ACT4070
Rev 0, 12/2006
Wide Input 3A Step Down Converter
FEATURES
3A Output Current
Up to 95% Efficiency
4.5V to 30V Input Range
6µA Shutdown Supply Current
400kHz Switching Frequency
Adjustable Output Voltage
Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit Protection
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Internal Soft Start Function
Frequency Fold Back at Short Circuit
Stability with Wide Range of Capacitors,
Including Low ESR Ceramic Capacitors
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ACT4070 is a current-mode step-down
DC/DC converter that generates up to 3A output
current at 400kHz switching frequency. The
device utilizes Active-Semi’s proprietary
ISOBCD30 process for operation with input
voltage up to 30V.
Consuming only 6μA in shutdown mode, the
ACT4070 is highly efficient with peak efficiency at
95% when in operation. Protection features
include cycle-by-cycle current limit, thermal
shutdown, and frequency fold back at short circuit.
The device also includes an internal soft start
function to prevent overshoot.
The ACT4070 is available in SOP-8/EP exposed
pad package and requires very few external
devices for operation.
SOP-8/EP (Exposed Pad) Package
APPLICATIONS
TFT LCD Monitors or Televisions and HDTV
Portable DVD Players
Car-Powered or Battery-Powered Equipment
Set-Top Boxes
Telecom Power Supplies
DSL and Cable Modems and Routers
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
Innovative Products.
Active Solutions.
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