Zetex dc/dc converter IC provides 3.3V regulated output
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Measuring 8-by-5.3mm, the SOT23-6 device operates with a 220nF flying capacitor and 10?F bypass capacitor at the input and output. It draws an input current of 20?A in normal operation and 1?A during sleep mode. A pin is also provided for logic controlled shutdown of the output.
Based on a standard switched capacitor voltage doubler design, the converter IC achieves regulation by sensing the output and activating a charge pump when sense voltage falls below a set threshold.
The ZXCP is also fully protected against short circuit and thermal overload. With the output short-circuited, the increase in input current causes a rise in chip temperature. At 150C, on-chip thermal shutdown circuitry disables the charge pump until the device has cooled. The converter then cycles in and out of operation indefinitely until the short circuit is removed. |
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