MAX1510:Low-Voltage DDR Linear Regulators

Low-Cost, Low-Voltage DDR Linear Regulators Source and Sink Up to 3A Peak (typ) Using Internal n-Channel MOSFETs

The MAX1510/MAX17510 DDR linear regulators source and sink up to 3A peak (typ) using internal n-channel MOSFETs. These linear regulators deliver an accurate 0.5V to 1.5V output from a low-voltage power input (VIN = 1.1V to 3.6V). The MAX1510/MAX17510 use a separate 3.3V bias supply to power the control circuitry and drive the internal n-channel MOSFETs. The MAX1510/MAX17510 provide current and thermal limits to prevent damage to the linear regulator. Additionally, the MAX1510/MAX17510 generate a power-good (PGOOD) signal to indicate that the output is in regulation. During startup, PGOOD remains low until the output is in regulation for 2ms (typ). The internal soft-start limits the input surge current. The MAX1510/MAX17510 power the active-DDR termination bus that requires a tracking input reference. The MAX1510/MAX17510 can also be used in low-power chipsets and graphics processor cores that require dynamically adjustable output voltages. The MAX1510/MAX17510 are available in a 10-pin, 3mm × 3mm thin DFN package.

Key Features
  • Internal Power MOSFETs with Current Limit (3A typ)
  • Fast Load-Transient Response
  • External Reference Input with Reference Output Buffer
  • 1.1V to 3.6V Power Input
  • ±15mV (max) Load-Regulation Error
  • Thermal-Fault Protection
  • Shutdown Input
  • Power-Good Window Comparator with 2ms (typ) Delay
  • Small, Low-Profile 10-Pin, 3mm × 3mm TDFN Package
  • Ceramic or Polymer Output Capacitors
MAX1510, MAX17510: Functional Diagram
MAX1510, MAX17510: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Active Termination Buses
  • Chipset/RAM Supplies as Low as 0.5V
  • DDR Memory Termination
  • Graphics Processor Core Supplies
  • Notebook and Desktop Computers
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX1510-MAX17510 Data SheetMAX1510-MAX17510.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberRegulatorsVIN
(V)
VIN
(V)
Adj. VOUT
(V)
Adj. VOUT
(V)
VDROPOUT @Rated ILOAD
(V)
Rated ILOAD
(mA)
Rated ILOAD
(mA)
ICC
(µA)
Low Batt./ Pwr. Fail OutPOK/Reset Thresh.
(V)
WatchdogReverse Batt. Protect.Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxminmaxtypmaxnomSee Notes
MAX151011.13.60.51.50.35200020001300NoVout-10%NoNo-40 to +85TDFN-EP/10$2.71 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1510ETB+ActiveTDFN-EP,;10 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1510ETB+TActiveTDFN-EP,;10 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1510ETB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1510ETB+TTDFN-EP,;10 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX1510ETB/V+TNo Longer AvailableTDFN-EP,;10 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1510-MAX17510.pdf MAX1510
Powering the Zynq Evaluation and Development Board (ZedBoard) MAX6037C
MAX1510.pdf MAX1510