MP29373

Dual 1.5A, 23V, 1.4MHz

Step-Down Converter

MP29373 Rev. 1.1

www.MonolithicPower.com

1

12/13/2007

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The Future of Analog IC Technology

DESCRIPTION

The MP29373 is a dual monolithic step-down

switch mode converter with built-in internal

power MOSFETs. It achieves 1.5A continuous

output current for each output over a wide input

supply range with excellent load and line

regulation.

Current mode operation provides fast transient

response and eases loop stabilization.

Fault condition protection includes cycle-by-cycle

current limiting and thermal shutdown. In

shutdown mode, the regulator draws 40μA of

supply current.

The MP29373 requires a minimum number of

readily available standard external components.

FEATURES

• 1.5A Current for Each Output

• 0.18Ω Internal Power MOSFET Switches

• Stable with Low ESR Output Ceramic

Capacitors

• Up to 90% Efficiency

• 40μA Shutdown Mode

• Fixed 1.4MHz Frequency

• Thermal Shutdown

• Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection

• Wide 4.75V to 23V Operating Input Range

• Each Output Adjustable from 0.92V to 16V

• Configurable for Single Output with Double

the Current

• Programmable Under Voltage Lockout

• Programmable Soft-Start

• Available in a TSSOP20 Package with

Exposed Pad

APPLICATIONS

• Distributed Power Systems

• I/O and Core supplies

• DSL Modems

• Set top boxes

• Cable Modems

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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

TYPICAL APPLICATION

MP29373

SSB

BSB

NC2

INB

SWB

PGB

SGB

FBA

COMPA

ENA

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

SSA

NC1

BSA

INA

SWA

PGA

SGA

FBB

COMPB

ENB

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

3.3nF

10nF

82pF

10nF

2.5V @ 1.5A

OFF ON

OFF ON

2A

Schottky

2A

Schottky

12V

3.3V @ 1.5A

2.2nF

100

90

80

70

60

50

0

0.5

1.0

1.5

LOAD CURRENT (A)

Efficiency vs

Load Current