MAX8743 chip using laptop chipset power supply circuit

The circuit utilizes the MAX8743 chip for a laptop chipset power supply. It demonstrates the conversion of a 5V power supply into +2.5V and +1.8V outputs.

The MAX8743 is a highly integrated power management solution designed specifically for laptop chipsets. This chip features a linear regulator capable of stepping down a 5V input voltage to two lower output voltages: +2.5V and +1.8V, which are commonly required by various components within a laptop system.

The circuit typically consists of the MAX8743 chip connected to the primary 5V power source. Input capacitors are placed near the power pins of the chip to stabilize the input voltage and reduce noise. The output voltage levels are set using external resistors according to the feedback mechanism integrated within the MAX8743.

For the +2.5V output, a feedback network is configured to ensure that the output voltage remains stable under varying load conditions. Similarly, the +1.8V output is generated through a separate configuration of resistors and capacitors, ensuring that both voltages can be supplied simultaneously without interference.

Additionally, the circuit may include bypass capacitors at the output to further filter noise and provide transient response improvement. It is also common to see thermal management features, such as heat sinks or thermal pads, incorporated into the design to dissipate heat generated by the MAX8743 during operation.

Overall, this power supply circuit effectively meets the voltage requirements for modern laptop chipsets, offering efficiency and reliability in a compact design.MAX8743 chip using laptop chipset power supply circuit It is shown using the MAX8743 chip laptop chipset power supply circuit, the 5v power supply, respectively, after the conversion output +2.5 V and +1.8 V power supply.