AP1513 is a PWM controlled 2A step-down converter. It features a wide input voltage range, adjustable output voltage, PWM control, soft-start, and is suitable for mobile devices.
The AP1513 is a PWM‑controlled step‑down switching regulator offered in a SOP‑8L package. It operates from 3.6 V to 18 V input and delivers up to 2 A output with selectable output voltages from 0.8 V to VCC. Integrated features include soft‑start, current limit, enable, thermal shutdown and an internal P‑channel MOSFET.
The datasheet provides electrical characteristics, recommended operating conditions, typical performance graphs, layout guidelines and ordering information for the AP1513. It is intended for use in portable devices, PC motherboards, LCD monitors, graphics cards, DVD‑Video players, telecom equipment and other peripheral power‑supply applications.
| Input Voltage Range | 3.6 V to 18 V |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Current | 2 A |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +125 °C |
| Typical Switching Frequency | 300 kHz |
| Efficiency (Vin=12 V, Vout=5 V, Iout=2 A) | 92 % |
The device operates with an input voltage from 3.6 V up to 18 V.
It can deliver up to 2 A of output current.
The converter includes soft‑start, current limit, enable function, thermal shutdown, under‑voltage lockout, and short‑circuit protection.
The typical PWM switching frequency is 300 kHz.