Analog Devices Introduces the Most Efficient Switching Regulators in Their Class

ADP2384/86 dc-to-dc regulators integrate ultralow on-resistance (44/11 mΩ) power MOSFETs, making them the most efficient 4-A and 6-A solutions for powering processor cores in compact 168mm2 solution size.

Small Ultra High Efficiency DC-to-DC Regulators (Graphic: Business Wire)

NORWOOD, Mass.--()--Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today introduced the ADP2384 4-A and ADP2386 6-A, 20-V dc-to-dc regulators featuring ultra-high conversion efficiency of greater than 95 percent in a compact 168mm2 solution size. The ADP2384/86 regulators offer a wide input-voltage range of 4.5 V to 20 V and an output range from as low as 0.6 V up to 18 V with 1 percent voltage accuracy. The accurate current limit protection allows the use of smaller inductors, which helps to minimize board space. The ADP2384/86 regulators provide a precision-enable input and a power-good output to allow a simple and reliable start-up sequence.

The ADP2384/86 offer excellent stability and transient response to minimize the output voltage ripple. The switching frequency of the regulators can be synchronized to an external clock to eliminate beat frequencies between regulators. The ADP2384/86 operate over the −40°C to +125°C junction temperature range and are available in compact 4 mm × 4 mm 24-lead LFCSP packages.

ADP2384/86 dc-to-dc Regulators Key Features

  • Peak efficiency up to 95 percent with efficiency profile optimized for low duty-cycle operation
  • Wide input-voltage range of 4.5 V to 20 V
  • Output voltage is adjustable from 0.6 V to 90 percent of input voltage
  • Accurate current limit protection reduces the size of external inductor and overall solution size
  • Synchronization input to minimize input ripple current and reduce input filter design
  • Precision enable input and power-good output provide a simple and reliable start-up sequence
  • ADP2384 and ADP2386 are pin-to-pin compatible with each other
  • Compact solution size: 168 mm2 (14 mm ×12 mm)

Availability, Pricing and Complementary Components

Product         Sample

Availability

        Full Production         Price each @

1k units

        Packaging
ADP2384ACPZN-R7         Now         Now         $1.74         4 mm × 4 mm

24-lead LFCSP

ADP2386ACPZN-R7         Now         Now         $2.04         4 mm × 4 mm

24-lead LFCSP

ADP2384-EVALZ         Now         Now         $60.00         -
ADP2386-EVALZ         Now         Now         $60.00         -

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Contacts

Analog Devices Inc.
Joe Dussi, 781-937-1216
joe.dussi@analog.com
or
Porter Novelli
Andrew MacLellan, 617-897-8270
andrew.maclellan@porternovelli.com

Release Summary

The ADP2384/86 dc-to-dc regulators integrate ultralow on-resistance (11 mΩ) power MOSFETs in low-side power stage, making them the most efficient 4-A and 6-A solutions for powering processor cores.

Contacts

Analog Devices Inc.
Joe Dussi, 781-937-1216
joe.dussi@analog.com
or
Porter Novelli
Andrew MacLellan, 617-897-8270
andrew.maclellan@porternovelli.com