Power
Dual Buck converter from AnalogicTech
Many mobile consumer electronics systems require more than 1.5A to power the system microprocessor and less current to power the baseband processor, memory or I/O. By combining two optimally sized step-down converters in a single 3x4mm package, AnalogicTech’s AAT2789 provides designers with efficient power conversion in a form factor designed to reduce system cost and provide a 25% reduction in board space.
Operating from 2.7V to 5.5V input range, the AAT2789 2-channel synchronous step-down converter is designed for portable systems powered from a single-cell Lithium-ion battery or consumer equipment using a 3.3V or 5V bus. The dual converter features one channel that delivers up to 1.7A and a second channel that supplies up to 800mA. Both converter channels use a unique low noise architecture developed by AnalogicTech to minimize output ripple and spectral noise. Each converter also uses its own independent enable pin. Output voltage is externally adjustable.
LowRDS(ON) power switches help improve power efficiency at high current levels. To further extend battery life, the device adds a low quiescent current, light load operating mode which maximizes power efficiency over the entire load range.
The AAT2789 also features a high switching frequency that helps minimize external filter size. Peak current mode control eliminates the need for external compensation while optimizing transient performance and stability. To ensure the integrity of the device, the AAT2789 features integrated soft start to limit inrush current. For overload conditions, the device adds over-temperature and current limit protection circuits.
Qualified across the -40 to +85 degrees C temperature range, the AAT2789 is available in a 3x4-mm, Pb-free, 16-pin TDFN package.