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Features
Programmable output from 2.1V to 3.5V using integrated
4-bit DAC
87% efficiency
Oscillator frequency adjustable from 200KHz to 1MHz
On-chip Power Good function
Excellent transient response
Over-Voltage Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Power Good Function
Precision trimmed low TC voltage reference
16 pin SOIC package
Meets Intel Pentium VRM specifications using minimum
number of external components
Applications
Programmable power supply for P54C, P55C, K6, and
M2 based CPU motherboards
VRM module for Pentium and equivalent CPU’s
Programmable power supply for high current
microprocessors
Description
The RC5041 is a non-synchronous DC-DC controller IC
which provides an accurate, programmable output for
Pentium CPU applications. Using an integrated 4-bit DAC to
accept a voltage identification (VID), the RC5041 can gener-
ate precise output voltages between 2.1V and 3.5V in
100mV increments. Output load currents in excess of 10A
can be delivered using minimal external circuitry. The
RC5041 is designed to operate in a standard PWM control
mode under heavy load conditions and in PFM control mode
while supplying light loads for optimal efficiency. An on-
board precision low TC voltage reference eliminates the
requirement for external components in order to achieve
tight voltage regulation. The Pentium CPU is continuously
protected by an integrated Power Good function, which
sends an active-low interrupt signal to the CPU in the event
that the output voltage is out of tolerance. The internal oscil-
lator can be programmed to operate over a range of 200KHz
to 1MHz to allow flexibility in choosing external compo-
nents.
Block Diagram
DIGITAL
CONTROL
–
+
1.24V
REFERENCE
4-BIT
DAC
65-5041-01
POWER
GOOD
OSCILLATOR
RC5041
PWRGD
VID0
VID1
VID2
VID3
–
+
–
+
–
+
VIN
VO
VREF
+5V
+12V
RC5041
Programmable DC-DC Converter for Pentium
P55C, K6, and 6x86MX (M2) Processors
Rev. 0.9.5
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
and limited characterization. They may change without notice. Contact Raytheon Electronics for current information.
describes products that are not in full production at the time of printing. Specifications are based on design goals
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
K6 is a trademark of AMD Corporation.
6x86MX is a trademark of Cyrix Corporation.