APSemi APS1016
1.5 MHz, 600mA Synchronous Step-Down
Converter with Low Quiescent Current
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The APS1016 is a 1.5 MHz constant frequency,
high efficiency, slope compensated current mode
PWM step-down converter. The device
integrates a main switch and a synchronous
rectifier for high efficiency without an external
Schottky diode. The APS1016 can operate from
a 2.5V to 5.5V input voltage and is ideal for
powering portable equipment that runs from a
single cell lithium-Ion (Li+) battery. It can
supply 600mA output current and can also run at
100% duty cycle for low dropout operation,
extending battery life in portable system.
The APS1016 features a Power Saving Mode
which reduces quiescent current to just 30µA
and significantly improves efficiency at light load.
The APS1016 is offered in a low profile (1mm)
5-pin, SOT package, and is available in an
adjustable version and fixed output voltage of
1.2V, 1.5V and 1.8V.
APPLICATIONS
• Cellular and Smart Phones
• PDAs
• MP3 Player
• DSP Core Supplies
• Digital Still Cameras
• Portable instruments
Typical Application
Figure 1. Basic Application Circuit with
APS1016 adjustable version
FEATURES
• High Efficiency: Up to 96%
• 1.5MHz Constant Switching Frequency
• 600mA Output Current at V
• Integrated Main switch and synchronous
rectifier.
• No Schottky Diode Required
• 2.5V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
• Output Voltage as Low as 0.6V
• 100% Duty Cycle in Dropout
• Low Quiescent Current: 30µA
• <1uA Shutdown Current
• Slope Compensated Current Mode Control
for Excellent Line and Load Transient
Response
• Short Circuit and Thermal Fault Protection
• Space Saving 5-Pin Thin SOT23 package
=3.0V
IN
Order Information
Part Number
APS1016ES5 C1XY*
APS1016ES5-1.5 C2XY
APS1016ES5-1.8 C3XY
APS1016ES5-1.2 C4XY
*Note XY = Manufacturing Date Code
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
EFFICIENY (%)
60
55
50
45
40
0.1 1 10 100 1000
Mark
Efficiency vs Load Current
Vin = 2.7V
LOAD CURRENT (mA
Top
Vin = 3.6V
Temp Range
-40°C to +85°C
Vin = 4.2V
TA = 25C
Vout = 1.8V
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