Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP4321 Configurable-Frequency Step-Down Converters

Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP4321 Configurable-Frequency Step-Down Converters are configurable-frequency (350kHz to 2.5MHz), synchronous devices with integrated internal high-side and low-side power MOSFETs (HS-FET and LS-FET, respectively). The MP4321 achieves up to 1A of highly efficient output current (IOUT) with peak current control mode. The wide 3.3V to 36V input voltage (VIN) range and 42V load dump tolerance of the converters allow a variety of step-down applications in automotive input environments. A 1μA shutdown current (ISD) enables the devices to be used in battery-powered applications.

The MPS MP4321 configurable-frequency step-down converters provide high power conversion efficiency across the entire load range via scaling down the switching frequency (fSW) under light-load conditions to decrease switching and gate driver losses. The open drain power good (PG) signal indicates whether the output is within 94.5% to 105.5% of its nominal voltage, while the frequency foldback prevents inductor current (IL) runaway during start-up.

Thermal shutdown allows reliable, fault-tolerant operation meanwhile, a high-duty cycle and low-dropout (LDO) mode implement automotive cold crank conditions.

The MP4321 is engineered in a QFN-12 (2mm x 3mm) package with wettable flanks.

Features

  • Designed for aftermarket automotive applications
    • 42V load dump tolerance
    • Supports 3.1V for cold crank conditions
    • Up to 1A of continuous output current
    • Wide 3.3V to 36V Operating Input Voltage (VIN) range
    • -40°C to +125°C Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) range
  • Increases battery life
    • 1μA Shutdown Current (ISD)
    • 20μA Sleep mode quiescent current
    • Advanced Asynchronous Modulation (AAM) Mode for increased efficiency under light load conditions
  • High performance for improved thermals
    • 70mΩ/50mΩ Integrated MOSFETs
    • 65ns Minimum On Time (tON_MIN)
    • 50ns Minimum Off Time (tOFF_MIN)
  • Optimized for EMC/EMI reduction
    • Frequency Spread Spectrum (FSS) modulation
    • Symmetric VIN pinout
    • CISPR25 Class 5 compliant
    • 350kHz to 2.5MHz configurable Switching Frequency (fSW)
    • MeshConnect™ flip-chip package
  • Additional features
    • Power Good (PG) output
    • Over-Current Protection (OCP) with hiccup mode
    • Available in a QFN-12 (2mm x 3mm) package
    • Available in a wettable flank package

Applications

  • USB chargers
  • Aftermarket automotive applications
  • Battery-powered systems
  • General consumer applications

Typical Application

Application Circuit Diagram - Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP4321 Configurable-Frequency Step-Down Converters

Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP4321 Configurable-Frequency Step-Down Converters