MP38875
15A, 16V, 800kHz Step-Down
Converter with Synchronous Gate Driver
The Future of Analog IC Technology
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The MP38875 is a monolithic step-down switch
mode converter with a built in internal power
MOSFET. It achieves 15A continuous output
current over a wide input supply range with
excellent load and line regulation.
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Wide 4.5V to 16V Operating Input Range
15A Output Current
25mΩ Internal Power MOSFET Switch
Synchronous Gate Driver
Synch from 300KHz to > 1MHz External Clock or
800KHz Fixed Switching Frequency
Synch Output to Drive Another Regulator in
Phase-Shift Operation
Feedback Voltage Accuracy: 2%
Programmable Soft-Start
Current mode operation provides fast transient
response and eases loop stabilization.
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Fault condition protection includes cycle-by-cycle
current limiting and thermal shutdown.
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The MP38875 requires a minimum number of
readily available standard external components
and is available in a 20-pin 3mm x 4mm QFN
package.
Startup Tracking
EN and Power Good for Power Sequencing
Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
Thermal Shutdown
Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 12V
Stable with Low ESR Output Ceramic
Capacitors
The MP38875 is ideal for a wide range of
applications including distributed power systems,
pre-regulator for linear regulators, compact DC-
DC regulators for PCB space limited platforms.
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Available in a 3mm x 4mm QFN Package
APPLICATIONS
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Distributed Power Systems
Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
Compact DC-DC Regulator for PCB Space
Limited Platforms
“MPS” and “The Future of Analog IC Technology” are Trademarks of Monolithic
Power Systems, Inc.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
V
CC
Efficiency vs. Output Current
VIN=12V,VO=1.8V
System
100
V
IN
PG
BST
IN
C1
22uF
25V
CB
1uF
90
L1
0.72uH
V
OUT
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
SW
BG
1.8V/15A
COMP
VCC
R3
MP38875
SS/TRK
C2
100uF
6.3V
C6
C3
FB
EN
OFF ON
SYNCIN
SYNCOUT GND
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16
IOUT (A)
MP38875 Rev. 0.9
11/20/2009
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