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ISL8240M
Dual 20A/Single 40A Step-Down Power Module
FN8450
Rev 2.00
January 7, 2015
The ISL8240M is a fully-encapsulated step-down switching
power supply that can deliver up to 100W output power from a
small 17mmx17mm PCB footprint. The two 20A outputs may
be used independently or combined to deliver a single output
of 40A. Designing a high-performance board-mounted power
supply has never been simpler -- only a few external
components are needed to create a very dense and reliable
power solution.
Features
• Fully-encapsulated dual step-down switching power supply
• Up to 100W output from a 17mmx17mm PCB footprint
• Dual 20A or single 40A output
• Up to 94% conversion efficiency
• 4.5V to 20V input voltage range
1.5% output voltage accuracy, differential remote voltage
sensing and fast transient response create a very
high-performance power system. Built-in output overvoltage,
overcurrent and over-temperature protection enhance system
reliability.
• 0.6V to 2.5V output voltage range
• 1.5% output voltage accuracy with differential remote
sensing
• Output overvoltage, overcurrent and over-temperature
protection
The ISL8240M is available in a thermally-enhanced QFN
package. Excellent efficiency and low thermal resistance
permit full power operation without heat sinks or fans. In
addition, the QFN package with external leads permits easy
probing and visual solder inspection.
• QFN package with exposed leads permits easy probing and
visual solder inspection
Applications
• Computing, networking and telecom infrastructure
Related Literature
AN1922, “ISL8240MEVAL4Z Dual 20A/Optional 40A
Cascadable Evaluation Board Setup Procedure”
equipment
• Industrial and medical equipment
AN1923, “ISL8240MEVAL3Z 40A, Single Output Evaluation
Board Setup Procedure”
• General purpose point-of-load (POL) power
4.5V TO 20V
5x22µF
1.0VAT 40A
V
V
VIN1
VIN2
VOUT1
VOUT2
IN
OUT
1kΩ
7.5mm
VSEN1+
R
SET
1.5kΩ
EN/FF1
EN/FF2
VSEN2-
9x100µF
OFF
ON
VSEN1-
VMON1
ISL8240M
VMON2
COMP1
COMP2
VCC
SYNC
4.7µF
R
SYNC
237kΩ
470pF
NOTE: All pins not shown are floating
FIGURE 1. COMPLETE 40A STEP-DOWN POWER SUPPLY
FIGURE 2. SMALL FOOTPRINT WITH HIGH POWER DENSITY
FN8450 Rev 2.00
January 7, 2015
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