General Description
The MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A dual, synchro-
nized, step-down controllers generate two outputs from
input supplies ranging from 4.5V to 23V. Each output is
adjustable from sub-1V to 18V and supports loads of 10A
or higher. Input voltage ripple and total RMS input ripple
current are reduced by synchronized 180° out-of-phase
operation.
The switching frequency is adjustable from 100kHz to
600kHz with an external resistor. Alternatively, the con-
troller can be synchronized to an external clock gener-
ated by another MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A or a
system clock. One MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A
can be set to generate an in-phase, or 90° out-of-
phase, clock signal for synchronization with additional
controllers. This allows two controllers to operate either
as an interleaved two- or four-phase system with each
output shifted by 90°. The MAX1858A/MAX1875A/
MAX1876A feature soft-start. The MAX1858A also fea-
tures first-on/last-off power sequencing and soft-stop.
The MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A eliminate the
need for current-sense resistors by utilizing the low-side
MOSFET’s on-resistance as a current-sense element.
This protects the DC-DC components from damage dur-
ing output-overload conditions or output short-circuit
faults without requiring a current-sense resistor.
Adjustable foldback current limit reduces power dissipa-
tion during short-circuit conditions. The MAX1858A/
MAX1876A include a power-on reset (POR) output to sig-
nal the system when both outputs reach regulation.
The MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A ensure that the
output voltage does not swing negative when the input
power is removed or when EN is driven low. The
MAX1875A/MAX1876A also allow prebias startup with-
out discharging the output.
The MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A are available in a
24-pin QSOP package. Use the MAX1875 evaluation kit
or the MAX1858 evaluation kit to evaluate the
MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A.
Applications
Network Power Supplies
Telecom Power Supplies
DSP, ASIC, and FPGA Power Supplies
Set-Top Boxes
Broadband Routers
Servers
Desknote Computers
Features
4.5V to 23V Input Supply Range
0 to 18V Output Voltage Range (Up to 10A)
Adjustable Lossless Foldback Current Limit
Adjustable 100kHz to 600kHz Switching
Frequency
Optional Synchronization
Clock Output for Master/Slave Synchronization
4 x 90° Out-of-Phase Step-Down Converters
(Using Two Controllers, Figure 7)
Prebias Startup (MAX1875A/MAX1876A)
Power Sequencing (MAX1858A)
RST Output with 140ms Minimum Delay
(MAX1858A/MAX1876A)
Fixed-Frequency Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)
Operation
MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A
Dual 180° Out-of-Phase Buck Controllers with
Sequencing/Prebias Startup and POR
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24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
EN
LX2
DH2
BST2OSC
ILIM2
FB2
COMP2
TOP VIEW
DL2
V
L
PGND
DL1CKO
GND
REF
V+
16
15
14
13
9
10
11
12
BST1
DH1
LX1
COMP1
FB1
ILIM1
SYNC
QSOP
MAX1858A
MAX1875A
MAX1876A
RST (N.C.)
() ARE FOR THE MAX1875A ONLY
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-2966; Rev 0; 10/03
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX1858AEEG -40°C to +85°C 24 QSOP
MAX1875AEEG -40°C to +85°C 24 QSOP
MAX1876AEEG -40°C to +85°C 24 QSOP
MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A
Dual 180° Out-of-Phase Buck Controllers with
Sequencing/Prebias Startup and POR
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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.
V+ to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +25V
PGND to GND .......................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
V
L
to GND ..................-0.3V to the lower of +6V and (V+ + 0.3V)
BST1, BST2 to GND ...............................................-0.3V to +30V
LX1 to BST1..............................................................-6V to +0.3V
LX2 to BST2..............................................................-6V to +0.3V
DH1 to LX1 ..............................................-0.3V to (V
BST1
+ 0.3V)
DH2 to LX2 ..............................................-0.3V to (V
BST2
+ 0.3V)
DL1, DL2 to PGND........................................-0.3V to (V
L
+ 0.3V)
CKO, REF, OSC, ILIM1, ILIM2,
COMP1, COMP2 to GND ..........................-0.3V to (V
L
+ 0.3V)
FB1, FB2, RST, SYNC, EN to GND...........................-0.3V to +6V
VL to GND Short Circuit .............................................Continuous
REF to GND Short Circuit ...........................................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
24-Pin QSOP (derate 9.4mW/°C above +70°C)...........762mW
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
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V+ = 12V, EN = ILIM_ = V
L
, SYNC = GND, I
VL
= 0mA, PGND = GND, C
REF
= 0.22µF, C
VL
= 4.7µF (ceramic), R
OSC
= 60k,
compensation components for COMP_ are from Figure 1, T
A
= -40°C to +85°C (Note 1), unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
GENERAL
(Note 2) 4.5 23.0
V+ Operating Range
V
L
= V+ (Note 2) 4.5 5.5
V
V+ Operating Supply Current V
L
unloaded, no MOSFETs connected 3.5 6 mA
V+ Standby Supply Current EN = LX_ = FB_ = 0V 0.3 0.6 mA
Thermal Shutdown Rising temperature, typical hysteresis = 10°C +160 °C
ILIM_ = V
L
75 100 125
R
ILIM_
= 100k 32 50 62
Current-Limit Threshold PGND - LX_
R
ILIM_
= 600k 225 300 375
mV
V
L
REGULATOR
Output Voltage 5.5V < V+ < 23V, 1mA < I
LOAD
< 50mA 4.75 5 5.25 V
V
L
Undervoltage Lockout Rising
Trip Level
4.1 4.2 4.3 V
V
L
Undervoltage Lockout
Hysteresis
(Note 3) 100 mV
REFERENCE
Output Voltage I
REF
= 0µA 1.98 2.00 2.02 V
Reference Load Regulation 0µA < I
REF
< 50µA 0 4 10 mV
SOFT-START
Digital Ramp Period
Internal 6-bit DAC for one converter to ramp from 0V to
full scale (Note 4)
1024
DC-DC
clocks
Soft-Start Steps 64 Steps
FREQUENCY
0°C to +85°C 84 100 115
Low End of Range R
OSC
= 60k
-40°C to +85°C 80 100 120
kHz
High End of Range R
OSC
= 10k 540 600 660 kHz
DH_ Minimum Off-Time R
OSC
= 10k 250 303 ns
MAX1858A/MAX1875A/MAX1876A
Dual 180° Out-of-Phase Buck Controllers with
Sequencing/Prebias Startup and POR
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V+ = 12V, EN = ILIM_ = V
L
, SYNC = GND, I
VL
= 0mA, PGND = GND, C
REF
= 0.22µF, C
VL
= 4.7µF (ceramic), R
OSC
= 60k,
compensation components for COMP_ are from Figure 1, T
A
= -40°C to +85°C (Note 1), unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
SYNC Range
Switching frequency must be set to half of the SYNC
frequency
200 1200 kHz
High 100
SYNC Input Pulse Width (Note 4)
Low 100
ns
SYNC Rise/Fall Time (Note 4) 100 ns
ERROR AMPLIFIER
FB_ Input Bias Current 250 nA
0°C to +85°C 0.985 1.00 1.015
FB_ Input Voltage Set Point
-40°C to +85°C 0.98 1.00 1.02
V
0°C to +85°C 1.25 1.8 2.70
FB_ to COMP_ Transconductance
-40°C to +85°C 1.2 1.8 2.9
mS
DRIVERS
DL_, DH_ Break-Before-Make Time C
LOAD
= 5nF 30 ns
Low 1.5 2.5
DH_ On-Resistance
High 3 5
Low 0.6 1.5
DL_ On-Resistance
High 3 5
LOGIC INPUTS (EN, SYNC)
Input Low Level Typical 15% hysteresis, V
L
= 4.5V 0.8 V
Input High Level V
L
= 5.5V 2.4 V
Input High/Low Bias Current V
EN
= 0 or 5.5V -1 +0.1 +1 µA
LOGIC OUTPUTS (CKO)
Output Low Level V
L
= 5V, sinking 5mA 0.4 V
Output High Level V
L
= 5V, sourcing 5mA 4.0 V
COMP_
Pulldown Resistance During
Shutdown and Current Limit
17
RST OUTPUT (MAX1858A/MAX1876A ONLY)
Output-Voltage Trip Level
Both FBs must be over this to allow the reset timer to
start; there is no hysteresis
0.87 0.9 0.93 V
V
L
= 5V, sinking 3.2mA 0.4
Output Low Level
V
L
= 1V, sinking 0.4mA 0.3
V
Output Leakage V+ = V
L
= 5V, V
RST
= 5.5V, V
FB
= 1V 1 µA
Reset Timeout Period V
FB_
= 1V 140 315 560 ms
FB_ to Reset Delay FB_ overdrive from 1V to 0.85V 4 µs
Note 1: Specifications to -40°C are guaranteed by design and not production tested.
Note 2: Operating supply range is guaranteed by V
L
line regulation test. Connect V+ to V
L
for 5V operation.
Note 3: When V
L
falls and UVLO is tripped, the device is latched and V
L
must be discharged below 2.5V before normal operation
can resume.
Note 4: Guaranteed by design and not production tested.

MAX1858AEEG+

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Maxim Integrated
Description:
Switching Controllers Dual 180 Out Buck Controllers
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