Fully-Integrated 15A Buck Regulator in 6mm x 6mm Package

Maxim's MAX15035 pulse-width modulation controller provides high efficiency, excellent transient response, and high dc-output accuracy. Combined with the internal low on-resistance MOSFETs, the MAX15035 provides a highly efficient and compact solution for small form factor applications that need a high-power density.

Applications are expected to include: DDR memory—VDDQ or VTT, GPU core supplies, point-of-load applications, server computers, step-down power supplies, storage power supplies, and so on.

Maxim's proprietary Quick-PWM™ quick-response, constant on-time PWM control scheme handles wide input/output voltage ratios (low-duty-cycle applications) with ease and provides 100ns instant-on response to load transients while maintaining a relatively constant switching frequency.

The output voltage can be dynamically controlled using the dynamic REFIN, which supports input voltages between 0V to 2V. The REFIN adjustability combined with a resistive voltage-divider on the feedback input allows the MAX15035 to be configured for any output voltage between 0V to 0.9VIN.

The controller senses the current across the synchronous rectifier to achieve a low-cost and highly efficient valley current-limit protection. External current-limit control is provided to allow higher current-limit settings for applications with heatsinks and air flow, or for lower current applications that need lower current-limit settings to avoid overdesigning the application circuit.

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The adjustable current limit provides a high degree of flexibility, allowing thermally compensated protection or foldback current-limit protection using a voltage divider partially derived from the output.

The MAX15035 includes a voltage-controlled soft-start and soft-shutdown to limit the input surge current, provide a monotonic power-up into a precharged output, and provide a predictable soft-start time. The controller also includes output fault protection—undervoltage and overvoltage protection—as well as thermal-fault protection.

Key features:

• 5V to 26V Input Voltage Range
• Fast Transient Response
• Monotonic Power-Up with Precharged Output
• Supports Any Output Capacitor
  • No Compensation Required with Polymers/Tantalum
  • Stable with Ceramic Output Capacitors Using External Compensation
• Dynamically Adjustable Output Voltage
  • 5% VOUT Accuracy Over Line and Load
• Adjustable Valley Current-Limit Protection
  • Thermal Compensation with NTC
  • Supports Foldback Current Limit
• Programmable Switching Frequency
• Overvoltage Protection
• Undervoltage Protection
• Voltage Soft-Start and Soft-Shutdown
• Power-Good Window Comparator