High-Voltage, Step-Down Controller with
Synchronous Rectifier for CPU Power
OUT IN
ADJ
R1
R2
+7V TO +40V
INPUT
+8V TO +40V
POWER INPUT
100k
Q1
300k
V+
VL
SHDN
MAX797H
DH
V+
VL
SHDN
MAX797H
DH
Figure 2. Powering V+ and VL with a +5V Linear Regulator
Figure 3. Dividing the Power Input to Supply V+
UP TO +40V
POWER INPUT
R1
R1
V+
VL
SHDN
MAX797H
DH
+20V TO +40V
POWER INPUT
12V
V+
VL
SHDN
MAX797H
DH
Figure 4. Powering V+ with a Zener Shunt Regulator
Figure 5. Powering V+ with a Zener Dropping Diode
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TRANSISTOR COUNT: 913
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