2A Low Quiescent Current 1MHz High Efficiency
Synchronous Buck Regulator
ISL8012
Features
The ISL8012 is a high efficiency, monolithic, synchronous
step-down DC/DC converter that can deliver up to 2A continuous
output current from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. It uses a current
control architecture to deliver very low duty cycle operation at
high frequency with fast transient response and excellent loop
stability.
• High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator with up to 95%
Efficiency
• Power-Good (PG) Output with a 1ms Delay
• 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Voltage
• 3% Output Accuracy Over-Temperature/Load/Line
• 2A Guaranteed Output Current
The ISL8012 integrates a pair of low ON-resistance P-Channel
and N-Channel internal MOSFETs to maximize efficiency and
minimize external component count. The 100% duty-cycle
operation allows less than 240mV dropout voltage at 2A output
current. High 1MHz pulse width modulation (PWM) switching
frequency allows the use of small external components.
• Start-up with Pre-Biased Output
• Internal Soft-Start - 1ms
• Soft-Stop Output Discharge During Disabled
• 40µA Quiescent Supply Current in PFM Mode
• Selectable Forced PWM Mode and PFM Mode
• Less than 1µA Logic Controlled Shutdown Current
• 100% Maximum Duty Cycle
The ISL8012 can be configured for discontinuous or forced
continuous operation at light load. Forced continuous operation
reduces noise and RF interference while discontinuous mode
provides high efficiency by reducing switching losses at light
loads.
• Internal Current Mode Compensation
Fault protection is provided by internal current limiting during
short circuit and overcurrent conditions, an output overvoltage
comparator and over-temperature monitor circuit. A power-good
output voltage monitor indicates when the output is in regulation.
• Peak Current Limiting and Hiccup Mode Short Circuit
Protection
• Over-Temperature Protection
• Small 10 Ld 3mmx3mm DFN
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
The ISL8012 offers a 1ms Power-good (PG) timer at power-up.
When shutdown, ISL8012 discharges the output capacitor. Other
features include internal soft-start, internal compensation,
overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown.
Applications
• DC/DC POL Modules
The ISL8012 is offered in a space saving 3mmx3mm 10 Ld DFN
package lead free package with exposed pad lead frames for low
• µC/µP, FPGA and DSP Power
• Plug-in DC/DC Modules for Routers and Switchers
• Portable Instruments
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thermal. The complete converter occupies less than 0.35in
area.
• Test and Measurement Systems
• Li-ion Battery Powered Devices
• Small Form Factor (SFP) Modules
• Bar Code Readers
Related Literature
• See AN1360 for “ISL8012EVAL1Z: 2A Synchronous Buck
Regulator with Integrated MOSFETs”
FN6616.2
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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December 1, 2011