STMicroelectronics ST1S12 Application Note AN2728

The ST1S12 is a synchronous step-down DC-DC converter optimized for powering low-voltage digital cores in HDD applications.


STMicroelectronics ST1S12 Application Note AN2728 - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Power Management
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
273 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
ST1S12
MD5 checksum
49C08453CF9B68B3D29823975FFA57F8

About this manual

The document details the ST1S12 family of adjustable current mode PWM synchronous step-down DC-DC converters. These devices are optimized for powering low-voltage digital cores in hard disk drive (HDD) applications, offering up to 0.7 A over an input voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V with a fixed switching frequency of 1.7 MHz.

What's inside

  • ST1S12 description
  • Enable function
  • Current limit and short-circuit protection
  • Selecting components for your applications
  • Output voltage selection
  • Input capacitor
  • Output capacitor
  • Inductor selection
  • Layout considerations
  • Thermal considerations

Specifications

Maximum Output Current0.7 A
Input Voltage Range2.5 V to 5.5 V
Switching Frequency1.7 MHz
Package TypeTSOT23-5L
Feedback Voltage0.6 V

Frequently asked questions

What is the enable voltage threshold for turning the device ON?

The device turns ON when the EN voltage is higher than 1.5 V.

What happens if the feedback voltage drops below 0.1 V?

The loop switches to short-circuit mode, reducing the maximum output limitation current to 300 mA.

What capacitor types are recommended for input and output?

The device works properly with X5R or X7R SMD ceramic capacitors.

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