SNVS209G November 2002 – May 2019 LM2733
PRODUCTION DATA.
The value of the FET "ON" voltage (referred to as VSW in the equations) is dependent on load current. A good approximation can be obtained by multiplying the "ON Resistance" of the FET times the average inductor current.
FET on resistance increases at VIN values below 5 V, since the internal N-FET has less gate voltage in this input voltage range (see Typical Characteristics). Above VIN = 5 V, the FET gate voltage is internally clamped to 5 V.
The maximum peak switch current the device can deliver is dependent on duty cycle. The minimum value is specified to be > 1 A at duty cycle below 50%. For higher duty cycles, see Typical Characteristics.