Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) and Enterprise Voltage Regulator-Down (EVRD) 10.1 Design Guidelines

Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) and Enterprise Voltage 5
Regulator-Down (EVRD) 10.1 Design Guidelines
Revision History
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Revision
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Description Date
302732 001 • Initial release June 2004
302732 002 • Updated release to include 64-bit Intel
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Xeon™ processor with 2 MB L2
cache launch
February 2005
302732 003 • Incorporated 64-bit Intel
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Xeon™ processor MP March 2005
Guideline Categories
REQUIRED:
An essential part of the design – necessary to meet processor voltage and current
specifications and follow processor layout guidelines.
EXPECTED:
Part of Intel’s processor power definitions; necessary for consistency among the designs of
many systems and power devices. May be specified or expanded by system OEMs.
PROPOSED:
Normally met by this type of DC-to-DC converter and, therefore, included as a design
target. May be specified or expanded by system OEMs.