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ISL8117 - Synchronous Step-Down PWM Controllers

Overview

Description

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The ISL6406 is an adjustable frequency, synchronous buck switching regulator optimized for generating lower voltages for the distributed DC/DC architectures. The ISL6406 offers an adjustable output voltage. Designed to drive N-Channel MOSFETs in synchronous buck topology, the ISL6406 integrates the control, output adjustment and protection functions into a single package. The ISL6406 provides simple, single feedback loop, voltage-mode control with fast transient response. The output voltage can be precisely regulated to as low as 0. 8V. The error amplifier features a 15MHz gain-bandwidth product and 6V/µs slew rate which enables high converter bandwidth for fast transient performance. Protection from overcurrent conditions is provided by monitoring the rDS(ON) of the upper MOSFET to inhibit PWM operation appropriately. This approach simplifies the implementation and improves efficiency by eliminating the need for a current sense resistor. The wide programmable switching frequency range of 100kHz to 700kHz allows the use of small surface mount inductors and capacitors. The device also provides external frequency synchronization making it an ideal choice for DC/DC converter applications.

Features

  • Operates from 3.3V/5V Input
  • 0.8V to VIN Output Range
  • 0.8V Internal Reference
  • ±1.5% Reference Accuracy
  • Simple Single-Loop Control Design
  • Voltage-Mode PWM Control
  • Fast Transient Response
  • High-Bandwidth Error Amplifier
  • Lossless, Programmable Overcurrent Protection
  • Uses Upper MOSFET's rDS(ON)
  • Programmable Switching Frequency 100kHz to 700kHz
  • External Frequency Synchronization
  • Internal Soft-Start
  • QFN Package Option
  • QFN Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN - Quad Flat No Leads - Product Outline
  • QFN Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB Efficiency, Thinner in Profile
  • Pb-Free (RoHS compliant)

Comparison

Applications

  • 3V/5V DC/DC Converter Modules
  • Distributed DC/DC 33V, 25V and 18V Power Architectures for DSP, Logic, and Memory
  • Power Supplies for Microprocessors PCs Embedded Controllers
  • Memory Supplies
  • Personal Computer Peripherals

Documentation

Type Title Date
Datasheet PDF 977 KB
End Of Life Notice PDF 345 KB
Product Change Notice PDF 98 KB
Application Note PDF 509 KB
Application Note PDF 397 KB
Guide PDF 584 KB
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Design & Development

Boards & Kits

Models

ECAD Models

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Diagram of ECAD Models