MP4350
2.5A, 4MHz, 20V
Step-Down Converter
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DESCRIPTION
The MP4350 is a high frequency step-down
switching regulator with an integrated internal
high-side high voltage power MOSFET. It
provides 2.5A output with current mode control
for fast loop response and easy compensation.
The wide 4.5V to 20V input range
accommodates a variety of step-down
applications, including those in an automotive
input environment. A 100µA operational
quiescent current allows use in battery-powered
applications.
High power conversion efficiency over a wide
load range is achieved by scaling down the
switching frequency at light load condition to
reduce the switching and gate driving losses.
The frequency foldback helps prevent inductor
current runaway during startup and thermal
shutdown provides reliable, fault tolerant
operation.
By switching at 4MHz, the MP4350 is able to
prevent switching related EMI (Electromagnetic
Interference) noise problems, such as those
found in AM radio and ADSL applications.
The MP4350 is available in a small 3mm x 3mm
10-pin QFN package.
FEATURES
• 100µA Quiescent Current
• Wide 4.5V to 20V Operating Input Range
• 150m Internal Power MOSFET
• Up to 4MHz Programmable Switching
Frequency
• Ceramic Capacitor Stable
• Internal Soft-Start
• Internal Set Current Limit without a Current
Sensing Resistor
• Up to 95% Efficiency
• Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 16V
• Available in a 10-Pin QFN (3mm x 3mm) Package
APPLICATIONS
• DSL Power
• Set Top Boxes
• Battery Powered Systems
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
C3
220pF
C6
NS
C4
100nF
D1
V
OUT
3.3V
V
IN
VIN
EN
FREQ
GND
BST
5
10
1,2
5
4
8,9
3
7
SW
FB
COMP
MP4350
EN
Efficiency vs
Load Current
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
EFFICIENCY (%)
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
LOAD CURRENT (A)
V
OUT
=3.3V
V
IN
=12V
V
IN
=5V