A4402
Constant On-Time Buck Converter
With Integrated Linear Regulator
Features and Benefits
▪ 2 MHz switching frequency
▪ Adjustable soft start timer
▪ Watchdog input
▪ Power-on reset output
▪ Adjustable buck and linear regulators
▪ Enable input
Description
The A4402 is a dual-output regulator, combining in a single
packageaconstanton-timebuckregulatorandalinearregulator
(LDO)—each with adjustable output voltages. It is ideal for
applications that require two regulated voltages, such as in
microcontroller- or DSP-based applications requiring core
and I/O voltage rails.
▪ 6 to 50 V supply voltage range
▪ Overcurrent protection
▪ Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
▪ Thermal shutdown protection
The buck regulator output supplies the adjustable linear
regulator to reduce power dissipation and increase overall
efficiency. The switching regulator is capable of operating
above 2 MHz, allowing the use of small low value inductors
and capacitors while avoiding sensitive EMI frequency bands
such as AM radio in automotive applications.
Applications:
AUTOMOTIVE (“K” VERSION)
COMMERCIAL (“E” VERSION)
• Powersteeringcontrolunits • Photo and inkjet printers
• Transmission control units • Industrial controls
Protection features include undervoltage lockout and thermal
shutdown. In case of a shorted load, each regulator features
overcurrent protection.
• Lighting control units
• Infotainment
• Cluster
• Distributed power systems
• Networking applications
• Point-of-sale
The device has an integrated power-on reset with adjustable
delay to monitor LDO output voltage and provide a signal that
can be used to reset a DSP or microcontroller. It also includes
a watchdog circuit.
• Centerstack
• Security systems
• Other body control
Package: 16-pin TSSOP with exposed
thermal pad (suffix LP)
The A4402 is provided in a 16-pin TSSOP, with exposed pad
for enhanced thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with
100% matte tin leadframe plating.
Not to scale
Typical Application
VBAT
Rton
750 kΩ
TON
VIN1
CTSET
0.1 μF
TSET
Efficiency vs. Output Current
10 μF
BOOT
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
0.15 μF
μF
0.01
Switching Regulator Output
VSW
5
LX
CPOR
5 V
L1
33 μH
POR
ISEN
3.3
0.33 μF
A4402
R
SENSE
4.7 μF
GND
GND
R1
31.6
VOUT (V)
kΩ
VO2
FB1
R2
9.76 kΩ
20 kΩ
NPOR
VIN2
VO2
Linear Regulator Output
VLIN
ENB
WDI
3.3 V
250 mA
0
200 400 600 800 1000 1200
R3
10
1 μF
kΩ
4.7 kΩ
IOUT (mA)
FB2
GND
R4
5.62 kΩ
Data is for reference only. Efficiency data from circuit shown in left panel.
4402-DS, Rev. 9