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3V to 28V Input, Low-Cost, Hysteretic Synchronous Step-Down Controllers

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Key Features

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Parametric specs for Step-Down Switching Regulators
VIN (V) (min) 3
VIN (V) (max) 28
VOUT1 (V) (min) 0.6
VOUT1 (V) (max) 25
IOUT1 (A) (max) 15
Switch Type External
Output Adjust. Method Resistor
Synchronous Switching? Yes
# DC-DC Outputs 1
Switching Frequency (kHz) 500
Package/Pins UMAX/10
Budgetary
Price (See Notes) 		2.36
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Technical Docs

Data Sheet 3V to 28V Input, Low-Cost, Hysteretic Synchronous Step-Down Controllers Jul 04, 2005

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Parameters

Parametric specs for Step-Down Switching Regulators
VIN (V) (min) 3
VIN (V) (max) 28
VOUT1 (V) (min) 0.6
VOUT1 (V) (max) 25
IOUT1 (A) (max) 15
Switch Type External
Output Adjust. Method Resistor
Synchronous Switching? Yes
# DC-DC Outputs 1
Switching Frequency (kHz) 500
Package/Pins UMAX/10
Budgetary
Price (See Notes) 		2.36
See parametric specs for Step-Down Switching Regulators

Key Features

  • 3V to 28V Supply Voltage Range
  • 1.2% Accurate Over Temperature
  • Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 0.6V
  • 200kHz to 500kHz Switching Frequency
  • Adjustable Temperature-Compensated Hiccup Current Limit
  • Lossless Peak Current Sensing
  • Monotonic Startup into Prebias Output (MAX8576/MAX8578)
  • Startup Overvoltage Protection (MAX8577/MAX8579)
  • Enable/Shutdown
  • Adjustable Soft-Start

Applications/Uses

  • AGP and PCI Express® Power Supplies
  • Graphic-Card Power Supplies
  • Motherboard Power Supplies
  • Point-of-Load Power Supplies
  • Set-Top Boxes

Description

The MAX8576–MAX8579 synchronous PWM buck controllers use a hysteretic voltage-mode control algorithm to achieve a fast transient response without requiring loop compensation. The MAX8576/MAX8577 contain an internal LDO regulator allowing the controllers to function from only one 3V to 28V input supply. The MAX8578/MAX8579 do not contain the internal LDO and require a separate supply to power the IC when the input supply is higher than 5.5V. The MAX8576–MAX8579 output voltages are adjustable from 0.6V to 0.9 x VIN at loads up to 15A.

Nominal switching frequency is programmable over the 200kHz to 500kHz range. High-side MOSFET sensing is used for adjustable hiccup current-limit and short-circuit protection. The MAX8576/MAX8578 can start up into a precharged output without pulling the output voltage down. The MAX8577/MAX8579 have startup output overvoltage protection (OVP), and will pull down a precharged output.

Simplified Block Diagram

MAX8576, MAX8577, MAX8578, MAX8579: Functional Diagram MAX8576, MAX8577, MAX8578, MAX8579: Functional Diagram Zoom icon

Technical Docs

Data Sheet 3V to 28V Input, Low-Cost, Hysteretic Synchronous Step-Down Controllers Jul 04, 2005

Support & Training

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Our dedicated team of Applications Engineers are also available to answer your technical questions. Visit our support portal .

Sampling:
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