Features: Pin-Selectable Tracking or Sequencing Control for Up to Three Supply Voltages
♦Capacitor-Adjustable Power-Up/Down Tracking Slew Rate
♦Capacitor-Adjustable Power-Up Sequencing Delay
♦Internal Charge Pumps to Enhance External n-Channel FETs
♦Capacitor-Adjustable Timeout Period Power-Good Output (MAX6877/MAX6878)
♦Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout or Logic-Enable Input
♦Internal 100Ω Pulldown for Each Output to Discharge Capacitive Load Quickly
♦0.5V to 5.5V Nominal IN_/OUT_ Range
♦2.7V to 5.5V Operating Voltage Range
♦Immune to Short Voltage Transients
♦Small 4mm x 4mm 24-Pin or 16-Pin Thin QFN PackagesApplicationMultivoltage Systems
Networking Systems
Telecom
Storage Equipment
Servers/WorkstationsPinout
SpecificationsIN1, IN2, IN3, VCC.............................................................-0.3V to +6V
ABP...................................... -0.3V to the highest of VIN1 - VIN3 or VCC
SET1, SET2, SET3...............................................................-0.3V to +6V
GATE1, GATE2, GATE3......................................................-0.3V to +12V
OUT1, OUT2, OUT3.............................................................-0.3V to +6V
LTCH/RTR, TRK/SEQ, MARGIN..............................................-0.3V to +6V
FAULT, PG/RST, EN/UV........................................................-0.3V to +6V
DELAY, SLEW, TIMEOUT......................................................-0.3V to +6V
OUT_ Current..............................................................................±50mA
GND Current................................................................................±50mA
DescriptionThe MAX6877/MAX6878/MAX6879 multivoltage power trackers/sequencers/supervisors monitor up to three system voltages and provide proper power-up and power-down control for systems requiring voltage tracking orsequencing. These devices ensure controlled voltage tracking within a specified range or sequencingin the proper order as system power supplies are enabled. The MAX6877/MAX6878/MAX6879 generate all required voltages and timing to control up to three external n-channel pass FETs for the OUT1/OUT2/OUT3 supply voltages (see the Selector Guide for different features of each device).
The MAX6877/MAX6878/MAX6879 feature adjustable undervoltage thresholds for each input supply. When all the voltages are above these adjustable thresholds, the devices turn on the external n-channel MOSFETs to either sequence or track the voltages to the system. During voltage-tracking mode, the voltage at the GATE of each MOSFET is increased to slowly bring up all supplies at a controlled slew rate. The MAX6877/MAX6878/MAX6879 feature an autoretry or latch-off mode with capacitor-adjusted timing.
These devices also provide a controlled power-down (tracking mode) when the system shuts off in an orderly manner. When an unexpected fault occurs, the outputs are all pulled down simultaneously with an internal 100Ω pulldown to help discharge capactive loads at the MOSFET's source. The MAX6877/MAX6878/MAX6879 feature independent internal charge pumps to fully enhance the external FETs for low-voltage drop at highpass current. The MAX6877 and MAX6878 also feature a power-good output with a selectable timeout
MAX6877 Data Sheet
