General Description
The MAX8855/MAX8855A high-efficiency, dual step-down
regulators are capable of delivering up to 5A at each out-
put. The devices operate from a 2.25V to 3.6V supply, and
provide output voltages from 0.6V to 0.9 x V
IN
, making them
ideal for on-board point-of-load applications. Total output
error is less than ±1% over load, line, and temperature.
The MAX8855/MAX8855A operate in PWM mode with a
switching frequency ranging from 0.5MHz to 2MHz, set
by an external resistor. It can also be synchronized to
an external clock in the same frequency range. Two
internal switching regulators operate 180° out-of-phase
to reduce the input ripple current, and consequently
reduce the required input capacitance. The high
operating frequency minimizes the size of external
components. High efficiency, internal dual-nMOS
design keeps the board cool under heavy loads. The
voltage-mode control architecture and the high-band-
width (> 15MHz typ) voltage-error amplifier allow a type
III compensation scheme to be utilized to achieve fast
response under both line and load transients, and also
allow for ceramic output capacitors.
Programmable soft-start reduces input inrush current.
Two enable inputs allow the turning on/off of each out-
put individually, resulting in great flexibility for system-
level designs. A reference input is provided to facilitate
output-voltage tracking applications. The MAX8855/
MAX8855A are available in a 32-pin TQFN (5mm x 5mm)
package with 0.8mm max height.
Applications
ASIC/CPU/DSP Power Supplies
DDR Power Supplies
Set-Top Box Power Supplies
Printer Power Supplies
Network Power Supplies
Features
o 27mΩ On-Resistance Internal MOSFETs
o Dual, 5A, PWM Step-Down Regulators
o Fully Protected Against Overcurrent,
Short Circuit, and Overtemperature
o ±1% Output Accuracy Over Load, Line,
and Temperature
o Operates from 2.25V to 3.6V Supply
o REFIN on One Channel for Tracking or
External Reference
o Integrated Boost Diodes
o Adjustable Output from 0.6V to 0.9 x V
IN
o Soft-Start Reduces Inrush Supply Current
o 0.5MHz to 2MHz Adjustable Switching,
or FSYNC Input
o All-Ceramic-Capacitor Design
o 180° Out-of-Phase Operation Reduces Input
Ripple Current
o Individual Enable Inputs and PWRGD Outputs
o Safe-Start into Prebiased Output
o Available in 5mm x 5mm Thin QFN Package
o Sink/Source Current in DDR Applications
MAX8855/MAX8855A
Dual, 5A, 2MHz Step-Down Regulators
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Ordering Information
19-0726; Rev 4; 10/11
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*
EP = Exposed pad.
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