MP2372

3A, 28V, 925KHz

Step-Down Converter

MP2372 Rev. 0.92

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12/22/2009

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DESCRIPTION

The MP2372 is a 925KHz step-down regulator

with a built-in power MOSFET. It achieves 3A

continuous output current over a wide input

supply range with excellent load and line

regulation.

Current mode operation provides fast transient

response and eases loop stabilization.

Fault condition protection includes cycle-by-

cycle current limiting and thermal shutdown.

Adjustable soft-start reduces the stress on the

input source at turn-on. In shutdown mode, the

regulator draws 20μA of supply current.

The MP2372 is available in an 8-pin SOIC

package with an exposed pad, and requires a

minimum number of readily available external

components to complete a 3A step-down DC to

DC converter solution.

FEATURES

• 3A Continuous Output Current, 4A Peak

Output Current

• Programmable Soft-Start

• 100mΩ Internal Power MOSFET Switch

• Stable with Low ESR Output Ceramic

Capacitors

• Up to 91% Efficiency

• 20μA Shutdown Mode

• Fixed 925KHz Frequency

• Thermal Shutdown

• Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection

• Wide 4.5V to 28V Operating Input Range

• Output is Adjustable From 0.92V to 21V

• Under Voltage Lockout

APPLICATIONS

• Distributed Power Systems

• Battery Chargers

• Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators

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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

TYPICAL APPLICATION

INPUT

OUTPUT

3.3V

MP2372

BS

IN

FB

SW

SS

COMP

EN

1

3

5

6

4

8

7

2

C6

OPEN

OPEN =

AUTOMATIC

STARTUP

C4

C5

C1

CERAMIC

50v

C2

CERAMIC

6.3V

R2

R1

D1

10nF

A

Efficiency Curve

100

90

80

70

60

0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

LOAD CURRENT (A)