MIC2179
Micrel
MIC2179
1.5A Synchronous Buck Regulator
General Description
Features
The Micrel MIC2179 is a 200kHz synchronous buck (step-
down) switching regulator designed for high-efficiency, bat-
tery-powered applications.
• 4.5V to 16.5V input voltage range
• Dual-mode operation for high efficiency (up to 96%)
PWM mode for > 150mA load current
Skip mode for <150mA load current
• 150mΩ internal power MOSFETs at 12V input
• 200kHz preset switching frequency
• Low quiescent current
The MIC2179 operates from a 4.5V to 16.5V input and
features internal power MOSFETs that can supply up to 1.5A
output current. It can operate with a maximum duty cycle of
100% for use in low-dropout conditions. It also features a
shutdown mode that reduces quiescent current to less than
5µA.
1.0mA in PWM mode
600µA in skip mode
< 5µA in shutdown mode
The MIC2179 achieves high efficiency over a wide output
current range by operating in either PWM or skip mode. The
operating mode is externally selected, typically by an intelli-
gentsystem, whichchoosestheappropriatemodeaccording
to operating conditions, efficiency, and noise requirements.
The switching frequency is preset to 200kHz and can be
synchronized to an external clock signal of up to 300kHz.
• Current-mode control
Simplified loop compensation
Superior line regulation
• 100% duty cycle for low dropout operation
• Current limit
• Thermal shutdown
• Undervoltage lockout
TheMIC2179usescurrent-modecontrolwithinternalcurrent
sensing. Current-mode control provides superior line regula-
tion and makes the regulator control loop easy to compen-
sate. The output is protected with pulse-by-pulse current
limiting and thermal shutdown. Undervoltage lockout turns
the output off when the input voltage is less than 4.5V.
Applications
• High-efficiency, battery-powered supplies
• Buck (step-down) dc-to-dc converters
• Cellular telephones
• Laptop computers
• Hand-held instruments
• Battery Charger
The MIC2179 and is packaged in a 20-lead SSOP package
with an operating temperature range of –40°C to +85°C.
Typical Application
VIN
5.4V to 16.5V
C1
10µF
16,17
U1
20V
R1
20k
L1
VIN
15
6
22µH
EN
3,4
VOUT
SW
PGND
FB
3.3V/600mA
Output Good
Output Low
Skip Mode
PWM Mode
D1
MBRM120
PWRGD
1,2,
C2
MIC
2179-3.3
19,20
100µF
6.3V
5
PWM
13
7
SYNC
COMP
SGND
BIAS
9–12
14
8
R2
10k
C3
0.01µF
Pins 4 and 18 are not connected.
C4
6.8nF
Pins 3 and 4 can be connected
together for a low-impedance
connection.
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 944-0970 • http://www.micrel.com
June 1998
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