General Description
The MAX8563/MAX8564/MAX8564A ultra-low-output dual
and triple LDO controllers allow flexible and inexpensive
point-of-load voltage conversion in motherboards,
desknotes, notebooks, and other applications.
These parts feature a 0.5V reference voltage with ?%
accuracy providing tight regulation of the output volt-
age. The MAX8563 has three n-channel MOSFET con-
troller outputs, and the MAX8564/MAX8564A has two
controller outputs.
Each controller output is adjustable from 0.5V to 3.3V
when V
DD
= 12V and between 0.5V and 1.8V when V
DD
= 5V. Each output is independently enabled and asserts
a POK signal when the output reaches 94% of the set
value. Each output is protected against a soft short-circuit
condition by an undervoltage comparator that disables
the output when it drops to under 80% of the set voltage
for more than 50祍. For a catastrophic short condition, the
regulators are shut down immediately if the output drops
below 60% of the set voltage.
The MAX8563 is available in a 16-pin QSOP
package, and the MAX8564/MAX8564A are available
in a 10-pin 礛AX
?/DIV>
package.
Applications
Features
f MAX8563: 3 Outputs
f MAX8564/MAX8564A: 2 Outputs
f ?/SPAN>1% Feedback Regulation
f Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 0.5V
f Can Use Ceramic Output Capacitors
f Wide Supply Voltage Range Permits Operation
from 5V or 12V Rails
f Individual Enable Control and POK Signal Allows
Sequencing
f Overload Protection Against Soft Short-Circuit
Condition
f Undervoltage Short-Circuit Protection
f Drive n-Channel MOSFETs
?%, Ultra-Low Output Voltage, Dual and Triple
Linear n-FET Controllers
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Ordering Information
19-3290; Rev 2; 6/06
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxims website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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PKG
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MAX8563EEE
-40癈 to +85癈   16 QSOP
E16-1
MAX8564EUB
-40癈 to +85癈   10 礛AX
U10-2
MAX8564AEUB+    -40?/SPAN>C to +85?/SPAN>C   10   MAX
U10-2
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
DRV1
FB1
EN1
POK1
GND
N.C.
DRV3
FB3
V
DD
DRV2
FB2
EN2
POK2
N.C.
POK3
EN3
MAX8563
1.8V ?% IN
C1
C5
R2
R1
C4
OUT1
1.5V/1.5A
R3
Q1
POK1
3.3V ?% IN
OUT3
2.5V/2A*
C9
C10
C8
Q3
R8
R7
R9
R6
R5
R4
C6
C2
C3
C7
Q2
OUT2
1.05V/3A
POK2
POK3
5V OR 12VIN
1.2V ?% IN
*2.5V OUTPUT ONLY WITH V
DD
= 12V
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
礛AX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
+Denotes lead-free package.
Motherboards
Dual/Triple Power Supplies
Desknotes and Notebooks
Graphic Cards
Ultra-Low-Dropout
Voltage Regulators
Low-Voltage DSP, 礟, and
Microcontroller Power
Supplies