STMicroelectronics PM8903 3 A Step-Down Monolithic Switching Regulator Datasheet

The PM8903 is a high-efficiency monolithic step-down switching regulator designed to deliver up to 3A continuous current. It features high efficiency, a wide input voltage range of 2.8V to 6V, adjustable output voltage down to 0.6V, and more.


STMicroelectronics PM8903 3 A Step-Down Monolithic Switching Regulator Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
34
File format
PDF
File size
2.1 MB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
Model
PM8903
MD5 checksum
299707C0805C5275B5D5F48E36EBDF6F

About this manual

The PM8903 is a high-efficiency monolithic step-down switching regulator designed to deliver up to 3 A of continuous output current. It operates with an input voltage range of 2.8 V to 6 V and features low-resistance integrated nMOS power switches. The device includes a proprietary pulse-skipping mode to optimize efficiency across all loading ranges and offers adjustable output voltage down to 0.6 V with 1% accuracy.

What's inside

  • Typical application circuit
  • Pin description
  • Thermal data
  • Electrical specifications
  • Power section
  • Output voltage monitoring
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Synchronization
  • Pulse-skipping
  • Package mechanical data

Specifications

Continuous output current3 A
Input voltage range2.8 V to 6 V
Supply voltage range2.9 V to 5.5 V
Switching frequency1.1 MHz
Output voltage accuracy1%
Minimum output voltage0.6 V
HS MOSFET RDS(on)35 mΩ
Maximum junction temperature150 °C
Package typeVFQFPN16 3 x 3 mm

Frequently asked questions

What is the switching frequency of the PM8903?

The switching frequency is typically set to 1.1 MHz and can be programmed to 0.8 MHz or 1.0 MHz.

Does the PM8903 support synchronization?

Yes, it supports interleaving synchronization with up to 2 ICs to reduce input RMS current.

What is the quiescent current in shutdown mode?

The quiescent current is less than 15 μA when the shutdown function is active.

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