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ISL8018
FN7889
Rev 0.00
September 30, 2015
8A Low Quiescent Current High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator
The ISL8018 is a high efficiency, monolithic, synchronous
Features
step-down DC/DC converter that can deliver up to 8A
continuous output current from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply.
• High efficiency synchronous buck regulator with up to 97%
efficiency
The output voltage is adjustable from 0.6V to V . With an
IN
adjustable current limit, reverse current protection, prebias
start and over-temperature protection, the ISL8018 offers a
highly robust power solution. It uses current control
architecture to deliver fast transient response and excellent
loop stability.
• ±10% output voltage margining
• Adjustable current limit
• Start-up with prebiased output
• Internal soft-start - 1ms or adjustable, internal/external
compensation
The ISL8018 integrates a pair of low ON-resistance P-channel
and N-channel internal MOSFETs to maximize efficiency and
minimize external component count. 100% duty-cycle
operation allows less than 250mV dropout at 8A output
current. Adjustable frequency and synchronization allow the
ISL8018 to be used in applications requiring low noise.
• Soft-stop output discharge during disabled
• Adjustable frequency from 500kHz to 4MHz - default at
1MHz
• External synchronization up to 4MHz - master to slave phase
shifting capability
The ISL8018 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.
• Peak current limiting, hiccup mode short-circuit protection
and over-temperature protection
Applications
• DC/DC POL modules
The ISL8018 is offered in a space saving 20 Ld 3x4 QFN lead
free package with exposed pad lead frames for excellent
thermal performance. The complete converter occupies less
• µC/µP, FPGA and DSP power
• Plug-in DC/DC modules for routers and switchers
• Portable instruments
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than 96.8mm area.
See Ordering Information on page 2 for more detail.
• Test and measurement systems
• Li-ion battery powered devices
Related Literature
• UG052 “ISL8018DEMO1Z Demonstration Board User Guide”
• UG053 “ISL8018EVAL3Z Evaluation Board User Guide”
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3.3V
OUT
PFM
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75
70
3.3V
OUT
PWM
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(A)
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FIGURE 1. EFFICIENCY T = +25°C V = 5V
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