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21V, 1.8A, 600KHz Synchronous Step-Down
DC/DC Converter
2
1
3
6 4
5
(Marking)
BSTLXGND
FB
VIN
SHDN
Figure 1. Pin Assignment of FR9801
Description
The FR9801 is a synchronous step-down DC/DC
converter that provides wide 4.5V to 21V input
voltage range and 1.8A continuous load current
capability.
The FR9801 fault protection includes cycle-by-cycle
current limit, UVLO, output overvoltage protection
and thermal shutdown. The adjustable soft-start
function prevents inrush current at turn-on. This
device uses current mode control scheme which
provides fast transient response. Internal
Compensation function reduces external
compensation components and simplifies the design
process. In shutdown mode, the supply current is
less than 1μA.
The FR9801 is available in a SOT-23-6 package,
provides good thermal conductance.
Features
● High Efficiency up to 94%
● Low Rds(on) Integrated Power MOSFET
● Internal Compensation Function
● Wide Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 21V
● Adjustable Output Voltage from 0.8V to 17.85V
● 1.8A Output Current
● Fixed 600KHz Switching Frequency
● Current Mode Operation
● Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
● Over-Temperature Protection with Auto Recovery
● Output Overvoltage Protection
● Under Voltage Lockout
● <1μA Shutdown Current
● SOT-23-6 Package
Applications
● STB (Set-Top-Box)
● LCD Displays, TVs
● Distributed Power Systems
● Networking, XDSL Modems
Package Type
S6: SOT-23-6

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FR9801
GND
VIN
BST
FB
LX
VIN
4.5V to 21V
VOUT
10μF/25V
CERAMIC x 2
22μF/6.3V
CERAMIC x 2
L1
4.7μH
R2
R1
R3
100kΩ
1
5
6
2
3
4
C4
C1
C2
C3
0.1μF
SHDN
3.3V
9.76kΩ 1%
30.9kΩ 1%
(optional)
Figure 2. C
IN /COUT
use Ceramic Capacitors Application Circuit
FR9801
GND
VIN
BST
FB
LX
VIN
4.5V to 21V
VOUT
0.1μF/25V
CERAMIC x 1
100μF/6.3V
EC x 1
R2
R1
1
5
6
2
3
4
C1
C2
100μF/25V
EC x 1
C4
L1
4.7μH
C3
0.1μF
R3
100kΩ
SHDN
3.3V
30.9kΩ 1%
9.76kΩ 1%
Figure 3. C
IN /COUT
use Electrolytic Capacitors Application Circuit
Table 1. Recommended Component Values
Typical Application Circuit

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Voltage Feedback Input Pin. Connect FB and V
OUT
with a resistive voltage
divider. This IC senses feedback voltage via FB and regulates it at 0.8V.
Power Supply Input Pin. Drive VIN pin by 4.5V to 21V voltage to power on
the chip.
Enable Input Pin. This pin is a digital control input that turns the converter on
or off. Connect to VIN with a 100KΩ resistor for self-startup.
Power Switching Output. LX is the output of the internal high side NMOS
switch.
High Side Gate Drive Boost Pin. A 10nF or greater capacitor must be
connected from this pin to LX. It can boost the gate drive to fully turn on the
internal high side NMOS.
PWM
Control
Driver
Logic
BST
LX
R
OTP
OVP
UVLO
Current
Comp
S
Oscillator
High-Side
MOSFET
Low-Side
MOSFET
ISEN
FB
0.8V
UVLO
&
POR
VIN
VCC
GND
Current
Limit
OTP
Internal
Regulator
VCC
OVP
1M
SHDN
Figure 4. Block Diagram of FR9801
Functional Pin Description
Block Diagram

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● Supply Voltage VIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● LX Voltage V
LX
(50ns) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● BST Pin Voltage V
BST
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● All Other Pins Voltage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ) ------------------------------------------------------------------
● Storage Temperature (TS) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec.) ----------------------------------------------------------------
● Power Dissipation @TA=25°C, (PD)
SOT-23-6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● Package Thermal Resistance, (θ
JA
):
SOT-23-6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● Package Thermal Resistance, (θ
JC
):
SOT-23-6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● Supply Voltage VIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
● Operation Temperature Range --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Note 1:Stresses beyond this listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device.
Recommended Operating Conditions

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V
IN
Shutdown Supply Current
Feedback OVP Threshold Voltage
High-Side MOSFET RDS(ON)
(Note 2)
Low-Side MOSFET RDS(ON)
(Note 2)
High-Side MOSFET Leakage
Current
High-Side MOSFET Current Limit
(Note 2)
Low-Side MOSFET Current Limit
(Note 2)
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain
(Note 2)
Short Circuit Oscillation Frequency
Under Voltage Lockout Threshold
Hysteresis
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
(Note 2)
Electrical Characteristics
(VIN=12V, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.)
Note 2:Not production tested.

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SOT-23-6 Package (Unit: mm)
Note:Followed From JEDEC MO-178-C.
Outline Information
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