General Description
The MAX796/MAX797/MAX799 high-performance, step down DC-DC converters with single or dual outputs provide main CPU power in battery-powered systems. These buck controllers achieve 96% efficiency by using synchronous rectification and Maxim’s proprietary Idle Mode™ control scheme to extend battery life at full-load (up to 10A) and no-load outputs.

FEATUREs
♦ 96% Efficiency
♦ 4.5V to 30V Input Range
♦ 2.5V to 6V Adjustable Output
♦ Preset 3.3V and 5V Outputs (at up to 10A)
♦ Multiple Regulated Outputs
♦ +5V Linear-Regulator Output
♦ Precision 2.505V Reference Output
♦ Automatic Bootstrap Circuit
♦ 150kHz/300kHz Fixed-Frequency PWM Operation
♦ Programmable Soft-Start
♦ 375μA Typ Quiescent Current (VIN = 12V, VOUT= 5V)
♦ 1μA Typ Shutdown Current

APPLICATIONs
    Notebook and Subnotebook Computers
    PDAs and Mobile Communicators
    Cellular Phones