
Microsemi Corporation
DESCRIPTION
The LX1668 is a Monolithic Switching Regulator Controller IC designed to provide a low cost, high performance adjustable power supply for advanced microprocessors and other applications requiring a very fast transient response and a high degree of accuracy. It provides a programmable switching regulator output, together with one internal linear low dropout regulator and one adjustable linear regulator driver. The LX1668 offers a triple-output single-chip power supply for Pentium® II and other processors.
KEY FEATURES
■ 5-Bit Programmable Output For CPU Core Supply
■ Internal Fixed 2.5V Low Dropout Regulator
■ Adjustable Linear Regulator Driver
■ Complete Single-Chip Power Solution For Pentium II Processors
■ No Sense Resistor Required For Short-Circuit Current Limiting
■ Soft-Start And Hiccup-Mode Current Limiting Functions
■ Modulated Constant Off-Time Control Mechanism For Fast Transient Response And Simple System Design
■ Power Good Flag
■ Over-Voltage Pin & SCR
■ Digital-Compatible Inputs (Including VID Pins)
■ Output Disable Function Shuts Off PWM While Keeping 2.5V LDO Active - Compatible With "Green PC" And "Instant On" Requirements
■ Compatible to VRM8.2 - 8.4 Specifications
APPLICATIONS
■ Pentium II & Pentium III Processor Supplies
■ Voltage Regulator Modules
■ General Purpose And Microprocessor DC:DC Supplies