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BD9C401EFJ-E2

Synchronous Buck Converter

The BD9C401EFJ-E2 is a synchronous buck converter from ROHM. View the full BD9C401EFJ-E2 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official BD9C401EFJ-E2 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

ROHM

Package

8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) Exposed Pad

Lifecycle

Production (Last Updated: 5 months ago)

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Current4A
Switching Frequency500kHz
FunctionStep-Down
Height - Seated (Max)1 mm
Lead FreeLead Free
Length4.9 mm
Lifecycle StatusProduction (Last Updated: 5 months ago)
Max Input Voltage18 V
Max Operating Temperature85 °C
Max Output Current4 A
Max Output Voltage12.6 V
Max Switching Frequency550 kHz
Min Input Voltage4.5 V
Min Operating Temperature-40 °C
Min Output Voltage562.5 mV
Min Supply Voltage4.5 V
MountSurface Mount
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Nominal Input Voltage12 V
Number of Channels1
Number of Circuits1
Number of Outputs1
Number of Outputs1
Number of Pins8
Number of Terminals8
Operating Supply Voltage18 V
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output Current4 A
Output TypeAdjustable
Output TypeAdjustable
Package / Case8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) Exposed Pad
PackagingMouseReel
PackagingCut Tape
REACH SVHCYes
RoHSCompliant
Schedule B8542390000
Standard Pack Qty2500
Supplier Device Package8-HTSOP-J
Synchronous RectifierYes
Synchronous RectifierYes
Terminal Pitch1.27 mm
TopologyBuck
TopologyBuck
Input Voltage (Max)18V
Input Voltage (Min)4.5V
Output Voltage (Max)12.6V
Output Voltage0.8V
Width3.9 mm

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Overview

Part: BD9C401EFJ — ROHM

Type: Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converter

Description: 4.5–18 V input, 4 A single synchronous buck converter with integrated 65 mΩ / 35 mΩ MOSFETs, 0.8 V ±1% reference and 500 kHz switching frequency.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 4.5–18.0 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Output current: up to 4.0 A
  • Output voltage setting range: VIN × 0.125 to VIN × 0.7 (VIN × 0.125 ≥ 0.8 V)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VIN): 20 V
  • SW pin voltage: 20 V
  • EN pin voltage: 20 V
  • FB, COMP pin voltage: 7 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -55 to +150 °C
  • Power dissipation: 3.76 W (70 × 70 × 1.6 mm 4-layer board)

Key Specs:

  • FB voltage: 0.800 V typ (0.792–0.808 V), Ta = 25 °C
  • Switching frequency: 500 kHz typ (450–550 kHz)
  • High-side FET on-resistance: 65 mΩ typ (VIN = 12 V, ISW = -1 A)
  • Low-side FET on-resistance: 35 mΩ typ (VIN = 12 V, ISW = -1 A)
  • Circuit current, active: 1.5 mA typ (2.5 mA max)
  • Circuit current, standby: 1.0 μA typ (10 μA max), VEN = 0 V
  • Current limit: 4.5 A min
  • UVLO threshold: 4.0 V typ rising (3.75–4.25 V), 0.2 V hysteresis
  • Soft-start time: 1.0 ms typ (0.5–2.0 ms)
  • EN thresholds: high ≥ 2.0 V, low ≤ 0.8 V

Features:

  • Current mode control with high-speed transient response
  • Easily set phase compensation
  • Over current protection
  • Short circuit protection (off-latch)
  • Thermal shutdown (175 °C typ)
  • Under voltage lockout
  • Fixed soft start

Applications:

  • LCD TVs
  • Set-top boxes
  • DVD/Blu-ray disc players/recorders
  • Broadband network and communication interfaces
  • Entertainment devices

Package:

  • HTSOP-J8 (exposed pad; 7 pins plus E-Pad)

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Features

  • ■ Synchronous Single DC/DC Converter
  • ■ Over Current Protection
  • ■ Thermal Shutdown Protection
  • ■ Under Voltage Lockout Protection
  • ■ Short Circuit Protection
  • ■ Fixed Soft Start Function

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Applications

  • ■ LCD TVs
  • ■ Set-top Boxes
  • ■ DVD/Blu-ray Disc Players/Recorders
  • ■ Broadband Network and Communication Interface
  • ■ Entertainment Devices

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Pin Configuration

Figure 2. Pin Assignment

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Electrical Characteristics

(Ta = 25 C, VIN = 12 V, VEN = 5 V unless otherwise specified)

ParameterSymbolLimits - MinLimits - TypLimits - MaxUnitConditions
Circuit Current in ActiveI Q_active-1.52.5mAV FB = 0.75V, V EN = 5V
Circuit Current in StandbyI Q_stby-1.010.0μAV EN = 0V
FB Pin VoltageV FB0.7920.8000.808VFB-COMP Short (Voltage follower)
FB Input CurrentI FB-02μA
Switching Frequencyf OSC450500550kHz
High Side FET On ResistanceR ONH-65-mΩV IN = 12V , I SW = -1A
Low Side FET On ResistanceR ONL-35-mΩV IN = 12V , I SW = -1A
Power MOS Leakage CurrentI LSW-05μAV IN = 18V , V SW = 18V
Current LimitI LIMIT4.5--A
Minimum Duty RatioMin_duty--12.5%
UVLO ThresholdV UVLO3.754.04.25VV IN Sweep up
UVLO Hysteresis VoltageV UVLOHYS-0.2-V
EN High-Level Input VoltageV ENH2.0--V
EN Low-Level Input VoltageV ENL--0.8V
Soft Start TimeT SS0.51.02.0msec

(Note 1) VFB :FB Pin Voltage, VEN :EN Pin Voltage, ISW :SW Pin Current

(Note 2) Current capability should not exceed Pd.

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterSymbolRatingUnitConditions
Supply VoltageV IN20V
SW Pin VoltageV SW20V
EN Pin VoltageV EN20V
Power Dissipation (Note 1)Pd3.76WWhen mounted on a 70mm x 70 mm x 1.6 mm4-layer glass epoxy board
Operating Temperature RangeTopr-40 to +85°C
Storage Temperature RangeTstg-55 to +150°C
Maximum Junction TemperatureTjmax150°C
FB, COMP Pin VoltageVLVPINS7V

(Note1) Derate by 30.08 mW when operating above 25 C.

Caution: Operating the IC over the absolute maximum ratings may damage the IC. The damage can either be a short circuit between pins or an open circuit between pins and the internal circuitry. Therefore, it is important to consider circuit protection measures, such as adding a fuse, in case the IC is operated over the absolute maximum ratings.

ParameterSymbolRating - MinRating - TypRating - MaxUnit
Supply VoltageV IN4.5-18.0V
Output CurrentI OUT--4.0A
Output Voltage Setting RangeV RANGEV IN × 0.125 (Note 1)-V IN × 0.7V

(Note 1) VIN x 0.125 ≥ 0.8 [V]

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Thermal Information

When the chip temperature exceeds Tj = 175°C (Typ), the DC/DC converter output is stopped. The thermal shutdown circuit is intended for shutting down the IC from thermal runaway in an abnormal state with the temperature exceeding Tjmax = 150 C (Typ). It is not meant to protect or guarantee the soundness of the application. Do not use the function of this circuit for application protection design.

VIN

HG : Hi side FET GATE signal

LG : Low side FET GATE signal

BD9C401EFJ-E2 Typical Application

Figure 1. Application Circuit

Product structure: silicon monolithic integrated circuit

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This product has no protection against radioactive rays

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