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MAX20049 Flexible, Compact Quad Power Supply with

2.2MHz, 1A Buck Converters and Dual LDOs for
Automotive Camera Modules
General Description Benefits and Features
The MAX20049 is a dual step-down converter IC with two ● Small Solution Size
low-dropout regulators (LDOs), providing a single-chip so- • 16-Pin Side-Wettable (3mm x 3mm) TQFN with an
lution for automotive cameras. The two step-down con- Exposed Pad
verters are designed for fixed-frequency PWM operation • Low On-Time Architecture Eliminates the Need for
with input voltages from 5V to 17V for MAX20049, 4V to Cascading Bucks
17V for MAX20049C, and 3.5V to 17V for MAX20049D. • Wide 3.5V to 17V Input Voltage Range for Power-
The dedicated high-voltage inputs allow for a flexible solu- Over-Coax Cables
tion. • Fixed Output-Voltage Options
The IC provides voltage monitoring on all four output rails. ● EMI Solutions
Once an overvoltage or undervoltage is detected, power • Optional Spread-Spectrum Frequency Modulation
good gets pulled low. To accommodate long and inexpen- • Pinout Placement Allows for Tight PCB Layout of
sive coax cables, the device has a 500mV SUP1 hystere- Switching Nodes
sis. Both bucks offer very low on-time and allow operation ● Self-Protected and Robust
from 17V input to 0.9V output. High-frequency operation • Overvoltage and Undervoltage Monitoring,
allows for an all-ceramic capacitor design and small-size Overvoltage Protection, Thermal Shutdown, and
external components. The low-resistance on-chip switch- Short- Circuit Protection
es ensure high efficiency while minimizing critical induc- • 500mV Input Hysteresis Allows for Long, Low-Cost
tances. Cables During Slow Starts
Output voltages are factory set and cover various sensor ● Automotive Ready
imagers needing 3.3V, 3.0V, 2.9V, 2.8V, or 2.7V. The sec- • Automotive Temperature Range
ondary supplies cover the typical 1.8V, 1.2V, 1.1V, and < • AEC-Q100 Qualified
1.0V rails for the serializer and memory. The Output-Volt-
age Selection section covers all the voltage options for
flexibility in the camera design.
Protection features include cycle-by-cycle current limit,
and thermal shutdown with automatic recovery. The buck
converters operate 180° out-of-phase from each other to
minimize input current ripple

Applications
● Camera Module—Surround, Rear, Front
● Point of Load

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. 19-100341; Rev 14; 7/23

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MAX20049 Flexible, Compact Quad Power Supply with
2.2MHz, 1A Buck Converters and Dual LDOs for
Automotive Camera Modules
Simplified Block Diagram

OUT1 LDOIN3 MAX20049 BIAS

1µF LDO3 BIAS 4.7µF

AGND
17VIN_MAX,
3.3V, 3.0V, BST1
2.8V OUTS3 2.9V, 2.8V,
2.7V 150mA, EN
4.7µF pMOS
SUP1 VSUP_

OUTS2

LDO4 STEP-DOWN 3.3µH

1V TO 2V, 3.1V
PWM LX1
100mV OUT1
BUCK1
STEP, 22µF
1.2V OUTS4
400mA EN 3.8V, 3.3V, 3.1V,
nMOS 2.9V, 2.8V, PGND1
2.2µF
0.9V TO 2V, UP TO
GNDL 1.2A OUTS1
EN
BIAS

BST2

SUP2 VSUP_
VBIAS

10kΩ STEP-DOWN
PGOOD PWM 3.3µH 1.8V
BUCK2 LX2 OUT2
OUT1, OUT2, 22µF
LDO3, LDO4 3.8V, 3.3V, 3.1V,
COMPARATOR 2.9V, 2.8V, PGND2
0.9V TO 2V, UP TO
1.2A
OUTS2
EN

EP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Simplified Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Package Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
16 SW TQFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
16 SW TQFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Typical Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pin Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Detailed Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
BIAS/UVLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Soft-Start and Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Current Limit/Short-Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Good (PGOOD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Spread-Spectrum Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Thermal-Overload Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overvoltage Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Applications Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Output-Voltage Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inductor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Input Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Buck1 and Buck2 Output Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
LDO3 and LDO4 Output Capacitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PCB Layout Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Typical Application Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Default Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 2. LDO3 Sequenced from Buck1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 3. LDO3 Sequenced from Buck2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 4. LDO3 Sequenced from LDO4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 5. MAX20049 PCB Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 6. Cascade Buck and LDO for Low-Noise Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 7. Power-over-Coax Cable Direct to LDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Output Voltage Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

SUP1, SUP2, LX1, LX2, LDOIN3 to PGND ........... -0.3V to +18V Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) Derate 23.09mW/°C
OUTS1, OUTS2, OUTS3, OUTS4, PGOOD to AGND .....-0.3V to above +70°C ................................................................1847.5mW
VBIAS + 0.3V Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +125°C
BST_ to LX_ ............................................................. -0.3V to +6V Junction Temperature ....................................................... +150°C
AGND, PGND1 to PGND2 .................................... -0.3V to +0.3V Storage Temperature Range ..............................-65°C to +150°C
BIAS to AGND ....................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V Soldering Temperature (reflow) ........................................ +260°C
LX1 Short-Circuit Duration ........................................................... Lead Temperature Range ................................................. +300°C
LX2 Short-Circuit Duration ...........................................................
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.

Package Information
16 SW TQFN
Package Code T1633Y+5C
Outline Number 21-100150
Land Pattern Number 90-100064

16 SW TQFN
Package Code T1633Y+6C
Outline Number 21-100330
Land Pattern Number 90-100064
THERMAL RESISTANCE, FOUR-LAYER BOARD
Junction to Ambient (θJA) 43.3°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC) 4°C/W
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages.
Note that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different
suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a
four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/
thermal-tutorial.

Electrical Characteristics
(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 8V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
5 17
Supply Voltage VSUP1 MAX20049C 4 17 V
MAX20049D 3.5 17
Shutdown Supply
ISHUTDOWN VSUP1 < 4V, ISUP1 + ISUP2 20 30 µA
Current
VSUP1 = 6V to 16V,
BIAS Regulator Voltage VBIAS 5 V
IBIAS = 0mA to 20mA, CBIAS = 4.7µF
BIAS Undervoltage
VUVBIAS VBIAS falling 2.7 2.9 V
Lockout

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 8V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
BIAS Undervoltage-
VUVBIASHYS 400 700 mV
Lockout Hysteresis
Thermal-Shutdown
(Note 2) 175 °C
Threshold
Thermal-Shutdown
(Note 2) 15 °C
Threshold Hysteresis
BUCK CONVERTER (BUCK1)
Output Voltage Range 0.9 3.8 V
5V < VSUP1 < 17V,
VOUT1 IOUT1 = 0mA to -2 +2
500mA
Output Voltage %
5V < VSUP1 < 17V,
MAX20049C
VOUT2 IOUT1 = 0mA to -2 +2.5
(Only)
500mA
DMOS Peak Current- ILIM1 0.8 1 1.2
A
Limit Threshold ILIM2 MAX20049D (factory options) 1.3 1.6 1.9
High-Side DMOS
RON_HS1 ILX1 = 300mA, VBIAS = 5V 300 550 mΩ
RDS(ON)
Low-Side DMOS
RON_LS1 ILX1 = 300mA, VBIAS = 5V 250 450 mΩ
RDS(ON)
Soft-Start Ramp Time tSS1 3 V/ms
LX1 Leakage Current TA = +25°C 5 µA
Minimum Off-Time tOFF 80 ns
PWM Switching
fSW 2 2.2 2.4 MHz
Frequency
Spread Spectrum Factory option ±3 %
BUCK CONVERTER (BUCK2)
Output Voltage Range 0.9 3.8 V
SUP2 Supply Voltage VSUP2 2.7 17 V
VOUT2 5V < VSUP2 < 17V, -2 +2
Output Voltage IOUTS2 = 0 to MAX20049C %
VOUT3 500mA -2 +2.5
(Only)
DMOS Peak Current- ILIM2 0.8 1 1.2
A
Limit Threshold ILIM3 MAX20049D (factory options) 1.3 1.6 1.9
High-Side DMOS
RON_HS2 ILX2 = 300mA, VBIAS = 5V 300 550 mΩ
RDS(ON)
Low-Side DMOS
RON_LS2 ILX2 = 300mA, VBIAS = 5V 250 450 mΩ
RDS(ON)
Soft-Start Ramp Time tSS2 3 V/ms
LX2 Leakage Current TA = +25°C 5 µA
Minimum Off-Time tOFF 80 ns
BUCK1, BUCK2
(Note 2) 180 degrees
Phasing

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 8V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
SUP1 UVLO
5
Input Rising Threshold VSUP1, UVLO MAX20049C 4 V
MAX20049D 3.5
Input Hysteresis Falling hysteresis 0.5 V
LDO3
Input Voltage VLDOIN3 2.9 17 V
Output Voltage Range 2.7 3.3 V
VOUT3 IOUT3 = 1mA to 100mA -2 +2
Voltage Accuracy %
VOUT4 IOUT3 = 1mA to 150mA (MAX20049D) -2 +2
Line Regulation IOUTS3 = 10mA ±0.1 %/V
Output Current Limit 150 mA
IOUTS3 = 50mA,
PSRR (Note 2) VLDOIN3 = 8V, 8kHz 88 dB
VOUTS3 = 2.8V
VLDOIN3 = VSUP1, time from when
Startup Response Time
tSTART3 VSUP1 crosses UVLO until 98% VOUTS3, 121 µs
(Note 2)
IOUTS3 = 10mA
VLDOIN3 = 2.8V, VOUTS3 = 2.8V, IOUTS3
Dropout 350 mV
= 100mA
LDO4
Input Voltage VIN4 1.2 3.8 V
MAX20049 1.0 2.0
Output Voltage Range V
MAX20049C/D 1.1 1.825
IOUTS4 = 0 to 400mA, VOUT2 = 1.8V to
Voltage Accuracy VOUT4 -2 +2.5 %
3.8V
Current Limit ILIM4 400 mA
Line Regulation ±0.3 %
Time from when Buck2 tSS begins until
Startup Response Time 500 µs
98% VOUTS4, IOUTS4 = 10mA (Note 2)
VOUT2 = VOUT4 = 0.95V,
Dropout VDO4 35 100 mV
IOUTS4 = 400mA
PGOOD (ALL OUTPUTS “AND” TOGETHER)
OUTS1, OUTS2 Rising 95
%
Undervoltage Threshold Falling 87 92 96
OUTS1, OUTS2 Rising 102.5 108 115
%
Overvoltage Threshold Falling 106
OUTS3, OUTS4 Rising 95
%
Undervoltage Threshold Falling 89 92 95
OUTS3, OUTS4 Rising 105 108 111
%
Overvoltage Threshold Falling 106
Debounce Time tDEB 50 µs

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 8V, TA = TJ = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Leakage Current TA = +25°C 1 µA
Low Level Sinking 1mA 0.4 V

Note 1: Limits are 100% tested at TA = +25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range and relevant supply voltage are guaranteed
by design and characterization. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.
Note 2: Guaranteed by design; not production tested.

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Typical Operating Characteristics

(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 9V, VLDOIN3 = VOUTS1, VOUT1 = 3.1V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, VOUT3 = 2.8V, VOUT4 =1.2V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 9V, VLDOIN3 = VOUTS1, VOUT1 = 3.1V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, VOUT3 = 2.8V, VOUT4 =1.2V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

(VSUP1 = VSUP2 = 9V, VLDOIN3 = VOUTS1, VOUT1 = 3.1V, VOUT2 = 1.8V, VOUT3 = 2.8V, VOUT4 =1.2V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.)

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Pin Configuration

LDOIN3
OUTS3
TOP VIEW

AGND
BIAS
12 11 10 9

BST1 13 8 OUTS1

SUP1 14 7 OUTS4
MAX20049
LX1 15 6 OUTS2

PGND1 16 5 PGOOD
+
1 2 3 4

BST2
PGND2

SUP2
LX2

SW TQFN
(3mm x 3mm)

Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1 PGND2 Power Ground. Connect PGND_ and AGND together.
Inductor Switching Node for Buck Converter 2. High impedance when the IC is off. See the
2 LX2
Inductor Selection section for more details.
3 SUP2 Buck2 Internal High-Side Switch Supply Input. Connect a 2.2μF ceramic capacitor to ground.
Buck2 Boost-Strap High-Side Driver Supply. Connect a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor between LX2 and
4 BST2
BST2 for proper operation.
OUT1, OUT2, LDO3, and LDO4 Power-Good Signal. See the Electrical Characteristics table for
5 PGOOD
overvoltage/undervoltage thresholds.
6 OUTS2 Sense of Switching Regulator Output 2
7 OUTS4 400mA LDO Output. Connect a 2.2μF ceramic capacitor from OUTS4 to AGND.
8 OUTS1 Sense of Switching Regulator Output 1
Low-Noise LDO Input. Connect a 1μF ceramic capacitor from LDOIN3 to AGND. It is not
recommended to connect LDOIN3 directly to SUP1 or SUP2 pins. If LDOIN3 is connected to these
9 LDOIN3 pins, then connect a minimum of 22µF capacitor on OUTS3. When LDOIN3 is connected to Buck1
(OUTS1) or Buck2 (OUTS2) output, ensure that the IC is disabled until LDOIN3 voltage drops to
less than 2.5V before the next power-up.
10 OUTS3 Low-Noise LDO Output. Connect a 4.7μF ceramic capacitor from OUTS3 to AGND.
11 AGND Analog Ground. Connect PGND_ and AGND together.
Linear Regulator Output. BIAS powers up the internal circuitry. Bypass with a 4.7μF ceramic
12 BIAS
capacitor to ground.
Buck1 Boost-Strap High-Side Driver Supply. Connect a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor between LX1 and
13 BST1
BST1 for proper operation.
Voltage-Supply Input and Internal High-Side-Switch Supply Input. Connect a 2.2μF ceramic
14 SUP1
capacitor to ground.
Inductor Switching Node for Buck Converter 1. High Impedance when the IC is off. See the
15 LX1
Inductor Selection section for more details.
16 PGND1 Power Ground. Connect PGND_ and AGND together.

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Pin Description (continued)

PIN NAME FUNCTION
Exposed Pad. EP must be connected to ground plane on PCB, but is not a current-carrying path
- EP
and is only needed for thermal transfer.

Block Diagram

OUT1 LDOIN3 MAX20049 BIAS

1µF LDO3 BIAS 4.7µF

17VIN_MAX, AGND
3.3V, 3.0V, BST1
2.8V OUTS3 2.9V, 2.8V,
2.7V 150mA, EN
4.7µF PMOS

SUP1
VSUP

OUTS2
STEP-DOWN
LDO4 PWM 3.3µH 3.3V
BUCK1 LX1 OUT1
1V TO 2V,
100mV step, 10µF
1.2V OUTS4 400mA 3.8V, 3.3V, 3.1V,
NMOS EN 2.9V, 2.8V
PGND1
2.2µF 0.9V TO 2V,
UP TO 1.2A
OUTS1
EN
BIAS

BST2

SUP2
VSUP

VBIAS

10kΩ STEP-DOWN
PWM 3.3µH 1.8V
PGOOD LX2
BUCK2 OUT2
OUT1, OUT2, 10µF
LDO3, LDO4 3.8V, 3.3V, 3.1V,
COMPARATOR 2.9V, 2.8V
PGND2
0.9V TO 2V,
UP TO 1.2A
OUTS2
EN

EP

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Detailed Description
The MAX20049 is a dual step-down converter IC with two LDOs providing a single-chip solution for automotive cameras.
The two step-down converters are designed for fixed-frequency PWM operation with 4V to 17V input voltages. The
dedicated high-voltage input on the LDO allows for cascading from Buck1, or direct from a power-over-coax cable.
The higher input voltage on the LDO improves power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR). Both bucks offer very low on-
time and allow operation from maximum input voltage to 0.9V output. This eliminates the need for a preregulator or
cascading of power supplies for the 1.8V and 1.2V rails. The single conversion increases total efficiency while minimizing
PCB area. Output voltage is factory preset, eliminating external resistors and shrinking the PCB area. The IC provides
voltage monitoring on all four rails. When an overvoltage (OV) and undervoltage (UV) is detected, power good goes high
impedance. To accommodate long and inexpensive coax cables, the IC has a 500mV hysteresis. Protection features
include cycle-by-cycle current limit, and thermal shutdown with automatic recovery. The buck converters operate 180°
out-of-phase from each other to minimize input-current ripple.

BIAS/UVLO
The IC includes a 5V linear regulator (VBIAS) that provides power to the internal circuit blocks. It is powered from SUP1.
Connect a 4.7μF ceramic capacitor from BIAS to ground. Internal logic powers up after VBIAS has exceeded the internal
undervoltage-lockout level. VUVLO = 3.1V (typ) rising.

System Enable
The IC uses an internal threshold on SUP1 to activate soft-start and sequencing on the buck converters and LDOs. The
input rising threshold is 5V (typ), 4V (typ) for MAX20049C. A 500mV (typ) hysteresis is used to ensure input-voltage
drops on the cable at slow startup do not result in the device toggling on and off.

Soft-Start and Sequencing

The IC features an internal soft-start timer. The Buck1 converter starts first, with a ramp rate of 3V/ms. LDO3 starts at the
same time as Buck1 with a 100μs soft-start time. Buck2 soft-starts with a ramp rate of 3.3V/ms after VOUTS1 has reached
regulation. LDO4 begins soft-start once OUTS2 has reached regulation. OUT4 soft-start time is 120μs (see Figure 1 for
sequencing). Buck1 and Buck2 offer the same voltage options; therefore, since the Buck1 and Buck2 sequence is set,
order the voltage needed per the sequence order.
Note: SUP1 must always be connected to the input voltage since it powers the internal LDO.

VSUP1, UVLO
SUP1
3V/ms

BUCK1

VLDO3: FASTER RISE WHEN LDOIN 3 = SUP1;

LDO3 OTHERWISE, FOLLOWS BUCK1 IN CASCADE.

3V/ms
BUCK2: GATED BY BUCK 1
BUCK2 SOFT-START COMPLETE .

LDO4: STARTS ONCE BUCK 2

REACHES SOFT -START
LDO4
COMPLETE.

Figure 1. Default Sequencing

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By default, LDO3 starts when the VSUP1 reaches a rising UVLO (VSUP1,UVLO). LDO3 can be initialized by the other
output voltages: OUT1, OUT2, and OUT4.
The output voltages must be within regulation before an LDO3 enable is triggered. The fixed-power sequencing options
are set by a factory program.

VSUP1,UVLO

SUP1

BUCK1

LDO3

LDO3
INITIALIZED

BUCK2

LDO4

Figure 2. LDO3 Sequenced from Buck1

VSUP1,UVLO

SUP1

BUCK1
LDO3
INITIALIZED

LDO3

BUCK2

LDO4

Figure 3. LDO3 Sequenced from Buck2

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VSUP1,UVLO

SUP1

BUCK1
LDO3
INITIALIZED

LDO3

BUCK2

LDO4

Figure 4. LDO3 Sequenced from LDO4

Current Limit/Short-Circuit Protection

The IC has fault protection designed to protect against abnormal conditions. If either buck output is shorted, the
respective converter implements a cycle-by-cycle current limit. If LDOs are cascaded, the respective LDO output tracks
the buck output.

Power Good (PGOOD)

The IC features an open-drain power-good output (PGOOD). PGOOD is an output that pulls low when any output voltage
falls below the undervoltage falling threshold. PGOOD is high impedance when the output voltage rises above the
undervoltage rising threshold. PGOOD pulls low when the output voltage rises above the overvoltage rising threshold
and returns high impedance when the output voltage falls below the overvoltage falling threshold. Connect a 10kΩ (typ)
pullup resistor to an external supply or the on-chip BIAS output. During startup, all output voltages must be in regulation
before PGOOD goes high impedance.

Spread-Spectrum Option
The IC has a factory-programmable spread spectrum that varies the internal operating frequency by ±3%, relative to the
internally generated operating frequency of 2.2MHz (typ). Spread spectrum is offered to improve EMI performance of the
devices.

Thermal-Overload Protection
The IC features thermal-overload protection. The device turns off when the junction temperature exceeds +175°C (typ).
Once the device cools by 15°C (typ), it turns back on with a soft-start sequence.

Overvoltage Protection
In case of an overvoltage on the output, the IC turns off the high-side MOSFET. Switching resumes when the output
voltage comes back into regulation.

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Applications Information
Output-Voltage Selection
Output voltages are set at the factory (see Table 1 for available voltages). LDO3 is available as 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.9V, 3V, and
3.3V. LDO4 is available from 1V to 2V in 100mV steps. LDO3 targets most image-sensor voltages and can be powered
from a power-over-coax cable, or the Buck1 or Buck2 converter. LDO4 is powered from Buck2; contact factory for other
options. See the Typical Application Circuits for examples.
Table 1. Output Voltage Options
MAX20049 OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (100mV STEPS) FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGES
Buck1 1V to 2V 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 3.8V
Buck2 1V to 2V 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 3.8V
LDO3 2.8V, 2.9V, 3V, 3.3V
LDO4 1V to 2V

MAX20049C OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (100mV STEPS) FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGES

Buck1 0.9V to 1.9V 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 3.8V
Buck2 0.9V to 1.9V 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 3.8V
LDO3 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.3V
LDO4 1.1V to 1.825V

MAX20049D OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE (100mV STEPS) FIXED OUTPUT VOLTAGES

Buck1 0.9V to 3.3V 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.1V, 3.3V, 3.8V
Buck2 0.9V to 3.3V 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 3.8V
LDO3 2.7V, 2.8V, 2.9V, 3.3V
LDO4 1.1V to 1.825V

Inductor Selection
The design is optimized with 3.3μH or 2.2µH inductors for power over coax input voltages and common camera output
voltages. Camera systems are space constrained and require tradeoff in saturation current, case size, and inductor ripple
current.

Input Capacitor
The input filter capacitor reduces peak currents drawn from the power source and reduces noise and voltage ripple on
the input caused by the circuit’s switching. The minimum capacitance on SUP1 and SUP2 should each be 2.2μF ceramic
with an X7R rating.

Buck1 and Buck2 Output Capacitor

The minimum output capacitance should be 10µF ceramic with an X7R rating when the output voltage is set to a voltage
of 1.8V or higher. A 22µF ceramic capacitor with an X7R rating should be used with output voltages lower than 1.8V. The
allowable output-voltage ripple and the maximum deviation of the output voltage during step-load currents determines
the output capacitance and its ESR.

LDO3 and LDO4 Output Capacitor

LDO3 minimum output capacitance is 4.7μF ceramic with an X7R rating. LDO4 minimum output capacitance is 2.2μF
ceramic with an X7R rating.

PCB Layout Guidelines

Careful PCB layout is critical to achieve low switching power losses and clean, stable operation. Use a multilayer board

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wherever possible for better noise immunity. Follow the guidelines below for a good PCB layout:
1. Place the input capacitor immediately next to the SUP_ pin. Since the IC operates at 2.2MHz switching frequency,
this placement is critical for effective decoupling of high-frequency noise from the SUP_ pins.
2. Solder the exposed pad to a large copper-plane area under the device. To effectively use this copper area as heat
exchanger between the PCB and ambient, expose the copper area on the top and bottom side. Add a few small vias,
or one large via, on the copper pad for efficient heat transfer. Connect the exposed pad to the ground plane, ideally
at the return terminal of the output capacitor.
3. Isolate the power components and high-current paths from sensitive analog circuitry.
4. Keep the high-current paths short, especially at the ground terminals. This practice is essential for stable, jitter-free
operation.
5. Connect PGND_ and AGND together, preferably at the return terminal of the output capacitor. Do not connect them
anywhere else.
6. Keep the power traces and load connections short. This practice is essential for high efficiency. Use thick copper
PCB to enhance full-load efficiency and power-dissipation capability.
7. Route high-speed switching nodes away from sensitive analog areas. Use internal PCB layers as PGND_ to act as
EMI shields, keeping radiated noise away from the device and analog bypass capacitor.

GROUND
SUP
OUT1
INDUCTOR

LX

OUT2 COUT GROUND

COUT

CBIAS

GROUND
VCC

CIN
VIAS
INDUCTOR AC current loop
CIN

MAX20049
SUP AC current loop
COUT4

COUT3
GROUND

Figure 5. MAX20049 PCB Layout

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Typical Application Circuits

BIAS

BIAS 4.7µF
AGND
BIAS
BST1

BST2
SUP1 8V
8V SUP2

3.8V
3.3µH OUT1
3.3µH STEP-DOWN LX1
1.8V STEP-DOWN
LX2 PWM
PWM BUCK1 10µF
10µF BUCK2
3.8V, 500mA PGND1
PGND2 1.8V, 500mA
OUTS1
OUTS2
EN
EN

LDO4 1.2V, 3.8V

LDOIN3
400mA
1.2V OUTS4 NMOS 1µF
EN
2.2µF LDO3
3.3V,150mA,
PMOS OUTS3 3.3V
EN
4.7µF
VBIAS

10kΩ
PGOOD

OUT1, OUT2,
LDO3, LDO4
COMPARATOR

EP

Figure 6. Cascade Buck and LDO for Low-Noise Supply

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Typical Application Circuits (continued)

BIAS

BIAS 4.7µF
AGND

BST1

SUP1 8V

1.8V
3.3µH OUT1
STEP-DOWN LX1
PWM
BUCK1 10µF

1.8V, 500mA PGND1

OUTS1
OUTS2 EN

BIAS
LDO4 1.2V,
400mA
UNUSED OUTS4 NMOS
EN BST2
2.2µF
8V
SUP2

3.3µH 1.2V
STEP-DOWN LX2
PWM
BUCK2 22µF

1.2V, 500mA PGND2

VBIAS
OUTS2
10kΩ EN
PGOOD

OUT1, OUT2,
LDOIN3 8V
LDO3, LDO4
COMPARATOR 1µF
LDO3
3.3V,150mA,
PMOS OUTS3 3.3V
EN
>22µF

EP

Figure 7. Power-over-Coax Cable Direct to LDO

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Ordering Information
SPREAD
PART BUCK1, LDO3 (V) BUCK2, LDO4 (V) ILIM1, ILIM2 (MIN) (A) PACKAGE CODE*
SPECTRUM
MAX20049ATEA/VY+ 3.8, 3.3 1.8, 1.2 Off 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEB/VY+ 3.3, 2.8 1.85, 1.2 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEC/VY+** 3.8, 3.0 1.8, 1.2 Off 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATED/VY+ 3.3, 2.8 1.8, 1.2 Off 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEE/VY+ 3.1, 2.8 1.8, 1.2 Off 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEF/VY+ 2.8, 2.8 3.3, 1.8 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEG/VY+ 1.1, 2.9 1.8, 1.2 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEH/VY+ 3.3, 2.8 1.8, 1.2 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEK/VY+ 3.3, 2.9 1.8, 1.1 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049ATEN/VY+** 3.3, 2.8 1.8, 1.0 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+5C
MAX20049CATEA/VY+ 3.3, 2.8 1.85, 1.225 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEA/VY+ 1.8, 3.3 1.8, 1.2 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEB/VY+ 2.8, 2.8 1.8, 1.2 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEE/VY+ 1.2, 2.8 3.3, 1.8 On 1.3, 1.3 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEF/VY+ 1.2, 2.9 3.3, 1.8 On 1.3, 1.3 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEG/VY+ 1.225, 2.9 3.3, 1.8 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEJ/VY+ 3.3, 2.8 1.8, 1.2 On 1.3, 1.3 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEK/VY+ 3.8, 3.3 1.8, 1.2 On 1.3, 1.3 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEL/VY+ 3.3, 2.8 1.8, 1.1 On 1.3, 1.3 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATEN/VY+ 3.8, 3.3 1.8, 1.1 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+6C
MAX20049DATER/VY+ 0.9, 3.3 1.8, 1.3 On 0.8, 0.8 T1633Y+6C
/V Denotes an automotive-qualified part.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. Temperature range is -40°C to +125°C.
*Pin-package = 16 side-wettable TQFN exposed pad.
**Future product—contact factory for availability.

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Revision History
REVISION REVISION PAGES
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER DATE CHANGED
0 6/18 Initial release —
Updated the General Description, Output-Voltage Selection, and Inductor Selection
sections; updated the Package Information, Electrical Characteristics, and Ordering
1 8/18 Information tables; replaced Table 1 and TOC09; added MA20049ATEF/VY+, 1–5, 10, 14
MAX20049ATEG/VY+, MAX20049ATEH/VY+, MAX20049BATEB/VY+, and
MAX20049CATEA/VY+ to the Ordering Information table.
Updated the General Description, Benefits and Features sections; updated the Electrical
Characteristics table, Table 1, and added future product designation to MA20049ATEF/
1, 4, 9, 11,
2 8/18 VY+, MAX20049ATEG/VY+, MAX20049ATEH/VY+,
13–15
MAX20049BATEB/VY+, and MAX20049CATEA/VY+ in the Ordering Information table;
updated the Block Diagram and the Typical Application Circuits (Figures 6 and 7).
Added TOC19 and removed future product designation from MAX20049ATEA/VY+ and
3 11/18 8, 16
MAX20049ATEB/VY+
Updated the Electrical Characteristics table, TOC08–TOC13, Detailed Description, BIAS/
UVLO, System Enable, Output Voltage Selection, and the Ordering Information table; 3–8, 1–13,
4 12/18
replaced Figure 5; added new TOC19–TOC21 and TOC23–24, and renumbered existing 16
TOC19 to be TOC22
Updated the Power Good (PGOOD) section; removed future product designation from
MAX20049ATEF/VY+, MAX20049ATEH/VY+, and MAX20049CATEA/VY+; added
5 2/19 12, 16
MAX20049ATEK/VY+, MAX20049DATEA/VY+, and MAX20049DATEB/VY+
as future products; removed MAX20049BATEB/VY+ from the Ordering Information
Updated Package Information, Electrical Characteristics, and Applications Information 2, 4, 11,
6 5/19 sections; added Figures 2, 3, and 4; updated Table 1; added MAX20049DATEE/VY+** and 12, 13, 14,
MAX20049DATEE/VY+** to Ordering Information 18
Updated General Description, Benefits and Features, Absolute Maximum Ratings, Electrical 1–5,
7 8/19
Characteristics, Detailed Description, Applications Information, and Ordering Information 12–14, 18
8 3/20 Updated Ordering Information to add future-product notation 18
Updated Electrical Characteristics, Pin Descriptions, Applications Information, Typical
9 6/20 5, 9, 14, 18
Application Circuits, and Ordering Information
10 3/21 Updated Electrical Characteristics and Ordering Information 6, 22
11 6/21 Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings, TOC22, TOC23, TOC24, and Ordering Information 6, 12, 23
Updated Detailed Description; added MAX20049ATEN/VY+ and MAX20049DATER/VY+ to
12 9/22 17, 22
Ordering Information
13 1/23 Updated Ordering Information table 22
14 7/23 Updated data sheet title All

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