SC194B
Selectable 3.6V/3.3V/3.0V/2.5V
1A Synchronous Buck Converter
POWER MANAGEMENT
Description
Features
The SC194B is a synchronous step-down converter with Up to 95% efficiency
integrated power devices. Four selectable output voltages PSAVE operation to maximize efficiency
suitable for portable device interface, memory function Output current — 1A
blocks, and 5V to 3.3V voltage conversion are available.
Input range — 2.7V to 5.5V
Four selectable output voltages
Automatic selection of Power Save Mode (PSAVE) is Quiescent current — 17μA in PSAVE
supported which enhances efficiency. A 100% duty cycle Dynamic voltage positioning capability
mode allows operation for input voltages close to the Fixed 1MHz frequency or 750kHz to 1.25MHz syn-
required output voltage.
chronized operation
Current mode operation for excellent line and load
transient response
The need for external components is minimized by
providing internal feedback compensation, and allowing 100% duty cycle in dropout
selection of the required output voltage by hard wiring VID Soft-start
code inputs. The maximum current rating of the internal Over-temperature and short-circuit protection
MOSFET switches allows a DC output current of 1A.
Lead-free package — 3mm x 3mm MLPD
The switching frequency is nominally set to 1MHz, allowing
the use of small inductors and capacitors. A flexible
clocking scheme is used that allows synchronization to an
external oscillator or control by the internal oscillator.
Applications
PDA
Pocket PC and Smart Phones
USB Powered Modems
CPUs and DSPs
PC Cards and Notebooks
xDSL Applications
The device can operate in either forced PWM mode or
in PSAVE mode. If PSAVE mode is enabled the part will
automatically enter PSAVE at light loads to maintain
maximum efficiency across the full load range. For noise
sensitive applications, PSAVE mode can be disabled by
synchronizing to an external oscillator, or pulling the SYNC/
PWM pin high. Shutdown turns off all the control circuitry
to achieve a typical shutdown current of 0.1μA.
Standard 5-V to 3.3-V Conversion
Typical Application Circuit
L1
SC194B
VOUT
3.3V
1A
VIN
EN
LX
VIN
4.7μH
3.6V to 5.5V
SYNC/PWM
VID0
VOUT
COUT
CIN
VID1
MODE
PGND
GND
10μF
22μF
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August 24, 2006
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