STMicroelectronics L5983 Step-Down Switching Regulator Datasheet

The L5983 is a step-down switching regulator with a 1.5A DC output current, 2.9V to 18V input voltage range, adjustable output voltage starting from 0.6V, programmable switching frequency up to 1MHz, internal soft-start and inhibit, low dropout operation with 100% duty cycle, voltage feed-forward, zero load current operation, overcurrent and thermal protection.


STMicroelectronics L5983 Step-Down Switching Regulator Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Power Management
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
43
File format
PDF
File size
1 MB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Model
L5983
MD5 checksum
6FD679C84559588746B1CA45D7F95FDF

About this manual

The L5983 is a step-down switching regulator with a 2.0 A (min.) current limited embedded power MOSFET, capable of delivering an output current in excess of 1.5 A DC. It operates with an input voltage range from 2.9 V to 18 V and allows the output voltage to be set from 0.6 V to the input voltage. The device includes an internal 250 kHz switching frequency oscillator that can be externally adjusted up to 1 MHz.

What's inside

  • Pin settings
  • Maximum ratings
  • Electrical characteristics
  • Functional description
  • Application information
  • Application ideas
  • Package mechanical data
  • Order codes

Specifications

Output current1.5 A DC
Input voltage range2.9 V to 18 V
Output voltage range0.6 V to Vin
Switching frequency250 kHz to 1 MHz
Maximum limiting current2.0 A
Package typeVFQFPN8 3 x 3 mm

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum input voltage for the L5983?

The minimum input voltage is 2.9 V.

Can the switching frequency be changed?

Yes, the frequency is programmable up to 1 MHz.

What is the maximum output current?

The device can deliver an output current in excess of 1.5 A DC.

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