SC401B
15A Integrated FET Regulator
with Programmable LDO
POWER MANAGEMENT
Features
Description
Power System
The SC401B is a stand-alone synchronous EcoSpeedTM buck
power supply which incorporates Semtech’s advanced
patented adaptive on-time control architecture. This pro-
vides excellent light-load efficiency and fast transient
response. It features integrated power MOSFETs, a boot-
strap switch, and a programmable LDO in a 5x5mm
package. The device is highly efficient and uses minimal
PCB area. The SC401B has the same package and pin con-
figuration as the entire SC40xB series for compatibility.
• Input voltage — 3V to 17V
• Bias voltage — 3V to 5.5V LDO or external
• Up to 96% peak efficiency
• Integrated bootstrap switch
• Programmable LDO output — 200mA
• Reference tolerance — 1% TJ= -40 to +125 °C
• Programmable soft-start time
Logic Input/Output Control
• Independent EN controls for LDO and switcher
• Programmable VIN UVLO threshold
• Power good output
The SC401B supports using standard capacitor types such
as electrolytic or specialty polymer, in addition to ceramic,
at switching frequencies up to 1MHz. The programmable
frequency, synchronous operation, and selectable power
save provide high efficiency operation over a wide load
range.
• Selectable PSAVE or FCM mode
Protection
• Over-voltage and under-voltage
• TC compensated RDS(ON) sensed current limit
• Thermal Shutdown
Additional features include a programmable soft-start,
programmable cycle-by-cycle over-current limit protec-
tion, under-voltage and over-voltage protection, soft
shutdown, and selectable power save. The device also
provides separate enable inputs for the PWM controller
and LDO as well as a power good output for the PWM
controller.
Output Capacitor Types
• High ESR — SP, POSCAP, OSCON
• Ceramic capacitors
Package
• Lead-free package — 5x5mm, 32-Pin MLPQ
• RoHS/WEEE compliant and Halogen free
Applications
The wide input range and programmable frequency make
the device extremely flexible and easy to use in a broad
range of applications.
Networking and telecommunication equipment
Printers, DSL, and STB applications
Embedded systems and power supply modules
Point of load power supplies
Typical Application Circuit
EN/PSV
ILIM
ENABLE/PSAVE
ENABLE LDO
RILIM
ENL
TON
LXS
RTON
PGOOD
VOUT
PGOOD
VOUT
L1
10Ω
SC401B
VDD
SS
VEXT/LDO
LX
1µF
CSOFT
COUT
+
RFB1
RFB2
BST
VIN
FB
VIN
LXBST
AGND
PGND
CIN
CBST
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