STMicroelectronics L6718
The L6718 is a very compact, digitally controlled and cost effective dual controller designed to power Intel® VR12 processors. The device features from 2 to 4-phase programmable operation for the core section providing 2 embedded drivers. The L6718 supports power state transitions featuring VFDE and a programmable DPM, maintaining the best efficiency over all loading conditions without compromising transient response.APPLICATIONS
● High-current VRM / VRD for desktop / server / new generation workstation CPUs● DDR3 DDR4 memory supply for VR12
FEATURES
● VR12 compliant with 25 MHz SVID bus rev. 1.5● Second generation LTB Technology™
● Very compact dual controller: – Up to 4 phases for core section with 2 internal drivers – 1 phase for GFX section with internal driver
● Input voltage up to 12 V
● SMBus interface for power management
● SWAP, Jmode, multi-rail only support
● Programmable offset voltage
● Single NTC design for TM, LL and IMON thermal compensation (for each section)
● VFDE for efficiency optimization
● DPM - dynamic phase management
● Dual differential remote sense
● 0.5% output voltage accuracy
● Full-differential current sense across DCR
● AVP - adaptive voltage positioning
● Programmable switching frequency
● Dual current monitor
● Pre-biased output management
● High-current embedded drivers optimized for 7 V operation
● OC, OV, UV and FB disconnection protection
● Dual VR_READY
● VFQFPN56 7x7 mm package with exposed pad
DESCRIPTION
Dedicated pinstrapping is used to program the main parameters.