Point-of-load regulators deliver up to 15A output current

Power supply designers for server, tablet, notebook, telecom, gaming and general-purpose point-of-load (POL) regulation applications are constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency in their designs in order to meet energy standards, extend battery life and reduce total cost of ownership. To help designers meet this challenge, Fairchild Semiconductor developed the next-generation TinyBuck regulator family, consisting of integrated POL regulators that incorporate a constant on-time PWM controller and driver with high-side and low-side MOSFETs.

The FAN23xx family enables end-user applications to achieve significantly higher efficiency over a very wide load range. This is achieved through multiple optimizations including:

· Fine-tuned gate-drive circuitry with optimized gate drive current and dead times for each specific part number giving two percent higher peak efficiency compared to competitive solutions.

· Constant on-time architecture with pulse frequency modulation (PFM) for highest light load efficiencies.

Additional optimizations help to improve thermal performance and system robustness:

· Reduced switch node ringing and optimized wide duty cycle achieved by leveraging Fairchild’s PowerTrench MOSFETs with Shielded Gate technology.

· Advanced packaging technology to minimize parasitic inductance and resistance, achieving superior thermal performance.

TinyBuck regulators have the capability of running up to a 1.5MHz switching frequency, enabling customers to achieve high efficiency while reducing the number of inductor and capacitor (LC) components needed. Devices in the family can achieve the same efficiency as equivalent discrete solutions running at half the switching frequency.

The FAN2306, for example, can deliver 92.5 percent efficiency at full load, 12V input, 1.2V output @ 500KHz switching frequency while using a 1.2μH inductor. The same device can be used at the same duty cycle, @ 1Mhz, and achieve 90% efficiency using 0.56μH inductor. A single footprint for the 6A, 10A and 15A devices provides flexibility, allowing designers to scale the current level of their system without changing their board layout.

Additionally, the next generation TinyBuck regulator family is supported by an online design tool providing designers a simple, easy-to-use tool that enhances their design and improves time to market.

Key Features:

  o 4A, 6A, 10A, and 15A devices

  o VIN = 4.5V – 15V

  o FAN2306/06M/10/15:

    ? External 5V bias required

    ? VIN range of 4.5V – 15V

  o FAN23SV06/SV06P/SV10M/SV15M:

    ? Integrated linear regulator for single voltage (+5V & +12V typ) operation

    ? VIN range of 4.5V - 5.5V & 7V – 15V

  o FAN23SV04T:

    ? Integrated linear regulator for single voltage (+12V) operation

    ? VIN range of 7V – 15V

    ? Tracking operation for DDR Termination (Vtt)

  o VIN= 4.5V – 24V

  o FAN2356/60/65:

    ? External 5V bias required

    ? VIN range of 4.5V – 24V

   o FAN23SV56/SV60/SV65:

     ? Integrated linear regulator for single voltage (+5V, +12V & +19V typ) operation

     ? VIN range of 4.5V - 5.5V & 7V – 24V

   o Minimizes external component count for reduced BOM cost & improved system reliability

   o Constant on-time controller with PFM mode

   o Single footprint (5mm x 5.5mm PQFN 34L) compatibility for all devices

   o Compatible with all output capacitor types (MLCC, electrolytic capacitors, etc.)

Packaging and Pricing Information (in US 1,000 quantity pieces):

 

Device	Price (US $ in 1,000 Piece Quantities)	Datasheet
FAN2306	$1.31	PDF
FAN2306M	$1.31	PDF
FAN2310	$1.62	PDF
FAN2315	$1.96	PDF
FAN23SV06	$1.31	PDF
FAN23SV06P	$1.31	PDF
FAN23SV10M	$1.62	PDF
FAN23SV15M	$1.96	PDF
FAN23SV04T	$1.07	PDF
FAN2356	$1.41	PDF
FAN2360	$1.70	PDF
FAN2365	$2.05	PDF
FAN23SV56	$1.41	PDF
FAN23SV60	$1.70	PDF
FAN23SV65	$2.05	PDF

 

 To contact Fairchild Semiconductor about this product, please go to: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/cf/sales_contacts/.

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