STMicroelectronics L6911E 5-Bit Programmable Step-Down Controller Datasheet

This document describes a power supply integrated circuit (IC) called L6911E. The IC features an operating supply voltage from 5V to 12V buses, up to 1.3A gate current capability, a TTL-compatible 5-bit programmable output compliant with VRM 8.5 (providing output voltage from 1.050V to 1.825V with 0.025V binary steps), voltage mode PWM control, excellent output accuracy (+/-1%) over line and temperature variations, very fast load transient response, power good output voltage, overvoltage protection and monitor, overcurrent protection realized using the upper MOSFET's RdsON, 200kHz internal oscillator, externally adjustable oscillator from 50kHz to 1MHz, and soft start and inhibit functions. The IC is suitable for power supply applications for advanced microprocessor cores and distributed power supply.


STMicroelectronics L6911E 5-Bit Programmable Step-Down Controller Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
283 KB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
134D9AD4E8877E67FBD5B81F0C95EC32

About this manual

The L6911E is a power supply controller specifically designed to provide high-performance DC/DC conversion for high-current microprocessors. It features a precise 5-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that allows the output voltage to be adjusted from 1.050V to 1.825V with 25mV binary steps. The device includes a high-precision internal reference source ensuring output accuracy within ±1% over line and temperature variations.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Pin Function
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • VID Setting
  • Oscillator
  • Digital to Analog Converter
  • Soft Start and Inhibit
  • Gate Drivers
  • Protections

Specifications

Output Voltage Range1.050V to 1.825V
Voltage Step25mV
Output Accuracy±1%
Gate Current CapabilityUp to 1.3A
Internal Oscillator Frequency200kHz
Adjustable Frequency Range50kHz to 1MHz
Package TypeSO-20
Gain-Bandwidth Product15 MHz
Slew Rate10 V/µS

Frequently asked questions

What is the output voltage range of the L6911E?

The output voltage can be adjusted from 1.050V to 1.825V.

How is the switching frequency adjusted?

The frequency is adjustable from 50kHz to 1MHz using an external resistor connected to the RT pin.

Does the L6911E include over-current protection?

Yes, it includes over-current protection realized using the upper MOSFET's RdsON.

What is the output voltage accuracy?

The device provides excellent output accuracy of ±1% over line and temperature variations.

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