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MAX8716, MAX8717, MAX8756, MAX8757

Interleaved High-Efficiency, Dual Power-Supply Controllers for Notebook Computers

Dual, Step-Down, Interleaved, Fixed-Frequency, Switch-Mode Power-Supply (SMPS) Controllers with Synchronous Rectification for Notebook Computers

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Status Explanations for product status codes

Part Number Status
MAX8716 Active: In Production.
MAX8717 Active: In Production.
MAX8756 This product is No Longer Available.
MAX8757 Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX8716/MAX8717/MAX8756/MAX8757 are dual, step-down, interleaved, fixed-frequency, switch-mode power-supply (SMPS) controllers with synchronous rectification. The MAX8716/MAX8717/MAX8756/MAX8757 are intended for main (5V/3.3V) power generation, while the MAX8756 is optimized for I/O power rails in battery-powered systems.

Fixed-frequency operation with optimal interleaving minimizes input ripple current from the lowest input voltages up to the 26V maximum input. Optimal 40/60 interleaving allows the input voltage to go down to 8.3V before duty-cycle overlap occurs in 5V/3.3V applications, compared to 180° out-of-phase regulators where the duty-cycle overlap occurs when the input drops below 10V.

Accurate output current limit is achieved using a sense resistor. Alternatively, power dissipation can be reduced using lossless inductor current sensing. Independent ON/OFF controls and power-good signals allow flexible power sequencing. Soft-start reduces inrush current, while soft-stop gradually ramps the output voltage down preventing negative voltage dips.

A low-noise mode maintains high light-load efficiency while keeping the switching frequency out of the audible range.

The MAX8716 is available in a 24-pin thin QFN package, and the MAX8717/MAX8756/MAX8757 are available in a 28-pin thin QFN package.

 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • Fixed Switching Frequency
    • 200kHz, 300kHz, or 500kHz
    • 250kHz, 300kHz, or 400kHz (MAX8756 Only)
  • No Current-Sense Resistor Required
  • 40/60 Optimal Interleaving
  • Reduced Input-Capacitor Requirement
  • Output Voltage Fixed or Adjustable Outputs (Dual Mode™)
    • 3.3V/5V Fixed or 1V to 5.5V Adjustable
    • 1.5V/1.8V Fixed or 1V to 2.3V Adjustable (MAX8756 Only)
  • 4V to 26V Input Range
  • Independently Selectable PWM, Skip, and Low-Noise Mode Operation
  • Soft-Start and Soft-Stop
  • 2V Precision Reference with 0.75% Accuracy
  • Independent Power-Good Outputs
 

Applications/Uses

  • 2 to 4 Li+ Cell Battery-Powered Devices
  • Main or I/O Power Supplies
  • Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
  • PDAs and Mobile Communicators
   

Key Specifications:

Step-Down Switching Regulators
Part Number VIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
VOUT
(V)
VOUT
(V)
Preset VOUT
(V)
Max. IOUT
(A)
Max. IOUT
(A)
Output Adjust. Method DC-DC Outputs Oper. Freq.
(kHz)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
min max min max max w/pins See Notes
MAX8716  4.5 26 1 5.5
3.3
5
5 5
Preset
Resistor
2 300
TQFN/24
16.8 -
MAX8717  500
TQFN/28
26 $4.35 @1k
MAX8757  500
TQFN/28
26 -
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX8716, MAX8717, MAX8756, MAX8757: Standard Application Circuit
Standard Application Circuit

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