GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP3157 is a highly efficient synchronous buck switching regulator controller optimized for converting the 5 V main supply into the core supply voltage required by the Pentium III and other high performance processors. The ADP3157 uses an internal 5-bit DAC to read a voltage identification (VID) code directly from the processor, which is used to set the output voltage between 1.3 V and 3.5 V. The ADP3157 uses a current mode, constant off-time architecture to drive two external Nchannel MOSFETs at a programmable switching frequency that can be optimized for size and efficiency. It also uses a unique supplemental regulation technique called active voltage positioning to enhance load transient performance.
FEATURES
Active Voltage Positioning with Gain and Offset
Adjustment
Optimal Compensation for Superior Load Transient
Response
VRM 8.2, VRM 8.3 and VRM 8.4 Compliant
5-Bit Digitally Programmable 1.3 V to 3.5 V Output
Dual N-Channel Synchronous Driver
Total Output Accuracy 61% Over Temperature
High Efficiency, Current-Mode Operation
Short Circuit Protection
Overvoltage Protection Crowbar Protects Microprocessors
with No Additional External Components
Power Good Output
SO-16 Package
APPLICATIONS
Desktop PC Power Supplies for:
Pentium II and Pentium III Processor Families
AMD-K6 Processors
VRM Modules