MIC4682
Precision Current Limit SOIC-8
SuperSwitcher™ Buck Regulator
General Description
Features
The MIC4682 is an easy-to-use step-down (buck) switch-
mode voltage regulator. It features a programmable
current limit that allows 10% current limit accuracy over its
full operating temperature range. The precision current
limit makes the MIC4682 ideal for constant-voltage
constant-current applications, such as simple battery
chargers. The precision current limit also gives designers
the ability to set the maximum output current below the
saturation current rating of the inductor. This allows the
use of the smallest possible inductors for a given
application, saving valuable space and cost.
• Programmable output current limit
10% accuracy over temperature
–
• Wide 4V to 34V operating input voltage range
• Fixed 200kHz PWM operation
• Power SOIC-8 package allows 2A continuous output
current
• All surface mount solution
• Internally compensated
• Less than 1µA typical shutdown-mode current
• Thermal shutdown protection
The MIC4682 is a very robust device. Its 4V to 34V input
voltage range allows the MIC4682 to safely be used in
applications where voltage transients may be present.
Additional protection features include cycle-by-cycle
current limiting and over-temperature shutdown. The
MIC4682 is available in a thermally optimized power
SOIC-8 package that allows it to achieve 2A of continuous
output current.
Applications
• Battery chargers
• White LED drivers
• Constant voltage constant current step-down
converters
The MIC4682 requires a minimum number of external
components and can operate using a standard series of
inductors. Compensation is provided internally for fast
transient response and ease of use. The MIC4682 is
available in the 8-pin power SOIC with a –40°C to +125°C
junction temperature range.
• Simple step-down regulator with precise current limit
• USB power supplies
Data sheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
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Typical Application
MIC4682 Current Limit
Characteristics
MIC4682
L1
+7.5V to +34V
5V/1A
5
8
1
IN
SW
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
C1
10µF
50V
68µH
R1
C2
220µF
10V
3.01k
4
SHDN
FB
(x2)
D1
B240
R2
976
R3
10M
ISET
GND
3
2, 6, 7
R4
16.2k
VIN = 12V
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
Constant Current/Constant Voltage Li-Ion Battery Charger
SuperSwitcher is a trademark 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
M9999-061507
June 2007