MIC24056
12V, 12A High-Efficiency Buck Regulator
SuperSwitcher II
General Description
Features
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HyperLight Load efficiency – up to 80% at 10mA
Hyper Speed Control architecture enables
− High delta V operation (VIN = 19V and VOUT = 0.8V)
− Small output capacitance
Input voltage range: 4.5V to 19V
Output current up to 12A
The Micrel MIC24056 is
a
constant-frequency,
synchronous DC/DC buck regulator featuring adaptive on-
time control architecture. The MIC24056 operates over a
supply range of 4.5V to 19V. It has an internal linear
regulator which provides a regulated 5V to power the
internal control circuitry. MIC24056 operates at a constant
600kHz switching frequency in continuous-conduction
mode and can be used to provide up to 12A of output
current. The output voltage is adjustable down to 0.8V.
Micrel’s HyperLight Load® architecture provides the same
high efficiency and ultra-fast transient response as the
Hyper Speed Control architecture under medium to
heavy loads, but also maintains high efficiency under light
load conditions by transitioning to variable frequency,
discontinuous mode operation.
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Up to 95% efficiency
Adjustable output voltage from 0.8V to 5.5V
±1% FB accuracy
Any Capacitor™ stable − zero-to-high ESR
600kHz switching frequency
Power good (PG) output
Foldback current-limit and “hiccup” mode short-circuit
protection
The MIC24056 offers a full suite of protection features to
ensure protection of the IC during fault conditions. These
include undervoltage lockout to ensure proper operation
under power-sag conditions, thermal shutdown, internal
soft start to reduce the inrush current, foldback current-
limit and “hiccup” mode short-circuit protection. The
MIC24056 includes a power good (PG) output to allow
simple sequencing.
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Safe start-up into pre-biased loads
–40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
Available in 28-pin 5mm × 6mm QFN package
Applications
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Servers, work stations
The 12A Hyper Speed Control part, MIC24055, is also
available on Micrel’s web site.
Routers, switches, and telecom equipment
Base stations
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at: www.micrel.com.
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Typical Application
Efficiency (VIN = 12V)
vs. Output Current
100
95
5.0V
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
3.3V
2.5V
1.8V
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
VIN = 12V
12 15
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3
6
9
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
HyperLight Load is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Hyper Speed Control, SuperSwitcher II, and Any Capacitor are trademarks of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
M9999-121012-A
December 2012