General Description

The APW7179A consists of two independent 1.5MHz constant frequency, current mode, and PWM step-down converters. Each converter integrates a main switch with a synchronous rectifier for high efficiency without an external Schottky diode. The APW7179A is ideal for powering portable equipment that runs from a single cell Lithium-Ion (Li+) battery. Each converter can supply 1A of load current from a 2.7V to 5.5V input voltage. The output voltage can be regulated as low as 0.6V. The APW7179A can also run at 100 duty cycle for low dropout applications.

Features

• 1A Output Current on Each Channel

• 2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range

• 1.5MHz Constant Frequency Operation

• Low Dropout Operation at 100 Duty Cycle

• Synchronous Topology

• 0.6V Low Reference Voltage

• Current Mode Operation

• Over-Temperature Protection

• Over-Current Protection

• Up to 94 Efficiency

• Internally Compensated

• Lead Free and Green Devices Available (RoHS Compliant)

Applications

• TV Tuner/Box

• Portable Instrument