Controller Supports P4s

Precision current balancing and remote thermal monitoring for an Intel VRM10 Pentium 4 processor are the functions of the LTC3738 dc/dc synchronous MOSFET controller IC. The controller is a poly phase device scalable from three to 12 phases to meet CPU load requirements from 60A to 200A. Integrating three synchronous MOSFET drivers on the chip enables simpler supply designs. Available in a QFN package, prices begin at $4.65 each/1,000. LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORP., Milpitas, CA (408) 432-1900.