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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