MP38900/MP38900-B
High Efficiency, Fast Transient, 10A, 16V
Synchronous Step-down Converter
In a Tiny QFN20 (3x4mm) Package
The Future of Analog IC Technology
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The MP38900/MP38900-B is a fully integrated,
high frequency synchronous rectified step-down
switch mode converter. It offers a very compact
solution to achieve 10A continuous output current
over a wide input supply range with excellent
Wide 4.5V to 16V Operating Input Range
10A Output Current
Internal 27mΩ High-Side, 10mΩ Low-Side
Power MOSFETs
Proprietary Switching Loss Reduction
Technique
1% Reference Voltage
Programmable Soft Start Time
Soft Shutdown (MP38900,)
High-Z Shutdown (MP38900-B)
Programmable Switching Frequency
SCP, OCP, OVP, UVP Protection and
Thermal Shutdown
load and line regulation. The
MP38900/
MP38900-B operates at high efficiency over a
wide output current load range.
The table below summarizes the variations
among the MP38900 and the MP38900-B.
External
VCC
OCP
Latch Off
OCP
MP38900
Soft SHDN
Hi-Z SHDN
MP38900-B Built-in VCC
Hiccup
Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 13V
Available in a QFN20 (3x4mm) Package
To futher optimize efficiency at light load, the VCC
supply of MP38900 is designed to be biased
externally.
APPLICATIONS
Notebook Systems and I/O Power
Networking Systems
Optical Communication Systems
Distributed Power POL Systems
Constant-On-Time (COT) control mode provides
fast transient response and eases loop
stabilization.
Full protection features include SCP, OCP, OVP,
UVP and thermal shutdown.
All MPS parts are lead-free and adhere to the RoHS directive. For MPS green
status, please visit MPS website under Quality Assurance. “MPS” and “The
Future of Analog IC Technology” are Registered Trademarks of Monolithic
Power Systems, Inc.
The MP38900/MP38900-B requires a minimum
number of readily available standard external
components and is available in a space-saving
QFN20 (3x4mm) package.
MP38900/MP38900-B Rev. 1.1
6/25/2012 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited.
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