Fairchild Semiconductor's Synchronous Buck Regulator Provides Over 95 Percent Peak Efficiency

The FAN8060, a 1MHz, 1A integrated synchronous step-down regulator for DC-DC conversion, provides designers of consumer electronics, like GPS devices, PDAs, MP3 players, etc., with a highly efficient synchronous Buck regulator that offers user-definable features to optimize performance and provides a peak efficiency of over 95 percent.

News Highlights

• Fast transient response time swiftly responds to current fluctuations when there is a sudden change in load
• Soft-start allows start up in a controlled manner, averting over-voltage spikes
• Adjustable external compensation to optimize the transient response for any condition
• User-selectable current limit provides protection against output overload and short circuit
• External synchronization pin reduces both EMI and crosstalk
• Optimized input range of 2.5 to 5.5V and an ultra–compact 10-lead 3mm x 3mm MLP package, saves space and power