AME
1.5MHz, 600mA
Synchronous Buck Converter
AME5258
n General Description
n Applications
The AME5258 is a high efficiency monolithic synchro-
nous buck regulator using a constant frequency, current
mode architecture. The device is available in an adjustable
version and fixed output voltages of 1.2V, 1.8V, 2.5V and
3.3V. Supply current with no load is 300mA and drops to
<1mA in shutdown. The 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage range
makes the AME5258 ideally suited for single Li-Ion bat-
tery-powered applications. 100% duty cycle provides low
dropout operation, extending battery life in portable sys-
tems. PWM pulse skipping mode operation provides very
low output ripple voltage for noise sensitive applications.
At very light load, the AME5258 will automatically skip
pulses in pulse skip mode operation to maintain output
regulation.
l Cellular Phones
l Digital Cameras
l Portable Electronics
l USB Devices
l MP3 Players
l LDO Replacement
n Typical Application
The AME5258 is simple to use. As with standard
LDO's,Input and output capacitor are required. The only
other element is a small, low cost, 2.2mH inductor.Low
output voltages are easily supported with the 0.6V feed-
back reference voltage. And 100% duty cycle when Vin
approaches Vout.
Fixed Output Voltage
2.2mH
VIN
VOUT
IN
SW
CIN
4.7mF
CER
AME5258
COUT
10mF
CER
OUT
EN
GND
n Features
l High Efficiency: Up to 96%
l 600mA Output Current at VIN=3V
l 2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
l 1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation
l No Schottky Diode Required
Figure 1: High Efficiency Step-Down Conventer
Adjustable Output Voltage
VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V
VIN
2.2mH
l Low Dropout Operation: 100% Duty Cycle
l 0.6V Reference Allows Low Output
Voltages
VOUT
IN
SW
1.8V
600mA
CIN
4.7mF
CER
AME5258
R1
887K
22pF
l Shutdown Mode Draws<1mA Supply
Current
COUT
10mF
CER
FB
EN
GND
l Current Mode Operation for Excellent
Line and Load Transient Response
l Overtemperature Protection
l Internal Soft Start
R2
442K
VOUT=VFB (R1+R2)/R2
l Space Saving 5-Pin SOT-25 Package
Figure 2: 1.8V at 600mA Step-Down Requlator
l Meet RoHS Standards
Rev.A.05
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