output tolerance (±0.5%), decoupling between VDD and AVDD is
recommended. Connect a 10Ω resistor between VDD
and AVDD and a 0.47µF capacitor between AVDD and
GND. Place the capacitor as close to AVDD as possible.
SEQ = GND
SEQ = IN
EN
OUT1
Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
When the voltage at IN drops below its undervoltage
lockout (UVLO) threshold (see the Electrical
Characteristics), the MAX1955/MAX1956 determine
that the input supply voltage is too low to power the IC.
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OUT2
4.27ms
4.27ms
4.27ms
Figure 3. Timing Diagram
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4.27ms
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Thermal-Overload Protection
An external clock of 1080kHz to 1320kHz at SYNC
forces the controller to switch at half of this clock frequency. DH1 and DH2 positive-going edges alternately
synchronize to the rising edge of the external clock,
thus operating 180° out-of-phase with each other. See
the Synchronization and Switching Waveforms in the
Typical Operating Characteristics.
Thermal-overload protection limits total power dissipation of the MAX1955/MAX1956. When the junction temperature exceeds +160°C, an internal thermal sensor
shuts down the device, allowing the IC to cool. The
thermal sensor turns the device on after the junction
temperature cools by 15°C. In a continuous thermaloverload condition, this results in a pulsed output.
Shutdown and Output Voltage
Margining (EN)
Low-Side MOSFET NegativeCurrent Conduction
The MAX1955/MAX1956 feature a low-power shutdown
mode that reduces the IC’s current consumption to less
than 20µA. For normal operation, connect EN to IN. To
place the part in low-current shutdown mode, connect
EN to GND.
Under most operating conditions, the low-side MOSFET
conducts only positive inductor currents that flow from
source to drain and 1/2 of the inductor peak-to-peak
ripple current (~15% full load current) in the negative
direction when output is at no load. If the MAX1955/
MAX1956 are disabled before their soft-start cycle is
complete (~4ms), the converter is disabled without a
soft-stop, and the output discharges through its load. In
this case, if the converter is reenabled before the output capacitor discharges completely, the soft-start
cycle resets the reference input to the error amp to zero
and ramps up again.
When the MAX1955/MAX1956 enter shutdown (EN
goes low), soft-stop begins. In soft-stop, the output voltage is ramped down by lowering the FB_ regulation
voltage to zero in 80 steps of 10mV. Total soft-stop time
is typically 4.27ms.
Each controller can be shut down individually by
pulling COMP_ to GND with an open collector NPN
transistor (Figure 6). This shuts down the controller
immediately without going through soft-stop. Once
COMP_ is released, the controller powers up without
going through soft-start. To protect against inrush current when using this power-up/-down method, use foldback current limit. Also, connect SEQ to GND to
prevent output 2 from powering down when the voltage
on output 1 drops.
In an effort to improve quality, many OEMs are testing
their system’s operation over the range of minimum and
maximum supply voltage. To facilitate this testing, the
MAX1955/MAX1956 have a voltage-margining feature
that increases or decreases the output voltages by 4%.
The voltage on EN controls voltage margining. To
increase the output voltage by 4%, apply (2/3) VIN to EN.
To reduce the output voltage by 4%, apply (1/3) VIN to EN.
One easy way to use the voltage-margining feature is to
make two control logic inputs (CTL1 and CTL2) by connecting two resistors to EN. Connect a 200kΩ resistor
from EN to CTL1, and a 100kΩ resistor from EN to CTL2
(Figure 5). The voltage margining is then controlled by
connecting CTL1 and CTL2 to IN or GND, as shown in
Table 1. Before applying voltage-margining, pull VCTL1
and VCTL2 to > VIN - 0.5V to ensure proper startup.
The converter forces DL on until the feedback drops
below the reference input. If the output is almost fully
charged when the converter turns back on, a large
negative current can build up in the inductor. If the
negative current is excessive, a high LX voltage spike
can occur because of parasitic circuit inductances as
DL is released. This high LX voltage spike can shut
down and latch off the circuit. To prevent this from happening, add a series resistor between DL and the gate
of the low-side MOSFET (Figure 6) to slow down the
turn-off di/dt, reducing the voltage spike and preventing the circuit from shutting down. A 1Ω resistor works
fine for most applications without noticeable degrading
impact on efficiency or Cdv/dt-induced turn-on effect.
Table 1. Voltage Margining
CTL1
CTL2
EN
OUTPUT
VIN
VIN
VIN
Nominal
0
VIN
(2/3)VIN
+4%
VIN
0
(1/3)VIN
-4%
0
0
0
Shutdown
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MAX1955/MAX1956
Synchronization
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Design Procedure
VOUT_
Setting the Output Voltage
Output voltage is set with a resistor-divider, as shown in
Figure 4. The output voltage can be set to as low as
0.8V. The maximum output voltage is limited by maximum duty cycle and external component selection.
Select RX (the resistor from FB to GND) between 8kΩ
and 10kΩ, and calculate RY from:
V

RY = RX ×  OUT - 1
 0.8

RY
FB_
RC
COMP_
CF
Cc
RX
Figure 4. Feedback Divider Network and Compensation
Circuitry
Inductor Selection
Three key inductor parameters must be specified for
operation with the MAX1955/MAX1956: inductance
value (L), peak inductor current (IPEAK), and DC resistance (RDC). A good compromise between size and
efficiency is to set the inductor peak-to-peak ripple current equal to 30% of maximum load current, thus LIR =
0.3. The switching frequency, input voltage, output
voltage, and selected LIR determine the inductor value
as follows:
L=
VOUT (VIN - VOUT )
VIN × fSW × IOUT(MAX) × LIR
where fSW is the switching frequency (typically 600kHz).
The exact inductor value is not critical and can be
adjusted in order to make trade-offs among size, cost,
and efficiency. Lower inductor values minimize size and
cost, and also improve transient response, but reduce
efficiency and increase output voltage ripple because of
higher peak currents. Higher inductance increases efficiency by reducing the RMS current. However, resistive
losses because of extra wire turns could exceed the
benefit gained from lower AC current levels, especially
when the inductance is increased without also allowing
larger inductor dimensions.
Find a low-loss inductor with the lowest possible DC
resistance that fits in the allotted dimensions. The
inductor’s saturation current rating must exceed the
peak inductor current at the maximum defined load
current (ILOAD(MAX)):
 LIR 
IPEAK = IOUT(MAX) + 
 ×I
 2  OUT(MAX)
Input Capacitor Selection
The input filter capacitor reduces peak currents drawn
from the power source and reduces noise and voltage
ripple on the input caused by the circuit’s switching.
The input capacitor must meet the ripple current
requirement (IRMS) imposed by the switching currents
defined by the following equation:
IRMS =
1
VIN
(IOUT1 )2 × VOUT1 × (VIN - VOUT1) + (IOUT2 )2
× VOUT2 × (VIN - VOUT2 )
Output Capacitor Selection
The key selection parameters for the output capacitor
are the actual capacitance value, the ESR, the ESL,
and the voltage-rating requirements, which affect the
overall stability, output ripple voltage, and transient
response.
The output ripple has three components: variations in
the charge stored in the output capacitor, the voltage
drop across the capacitor’s ESR, and the voltage drop
across the capacitor’s ESL caused by the current into
and out of the capacitor:
VRIPPLE = VRIPPLE(ESR) + VRIPPLE(C) + VRIPPLE(ESL)
The output voltage ripple from the ESR is:
VRIPPLE(ESR) = IP-P ✕ ESR
The output voltage ripple because of the output capacitance is:
VRIPPLE(C) =
14
IP-P
8 × COUT × fSW
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1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
 ESL 
VRIPPLE (ESL) = VIN 

 ESL + L 
IP-P is the peak-to-peak inductor current:
V -V
V
IP-P = IN OUT × OUT
fSW × L
VIN
These equations are suitable for initial capacitor selection to meet the ripple requirement, but final values can
depend on the relationship between the LC double-pole
frequency and the capacitor ESR zero. Generally, the
ESR zero is higher than the LC double pole. However, it
is preferable to keep the ESR zero as close to the LC
double pole as possible to negate the sharp phase shift
of the typically high-Q double-LC pole (see the
Compensation Design section). Solid polymer electrolytic
capacitors are recommended because of their low ESR
and ESL at the switching frequency. Higher output-current applications require multiple output capacitors connected in parallel to meet the output ripple voltage
requirements.
The response to a load transient depends on the output
capacitor. After a load transient, the output voltage
instantly changes by ESR x ∆ILOAD + ESL x dI/dt. Before
the controller can respond, the output deviates further,
depending on the inductor and output capacitor values.
After a short time (see the Typical Operating
Characteristics), the controller responds by regulating
the output voltage back to its nominal state. The
response time depends on the closed-loop bandwidth.
With a higher bandwidth, the response is faster, thus
preventing the output voltage from deviating further from
its nominal value. Do not exceed the capacitor’s voltage
or ripple-current ratings.
MOSFET Selection
The MAX1955/MAX1956 drive external, logic-level, Nchannel MOSFETs as the circuit-switch elements. The
key selection parameters:
On-resistance (RDS(ON)): the lower the better.
Maximum drain-to-source voltage (VDSS): should be
at least 20% higher than input supply rail at the highside MOSFET’s drain.
Gate charges (QG, QGD, QGS): the lower the better.
Choose the MOSFETs with rated RDS(ON) at V GS =
4.5V. For a good compromise between efficiency and
cost, choose the high-side MOSFET that has a conduction
loss equal to switching loss at nominal input voltage
and maximum output current (see below). For low-side
MOSFET, make sure that it does not spuriously turn on
because of dV/dt caused by high-side MOSFET turning
on, as this would result in shoot-through current
degrading the efficiency. MOSFETs with a lower QGDto-QGS ratio have higher immunity to dV/dt.
For proper thermal-management design, calculate the
power dissipation at the desired maximum operating
junction temperature, maximum output current, and
worst-case input voltage (for low-side MOSFET, worst
case is at VIN(MAX); for high-side MOSFET, it could be
either at VIN(MIN) or VIN(MAX)). High-side MOSFET
and low-side MOSFET have different loss components
due to the circuit operation. Low-side MOSFET operates as a zero voltage switch; therefore, major losses
are: the channel conduction loss (P LSCC), the bodydiode conduction loss (PLSDC), and the gate-drive loss
(PLSDR):
 V

2
PLSCC = 1- OUT  × (ILOAD ) × RDS(ON)
V

IN 
Use RDS(ON) at TJ(MAX):
PLSDC = 2 ILOAD × VF × t DT × fSW
where VF is the body-diode forward-voltage drop, tDT is
the dead time (~25ns), and fSW is the switching frequency.
Because of the zero-voltage switch operation, low-side
MOSFET gate-drive loss occurs as a result of charging
and discharging the input capacitance, (C ISS). This
loss is distributed among the average DL gate driver’s
pullup and pulldown resistance, (RDL (0.68Ω typ)), and
the internal gate resistance (RGATE) of the MOSFET
(~2Ω). The drive power dissipated is given by:
RGATE
2
PLSDR = CISS × (VGS ) × fSW ×
RGATE + RDL
High-side MOSFET operates as a duty-cycle control
switch and has the following major losses: the channel
conduction loss (PHSCC), the VI overlapping switching
loss (PHSSW), and the drive loss (PHSDR). High-side
MOSFET does not have body-diode conduction loss
because the diode never conducts current:
V
2
PHSCC = OUT × (ILOAD ) × RDS(ON)
VIN
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15
MAX1955/MAX1956
The output voltage ripple due to the ESL of the output
capacitor is:
16
SEQ
SYNC
CTL2
CTL1
OUT1
IN
1.5V
25A
C10
680µF
R10
100kΩ
R9
200kΩ
C28
470µF
2.25V TO 3.6V
C11
680µF
R3
8.06kΩ
C29
470µF
R14
100kΩ
R2
7.15kΩ
C2
10µF
N2
R5
1Ω
C3
10µF
C16
4700pF
C24
6800pF
C8
82pF
L1
0.3µH
C17
4700pF
R1
1Ω
C1
10µF
R7
15kΩ
D3
N1
C25
33pF
N4
C20
0.47µF
L3
4.7µH
N3
D1
17
5
6
9
8
22
28
26
1
2
3
4
PGND2
SEQ
SYNC
EN
COMP1
FB1
U1
21
20
19
AVDD
ILIM2
ILIM1
GND1
GND
REF
16
15
7
10
12
11
13
FB2 14
DL2
LX2
DH2
COMP2
MAX1955
PGND1
PGND
DL1
LX1
DH1
BST1
23 27
24
IN VDD1 VDD2
25
18
LXB
BST2
VDD
D4
N5
R8
18kΩ
C27
0.22µF
C26
33pF
N7
C9
0.47µF
D2
N8
C21
0.47µF
R13
10Ω
R12
56.2kΩ
R11
60.4kΩ
C23
6800pF
L2
0.3µH
N6
C14
4700pF
R15
1Ω
VDD
C22
10µF
R19
90.9kΩ
R6
8.06kΩ
R4
10kΩ
C15
4700pF
R16
1Ω
C7
82pF
C4
10µF
R18
75kΩ
OUT1
C6
10µF
C12
680µF
C5
10µF
C13
680µF
1.8V
25A
OUT2
MAX1955/MAX1956
1.6V to 5.5V Input, 0.5% Accurate, Dual
180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Figure 5. Typical Application Circuit
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SYNC
CTL2
CTL1
OUT1
1.5V
25A
R10
100kΩ
OFF
R2
7.15kΩ
C2
10µF
N2
R5
1Ω
R26
10kΩ
R25
10kΩ
D3
N1
R7
15kΩ
C3
10µF
C16
4700pF
C24
6800pF
C8
82pF
L1
0.3µH
C17
4700pF
R1
1Ω
C1
10µF
ENABLE1
ON
R14
100kΩ
R3
8.06kΩ
C29
470µF
C11
680µF
R9
200kΩ
C28
470µF
C10
680µF
2.25V TO 3.6V
R23
1Ω
C32
0.015µF
R21
1Ω
C31
4.7µF
N3
Q1
MMBT3904
C25
33pF
N4
C20
0.47µF
L3
4.7µH
R20
510Ω
17
5
6
9
8
22
28
26
1
2
3
4
25
D1
PGND2
ON
ENABLE2
OFF
SEQ
SYNC
EN
COMP1
FB1
U1
FB2
DL2
LX2
DH2
16
15
7
10
12
11
13
14
21
20
19
C27
0.22µF
C26
33pF
N7
R22
1Ω
C30
0.015µF
C9
0.47µF
D2
R24
1Ω
R28
10kΩ
R27
10kΩ
AVDD
ILIM2
ILIM1
GND1
GND
REF
COMP2
MAX1955
PGND1
PGND
DL1
LX1
DH1
BST1
23 27
24
IN VDD1 VDD2
18
LXB
BST2
VDD
D4
Q2
MMBT3904
C14
4700pF
R15
1Ω
C23
6800pF
R13
10Ω
R12
56.2kΩ
R11
60.4kΩ
L2
0.3µH
N6
C21
0.47µF
N8
R8
18kΩ
N5
VDD
C22
10µF
R19
90.9kΩ
R6
8.06kΩ
R4
10kΩ
C15
4700pF
R16
1Ω
C7
82pF
C4
10µF
R18
75kΩ
C13
680µF
C6
10µF
OUT1
C12
680µF
C5
10µF
1.8V
25A
OUT2
MAX1955/MAX1956
IN
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180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
Figure 6. Independent Output On/Off Control
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Use RDS(ON) at TJ(MAX).
QGS + QGd
PHSSW = VIN × ILOAD × fSW ×
IGATE
where IGATE is the average DH driver output-current
determined by:
IGATE(ON) =
2.5
RDH + RGATE
where RDH is the high-side MOSFET driver’s on-resistance (1Ω typical) and RGATE is the internal gate resistance of the MOSFET (~2Ω):
RGATE
PHSDR = QG × VGS × fSW ×
RGATE + RDH
where VGS = VVDD = 5V.
In addition to the losses above, allow about 20% more for
additional losses because of MOSFET output capacitances and low-side MOSFET body-diode reverse recovery charge dissipated in the high-side MOSFET that is not
well defined in the MOSFET data sheet. Refer to the
MOSFET data sheet for thermal-resistance specifications
to calculate the PC board area needed to maintain the
desired maximum operating junction temperature with the
above-calculated power dissipations.
To reduce EMI caused by switching noise, add a 0.1µF
ceramic capacitor from the high-side switch drain to the
low-side switch source, or add resistors in series with
DH and DL to slow down the switching transitions.
Adding series resistors increases the power dissipation
of the MOSFET, so ensure that this does not overheat
the MOSFET.
MOSFET Snubber Circuit
Fast switching transitions cause ringing because of resonating circuit parasitic inductance and capacitance at
the switching nodes. This high-frequency ringing
occurs at LX’s rising and falling transitions and can
interfere with circuit performance and generate EMI. To
dampen this ringing, a series R-C snubber circuit is
added across each switch. Below is the procedure for
selecting the value of the series R-C circuit:
1) Connect a scope probe to measure VLX to GND,
and observe the ringing frequency, fR.
2) Find the capacitor value (connected from LX to
GND) that reduces the ringing frequency by half.
The circuit parasitic capacitance (CPAR) at LX is
then equal to 1/3 the value of the added capacitance above. The circuit parasitic inductance
(LPAR) is calculated by:
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LPAR =
1
(2πfR )
2
× CPAR
The resistor for critical dampening (RSNUB) is equal to 2π
x fR x LPAR. Adjust the resistor value up or down to tailor
the desired damping and the peak voltage excursion.
The capacitor (CSNUB) should be at least 2 to 4 times
the value of the C PAR in order to be effective. The
power loss of the snubber circuit is dissipated in the
resistor (PRSNUB) and can be calculated as:
PRSNUB = CSNUB × ( VIN )
2
× fSW
where VIN is the input voltage and fSW is the switching
frequency. Choose an RSNUB power rating that meets
the specific application’s derating rule for the power
dissipation calculated.
Boost-Supply Diode and Capacitor
A low-current Schottky diode, such as CMSSH-3 from
Central Semiconductor, works well for most applications.
Do not use large-power diodes, because higher junction
capacitance can charge up the BST to LX voltage and
can exceed the device rating of 6V. The boost capacitor
should be 0.1µF to 4.7µF, depending on the input and
output voltages, external components, and PC board layout. The boost capacitance should be as large as possible to prevent it from charging to excessive voltage, but
small enough to adequately charge during the minimum
low-side MOSFET conduction time, which happens at
maximum operating duty cycle (this occurs at minimum
input voltage). In addition, ensure that the boost capacitor
does not discharge to below the minimum gate-to-source
voltage required to keep the high-side MOSFET fully
enhanced for lowest on-resistance. This minimum gateto-source voltage VGS(MIN) is determined by:
VGS(MIN) = VVDD -
QG
CBOOST
where VVDD is 5V, QG is the total gate charge of the
high-side MOSFET, and CBOOST is the boost capacitor
value.
Compensation Design
The MAX1955/MAX1956 use a voltage-mode control
scheme that regulates the output voltage by comparing
the error amplifier output (COMP) with a fixed internal
ramp to produce the required duty cycle. The inductor
and output capacitor create a double pole at the resonant frequency, which has a gain drop of 40dB per
decade and phase shift of 180°. The error amplifier
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The basic regulator loop consists of a power modulator,
an output feedback divider, and an error amplifier. The
power modulator has DC gain set by VIN/VRAMP, with a
double pole set by the inductor and output capacitor
and a single zero set by the output capacitor (COUT)
and its ESR. Equations that define the power modulator
follow:
pensation capacitor (CC), the amplifier-output resistance (RO ≅ 5MΩ), and the compensation resistor (RC):
fPEA =
A zero is set by the compensation resistor and the
compensation capacitor:
fZEA =
The DC gain of the power modulator:
GMOD(DC) =
VIN
VRAMP
where V RAMP = 1V. The double-pole frequency
because of the inductor and output capacitor is:
fPMOD =
1
2π LCOUT
The zero frequency because of the output capacitor’s
ESR is:
fZESR =
1
2π × ESR × COUT
The output capacitor is usually composed of several
same-value capacitors connected in parallel. With n
capacitors in parallel, the output capacitance is:
The loop-gain equation at the crossover frequency is:
VFB
× GEA ( fc) × GMOD( fc) = 1
VOUT
where:
GEA(fc) = gmEA ✕ RC, and
GMOD(fc) = GMOD(DC) ✕ (fPMOD)2 / (fESR ✕ fC)
The compensation resistor (RC) is calculated from:
RC =
ESR =
ESREACH
n
The ESR zero (f ZESR ) for a parallel combination of
capacitors is the same as that of an individual capacitor.
The feedback divider has a gain of GFB = VFB/VOUT,
where VFB is 0.8V.
The transconductance error amplifier has DC gain
GEA(dc) of 80dB. A dominant pole is set by the com-
1
2π × CC × RC
The total closed-loop gain must equal unity at the
crossover frequency, where the crossover frequency
should be higher than fZESR, so that the -1 slope is used
to cross over at unity gain. Also, the crossover frequency
should be less than or equal to 1/5 the switching
frequency:
f
fZESR < fC < SW
5
COUT = n × CEACH
The total ESR is:
1
2π × CC × (RO + RC )
VOUT
gmEA × VFB × GMOD( fc)
where gmEA = 2mS.
Because of the underdamped (Q > 1) nature of the output LC double pole, the error amplifier compensation
zero should be approximately 0.2 fPMOD to provide
good phase boost. CC is calculated from:
CC =
5
2π × RC × fPMOD
A small capacitor (CF) also can be added from COMP
to GND to provide high-frequency decoupling. CF adds
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must compensate for this gain drop and phase shift in
order to achieve a stable high-bandwidth closed-loop
system.
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180° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Controllers
another high-frequency pole (fPHF) to the error-amplifier
response. This pole should be greater than 100 times
the error-amplifier zero frequency in order to have negligible impact on the phase margin. This pole also
should be less than half the switching frequency for
effective decoupling:
100fZEA < fPHF < 0.5fSW
Select a value for fPHF in the range given above, and
then solve for CF using the following equation:
CF =
1
2π × RC × fPHF
With two converters in proximity, there is a potential for
crosstalk between the converters. Crosstalk can be
managed by board layout and high-frequency filtering,
which can be inserted by adding a high-frequency pole
in the feedback network. To do so and minimize effect
on phase margin, add capacitors C7 and C8 (Figure 5)
with a pole frequency of:
fPFB2 = (R4 + R6) / 2π x R4 x R6 x C7)
fPFB1 = (R2 + R3) / (2π x R2 x R3 x C8)
Set the poles above ~4 to 5 times the crossover frequency.
Below is a numerical example to calculate the compensation values used in the typical application circuit of
Figure 5:
VIN = 3V (the midpoint of the input voltage range)
VRAMP = 1V
VOUT = 1.8V
VFB = 0.8V
IOUT(MAX) = 25A
COUT = 2 x 680µF
ESR = 0.008Ω / 2 = 0.004Ω
L = 0.3µH
gmEA = 2mS
fSW = 600kHz
fPMOD =
=
1
1
=
2π × COUT × ESR 2π × 1360 × 10-6 × 0.004
= 29.3kHz
fZESR =
Pick the crossover frequency (fC) in the range fZESR <
fC < fSW/5:
29.3kHz < fC < 120kHz
Select fC = 100kHz (this meets the criteria above), and
the bandwidth is high enough for good transient
response.
The power-modulator gain at fC is:
GMOD(fc) =
=
1
1
2π × 0.3 × 10-6 × 1360 × 10-6
= 7.879kHz
VRAMP
×
(fPMOD )2
fZESR × fC
(7.879kHz)2
3
×
= 0.0477
1 29.3kHz × 100kHz
Pick RX = 8.06kΩ, then RY = 10kΩ (see the Setting the
Output Voltage section).
VOUT
gmEA × GMOD( fc) × VFB
1.8
=
= 17.6kΩ
0.002 × 0.8 × .0636
RC =
Select RC = 18kΩ (nearest standard resistor value).
CC =
5
5
=
= 5620pF
2π × RC × fPMOD
2π × 18kΩ × 7.879kHz
Select CC = 6800pF (rounded up to the next standard
capacitor value).
Select fPHF in the range 100fZEA < fPHF < 0.5fSW. Hence:
157.6kHz < fPHF < 300kHz
Select fPHF = 250kHz, and then solve for CF:
CF =
2π × L × COUT
VIN
1
1
=
= 33pF
2π × RC × fPHF
2π × 18kΩ × 250kHz
A summary of feedback divider and compensation
components follows:
RX = 8.06kΩ
RY = 10kΩ
RC = 18kΩ
CC = 6800pF
CF = 33pF
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Pin Configuration
Table 2. Typical Application Circuit
Components
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C10–C13
4
680µF, 2.5V POSCAPs
Sanyo 2R5TPD680M8
C28, C29
2
470µF, 6.3V POSCAPs
Sanyo 6TPB470M
D1–D4
4
Schottky diodes (SOT 323)
Central CMSSH-3
L1, L2
2
0.3µH, 35A inductors
Sumida CDEP125(U)-0R3
L3
1
4.7µH inductor
TDK LDR655312T-4R7W
N1, N2, N5, N6
4
N-channel MOSFETs
Vishay Si7892DP
N3, N4, N7, N8
4
N-channel MOSFETs
Vishay Si4842DY
PGND1
VDD1
PGND
LXB
VDD2
IN
PGND2
27
26
25
24
23
22
1
21
DL2
LX1
2
20
LX2
DH1
3
19
DH2
BST1
4
18
BST2
SYNC
5
17
SEQ
EN
6
16
AVDD
ILIM1
7
15
ILIM2
10
11
12
13
14
GND1
REF
GND
COMP2
FB2
9
COMP1
MAX1955
MAX1956
8
4) Ensure all feedback connections are short and
direct. Place the feedback resistors as close to the
IC as possible.
5) Route high-speed switching nodes (LX_) away from
sensitive analog areas (FB_, COMP_).
For a sample PC board layout, refer to the MAX1955
evaluation kit. Table 2 lists typical application circuit
components.
DL1
FB1
3) Connect the drains of the MOSFETs to a large land
area to help cooling the devices to further improve
efficiency and long-term reliability.
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PC Board Layout Guidelines
Careful PC board layout is important in any switching
regulator. The switching power stage requires particular
attention. Follow these guidelines for good PC board
layout:
1) Place decoupling capacitors as close as possible to
the IC pins.
2) Keep a separate power ground plane (connect to
the sources of the low-side MOSFETs, the input and
output capacitors, and PGND_ pins). Connect the
input decoupling capacitors across the drain of the
high-side MOSFETs and the source of the low-side
MOSFETs. The signal ground plane (connected to
the GND pin) is connected to the power ground
plane at a single point. Keep the high-current paths
as short as possible.
THIN QFN
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 8694
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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Package Information
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D2
0.15 C A
D
b
CL
0.10 M C A B
D2/2
D/2
PIN # 1
I.D.
QFN THIN.EPS
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k
0.15 C B
PIN # 1 I.D.
0.35x45
E/2
E2/2
CL
(NE-1) X e
E
E2
k
L
DETAIL A
e
(ND-1) X e
CL
CL
L
L
e
e
0.10 C
A
C
0.08 C
A1 A3
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3. N IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TERMINALS.
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6. ND AND NE REFER TO THE NUMBER OF TERMINALS ON EACH D AND E SIDE RESPECTIVELY.
7. DEPOPULATION IS POSSIBLE IN A SYMMETRICAL FASHION.
8. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED HEAT SINK SLUG AS WELL AS THE TERMINALS.
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