March 2011
FAN5354
3MHz, 3A Synchronous Buck Regulator
Description
Features
The FAN5354 is a stepꢀdown switching voltage regulator that
delivers an adjustable output from an input voltage supply of
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3MHz FixedꢀFrequency Operation
BestꢀinꢀClass Load Transient
2.7V to 5.5V. Using
a proprietary architecture with
synchronous rectification, the FAN5354 is capable of
delivering 3A at over 85% efficiency, while maintaining a
very high efficiency of over 80% at load currents as low as
2mA. The regulator operates at a nominal fixed frequency of
3MHz, which reduces the value of the external components
to 470nH for the output inductor and 10ꢁF for the output
capacitor. Additional output capacitance can be added to
improve regulation during load transients without affecting
stability and inductance up to 1.2ꢁH may be used with
additional output capacitance.
3A Output Current Capability
2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
Adjustable Output Voltage: 0.8 to VIN•0.9
PFM Mode for High Efficiency in Light Load (Forced PWM
Available on MODE Pin)
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Minimum PFM Frequency Avoids Audible Noise
270ꢁA Typical Quiescent Current in PFM Mode
External Frequency Synchronization
At moderate and light loads, pulse frequency modulation
(PFM) is used to operate the device in powerꢀsave mode
with a typical quiescent current of 270ꢁA. Even with such a
low quiescent current, the part exhibits excellent transient
response during large load swings. At higher loads, the
system automatically switches to fixedꢀfrequency control,
operating at 3MHz. In shutdown mode, the supply current
drops below 1ꢁA, reducing power consumption. PFM mode
can be disabled if constant frequency is desired. To avoid
audible noise, the regulator limits its minimum PFM
frequency. The FAN5354 is available in 12ꢀlead 3x3.5mm
MLP package.
Low Ripple LightꢀLoad PFM Mode with Forced
PWM Control
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Power Good Output
Internal SoftꢀStart
Input UnderꢀVoltage Lockout (UVLO)
Thermal Shutdown and Overload Protection
12ꢀLead 3x3.5mm MLP
Applications
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SetꢀTop Box
Hard Disk Drive
Communications Cards
DSP Power
Figure 1. Typical Application
Ordering Information
Part Number
Temperature Range
Package
Packing Method
FAN5354MPX
ꢀ40 to 85°C
MLPꢀ12, 3x3.5mm
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