Overview
The SC196 is a synchronous step-down converter with integrated power devices designed for use in applications using a single-cell Li-ion battery. Its wide input voltage range also makes it suitable for use in systems with fixed 3.3V or 5V supply rails available.
Product is not recommended for new design.
Features
- Up to 95% efficiency
- V(OUT) adjustable from less than 0.8V to V(IN)
- Output current — 1.5A
- Quiescent current — 17μA
- Input range — 2.5V to 5.5V
- Fixed 1MHz frequency or 750kHz to 1.25MHz synchronized operation
- PSAVE operation to maximize efficiency at light loads
- Fast transient response
- 100% duty cycle in dropout
- Soft-start
- Over-temperature and short-circuit protection
- Lead-free package — MLP10-UT, 3 x 3 x 0.6mm
Packaging
- MLPD-10
Order Codes
- SC196ULTRT: Lead-Free, RoHS and WEEE Compliant, 3000 pcs.Tape & Reel
PB Free/ROHS
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| Documents | Release Date | Type |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC196 Datasheet | 2019-05-31 | | |
Applications
- Cell phones
- Wireless communication chipset power
- Personal media player
- Microprocessor/DSP core/IO power
- PDAs and handheld computers
- WLAN peripherals
- USB powered modems
- 1 Li-Ion or 3 NiMH/NiCd powered devices
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