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DCP3601C

Synchronous Step-Down Converter

The DCP3601C is a synchronous step-down converter from STMicroelectronics. View the full DCP3601C datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

DCP3601C shares its datasheet with DCP3601, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Package

SOT23-6L

DCP3601C Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Current1A
Switching Frequency1MHz
FunctionStep-Down
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Outputs1
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output TypeAdjustable
Package / CaseSOT-23-6
PackagingMouseReel
Standard Pack Qty3000
Supplier Device PackageSOT-23-6
Synchronous RectifierYes
TopologyBuck
Input Voltage (Max)36V
Input Voltage (Min)3.3V
Output Voltage (Max)36V
Output Voltage0.85V

DCP3601C Overview

Part: DCP3601 (DCP3601CDMR) — STMicroelectronics

Type: Synchronous Step-Down (Buck) Converter

Description: 3.3–36 V input, 1 A synchronous buck converter with 1 MHz fixed switching frequency, 110 μA quiescent current (LCM version) and peak current mode control in a SOT23-6L package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.3–36 V
  • Operating junction temperature: -40 to 150 °C
  • Output current: 0 to 1 A
  • Switching frequency: 1 MHz typical (0.8–1.2 MHz)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VIN): 38 V
  • EN pin voltage: -0.3 V to VIN + 0.3 V
  • FB pin voltage: -0.3 to 1.5 V
  • BOOT-SW differential voltage: -0.3 to 5.5 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -55 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Feedback voltage: 0.833 / 0.850 / 0.867 V (min/typ/max, TJ = 25 °C)
  • Quiescent current: 110 μA typ, 140 μA max (LCM version, no switching); 1.4 mA typ (LNM version)
  • Shutdown current: 4 μA typ, 7 μA max (VEN = 0 V)
  • High-side / low-side RDS(on): 0.50 Ω typ (0.60 Ω max) / 0.26 Ω typ (0.40 Ω max), ISW = 0.1 A
  • High-side current limit: 1.4 / 1.55 / 1.65 A (VIN = 24 V)
  • Low-side current limit: 1.35 / 1.6 / 1.75 A (VIN = 24 V)
  • UVLO: 2.85–3.2 V rising, 2.55–2.9 V falling
  • Enable threshold: 1.1–1.36 V rising, 0.95–1.22 V falling
  • Soft-start time: 1.4 ms typ
  • Thermal shutdown: 175 °C typ, recovery 155 °C
  • Thermal resistance junction-ambient (SOT23-6L): 160 °C/W
  • ESD: HBM ±1000 V, CDM ±500 V

Features:

  • 88% typical efficiency at 600 mA (VIN = 24 V, VOUT = 5 V); 91% at VIN = 12 V
  • Synchronous rectification with internal compensation
  • Peak current mode control
  • Two versions: LCM (high efficiency at light load) and LNM (forced PWM, low noise)
  • Switching frequency dithering (±5%) for EMI improvement
  • Output overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection (peak and valley), thermal shutdown
  • Precision enable

Applications:

  • Major appliances
  • Smart metering
  • Industrial 24 V bus conversion

Package:

  • SOT23-6L (6 pins)

DCP3601C Features

  • 88% typical efficiency at 600 mA load (V IN = 24 V, V OUT = 5 V)
  • 91% typical efficiency at 600 mA load (V IN = 12 V, V OUT = 5 V)
  • 3.3 V to 36 V input operating voltage range
  • Up to 1 A output current capability
  • 110 μA input quiescent current
  • 1 MHz fixed switching frequency
  • Synchronous rectification
  • Internal compensation network
  • Peak current mode control
  • Two different versions: LCM for high efficiency at light loads and LNM for noise-sensitive applications
  • Output overvoltage protection
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Precision enable
  • Switching frequency dithering
  • Available in SOT23-6L package

DCP3601C Applications

  • Major appliances
  • Smart metering
  • Industrial 24 V bus conversion

DCP3601C Electrical Characteristics

TJ = 25 °C, V IN = 24 V unless otherwise specified.

Table 7. Electrical characteristics

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V FBFeedback voltageT J = 25 °C0.8330.8500.867V
I QQuiescent currentLCM version - V EN = 3.3 V, V FB = 0.90 V (No Switching)110140μA
I QQuiescent currentLNM version - V EN = 3.3 V, V FB = 0.90 V (No Switching)1.4mA
I SDShutdown currentV EN = 0 V47μA
I SKIPSkip current limit0.25A
I VY_SINKReverse current limitLNM or VOUT overvoltage0.801.01.15A
V UVLOUndervoltage lockout thresholdV IN rising2.853.2V
V UVLOUndervoltage lockout thresholdV IN falling2.552.9V
V ENEnable thresholdV EN rising1.11.231.36V
V ENEnable thresholdV EN falling0.951.11.22V
I LKG_ENEnable input leakage currentV EN = 3.3 V10200nA
I LKG_ENEnable input leakage currentV EN = 36 V10nA
I LKG_FBFeedback input leakage currentV FB = 1.2 V0.2nA
R DS_ON_HSHigh-side MOSFET on-resistanceI SW = 0.1 A0.500.60Ω
R DS_ON_LSLow-side MOSFET on-resistanceI SW = 0.1 A0.260.40Ω
I LIM_HSHigh-side MOSFET switch current limitV IN = 24 V1.41.551.65A
I LIM_LSLow-side MOSFET switch current limitV IN = 24 V1.351.61.75A
t ON_MINMinimum switch-on timeon SW pin110ns
t OFF_MINMinimum switch-off timeon SW pin110ns
t SSInternal soft-start timefrom 10% to 90% of V FB1.4ms
F SWSwitching frequency0.811.2MHz
T SDThermal shutdown threshold175°C
T SD_RECThermal recovery threshold155°C
V OVPOvervoltage threshold (V OVP /V FB )120%
V OVP_HYSTOvervoltage hysteresis2%

Table 7. Electrical characteristics

DCP3601C Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 3. Absolute maximum ratings

SymbolParameterValueUnit
V INPower supply voltage- 0.3 to + 38V
V ENEnable input voltage- 0.3 to V IN +0.3V
V FBFeedback pin voltage- 0.3 to + 1.5V
V BOOT-SWBoot to SW differential voltage- 0.3 to + 5.5V
SWSwitching node voltage DC- 0.3 to V IN +0.3V
T JOperating junction temperature- 40 to 150°C
T STGStorage temperature- 55 to 150°C

Note: Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur. Functional operation under these conditions is not implied.

Table 4. Thermal data

SymbolParameterSOT23-6LUnit
R thJAThermal resistance junction-ambient160°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance106°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance55°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter29°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter61°C/W

Note: These values were calculated in accordance with JESD specification and simulated on a 4-layer JEDEC board.

Table 5. Recommended operating conditions

SymbolParameterMin.Typ.Max.Unit
V INInput supply voltage3.336V
V ENEnable supply voltage (1)0V INV
I OUTOutput current01A

Table 6. ESD ratings

SymbolParameterValueUnit
V ESDHuman Body Model (HBM)±1000V
V ESDCharged Device Model (CDM)±500V

Table 6. ESD ratings

DCP3601C Thermal Information

The shutdown block disables the switching activity if the junction temperature is higher than a fixed internal threshold (T SH , refer to Table 7). The thermal sensing element is close to the power elements, ensuring fast and accurate temperature detection. A hysteresis of approximately 20 °C prevents the device from turning ON and OFF too fast. After a thermal protection event has expired, the DCP3601 restarts with a new soft-start.

DCP3601C Typical Application

Table 1. Typical external components

  • VOUT L CIN (1) COUT (1) CBOOT (1) R1 R2
  • 15 μH 2.2 μF / 50 V 22 μF / 25 V 100 μF / 50 V 73.2 kΩ 15 kΩ
  • 5.0 V XGL5050-153 - Coilcraft 744393305150 - Wurth C2012X7R1H225K125AC - TDK C2012X5R1E226M125A - TDK C1608X7R1H104K080AA - TDK - -
  • 10 μH 2.2 μF / 50 V 22 μF / 25 V 100 nF / 50 V 86.6 kΩ 30 kΩ
  • 3.3 V XGL5050-103 - Coilcraft C2012X7R1H225K125AC - TDK C2012X5R1E226M125A - TDK C1608X7R1H104K080AA - TDK - -

Table 1. Typical external components

DCP3601C Package Information

To meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK packages, depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions, and product status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.

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These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

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