Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

TheADP2370/ADP2371 are high efficiency, low quiescent current, 800 mA buck (step-down) dc-to-dc converters in small 8-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP (QFN) packages. The total solution requires only three tiny external components.The buck regulator uses a proprietary high speed current mode, constant frequency PWM control scheme for excellent stability and transient response. The need for an external rectifier is eliminated by using a high efficiency synchronous rectifier architecture.To ensure the longest battery life in portable applications, the ADP2370/ADP2371 employ a power saving variable frequency mode that reduces the switching frequency under light load conditions. The ADP2370/ADP2371 operate from input voltages of 3.2 V to 15 V allowing the use of multiple alkaline/NiMH, lithium cells, or other standard power sources.The ADP2370/ADP2371 offer multiple options for setting the operational frequency. The ADP2370/ADP2371 can be synchronized to a 600 kHz to 1.2 MHz external clock or it can be forced to operate at 600 kHz or 1.2 MHz via the FSEL pin. The ADP2370/ ADP2371 can be forced to operate in PWM mode (FPWM) when noise considerations are more important than efficiency.A power-good output is available to indicate when the output voltage is below 92% of its nominal value.The ADP2371 is identical to the ADP2370 except that the ADP2371 includes the addition of an integrated switched resistor, quick output discharge function (QOD) that automatically discharges the output when the device is disabled.Both devices include an internal power switch and a synchronous rectifier for minimal external part count and high efficiency. The ADP2370/ADP2371 also include internal soft start and internal compensation for ease of use.During a logic controlled shutdown, the input is disconnected from the output and the regulator draws less than 1.2 μA from the input source. Other key features include undervoltage lockout to prevent deep battery discharge and soft start to prevent input overcurrent at startup. Short-circuit protection and thermal overload protection circuits prevent damage under adverse conditions.The ADP2370/ADP2371 each use one 0805 capacitor, one 1206 capacitor, and one 4 mm × 4 mm inductor. The total solution size is about 53 mm2resulting in a very small footprint solution to meet a variety of portable applications.ApplicationsPortable and battery-powered equipmentAutomatic meter readers (WSN)Point of sales and transaction processing instrumentsMedical instrumentsMedium format display tablets and pads

The ADP2380 is a current mode control, synchronous, step-down, dc-to-dc regulator. It integrates a 44 mΩ high-side power MOSFET and a low-side driver to provide a high efficiency solution. The ADP2380 runs from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 20 V and can deliver 4 A of output current. The output voltage can be adjusted to 0.6 V to 90% of the input voltage. The switching frequency of the ADP2380 can be programmed from 250 kHz to 1.4 MHz or fixed at 290 kHz or 540 kHz. The synchronization function allows the switching frequency to be synchronized to an external clock to minimize system noise.External compensation and an adjustable soft start provide design flexibility. The power-good output provides simple and reliable power sequencing. Additional features include programmable undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD).The ADP2380 operates over the −40°C to +125°C junction temperature range and is available in a 16-lead TSSOP_EP package.APPLICATIONSCommunication infrastructureNetworking and serversIndustrial and instrumentationHealthcare and medicalIntermediate power rail conversionDC-to-dc point of load application

The ADP2384 is a synchronous, step-down dc-to-dc regulator with an integrated 44 mΩ, high-side power MOSFET and an 11.6 mΩ, synchronous rectifier MOSFET to provide a high efficiency solution in a compact 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP package. This device uses a peak current mode, constant frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) control scheme for excellent stability and transient response. The switching frequency of the ADP2384 can be programmed from 200 kHz to 1.4 MHz. To minimize system noise, the synchronization function allows the switching frequency to be synchronized to an external clock.The ADP2384 requires minimal external components and operates from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 20 V. The output voltage can be adjusted from 0.6 V to 90% of the input voltage and delivers up to 4 A of continuous current. Each IC draws less than 120 μA current from the input source when it is disabled.This regulator targets high performance applications that require high efficiency and design flexibility. External compensation and an adjustable soft start function provide design flexibility. The power-good output and precision enable input provide simple and reliable power sequencing.Other key features include undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), short-circuit protection (SCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD).The ADP2384 operates over the −40°C to +125°C junction temperature range and is available in a 24-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP package.APPLICATIONSCommunications infrastructureNetworking and serversIndustrial and instrumentationHealthcare and medicalIntermediate power rail conversionDC-to-DC point-of-load applications

The ADP2387 is a synchronous step-down, dc-to-dc regulator with an integrated 44 mΩ, high-side power, metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and an 11 mΩ, synchronous rectifier MOSFET to provide a high efficiency solution in a compact 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP. This device uses a peak current mode, constant frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) control scheme for excellent stability and transient response. The switching frequency of the ADP2387 can be programmed between 200 kHz to 1400 kHz.The ADP2387 requires minimal external components and operates from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 20 V. The output voltage can be adjusted from 0.6 V to 90% of the input voltage and delivers up to 6 A of continuous current. Each IC draws less than 110 μA current from the input source when it is disabled.This regulator targets high performance applications that require high efficiency and design flexibility. External compensation and an adjustable soft start function provide design flexibility. The power-good output and precision enable input provide simple and reliable power sequencing. The programmable current-limit function allows the inductor to be optimized by output current.Other key features include undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), short-circuit protection (SCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD).The ADP2387 operates over the −40°C to +125°C junction temperature range and is available in a 24-lead, 4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP.ApplicationsCommunications infrastructureNetworking and serversIndustrial and instrumentationHealthcare and medicalIntermediate power rail conversionDC-to-dc point of load applications

The ADP2389/ADP2390 are current mode control, synchronous step-down, dc-to-dc regulators. They integrate a 17 mΩ high-side power MOSFET and a 4.5 mΩ synchronous rectifier MOSFET to provide a high efficiency solution. The ADP2390 operates in pulse frequency modulation (PFM) mode to improve the system efficiency at light load. The ADP2389/ADP2390 run from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 18 V and can deliver up to 12 A of output current. The output voltage can be adjusted to 0.6 V and the switching frequency can be programmed between 200 kHz to 2200 kHz.The ADP2389/ADP2390 target high performance applications that require high efficiency and design flexibility. External compensation and soft start provide design flexibility. The power-good output and precision enable input provide simple and reliable power sequencing. An enhanced transient response feature improves the load transient performance, which reduces the output capacitance. Programmable current limit allows the user to optimized the inductor design and provide a compact solution.Other key features include undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD).The ADP2389/ADP2390 operates over a -40°C to +125°C junction temperature range and is available in 32-lead, 5 mm × 5 mm LFCSP package.ApplicationsCommunication infrastructureNetworking and serversIndustrial and instrumentationHealthcare and medicalIntermediate power rail conversionsDC-to-DC point of load applications

The ADP2389/ADP2390 are current mode control, synchronous step-down, dc-to-dc regulators. They integrate a 17 mΩ high-side power MOSFET and a 4.5 mΩ synchronous rectifier MOSFET to provide a high efficiency solution. The ADP2390 operates in pulse frequency modulation (PFM) mode to improve the system efficiency at light load. The ADP2389/ADP2390 run from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 18 V and can deliver up to 12 A of output current. The output voltage can be adjusted to 0.6 V and the switching frequency can be programmed between 200 kHz to 2200 kHz.The ADP2389/ADP2390 target high performance applications that require high efficiency and design flexibility. External compensation and soft start provide design flexibility. The power-good output and precision enable input provide simple and reliable power sequencing. An enhanced transient response feature improves the load transient performance, which reduces the output capacitance. Programmable current limit allows the user to optimized the inductor design and provide a compact solution.Other key features include undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD).The ADP2389/ADP2390 operates over a .40‹C to +125°C junction temperature range and is available in 32-lead, 5 mm ~ 5 mm LFCSP package.ApplicationsCommunication infrastructureNetworking and serversIndustrial and instrumentationHealthcare and medicalIntermediate power rail conversionsDC-to-DC point of load applications

TheADP2441/ADP2442is a constant frequency, current mode control, synchronous, step-down dc-to-dc regulator that is capable of driving loads up to 1 A with excellent line and load regulation characteristics. The ADP2441 operates with a wide input voltage range of 4.5 V to 36 V, which makes it ideal for regulating power from a wide variety of sources. In addition, the ADP2441 has very low minimum on time (50 ns) and is, therefore, suitable for applications requiring a very high step-down ratio.The output voltage can be adjusted from 0.6 V to 0.9 V × VIN. High efficiency is obtained with integrated low resistance N-channel MOSFETs for both high-side and low-side devices.The switching frequency is adjustable from 300 kHz to 1 MHz with an external resistor. The ADP2441 also has an accurate power-good (PGOOD) open-drain output signal.At light load conditions, the regulator operates in pulse skip mode by skipping pulses and reducing switching losses to improve energy efficiency. In addition, at medium to heavy load conditions, the regulator operates in fixed frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) mode to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI).The ADP2441 uses hiccup mode to protect the IC from short circuits or from overcurrent conditions on the output. The external programmable soft start limits inrush current during startup for a wide variety of load capacitances. Other key features include tracking, input undervoltage lockout (UVLO), thermal shutdown (TSD), and precision enable (EN), which can also be used as a logic level shutdown input.The ADP2441 is available in a 3 mm × 3 mm, 12-lead LFCSP package and is rated for a junction temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.ApplicationsPoint of load applicationsDistributed power systemsIndustrial control suppliesStandard rail conversion to 24 V/12 V/5 V/3.3 V

TheADP2441/ ADP2442 is a constant frequency, current mode control, synchronous, step-down, dc-to-dc regulator that is capable of driving loads of up to 1 A with excellent line and load regulation characteristics. The ADP2442 operates with a wide input voltage range from 4.5 V to 36 V, which makes it ideal for regulating power from a wide variety of sources. In addition, the ADP2442 has very low minimum on time (50 ns) and is, therefore, suitable for applications requiring a very high step-down ratio.The output voltage can be adjusted from 0.6 V to 0.9 × VIN. High efficiency is obtained with integrated low resistance N-channel MOSFETs for both high-side and low-side devices.The switching frequency is adjustable from 300 kHz to 1 MHz with an external resistor. The ADP2442 also has an accurate power-good (PGOOD) open-drain output signal.The ADP2442 offers the flexibility of external clock synchronization. The switching frequency can be synchronized to an external clock, applied to the SYNC/MODE pin. The ADP2442 can also be configured to operate in the forced fixed frequency mode for low EMI or power saving mode to reduce the switching losses at light load.The ADP2442 uses hiccup mode to protect the IC from short circuits or from overcurrent conditions on the output. The internal soft start limits inrush current during startup for a wide variety of load capacitances. Other key features include input undervoltage lockout (UVLO), thermal shutdown (TSD), and precision enable (EN), which can also be used as a logic level shutdown input.The ADP2442 is available in a 3 mm × 3 mm, 12-lead LFCSP package and is rated for a junction temperature range from −40°C to +125°C.APPLICATIONSPoint of load applicationsDistributed power systemsIndustrial control suppliesStandard rail conversion to 24 V/12 V/5 V/3.3 V