A4403
Valley Current Mode Control Buck Converter
Features and Benefits
Description
▪ Extremely fast load-transient response with minimal
output voltage delta
The A4403 is a buck converter that uses valley current-mode
control.Thiscontrolschemeallowsveryshortswitchon-times
to be achieved, making it ideal for applications that require
high switching frequencies combined with high input voltages
and low output voltages.
▪ Achieves high step-down ratios with on-times < 50 ns
▪ User-configurable on-time, achieving switching
frequencies up to 2 MHz
▪ Minimal external components required
▪ Optimized for low value filter capacitors and inductors
▪ Wide input voltage range: 9 to 46 V
▪ Output Current: 3 A
▪ Low standby current <100 μA
▪ Supplied in thermally-enhanced QFN package
Low cost is accomplished through high switching frequencies
of up to 2 MHz, allowing smaller and lower value inductors
and capacitors. In addition, minimal external components are
required through high levels of integration. Optimal drive
circuits are utilized to minimize switching losses.
Theswitchingfrequencyismaintainedconstant,astheon-time
is modulated by the input voltage. This feed-forward control
ensures excellent line correction. The on-time is set by an
external resistor pulled-up to the input supply.
Applications:
▪ Printers, scanners
▪ Cable, DSL modems/routers ▪ High power LED supply
▪ Set top box
▪ Network and telecom
▪ Industrial control
▪ Distributed power systems
▪ Battery chargers
▪ GPS/Infotainment
When power is initially applied and the device is enabled, a
user-configurablesoft-startfunctionoccurstominimizeinrush
currentandtopreventoutputovershoot.Internalhousekeeping
and bootstrap supplies are provided which only require the
additionofonesmallceramiccapacitor.Atop-offchargepump
is also provide to ensure correct operation at light loads.
Package 16-contact QFN (suffix EU):
Internaldiagnosticsprovidecomprehensiveprotectionagainst
overcurrents, input undervoltages, and overtemperatures.
The device package is a 16-contact, 4 mm × 4 mm, 0.75 mm
nominal overall height QFN, with exposed pad for enhanced
thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte tin
leadframe plating.
4 mm × 4 mm × 0.75 mm
Typical Application Diagram
VIN
9 to 46 V
BOOT
LX
VOUT
5.0 V
3 A
C2
22 nF
VIN
L1
6.3 μH
C1
2.2 μF
100 V
Efficiency versus Output Current
R1
100 kΩ
V
IN = 42 V
A4403
90.00
85.00
80.00
75.00
70.00
65.00
60.00
D1
TON
DIS
5 V
C4
10 μF
6.3 V
C3
10 μF
6.3 V
ISEN
3.3 V
R5
3.92 kΩ
R3
50 mΩ
SGND
FB
SS
C5
47 nF
R6
750 Ω
GND
0
1
2
3
Output Current (A)
All capacitors are X5R or X7R ceramic
Resistors R3 and R4 should be surface mount, low inductance type, rated at 250 mW at 70°C
4403-DS, Rev. 1