High-Accuracy Step-Down Controller
with Synchronous Rectifier for CPU Power
The MAX798 contains the following seven major circuit
blocks, which are shown in Figure 2.
PWM Controller Blocks:
• Multi-Input PWM Comparator
• Current-Sense Circuit
• PWM Logic Block
• Gate-Driver Outputs
Bias Generator Blocks:
• +5V Linear Regulator
• Automatic Bootstrap Switchover Circuit
• +2.505V Reference
BATTERY VOLTAGE
V+
TO
CSL
4.5V
SKIP
PWM
LOGIC
+5V LINEAR
REGULATOR
OUT
VL
SHDN
BST
DH
LX
+2.505V
REF
+2.505V
AT 100µA REF
PWM
COMPARATOR
1X
1.6V
GND
DL
PGND
CSH
CSL
ON/OFF
SHDN
SS
MAX798
FB
SYNC
+5V AT 5mA
MAIN
OUTPUT
Figure 2. Functional Diagram
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