DESCRIPTION

The SP6656 is a 400mA synchronous buck regulator that is ideal for portable applications that use a Li-Ion or 3 cell alkaline/NiCD/NiMH input. The SP6656’s proprietary control loop, 20µA light load quiescent current, and 0.3Ωpower switches provide excellent efficiency across a wide range of output currents. As the input battery supply decreases towards the output voltage the SP6656 seamlessly transitions into 100 duty ratio operation further extending useful battery life. The SP6656 is protected against overload and short circuit conditions with a precise inductor peak current limit. Other features include externally programmable output voltage down to 1.0V, logic controlled output voltage selection, logic level shutdown control, and 140°C over temperature shutdown.

FEATURES

■ 98 Efficiency Possible

■ Small 3X3 10-Pin DFN Package

■ Ultra-low 20µA Quiescent Current

■ 625mA Inductor Peak Current Limit

■ Guaranteed Minimum 400mA Output Current

■ 2.7V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range

■ Output Adjustable Down to 1.0V

■ 100 Duty Ratio Low Dropout Operation

■ 80µA Light Load Quiescent Current in Dropout

■ Output Voltage Logic Selection

■ Ideal for portable designs powered with Li Ion battery

APPLICATIONS

■ Cell Phones

■ PDAs

■ DSCs

■ MP3 Players

■ USB Devices

■ Point of Use Power