MAX15108A
EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
High-Efficiency, 8A, Current-Mode
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulator
General Description
The MAX15108A high-efficiency, current-mode, synchro-
nous step-down switching regulator with integrated power
switches delivers up to 8A of output current. The regula-
tor operates from 2.7V to 5.5V and provides an output
voltage from 0.6V up to 95% of the input voltage, making
the device ideal for distributed power systems, portable
devices, and preregulation applications.
The IC utilizes a current-mode control architecture with a
high gain transconductance error amplifier. The current-
mode control architecture facilitates easy compensation
design and ensures cycle-by-cycle current limit with fast
response to line and load transients.
The low RDS(ON) integrated switches ensure high effi-
ciency at heavy loads while minimizing critical induc-
tance, making the layout design a much simpler task with
respect to discrete solutions. The IC’s simple layout and
footprint assures first-pass success in new designs.
The regulator features a 1MHz, factory-trimmed fixed-
frequency PWM mode operation. The high switching
frequency, along with the PWM current-mode architecture
allows for a compact, all ceramic capacitor design.
The IC features a capacitor-programmable soft-start
to reduce input inrush current. Internal control circuitry
ensures safe-startup into a prebiased output. Power
sequencing is controlled with the enable input and power-
good output.
The IC is available in a 20-bump (4 x 5 array), 2.5mm x
2mm, WLP package and is fully specified over the -40°C
to +105°C temperature range.
Applications
●● Distributed Power Systems
●● DDR Memory
●● Base Stations
●● Portable Devices
●● Notebook Power
●● Server Power
Features
●● Continuous 8A Output Current
●● Efficiency Up to 96%
●● ±1% Accuracy Over Load, Line, and Temperature
●● Operates from a 2.7V to 5.5V Supply
●● Adjustable Output from 0.6V to 0.95 x VIN
●● Programmable Soft-Start
●● Safe Startup into Prebiased Output
●● External Reference Input
●● 1MHz Switching Frequency
●● Stable with Low-ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
●● Forced PWM Mode
●● Enable Input and Power-Good Output for Power-
Supply Sequencing
●● Cycle-by-Cycle Overcurrent Protection
●● Fully Protected Features Against Overcurrent and
Overtemperature
●● Input Undervoltage Lockout
●● 20-Bump (4 x 5 Array), 2.5mm x 2mm, WLP Package
Typical Operating Circuit
2.7V TO
5.5V
LX
EN
PGND
IN
MAX15108A
FB
INX
PGOOD
COMP
SS
OUTPUT
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
19-6702; Rev 1; 5/16