36V Boost Controller with Dual 3.5A/2A Synchronous Buck Converters for Automotive Applications

Description

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The MAX20057 is an automotive highly integrated triple-output PMIC. It includes two synchronous buck converters and an asynchronous boost controller with 2.1MHz and 400kHz options. The boost controller can be used to provide power to buck converters and keep them in regulation during cold-crank operation down to 2V battery input. Two high-voltage synchronous step-down converters operate 180° out-of-phase. The IC operates with an input voltage supply from 3.5V to 36V and can operate in dropout conditions by running at 95% duty cycle. It is intended for applications with mid- to high-power requirements that operate at a wide input voltage range such as during automotive cold-crank or engine stop-start conditions.

High switching frequency up to 2.1MHz allows small external components, reduced output ripple, and guarantees no AM band interference. The switching frequency is fixed at 400kHz or 2.1MHz. FSYNC input programmability enables three modes for optimized performance: forced fixed-frequency operation, skip mode with ultra-low quiescent current, and phase-locked synchronization to an external clock. The spread spectrum option minimizes EMI interference.

The IC features the power-OK indicators for buck converters and undervoltage lockout for each power rail. Protection features include cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal shutdown. The MAX20057 is specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.

Key Features

• Meets Stringent OEM Module Power Consumption and Performance Specifications
  • 10µA Supply Current with 5V Buck On
  • 8µA Supply Current with 3.3V Buck On
  • 30µA Supply Current with All Regulators On
• Enables Crank-Ready Designs
  • Output Voltages in Regulation Through Cold CrankDown to 2V Battery Voltage
  • Wide Input-Supply Range from 3.5V to 36V
  • EMI Reduction Features Reduce Interference with Sensitive Radio Bands without Sacrificing Wide Input-Voltage Range
  • 20ns (typ) Minimum On-Time Guarantees Skip-Free Operation for 3.3V Output at 2.1MHz
  • Spread-Spectrum Option
  • Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Frequency Synchronization
• Integration and Thermally Enhanced Packages Save Board Space and Cost
  • Two 2.1MHz Buck Converters with Asynchronous Boost Controller
  • Current-Mode Controller with Forced Fixed-Frequency and Skip Modes
  • Thermally Enhanced 5mm x 5mm, 28-Pin TQFN-EP Package
• Protection Features Improve System Reliability
  • Supply Undervoltage Lockout
  • Overtemperature and Short-Circuit Protection

Applications/Uses

• ● Navigation and Radio Head Units