DATASHEET
ISL8013
FN6309
Rev 3.00
November 23, 2009
3A Low Quiescent Current 1MHz High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator
The ISL8013 is a high efficiency, monolithic,
synchronous step-down DC/DC converter that can
Features
• High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator with
up to 97% Efficiency
deliver up to 3A 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.
• Power-Good (PG) Output with a 1ms Delay
• 2.7V to 5.5V Supply Voltage
• 3% Output Accuracy Over-Temperature/Load/Line
• 3A Output Current
The ISL8013 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
300mV dropout voltage at 3A output current. High
1MHz pulse-width modulation (PWM) switching
frequency allows the use of small external components
and SYNC input enables multiple ICs to synchronize
out of phase to reduce ripple and eliminate beat
frequencies.
• Start-Up with Pre-Biased Output
• Internal Soft-Start - 1ms
• Soft-Stop Output Discharge During Disabled
• 35µA Quiescent Supply Current in PFM Mode
• Selectable Forced PWM Mode and PFM Mode
• External Synchronization up to 4MHz
• Less than 1µA Logic Controlled Shutdown Current
• 100% Maximum Duty Cycle
The ISL8013 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
• Peak Current Limiting and Hiccup Mode Short
Circuit Protection
• Over-Temperature Protection
• Small 16 Ld 4mmx4mm QFN
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Fault protection is provided by internal hiccup mode
current limiting during short circuit and overcurrent
conditions, an output over voltage comparator and
over-temperature monitor circuit. A power good output
voltage monitor indicates when the output is in
regulation.
Applications
• DC/DC POL Modules
• µC/µP, FPGA and DSP Power
• Plug-in DC/DC Modules for Routers and Switchers
• Portable Instruments
The ISL8013 is offered in a space saving 4x4 QFN lead
free package with exposed pad lead frames for low
thermal resistance.
• Test and Measurement Systems
• Li-ion Battery Powered Devices
• Small Form Factor (SFP) Modules
• Bar Code Readers
The ISL8013 includes 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
300mV dropout voltage at 3A.
The ISL8013 offers a 1ms Power Good (PG) timer at
power-up. When shutdown, ISL8013 discharges the
output capacitor. Other features include internal
soft-start, internal compensation, overcurrent
protection, and thermal shutdown.
The ISL8013 is offered in a 4mmx4mm 16 Ld QFN
package with 1mm maximum height. The complete
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converter occupies less than 0.4in area.
FN6309 Rev 3.00
November 23, 2009
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