SC195
3.5MHz, 500mA Synchronous
Step Down DC-DC Regulator
POWER MANAGEMENT
Features
Description
Input Voltage — 2.9V to 5.5V
The SC195 is a high efficiency, 500mA step down regula-
tor designed to operate with an input voltage range of
2.9V to 5.5 V. The input voltage range makes it ideal for
battery operated applications with space limitations. The
SC195 also includes fifteen programmable output voltage
settings that can be selected using the four control pins,
eliminating the need for external feedback resistors. The
output voltage can be fixed to a single setting or dynami-
cally switched between different levels. Pulling all four
control pins low disables the output.
Output Voltage — 0.8V to 3.3V
Output current capability — 500mA
Efficiency up to 94%
15 Programmable output voltages
High light-load efficiency via automatic PSAVE mode
Fast transient response
Temperature range — -40 to +85°C
Oscillator frequency — 3.5MHz
100% duty cycle capability
Quiescent current — 38µA typ
Shutdown Current — 0.1µA typ
Internal soft-start
The SC195 operates at a fixed 3.5MHz switching frequency
in normal PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) mode. A vari-
able frequency PSAVE (power-save) mode is used to
optimize efficiency at light loads for each output setting.
Built-in hysteresis prevents chattering between the two
modes.
Over-voltage protection
Current limit and short circuit protection
Over-temperature protection
Under-voltage lockout
Floating control pin protection
MLPQ-UT8 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.6 (mm) package
Pb free, halogen free, and RoHS/WEEE compliant
The SC195 provides several protection features to safe-
guard the device under stressed conditions. These
include short circuit protection, over-temperature protec-
tion, under-voltage lockout, and soft-start to control
in-rush current. These features, coupled with the small
1.5 x 1.5 x 0.6 (mm) package make the SC195 a versatile
device ideal for step-down regulation in products needing
high efficiency and a small PCB footprint.
Applications
Smart phones and cellular phones
MP3/Personal media players
Personal navigation devices
Digital cameras
Single Li-ion cell or 3 NiMH/NiCd cell devices
Devices with 3.3V or 5V internal power rails
Typical Application Circuit
SC195
LX
1.0µH
VIN
IN
2.9V to 5.5V
VOUT
0.8V to 3.3V
CIN
4.7µF
LX
OUT
CTL3
CTL2
CTL1
CTL0
COUT
10µF
Control Logic
Lines
GND
June 29, 2010
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