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Programmable Sequencer Simplifies Multi-Rail Power Management

July 23, 2018 by Paul Shepard

Analog Devices announces the Power by Linear™ ADM1266 Super Sequencer®, a highly-programmable device for monitoring, sequencing, and margining up to 17 power supplies. For larger rail counts, a proprietary 2-wire interdevice bus synchronizes the operation of 16 ADM1266s.

A built-in sequencing engine monitors each supply fault detector, general purpose inputs/outputs, and timers to turn the supplies on and off in a user-determined sequence. All configuration is performed through the intuitive ADI Power Studio GUI, reducing design time.

The ADM1266 provides a highly-flexible yet simple solution to manage complex power systems on FPGA, ASIC, and processor boards in network routers and switches, servers and data storage systems.

ADM1266The ADM1266 integrates an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and nine voltage output digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that adjust the feedback node or reference of a dc-dc converter to implement a closed-loop, autonomous margining system. A nonvolatile EEPROM records voltage, time, and fault information when instructed by the sequencing engine configuration, speeding fault debug.

The ADM1266, along with the ADI Power Studio software, offers a feature-rich configurable state machine to meet complex sequencing requirements. Built-in debugging features like breakpoints and black box, along with the software setup wizards, reduce development and debug time from days to a matter of hours.

The interdevice bus between multiple ADM1266s ensures they perform like a single device, providing for an intuitive design process. By handling all complexity, the software fashions a seamless design experience from 17 rails to 257 rails.

Specified over the −40°C to 85°C temperature range, the ADM1266 is offered in a 64-pin 9mm x 9mm LFCSP package. Device samples and evaluation circuit boards are available online or from your local Analog Devices sales office. The ADM1266 is in production and costs $11.99 in lots of 1,000.

Summary of features:

  • Margins, Trims, Sequences, Supervises & Monitors Supplies
  • Supervises, Sequences & Monitors 17 Supplies
    • 257 Supplies with Cascaded ADM1266
    • 2-Wire Interdevice Bus for Cascading
    • Fully Programmable Sequencing Engine
  • Industry Standard PMBus Interface
  • EEPROM for Nonvolatile Configuration & Black Box Fault Recording
  • Main & Backup Memory
  • Supported by ADI Power Studio
  • 12-Bit ADC for Readback of Supply Output Voltages
  • 9 Voltage Output 8-Bit DACs for Supply Voltage Margining
  • Powered from Highest of Two 3V–15V Inputs
  • 16 PDIOs & 9 GPIOs