
AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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Description
The AP3418 is a 1.4MHz fixed frequency, current mode, PWM
synchronous buck (step-down) DC-DC converter, capable of driving a
1.5A load with high efficiency, excellent line and load regulation. The
device integrates synchronous P-channel and N-channel power
MOSFET switches with low on-resistance. It is ideal for powering
portable equipment that runs from a single Li-ion battery.
A standard series of inductors are available from several different
manufacturers optimized for use with the AP3418. This feature greatly
simplifies the design of switch-mode power supplies.
The AP3418 is available in SOT25 package.
Features
Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 5.5V
Output Voltage: 0.6V to VIN
ADJ Output
Fixed 1.4MHz Frequency
High Efficiency up to 95%
Output Current: 1.5A
Current Mode Control
100% Duty Cycle in Dropout
Built-in Over Current Protection
Built-in Short Circuit Protection
Built-in Thermal Shutdown Protection
Built-in UVLO Function
Built-in Soft-start
Totally Lead-Free & Fully RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
Pin Assignments
(Top View)
SOT25
Applications
LCD TV
Set-top Box
Datacom
Portable Device
Smart Phone
AP3418-ADJ
L
C
OUT
C
IN
V
IN
R2 R1
V
OUT
4.7F
2.2H
22F
EN
VIN
SW
FB
GND
1
4
3
2
5
1
2
3 4
5
EN
GND
SW
FB
VIN
1.5A, 1.4MHz High Efficiency Synchronous DC-DC Buck Converter
Notes: 1. No purposely added lead. Fully EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) compliant.
2. See http://www.diodes.com/quality/lead_free.html for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green"
and Lead-free.
3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and
<1000ppm antimony compounds.
Typical Applications Circuit

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
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Control input pin. Forcing this pin above 1.5V enables the IC. Forcing this
pin below 0.4V shuts down the IC. When the IC is in shutdown mode, all
functions are disabled to decrease the supply current below 1µA
Power switch output pin. Inductor connection to drain of the internal PFET
and NFET switches
Supply input pin. Bypass to GND with a 4.7µF or greater ceramic
capacitor
This is the feedback pin of the device. Connect this pin directly to the
output if the fixed output voltage version is used. For the adjustable
version, an external resistor divider is connected to this pin
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
OSCILLATOR
CURRENT
SENSE
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
PWM
COMPARATOR
MAX
CURRENT LIMIT
0.6V
V
OCP
0.4V
LOGIC
CLK
DRIVER
SHORT
CIRCUIT
PROTECTION
REVERSE
COMPARATOR
EN
FB
GND
SW
GNDVIN
VIN
1
5
2
4
3
4
2
Pin Descriptions
Functional Block Diagram

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
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Operating Junction Temperature
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10sec)
Operating Ambient Temperature
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 4)
Note 4: Stresses greater than those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under “Recommended Operating Conditions” is not implied.
Exposure to “Absolute Maximum Ratings” for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Recommended Operating Conditions

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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For Adjustable Output
Voltage
SW Leakage Current
VSW = 0V
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
Electrical Characteristics (V
= 5V, TA = +25ºC, unless otherwise specified.)
IN

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
Temperature (
o
C)
Switch Current Limit (A)
VIN = 5.0V
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
0.56
0.57
0.58
0.59
0.60
0.61
0.62
0.63
0.64
Temperature (
o
C)
Reference Voltage (V)
VIN = 5.0V
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
1.20
1.25
1.30
1.35
1.40
1.45
1.50
1.55
1.60
1.65
1.70
Input Voltage (V)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Temperature (
o
C)
Frequency (MHz)
VIN = VEN = 5.0V
2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
Input Voltage (V)
Efficiency (%)
V
OUT
= 1.8V
I
OUT
= 1.5A
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
Output Current (A)
Efficiency (%)
VIN = 5.0V
V
OUT
=1.8V
Performance Characteristics (V
Efficiency vs. Output Current Efficiency vs. Input Voltage
Reference Voltage vs. Temperature Switch Current Limit vs. Temperature
Frequency vs. Input Voltage Frequency vs. Temperature
= 5V, TA = +25ºC, unless otherwise specified.)
IN

AP3418
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-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
Temperature (
o
C)
PMOS R
DS(ON)_UP
(
VIN = 5.0V
ISW = 200mA
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.35
0.40
Temperature (
o
C)
NMOS R
DS(ON)_DOWN
()
VIN = 5.0V
ISW = 200mA
Performance Characteristics (Cont. V
R
DS (ON)_UP
vs. Temperature R
Output Ripple (I
= 0A) Output Ripple (I
OUT
= 5V, TA = +25ºC, unless otherwise specified.)
IN
DS (ON)_DOWN
vs. Temperature
= 1.5A)
OUT
Enable Turn on (I
= 1.5A) Enable Turn off (I
OUT
OUT
= 1.5A)

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
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Performance Characteristics (Cont. V
= 5V, TA = +25ºC, unless otherwise specified.)
IN
Short Circuit Protection Short Circuit Protection Recovery
(I
= 1.5A) (I
OUT
OUT
= 1.5A)

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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Diodes Incorporated
AP3418 X XX - XX
PackingPackageProduct Name
TR : Tape & Reel
K : SOT25
G1 : Green
RoHS/Green
Ordering Information
Diodes IC’s Pb-free products with "G1" suffix in the part number, are RoHS compliant and green.
Marking Information
(Top View)

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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2.820(0.111)
2.650(0.104)
1
.
500
(
0
.
059
)
0
.
000
(
0
.
000
)
0.300(0.012)
0.950(0.037)
0
.
900
(
0
.
035
)
0.100(0.004)
0.200(0.008)
0
.
300
(
0
.
012
)
8°
0°
3.100(0.122)
1
.
700
(
0
.
067
)
3
.
000
(
0
.
118
)
0.500(0.020)
0
.
150
(
0
.
006
)
1
.300(
0.051
)
0.200(0.008)
0
.
600
(
0
.
024
)
1.800(0.071)
2.000(0.079)
0
.
700
(
0
.
028
)
REF
TYP
1
.
450
(
0
.
057
)
MAX
Package Outline Dimensions (All dimensions in mm(inch).)
(1) Package Type: SOT25

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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Suggested Pad Layout
(1) Package Type: SOT25

AP3418
Document number: DS37233 Rev. 2 - 2
April 2014
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