SC250: Step-Down DC-DC Converter with Bias LDO for RF Power Amplifiers

The SC250 is a synchronous step-down converter designed specifically for use as an adaptive voltage supply for CDMA and WCDMA RF Power Amplifiers (PAs).


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Features

  • Adjustable output voltage range - 0.3 to 3.6V
  • Linearly proportional VDAC to VOUT relationship for increased PA efficiency
  • Pass-through mode automatic and on demand
  • Input voltage range - 2.7V to 5V
  • Typical settling time - 40μs
  • Output current capability - 600mA
  • Maximum output current in bypass mode - 1A
  • Up to 96% effi ciency
  • Constant frequency operation - 1MHz
  • Less than 1μA shutdown current
  • Internal 75mΩ PMOS bypass transistor
  • PA bias voltage supply - 2.85V, 20mA, 1.5%
  • MLPD-W8, 2.3 x 2.3mm package

Diagrams

Typical Application Circuit

SC250 - Typical Application Circuit

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Applications

  • CDMA and WCDMA Phones
  • Handheld Radios
  • RF PC Cards
  • Battery Powered RF Devices

Packaging

MLPD-W8

Order Codes

  • SC250WLTRT: RoHS and WEEE compliant, 3000 pcs. Tape & Reel
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Pb-Free/RoHS/WEEE Status

Related Documents

Datasheets