Datasheet

LP3972
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SNVS468K SEPTEMBER 2006REVISED MAY 2013
Power Management Unit for Advanced Application Processors
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FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Compatible With Advanced Applications
PDA Phones
Processors Requiring DVM (Dynamic Voltage
Smart Phones
Management)
Personal Media Players
Three Buck Regulators for Powering High-
Digital Cameras
Current Processor Functions or I/Os
Application Processors
Six LDOs for Powering RTC, Peripherals, and
Marvell PXA
I/Os
Freescale
Backup Battery Charger With Automatic
Samsung
Switch for Lithium-Manganese Coin Cell
Batteries and Super Capacitors
DESCRIPTION
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C Compatible High-Speed Serial Interface
The LP3972 is a multi-function programmable Power
Software Control of Regulator Functions and
Management Unit designed especially for advanced
Settings
application processors. The LP3972 is optimized for
Precision Internal Reference
low-power handheld applications and provides six
low-dropout low-noise linear regulators, three DC/DC
Thermal Overload Protection
magnetic buck regulators, a back-up battery charger,
Current Overload Protection
and two GPIOs. A high-speed serial interface is
Tiny 40-Pin 5x5 mm WQFN Package
included to program individual regulator output
voltages as well as on and off control.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Buck Regulators
Programmable V
OUT
from 0.725 to 3.3V
Up to 95% efficiency
Up to 1.6A output current
±3% output voltage accuracy
LDOs
Programmable V
OUT
of 1.0V–3.3V
±3% output voltage accuracy
150/300/400 mA output currents
LDO_RTC 30 mA
LDO1 300 mA
LDO2 150 mA
LDO3 150 mA
LDO4 150 mA
LDO5 400 mA
100 mV (typ) dropout
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