MAX5072/3 Switching Power Supply Clock Configuration

Desired switching frequency, fSW:

Actual switching frequency, fSW:
ROSC:
Soft-start period, tSS:

2000000
2019386
6190
0.5070848

Hz
Hz

ms

Maxim MAX5072/3 Buck/Boost Converter Configuration Tool

This spreadsheet is intended to help set up and configure the Maxim MAX5072 and MAX5073 Dual Output Buck or Boost Con
directed by the component datasheet.

All cells that require the user to enter a value are formatted with a light blue background. Be sure to observe the units marked
automatic calculation is turned on in the Excel Options menu, the calculated values will update every time an unprotected cell
cells with a light green background

To use this configuration tool, begin on the Configuration worksheet and enter the desired switching frequency in the blue cel
value for ROSC. Next, proceed to either the Buck or Boost worksheet(s) and begin by entering the input and output voltages a
voltages and transient characteristics can be entered in the appropriate cells. The spreadsheet will calculate component value
type (II or III) and component values for buck and boost configurations will be indicated on the Buck Compensation and Boo

The capacitor selections are based on standard component values, and the indicated ESR and capacitance values should be
mount X5R capacitors. (The Murata GRM32, GRM 43, and GRM55 series parts are a good starting point.) The inductor value
Engineering P0751.xxx datasheet - the actual Pulse Engineering part number is indicated in the Buck and Boost worksheets.
designs, it is by no means the only inductor that will work, and the user is welcome to source other components with similar sp

The worksheets are set up to calculate component values for converter 1 of the MAX5072/3. The results will also apply to con
switch limit of 1.8A for converter 2. (Converter 1 has a peak switch current limit of 3A). Also, be sure not to exceed the maxim
respectively. The internal high-side switch RDS(ON) values must also be entered appropriately - about 200 m for converter 1

The worksheets are password-protected to prevent inadvertant changes to the formulas. The protected cells can still be selec
can be unlocked with the password "maxim". There are also four hidden sheets that contain the capacitor and inductor compo
the Format/Sheet/Unhide option on the Excel toolbar.

If a cell value is entered that causes one or more key parameters to go outside of allowable ranges, the offending value will be
another value until the limiting parameter is within design limits. It is important to note that not allpossible design errors are "fla
check before committing the design to hardware.

Please direct any questions or concerns to your Maxim Integrated Products applications engineer. The official MAX5
these integrated circuit products, and in the case of discrepancy, the datasheets take precendence over this configur

ROSC(MIN) =
ROSC(MAX) =

6190
6340

Notice: This tool is intended as an aid towards

developing a successful switching power supply
design, using Maxim integrated circuits. As with
any automated tool, the results generated by this
spreadsheet should be verified using typical power
supply design techniques and rules before
committing the design to hardware!

Tool

5073 Dual Output Buck or Boost Converters. The component values generated are tailored to this IC, as

Be sure to observe the units marked to the right of the cells and enter your values accordingly. If
pdate every time an unprotected cell value is changed. All resultant component values are indicated in

ed switching frequency in the blue cell. The spreadsheet will determine the best standard 1% resistor
ering the input and output voltages and the output current. Other design parameters such as ripple
dsheet will calculate component values to best achieve your design goals. The compensation network
n the Buck Compensation and Boost Compensation worksheets respectively.

R and capacitance values should be readily achievable in the "real world" with 1210 to 2220 size surfaceod starting point.) The inductor values and ESR specifications are pulled directly from the Pulse
d in the Buck and Boost worksheets. (Although the P0751 series is a good fit for many MAX5072/3
rce other components with similar specifications.)

2/3. The results will also apply to converter 2, provided that the peak switch currents are kept below the
lso, be sure not to exceed the maximum output current limits of 2A and 1A for converters 1 and 2
ely - about 200 m for converter 1 and 435 m for converter 2.

The protected cells can still be selected to view the actual calculations. If desired, the protected sheets
ain the capacitor and inductor component specification look-up tables; these can be revealed by selecting

ble ranges, the offending value will be highlighted with an orange background or red font. If this occurs, try
t not allpossible design errors are "flagged" in this manner - all results should be given a "common-sense"

ations engineer. The official MAX5072 and MAX5073 datasheets remain the ultimate reference for
ke precendence over this configuration tool.

Buck Converter Configuration

VIN:
VOUT:
IOUT:

5
3.3
1.2

V
V
A

IP-P / IOUT:

30%

Ideal IP-P:

0.36

Ideal LOUT:
Practical LOUT:
Actual IL:

1.543
2.2
0.253

H
H
A

Duty Cycle:

66.0%

Allowable input ripple:

Allowable output ripple:
Load step current:
Allowable load step transient:

0.05
0.03
0.5
0.075

(A)luminum or (C)eramic COUT:

(use typical value)

(must not exceed 2A for converter 1, 1A for converter 2)
(inductor ripple current expresed as a percentage of I
(peak-to-peak ripple current)

V
V
A
V

(ceramic recommended)

VOUT(ESR):

0.015

(output ripple resulting from C

VOUT(Q):

0.015

(output ripple resulting from C

Ceramic ESRIN:
Ceramic CIN:
Practical CIN:

18.850
5.334
6.8

m
F
F

Ceramic input capacitor characteristics

Ceramic ESRout:
Ceramic Cout:
Practical COUT:

59.394
1.042
1.5

m
F
F

Output capacitor characteristics for steady-state

Step ESROUT:
Step COUT:
Practical Step COUT:

30
49.52
68

m
F
F

Output capacitor characteristics for load transien

exceed 2A for converter 1, 1A for converter 2)

RDSON:
VF:
VDROP1:
VDROP2:

0.29
0.35
0.368
0.366

V
V
V

(high-side switch on resistance)

(rectifier forward drop)
(discharge path drop)
(charging path drop)

tON(MIN):
VIN(MIN):

326.8
4.263

ns
V

(must exceed 100 ns)

6.1

(for Practical LOUT)

ripple current expresed as a percentage of I OUT)

peak ripple current)

ISAT:

LOUT Part Number: P0751.222

H
Inductance:
2.2
Min COUT:
Max ESROUT:

68
30.0

(Pulse Engineering)

F
m

ecommended)

pple resulting from COUT ESR)

pple resulting from COUT capacitance)

Ceramic input capacitor characteristics

Output capacitor characteristics for steady-state ripple

Output capacitor characteristics for load transients

Notice: This tool is intended as an aid towards

developing a successful switching power supply
design, using Maxim integrated circuits. As with
any automated tool, the results generated by this
spreadsheet should be verified using typical power
supply design techniques and rules before
committing the design to hardware!

Cap contribution % for ESR

A
0.99
C
0.5

Aluminum ESRout:
Ceramic ESRout:

Aluminum Cout:
Ceramic Cout:

Buck Converter Compensation

VOSC:
fZERO,ESR:
fLC:
fC:
Compensation Type:

Type II

Use
Use highlighted
highlighted
compensation
compensation
network
network type!
type!

Type III

1
78017.1
13012.3
100969.3

V
Hz
Hz
Hz

(LC pole)
(crossover frequency)

II

GM :

0.0

RF:
CF:
CCF:

18000
680
#N/A

(modulator gain)

pF
pF

Type II network values

Notice: This tool is intended as an aid towards developing a

successful switching power supply design, using Maxim
integrated circuits. As with any automated tool, the results
generated
should be verified using typical
GE/A: by this36spreadsheet(error
amp
gain,
Type committing
II comp.)
power supply
design techniques and
rules
before
the design to hardware!

fZ: 7234.3155951 Hz
CF:
RF:

2200
10000

pF

CI:
RI:

2200
910

pF

R1:
CCF:
R2:

4640
22
1470

pF

VOUT with real resistor values:

3.325

(should be 0.75*fLC)

Type III network values

Boost Converter Configuration

VIN(MIN):
VIN(MAX):
VIN:
VOUT:
IOUT:

Ideal LOUT:
Practical LOUT:
Actual IL:
D:
DMAX:

1.5
2.2
1.8
3.3
0.75

0.604
1
0.381
58.2%

V
V
V
V
A

(use typical value)

(must not exceed 2A for converter 1, 1A for converter 2)

H
H
A

67.7%

(typical duty cycle)

(max duty cycle, at VIN(MIN))

DMIN:

45.6%

(min duty cycle, at VIN(MAX))

Allowable input ripple:

Allowable output ripple:
Load step current:
Allowable load step transient:

0.02
0.02
0.3
0.075

(A)luminum or (C)eramic COUT:

V
V
A
V

(ceramic recommended)

VOUT(ESR):

0.01

(output ripple resulting from COUT ESR)

VOUT(Q):

0.01

(output ripple resulting from COUT capacitance)

Ceramic ESRIN:
Ceramic CIN:
Practical CIN:

26.276
2.743
3.3

m
F
F

Ceramic ESRout:
Ceramic Cout:
Practical COUT:

13.333
25.130
33

m
F
F

Step ESROUT:
Step COUT:
Practical Step COUT:

50
29.712
33

m
F
F

Ceramic input capacitor characteristics

Output capacitor characteristics for steady-state

Output capacitor characteristics for load transien

RDSON:
V D:

0.63
0.35

(high-side switch on resistance)

(diode forward drop)

VDL:
VDS:
Efficiency ():

0.0075
0.4725
80.0%

V
V

(inductor forward drop)

(Internal switch forward drop)
(estimated)

tON(MIN):

907.9

ns

(must exceed 100 ns)

6.8

(for Practical LOUT)

for converter 1, 1A for converter 2)

ISAT:
LOUT Part Number:
Inductance:

P0751.102
1

Min COUT:
Max ESROUT:

33
13.3

F
m

ng from COUT ESR)

ng from COUT capacitance)

nput capacitor characteristics

apacitor characteristics for steady-state ripple

peak inductor current:

apacitor characteristics for load transients

(Pulse Engineering)

Notice: This tool is intended as an aid towards

developing a successful switching power supply
design, using Maxim integrated circuits. As with
any automated tool, the results generated by this
spreadsheet should be verified using typical power
supply design techniques and rules before
committing the design to hardware!

1.91

(must not exceed switch peak current limit)

Cap contribution % for ESR

A
0.99
C
0.5

Aluminum ESRout: Aluminum Cout:

Ceramic ESRout:
Ceramic Cout:

Boost Converter Compensation

VOSC:
fZERO,RHP:
fLC:
fC:

1
122228.0
11574.8
24445.6

V
Hz
Hz
Hz

C:

153596.3

R/s (crossover frequency, Radians/sec)

fZ:

7234.3

Hz

CF:
RF:

2200
10000

pF

CI:
RI:

470
2700

pF

R1:
CCF:
R2:

26100
22
8250

pF

VOUT with real resistor values:

3.331

Type III

(right half-plane zero)

(LC pole)
(crossover frequency)

(will be around 0.75*fLC)

Type III network values

Notice: This tool is intended as an aid towards

developing a successful switching power supply
design, using Maxim integrated circuits. As with
any automated tool, the results generated by this
spreadsheet should be verified using typical power
supply design techniques and rules before
committing the design to hardware!