MPQ4321C
36V, 1A, Ultra-Compact, Synchronous
Step-Down Converter with 42V Load Dump,
AEC-Q100 Qualified
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The MPQ4321C is a configurable-frequency
(350kHz to 2.5MHz), synchronous, step-down
switching converter with integrated internal high-
side and low-side power MOSFETs (HS-FET
and LS-FET, respectively). The device provides
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Designed for Automotive Applications:
o 42V Load Dump Tolerance
o Supports 3.1V for Cold-Crank
Conditions
o Up to 1A Continuous Output Current
o Wide 3.3V to 36V Operating Input
Voltage (VIN) Range
up to 1A of highly efficient output current (IOUT
with peak current control mode.
)
o -40°C to +150°C Junction Temperature
(TJ) Range (150°C Maximum)
o Available in AEC-Q100 Grade 1
Increases Battery Life:
o 1μA Shutdown Current (ISD)
High Performance for Improved Thermals:
o 70mΩ/50mΩ Integrated MOSFETs
The wide 3.3V to 36V input voltage (VIN) range
and 42V load dump tolerance accommodates a
variety of step-down applications in automotive
input environments. The 1μA shutdown current
(ISD) allows the converter to be used in battery-
powered applications.
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An open drain power good (PG) signal indicates
whether the output is within 94.5% to 105.5% of
its nominal voltage.
o 65ns Minimum On Time (tON_MIN
)
o 50ns Minimum Off Time (tOFF_MIN
)
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Optimized for EMC/EMI Reduction:
o Frequency Spread Spectrum (FSS)
Modulation
o Symmetric VIN Pinout
o CISPR25 Class 5 Compliant
o 350kHz to 2.5MHz Configurable
Switching Frequency (fSW)
Frequency foldback prevents inductor current
(IL) runaway during start-up. Thermal shutdown
provides reliable, fault-tolerant operation.
A high duty cycle and low-dropout (LDO) mode
are provided for automotive cold-crank
conditions.
o MeshConnect™ Flip-Chip Package
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Additional Features:
The MPQ4321C is available in a QFN-12
(2mmx3mm), QFN-12(3mmx4mm) and QFN-14
(2.5mmx3.5mm) package.
o Power Good (PG) Output
o Forced Continuous Conduction Mode
(FCCM)
o Low-Dropout (LDO) Mode
o Over-Current Protection with Hiccup
Mode
o Available in a QFN-12 (2mmx3mm),
QFN-12 (3mmx4mm), or QFN-14
(2.5mmx3.5mm) Packages
o Available in a Wettable Flank Package
APPLICATIONS
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Automotive Infotainment Systems
Automotive Clusters
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
(ADAS)
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Industrial Power Systems
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MPQ4321C Rev. 1.1
3/29/2023
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