Datasheet
ISL9122A
Ultra-Low I Buck-Boost Regulator With Bypass
Q
The ISL9122A is a highly integrated non-inverting
buck-boost switching regulator that accepts input
voltages both above or below the regulated output
voltage. It features an extremely low quiescent
current consumption of 1300nA in Regulation mode,
120nA in Forced Bypass mode, and 8nA in Shutdown
mode. It supports input voltages from 1.8V to 5.5V.
Features
▪ 1300nA quiescent current
▪ 84% efficiency at 10µA load (V = 3.6V,
IN
V
= 3.3V)
OUT
▪ 97% peak efficiency (V = 3.6V, V
= 3.3V)
OUT
IN
▪ Input voltage range: 1.8V to 5.5V
▪ Output voltage range: 1.8V to 5.375V
▪ Output current: up to 500mA (V > V
The ISL9122A has automatic bypass functionality for
situations in which the input voltage is close to the
output voltage, and it automatically transitions
between Buck and Boost modes without significant
output disturbance. In addition to the automatic
bypass functionality, the Forced Bypass power saving
mode can be chosen if voltage regulation is not
required. Forced Bypass power saving mode is
> 2.5V)
OUT
IN
▪ Selectable Forced and Auto Bypass power saving
modes
▪ Seamless PWM/PFM and buck/boost transition
2
▪ I C control and voltage adjustability
▪ Hysteretic controller
2
accessible using the I C interface bus.
▪ Small 1.8mm×1.0mm 8 Bump WLCSP and
3.0mm×2.0mm 8 Ld DFN packages
The ISL9122A is capable of delivering up to 500mA of
output current (V > V
> 2.5V) and provides
OUT
IN
Applications
▪ Smart watches and wristband devices
excellent efficiency because of its adaptive frequency
hysteretic control architecture.
▪ Wireless earphones
The ISL9122A is designed for stand-alone
▪ Internet of Things (IoT) devices
▪ Water, gas, and oil meters
▪ Portable medical devices
▪ Hearing aid devices
applications and supports a default output voltage at
Power-On Reset (POR). After POR, the output
voltage can be adjusted in the range of 1.8V to
2
5.375V by using the I C interface bus. Specific default
output voltages are available upon request.
The ISL9122A requires only a single EIA 0603 size
inductor and a minimum of two external capacitors.
Power supply solution size is minimized by a
1.8mm×1.0mm 8 Bump WLCSP and it is also
available in a 3.0mm×2.0mm 8 Ld plastic DFN.
100
95
90
85
80
L1 1µH/0603
LX1
LX2
VIN
VOUT
C2
22µF/0603
C1
10µF/0603
I2C Host
ISL9122A
SDA
SCL
Enable
Disable
VIN = 1.8V
VIN = 2.5V
VIN = 3.6V
VIN = 4.5V
VIN = 5.0V
VIN = 5.5V
EN
75
GND
70
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
Load Current (mA)
Figure 1. Typical Application (Minimum De-rated
C2 = 6µF)
Figure 2. Efficiency vs Load Current: VOUT = 3.3V,
TA = +25°C
FN8947 Rev.1.02
Oct 27, 2023
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