Low-Voltage, Internal Switch,
Step-Down Regulator
PIN
1, 2, 17, 18
3, 4
5
6
7
8, 9, 10
11, 19, 24
12
13
NAME
LX
IN
FREQ
Pin Description
FUNCTION
Inductor Connection for the Internal 5A Step-Down Converter. Connect LX to the switched side of
the inductor.
Power Input Connection to the Drain of the Internal HS MOSFET. Bypass to PGND with a 10μF or
greater ceramic capacitor close to the IC to minimize parasitic inductance.
Four-Level Switching Frequency (fSW) Selection Pin
FREQUENCY PIN
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)
VCC
1.5
OPEN
1.0
REF
0.75
GND
0.5
POK
REF
GND
N.C.
FB
SET
Open-Drain Power-Good Output. POK is pulled low if FB is more than 12% (typ) above or below the
nominal regulation threshold. POK is held low during soft-start and in shutdown. POK becomes
high impedance when FB is in regulation.
1.25V Reference Voltage Output. Bypass REF to analog ground with a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor.
The reference sources up to 50μA for external loads. Loading REF degrades output voltage
accuracy according to the REF load regulation error.
Analog Ground
No Connection
Feedback Input for the Internal 5A Step-Down Converter. FB regulation level can be preset by the
SET pin.
Four-Level FB Threshold Selection Pin
FB THRESHOLD SELECTION PIN
VCC
OPEN
REF
GND
FB REGULATION VOLTAGE (V)
1.8
1.5
1.1
0.75
14
15
16
20–23
EP
VCC
EN
BST
PGND
GND
5V Bias Supply Input for the Internal Switching Regulator Drivers. Bypass with a 1μF or greater
ceramic capacitor. Provides power for the BST driver supplies.
Switching Regulator Enable Input. When EN is pulled low, LX is high impedance. When EN is
driven high, the controller enables the 5A internal switching regulator.
Boost Flying Capacitor Connection for the Internal 5A Step-Down Converter. The MAX17083
includes an internal boost switch/diode connected between VCC and BST. Connect to an external
0.1μF ceramic capacitor as shown in Figure 1.
Power Ground
Ground. Connect the exposed backside pad to analog ground.
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