GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP3160 and ADP3167 are highly efficient, dual output, synchronous buck switching regulator controllers optimized for converting a 5 V or 12 V main supply into the core supply voltage required by high-performance processors, such as Pentium 4 and Athlon. The ADP3160 uses an internal 5-bit DAC to read a voltage identification (VID) code directly from the processor that is used to set the output voltage between 1.1 V and 1.85 V. The devices use a current-mode PWM architecture to drive two logic level outputs at a programmable switching frequency that can be optimized for VRM size and efficiency. The output signals are 180 degrees out of phase, allowing for the construction of two complementary buck switching stages. These two stages share the dc output current to reduce overall output voltage ripple. An
active current balancing function ensures that both phases carry equal portions of the total load current, even under large transient loads, to minimize the size of the inductors. The ADP3160 control

FEATURES
ADOPT™ Optimal Positioning Technology for Superior Load Transient Response and Fewest Output Capacitors
Complies with VRM 9.0 with Lowest System Cost
Active Current Balancing between Both Output Phases
5-Bit Digitally Programmable 1.1 V to 1.85 V Output
Dual Logic-Level PWM Outputs for Interface to External High Power Drivers
Total Output Accuracy
0.8% over Temperature
Current-Mode Operation
Short Circuit Protection
Power Good Output
Overvoltage Protection Crowbar Protects
  Microprocessors with No Additional
  External Components

APPLICATIONS
Desktop PC Power Supplies for:
  Intel Pentium® 4 Processors
  AMD Athlon™ Processors
  VRM Modules