The MAX20029/MAX20029B/MAX20029C/MAX20029D power-management ICs (PMICs) integrate four low-voltage, high-efficiency, step-down DC-DC converters. Each of the four outputs is factory or resistor programmable between 1V to 4.0V (MAX20029/MAX20029B) or 0.7V to 3.8V (MAX20029C/MAX20029D). The MAX20029/MAX20029C has two 0.5A/1A/1.5A channels and two 0.5A/1.5A channels, while the MAX20029B/MAX20029Dhas two 0.5A/1.5A channels and by combining channels 1 and 2, a single 2A/3A channel. The PMICs operate from3.0V to 5.5V, making them ideal for automotive point-of-load and post-regulation applications. The PMICs feature fixed-frequency PWM-mode operation with a switching frequency of 2.2MHz. High-frequency operation allows for an all-ceramic capacitor design and small-size external components. The low-resistance on-chip switches ensure high efficiency at heavy loads while minimizing critical inductances, making the layout a much simpler task with respect to discrete solutions. Internal current sensing and loop compensation reduce board space and system cost. The PMICs offer a spread-spectrum option to reduce radiated emissions. Two of the four buck converters operate 180° out-of-phase with the internal clock. This feature reduces the necessary input capacitance and improves EMI as well. All four buck converters operate in constant PWM mode outside the AM band. The PMICs offer a SYNC input to synchronize to an external clock. The PMICs provide individual enable inputs and power-good/reset outputs, as well as factory-programmable PG times. The PMICs offer several important protection features including: input overvoltage protection, input undervoltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limiting, and overtemperature shutdown. The MAX20029/MAX20029B/MAX20029C//MAX20029D PMICs are available in a 28-pin TQFN package with an exposed pad and are specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsAutomotiveIndustrial

The MAX20030/MAX20031 ICs are automotive 2.2MHz dual-synchronous step-down controllers with preboost controller and low-IQ LDO. The preboost controller enables VOUT1 and VOUT2 to stay in regulation during cold-crank operation all the way down to battery input of 2V. The ICs offer two high-voltage synchronous step-down controllers that operate 180 degrees out of phase. This device operates with an input-voltage supply from 3.5V to 42V and can operate in dropout conditions by running at 97% duty cycle. It is intended for applications with mid- to high-power requirements that operate at a wide input voltage range, such as during automotive cold-crank or engine stop-start conditions.The step-down controllers operate at a frequency of up to 2.2MHz to allow small external components, reduced output ripple, and to guarantee no AM band interference. The switching frequency is resistor-adjustable (220kHz to 2200kHz). SYNC input programmability enables three frequency modes for optimized performance: forced fixed-frequency operation, skip mode with ultra-low quiescent current, and synchronization to an external clock. The ICs have a spread-spectrum pin for frequency modulation to minimize EMI interference.The ICs will be offered with a synchronous step-up controller. This preboost circuitry turns on during low input-voltage conditions, and is designed to provide power to step-down controller channels with input voltages as low at 2V.The ICs feature a power-OK monitor and overvoltage and undervoltage lockout. Protection features include cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal shutdown. The MAX20030/MAX20031 are specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsDistributed DC Power SystemsInstrument ClusterNavigation and Radio Head Units

The MAX20030/MAX20031 ICs are automotive 2.2MHz dual-synchronous step-down controllers with preboost controller and low-IQ LDO. The preboost controller enables VOUT1 and VOUT2 to stay in regulation during cold-crank operation all the way down to battery input of 2V. The ICs offer two high-voltage synchronous step-down controllers that operate 180 degrees out of phase. This device operates with an input-voltage supply from 3.5V to 42V and can operate in dropout conditions by running at 97% duty cycle. It is intended for applications with mid- to high-power requirements that operate at a wide input voltage range, such as during automotive cold-crank or engine stop-start conditions.The step-down controllers operate at a frequency of up to 2.2MHz to allow small external components, reduced output ripple, and to guarantee no AM band interference. The switching frequency is resistor-adjustable (220kHz to 2200kHz). SYNC input programmability enables three frequency modes for optimized performance: forced fixed-frequency operation, skip mode with ultra-low quiescent current, and synchronization to an external clock. The ICs have a spread-spectrum pin for frequency modulation to minimize EMI interference.The ICs will be offered with a synchronous step-up controller. This preboost circuitry turns on during low input-voltage conditions, and is designed to provide power to step-down controller channels with input voltages as low at 2V.The ICs feature a power-OK monitor and overvoltage and undervoltage lockout. Protection features include cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal shutdown. The MAX20030/MAX20031 are specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.ApplicationsDistributed DC Power SystemsInstrument ClusterNavigation and Radio Head Units

The LTC3727/LTC3727-1 are high performance dual step-down switching regulator controllers that drive all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows phase-lockable frequency of up to 550kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out of phase.OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. There is a precision 0.8V reference and a power good output indicator. A wide 4V to 30V (36V maximum) input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides soft-start, and on the LTC3727GN, optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions when overcurrent latchoff is disabled. Output overvoltage protection circuitry latches on the bottom MOSFET until VOUT returns to normal. The FCB mode pin can select among Burst Mode, constant frequency mode and continuous inductor current mode or regulate a secondary winding. Vin Range Vref Accuracy Over Temp Latch-Off  Min On-Time  LTC3727 4V - 36V ±1%   No   180ns  LTC3727-1 4V - 36V ±1%  Yes 180ns  LTC3727A-1 4V - 36V ±1%  No 120ns  LTC3727LX-1 4V - 32V ±1.5%  No 120ns Applications Telecom Systems Automotive Systems Battery-Operated Digital Devices

The LTC3727/LTC3727-1 are high performance dual step-down switching regulator controllers that drive all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows phase-lockable frequency of up to 550kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out of phase.OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. There is a precision 0.8V reference and a power good output indicator. A wide 4V to 30V (36V maximum) input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides soft-start, and on the LTC3727GN, optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET heat dissipation during short-circuit conditions when overcurrent latchoff is disabled. Output overvoltage protection circuitry latches on the bottom MOSFET until VOUT returns to normal. The FCB mode pin can select among Burst Mode, constant frequency mode and continuous inductor current mode or regulate a secondary winding. Vin Range Vref Accuracy Over Temp Latch-Off  Min On-Time  LTC3727 4V - 36V ±1%   No   180ns  LTC3727-1 4V - 36V ±1%  Yes 180ns  LTC3727A-1 4V - 36V ±1%  No 120ns  LTC3727LX-1 4V - 32V ±1.5%  No 120ns Applications Telecom Systems Automotive Systems Battery-Operated Digital Devices

The LTC3727LX-1 is a high performance dual step-down switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant-frequency current mode architecture allows phase-lockable frequency of up to 550kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out of phase.OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. There is a precision 0.8V reference and a power good output indicator. A wide 4V to 28V (32V maximum) input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries. VIN Range VREF Accuracy Over Temp Latch-Off Min On-Time LTC3727 4V - 36V ±1% No 180ns LTC3727-1 4V - 36V ±1% Yes 180ns LTC3727A-1 4V - 36V ±1% No 120ns LTC3727LX-1 4V - 32V ±1.5% No 120ns Applications Telecom Systems Automotive Systems Distributed DC Power Systems

The LTC3729 is a multiple phase, synchronous step-down current mode switching regulator controller that drives N-channel external power MOSFET stages in a phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture. The PolyPhase controller drives its two output stages out of phase at frequencies up to 550kHz to minimize the RMS ripple currents in both input and output capacitors. The output clock signal allows expansion for up to 12 evenly phased controllers for systems requiring 15A to 200A of output current. The multiple phase technique effectively multiplies the fundamental frequency by the number of channels used, improving transient response while operating each channel at an optimum frequency for efficiency. Thermal design is also simplified.An internal differential amplifier provides true remote sensing of the regulated supply’s positive and negative output terminals as required for high current applications.A RUN/SS pin provides both soft-start and optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET dissipation during short-circuit conditions when the overcurrent latchoff is disabled. OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The LTC3729 includes a power good output pin that indicates when the output is within ±7.5% of the designed set point. Vin Max Vref LTC3729 36V 0.8 LTC3729L-6 30V 0.6 Applications Desktop Computers Large Memory Arrays DC Power Distribution Systems

The LTC3732 is a PolyPhase® synchronous step-down switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel external power MOSFET stages in a phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture. The 3-phase controller drives its output stages with 120° phase separation at frequencies of up to 600kHz per phase to minimize the RMS current losses in both the input and output filter capacitors. The 3-phase technique effectively triples the fundamental frequency, improving transient response while operating each controller at an optimal frequency for high efficiency and ease of thermal design. Light load efficiency is optimized by using a choice of output Stage Shedding or Burst Mode technology.A differential amplifier provides true remote sensing of both the high and low side of the output voltage at load points.Soft-start and a defeatable, timed short-circuit shutdown protect the MOSFETs and the load. A foldback current circuit also provides protection for the external MOSFETs under short-circuit or overload conditions.Applications Desktop Computers High Performance Notebook Computers High Output Current DC/DC Power Supplies

The LTC3831 is a high power, high efficiency switching regulator controller designed for DDR memory termination. The LTC3831 generates an output voltage equal to 1/2 of an external supply or reference voltage. The LTC3831 uses a synchronous switching architecture with N-channel MOSFETs. Additionally, the chip senses output current through the drain-source resistance of the upper N-channel FET, providing an adjustable current limit without a current sense resistor.The LTC3831 operates with input supply voltage as low as 3V and with a maximum duty cycle of >91%. It includes a fixed frequency PWM oscillator for low output ripple operation. The 200kHz free-running clock frequency can be externally adjusted or synchronized with an external signal from 100kHz to above 500kHz. In shutdown mode, the LTC3831 supply current drops to <10µA.  Feedback Voltage  Accuracy Over Temp LTC3831 1.25V 1.5% LTC3831-1 0.75V 1.6% Applications DDR SDRAM Termination SSTL_2 Interface SSTL_3 Interface

The MAX1762/MAX1791 PWM step-down controllers provide high efficiency, excellent transient response, and high DC output accuracy needed for stepping down, high-voltage batteries to generate low-voltage CPU core, I/O, and chipset RAM supplies in notebook computers and PDAs.Maxim's proprietary Quick-PWM™ pulse-width modulator is a free-running constant on-time type with input feed-forward. Its high operating frequency (300kHz) allows small external components to be utilized in PC board area-critical applications such as subnotebook computers and smart phones. PWM operation occurs at heavy loads, and automatic switchover to pulse-skipping operation occurs at lighter loads. The external high-side p-channel and low-side n-channel MOSFETs require no bootstrap components. The MAX1762/MAX1791 are simple, easy to compensate, and do not have the noise sensitivity of conventional fixed-frequency current-mode PWMs.These devices achieve high efficiency at a reduced cost by eliminating the current-sense resistor found in traditional current-mode PWMs. Efficiency is further enhanced by their ability to drive synchronous-rectifier MOSFETs. The MAX1762/MAX1791 come in a 10-pin µMAX® package and offer two fixed voltages (Dual Mode™) for each device, 1.8V/2.5V/adj (MAX1762) and 3.3V/5.0V/adj (MAX1791).Applications2-Way PagersAnalog Cellular PhonesDigital Cellular PhonesDigital Still CamerasNotebook Computers