Datasheet
Table Of Contents
- Features
- Applications
- General Description
- Typical Applications Diagram
- Revision History
- Specifications
- Absolute Maximum Ratings
- Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions
- Typical Performance Characteristics
- Theory of Operation
- Applications Information
- Layout Considerations
- Example Applications Circuits
- Outline Dimensions

Constant Frequency Current-Mode
Step-Down DC-to-DC Controller in TSOT
Data Sheet
ADP1864
Rev. C
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FEATURES
Wide input voltage range: 3.15 V to 14 V
Wide output voltage range: 0.8 V to input voltage
Pin-to-pin compatible with LTC1772, LTC3801
Up to 94% efficiency
0.8 V ± 1.25% reference accuracy over temperature
Internal soft start
100% duty cycle for low dropout voltage
Current-mode operation for good line and load
transient response
7 μA shutdown supply current
235 μA quiescent supply current
Short-circuit and overvoltage protection
Small 6-lead TSOT package
Supported by ADIsimPower™ design tool
APPLICATIONS
Wireless devices
1- to 3-cell Li-Ion battery-powered applications
Set-top boxes
Processor core power supplies
Hard disk drives
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADP1864 is a compact, inexpensive, constant-frequency,
current-mode, step-down dc-to-dc controller. The ADP1864
drives a P-channel MOSFET that regulates an output voltage as
low as 0.8 V with ±1.25% accuracy, for up to 5 A load currents,
from input voltages as high as 14 V.
The ADP1864 provides system flexibility by allowing accurate
setting of the current limit with an external resistor, and the
output voltage is easily adjustable using two external resistors.
The ADP1864 includes an internal soft start to allow quick
power-up while preventing input inrush current. Additional
safety features include short-circuit protection, output overvoltage
protection, and input undervoltage protection. Current-mode
control provides fast and stable load transient performance,
while the 580 kHz operating frequency allows a small inductor
to be used in the system. To further the life of a battery source,
the controller turns on the external P-channel MOSFET 100%
of the duty cycle during dropout.
The ADP1864 operates over the −40°C to +125°C temperature
range and is available in a small, low profile, 6-lead TSOT package.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS DIAGRAM
05562-001
ADP1864
COMP
GND
FB
PGATE
IN
CS
174kΩ
80.6kΩ
25kΩ
470pF
1
2
3
5
6
4
68pF
47µF
0.03Ω
10µF
2.5V, 2.0A
V
IN
= 3.15V TO 14V
5µH
Figure 1.