
Maxim Integrated
General Description
The MAX5038A/MAX5041A dual-phase, PWM controllers provide high-output-current capability in a compact package with a minimum number of external components. The MAX5038A/MAX5041A utilize a dual-phase, average-current-mode control that enables optimal use of low RDS(ON) MOSFETs, eliminating the need for external heatsinks even when delivering high output currents.
FEATUREs
♦ +4.75V to +5.5V or +8V to +28V Input Voltage Range
♦ Up to 60A Output Current
♦ Internal Voltage Regulator for a +12V or +24V Power Bus
♦ True Differential Remote Output Sensing
♦ Two Out-Of-Phase Controllers Reduce Input
Capacitance Requirement and Distribute Power Dissipation
♦ Average-Current-Mode Control
Superior Current Sharing Between Individual Phases and Paralleled Modules
Accurate Current Limit Eliminates MOSFET and Inductor Derating
♦ Limits Reverse-Current Sinking in Paralleled Modules
♦ Integrated 4A Gate Drivers
♦ Selectable Fixed Frequency 250kHz or 500kHz per Phase (Up to 1MHz for Two Phases)
♦ Fixed (MAX5038A) or Adjustable (MAX5041A) Output Voltages
♦ External Frequency Synchronization from 125kHz to 600kHz
♦ Internal PLL with Clock Output for Paralleling Multiple DC-DC Converters
♦ Thermal Protection
♦ 28-Pin SSOP Package
APPLICATIONs
Servers and Workstations
Point-of-Load High-Current/High-Density
Telecom DC-DC Regulators
Networking Systems
Large-Memory Arrays
RAID Systems
High-End Desktop Computers