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LM3281

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3.3-V, 1.2-A, 6-MHz Mini Step-Down DC-DC Converter

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LM3281

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Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -30 to 90 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 1.2 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 5400 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 6600 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Light load efficiency Control mode Voltage mode Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 3.3 Iq (typ) (µA) 15 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -30 to 90 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 1.2 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 5400 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 6600 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Light load efficiency Control mode Voltage mode Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 3.3 Iq (typ) (µA) 15 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
DSBGA (YFQ) 6 1.4000000000000001 mm² 1.4000000000000001 x 1
  • Operates from a Single Li-Ion Cell (3 V to 5.5 V)
  • 6-MHz (typ.) PWM Switching Frequency
  • Fixed Output Voltage: 3.3 V
  • Up to 1.2-A Maximum Load Capability
  • High Efficiency: 94% (typ.) with 3.8-V VIN at 300 mA
  • Analog Bypass: 60-mV (typ.) Drop-Out at 600 mA
  • Low IQ: 16 µA typical, 25 µA maximum
  • Automatic ECO/PWM/Bypass Mode Change
  • Forced PWM Mode for Low Output-Voltage Ripple
  • Soft-Start Limits Input Current on Start-Up
  • Current Overload Protection
  • Thermal Overload Protection
  • Small Total Solution Size: < 7.5 mm2
  • Operates from a Single Li-Ion Cell (3 V to 5.5 V)
  • 6-MHz (typ.) PWM Switching Frequency
  • Fixed Output Voltage: 3.3 V
  • Up to 1.2-A Maximum Load Capability
  • High Efficiency: 94% (typ.) with 3.8-V VIN at 300 mA
  • Analog Bypass: 60-mV (typ.) Drop-Out at 600 mA
  • Low IQ: 16 µA typical, 25 µA maximum
  • Automatic ECO/PWM/Bypass Mode Change
  • Forced PWM Mode for Low Output-Voltage Ripple
  • Soft-Start Limits Input Current on Start-Up
  • Current Overload Protection
  • Thermal Overload Protection
  • Small Total Solution Size: < 7.5 mm2

The LM3281 is a high-efficiency low-noise miniature DC-DC converter optimized for powering noise-sensitive wireless connectivity chipsets and RF Front End Modules (FEMs) from a single Lithium-Ion cell. The LM3281 is ideal for “always on” applications with very low unloaded quiescent current of 16 µA (typ.).

The LM3281 steps down an input supply voltage to a fixed output voltage of 3.3 V with output current up to 1200 mA. Five different modes of operation are used to optimize efficiency and minimize battery drain. In Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) mode, the device operates at a fixed frequency of 6 MHz which minimizes RF interference when driving medium-to-heavy loads. At light load, the device automatically enters into Economy (ECO) mode with reduced quiescent current. In a low-battery voltage condition, a bypass mode reduces the voltage dropout to 60 mV (typ.) at 600 mA. If very low output voltage ripple is desired at light loads, the device can also be forced into PWM mode. Shutdown mode turns the device off and reduces battery consumption to 0.1 µA (typ.).

The LM3281 is a high-efficiency low-noise miniature DC-DC converter optimized for powering noise-sensitive wireless connectivity chipsets and RF Front End Modules (FEMs) from a single Lithium-Ion cell. The LM3281 is ideal for “always on” applications with very low unloaded quiescent current of 16 µA (typ.).

The LM3281 steps down an input supply voltage to a fixed output voltage of 3.3 V with output current up to 1200 mA. Five different modes of operation are used to optimize efficiency and minimize battery drain. In Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) mode, the device operates at a fixed frequency of 6 MHz which minimizes RF interference when driving medium-to-heavy loads. At light load, the device automatically enters into Economy (ECO) mode with reduced quiescent current. In a low-battery voltage condition, a bypass mode reduces the voltage dropout to 60 mV (typ.) at 600 mA. If very low output voltage ripple is desired at light loads, the device can also be forced into PWM mode. Shutdown mode turns the device off and reduces battery consumption to 0.1 µA (typ.).
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* Data sheet LM3281 3.3-V, 1.2-A, 6-MHz Miniature Step-Down DC-DC Converter for Wireless Connectivity Solutions datasheet PDF | HTML 24 Nov 2014
User guide Using the LM3281 Evaluation Module 24 Nov 2014

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LM3281EVM — LM3281EVM 1.2A, 3.3V Miniature Step Down DC-DC Converter with Analog Bypass

LM3281EVM facilitates the evaluation of the LM3281 1.2A, 3.3V miniature step down DC-DC converter IC.  It is a high efficiency low noise buck converter optimized for powering noise-sensitive wireless connectivity chipsets and RF front end modules (FEM).  The unique analog bypass feature (...)

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