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ADP3020
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: 781/329-4700
World Wide Web Site: http://www.analog.com
Fax: 781/326-8703
Analog Devices, Inc., 2000
High-Efficiency Notebook Computer
Power Supply Controller
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
POWER-ON
RESET
LINEAR
CONTROLLER
V
IN
5.5V TO 25V
3.3V
Q5
2.5V
SS3
Q1
Q2
Q3
SS5
Q4
5V
L1
L2
PWRGD
ADP3020
REF
5V LINEAR
SMPS
5V
SMPS
PFO
3.3V
FEATURES
Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5 V to 25 V
High Conversion Efficiency > 96%
Integrated Current Sense—No External Resistor Required
Low Shutdown Current: 7 A (Typical)
Dual Synchronous Buck Controllers with Selectable
PWM/Power-Saving Mode Operation
Built-In Gate Drive Boost Circuit for Driving External
N-Channel MOSFETs
Two Independently Programmable Output Voltages
Fixed 3.3 V or Adjustable (1.25 V to VIN–0.5 V)
Fixed 5 V or Adjustable (1.25 V to VIN–0.5 V)
Programmable PWM Frequency
Integrated Linear Regulator Controller
Extensive Circuit Protection Functions
38-Lead TSSOP Package
APPLICATIONS
Notebook Computers and PDAs
Portable Instruments
General Purpose DC-DC Converters
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP3020 is a highly efficient dual synchronous buck switch-
ing regulator controller optimized for converting the battery or
adapter input into the system supply voltages required in note-
book computers. The ADP3020 uses a dual-mode PWM/Power
Saving Mode architecture to maintain efficiency over a wide
load range. The oscillator frequency can be programmed for
200 kHz, 300 kHz, or 400 kHz operation, or it can be synchro-
nized to an external clock signal of up to 600 kHz.
The ADP3020 provides accurate and reliable short circuit pro-
tection using an internal current sense circuit, which reduces
cost and increases overall efficiency. Other protection features
include programmable soft-start, UVLO, and integrated output
undervoltage/overvoltage protection. The ADP3020 contains a
linear regulator controller that is designed to drive an external
P-channel MOSFET or PNP transistor. The linear regulator
output is adjustable, and can be used to generate the auxiliary
voltages required in many laptop designs.