For technical support and more information, see inside back cover or visit www.ti.com
Application Notes
Using the PT7748 17-A Current Booster
with the PT7720 Series Programmable ISRs
The PT7748 is a 17-A “Current Booster” module
for the PT7720 series of regulators. The booster is
controlled directly by the regulator, and effectively
adds a parallel output stage. This allows the system
to run sychronously, providing a low noise solution.
Up to four booster modules can be connected to a
single regulator. Each booster increases the available
output current by 17A. Combinations of a regulator
and booster modules can supply power for virtually
any multi-processor application.
A current booster is not a stand-alone product, and
can only operate with a regulator. It is housed in
the same package as its compatible regulator, and
shares the same mechanical outline. Except for an
increase in output current, the overall performance
of a PT7720 regulator/booster combination is identi-
cal to that of a stand-alone regulator. Refer to the
appropriate data sheet for the performance speci-
fications.
Notes:
PT7721/22, PT7748
Figure 1-1; Current Booster Application Schematic
PT7748
PT7720
7 - 11
13 - 19
20 - 25
27
GND
GND
V
OUT
12
26
1
REMOTE SENSE (+)
REMOTE SENSE (-)
VID0
PROGRAMMING PINS
2
3
4
STBY*
5
C
IN
+
C
IN
+
C
OUT
+
C
OUT
+
LOAD
7 - 11
20 - 25
13 - 19
27
1μH
Lin
1μH
Lin
V
IN
6
To Additional
Boosters
Table 1-1; PT7748 Pin-Out Information
Pin Function
1
No Connect
2
No Connect
3
No Connect
4
No Connect
5
No Connect
6
No Connect
7
V
in
8
V
in
9
V
in
Pin Function
10 V
in
11 V
in
12 No Connect
13 GND
14 GND
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 GND
Pin Function
19
GND
20
V
out
21
V
out
22
V
out
23
V
out
24
V
out
25
V
out
26
No Connect
27
Sync In
1. Each booster requires the same amount of input and
output capacitance as recommended for a stand-alone
regulator. See the Standard Application schematic and
the respective input/output filter notes in the PT7720
product data sheet.
2. The 1-μH filter choke located at the input of each
regulator and booster module (L
in
) is optional for most
applications. If specified, each inductor must be sized
to handle 7ADC at full output load.
3. The pin-out of the current booster modules include a
number pins identified, “No Connect” (see Table 1).
These pins are not connected internally to the module
but must be soldered to a pad to preserve the unit’s
mechanical integrity.
4. A similar PCB footprint and trace layout between the
regulator and each booster will facilitate current sharing
between all modules.