Allegro A4490 Triple Output Step-Down Switching Regulator Datasheet

The A4490 is a triple output step-down switching regulator designed to provide the power supply requirements of printers, office automation, industrial, and portable equipment.


Allegro A4490 Triple Output Step-Down Switching Regulator Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Allegro
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
16
File format
PDF
File size
406 KB
Published
07 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
942FB96FFECD070AA39FB05885C66FBA

About this manual

The A4490 is a triple‑output step‑down switching regulator that integrates three independent buck converters. It operates from a 4.5 V to 34 V input range, uses a fixed 550 kHz switching frequency, and includes features such as a power‑on‑reset flag, internal compensation and a charge‑pump for wide duty‑cycle operation. The device is offered in a 20‑contact QFN package (suffix ES) for a compact PCB footprint.

Typical applications include printers, office automation, industrial equipment and portable devices. The regulator provides high‑current outputs with independent soft‑start, overload protection, undervoltage lockout and thermal shutdown, making it suitable for demanding power‑supply designs.

What's inside

  • Features and Benefits
  • Description
  • Selection Guide
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Recommended Operating Conditions
  • Functional Block Diagram
  • Pin-out Diagram
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Functional Description
  • Power Configuration

Specifications

Input voltage range4.5 V to 34 V
Switching frequency550 kHz
Package20‑contact QFN (suffix ES)
Minimum duty cycle5 %

Frequently asked questions

What is the input voltage range of the A4490?

The A4490 operates from 4.5 V up to 34 V input.

How many buck converters does the A4490 contain?

It contains three independent buck converters.

What is the switching frequency of the regulator?

The regulator uses a fixed 550 kHz switching frequency.

What package type is the A4490 supplied in?

It is supplied in a 20‑contact QFN package (suffix ES).

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