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DCP3603ACMR

Synchronous Step-Down Converter

The DCP3603ACMR is a synchronous step-down converter from STMicroelectronics. View the full DCP3603ACMR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics

Category

Synchronous Step-Down Converter

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Current3A
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
Supplier Device PackageSOT-23-6
Supplier Device PackageSOT-23-6
Synchronous RectifierYes
TopologyBuck
Input Voltage (Max)36V
Input Voltage (Min)3.3V
Output Voltage (Max)36V
Output Voltage0.85V

Overview

Part: DCP3603 — STMicroelectronics

Type: Synchronous Step-Down Converter

Description: A wide-input voltage, easy-to-use synchronous buck converter capable of driving up to 3 A load current, with an extended input range from 3.3 V to 36 V, operating at 500 kHz or 1.0 MHz fixed switching frequency.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.3–36 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 150 °C
  • Output current: 0–3 A

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 38 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Max storage temperature: 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Feedback voltage: 0.85 V (Typ)
  • Quiescent current (LCM device): 85 μA (Typ, V EN = 3.3 V, V FB = 0.9, no switching)
  • Shutdown current: 4.5 μA (Typ, V EN = 0 V)
  • High-side MOSFET on-resistance: 0.14 Ω (Typ, I SW = 0.1 A)
  • Low-side MOSFET on-resistance: 0.08 Ω (Typ, I SW = 0.1 A)
  • High-side MOSFET switch current limit: 5.1 A (Typ, V IN = 24 V)
  • Low-side MOSFET switch current limit: 3.8 A (Typ, V IN = 24 V)
  • Switching frequency (DCP3603Ax): 500 kHz (Typ)
  • Switching frequency (DCP3603Bx): 1 MHz (Typ)
  • Thermal shutdown threshold: 175 °C (Typ)

Features:

  • 89% typical efficiency at 1000 mA load (V IN = 24 V, V OUT = 5 V)
  • 93% typical efficiency at 1000 mA load (V IN = 12 V, V OUT = 5 V)
  • 85 μA operating quiescent current
  • 500 kHz or 1.0 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

Applications:

  • Major appliances
  • Smart metering
  • Industrial 12/24 V bus conversion

Package:

  • SOT23-6L

Features

  • 89% typical efficiency at 1000 mA load (V IN = 24 V, V OUT = 5 V)
  • 93% typical efficiency at 1000 mA load (V IN = 12 V, V OUT = 5 V)
  • 3.3 V to 36 V input operating voltage range
  • Up to 3 A output current capability
  • 85 μA operating quiescent current
  • 500 kHz or 1.0 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

Applications

  • Major appliances
  • Smart metering
  • Industrial 12/24 V bus conversion

Electrical Characteristics

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

Table 7. Electrical characteristics

SymbolParameterTest conditionsMinTypMaxUnit
V FBFeedback voltage0.8330.850.867V
I QQuiescent currentV EN = 3.3 V, V FB = 0.9 (no switching), LCM device85120μA
I QQuiescent currentV EN = 3.3 V, V FB = 0.9 (no switching), LNM device1.4mA
I SDShutdown currentV EN = 0 V4.58μA
I SKIPSkip current limit0.8A
I VY_SINKReverse current limitLNM or V OUT overvoltage1.21.51.75A
V UVLOUndervoltage lockout thresholdV IN rising2.853.2V
V UVLOUndervoltage lockout thresholdV IN falling2.62.9V
V ENEnable thresholdV EN rising1.11.231.35V
V ENEnable thresholdV EN falling0.951.11.22V
I LKG_ENEnable input leakage currentV EN = 3.3 V10100nA
I LKG_ENEnable input leakage currentV IN = V EN = 36 V20
I LKG_FBFeedback input leakage currentV FB = 1.2 V0.2nA
R DS_ON_HSHigh-side MOSFET on-resistanceI SW = 0.1 A0.140.21Ω
R DS_ON_LSLow-side MOSFET on-resistanceI SW = 0.1 A0.080.14
I LIM_HSHigh-side MOSFET switch current limitV IN = 24 V45.16.3A
I LIM_LSLow-side MOSFET switch current limitV IN = 24 V3.23.84.5A
t ON_MINMinimum switch-on timeon SW pin90ns
t OFF_MINMinimum switch-off timeon SW pin135ns
t SSInternal soft-start time1.3ms
F SWSwitching frequencyDCP3603Ax400500600kHz
F SWSwitching frequencyDCP3603Bx0.811.2MHz
T SDThermal shutdown threshold175°C
T SD_RECThermal recovery threshold155°C
V OVPOvervoltage threshold (V OVP /V FB )120%
V OVP_HYSTOvervoltage hysteresis8%

Table 7. Electrical characteristics

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 guaranteed.

Table 4. Thermal data

SymbolParameterSOT23-6LUnit
R thJAThermal resistance junction-ambient117
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance117
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance32°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter13°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter32°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 current03A

Table 6. ESD ratings

SymbolParameterValueUnit
V ESDHuman body model (HBM)±2000V
V ESDCharged device model (CDM)±500V

Table 6. ESD ratings

Thermal Information

The shutdown block disables the switching activity if the junction temperature is higher than a fixed internal threshold (TSH 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 is expired, the DCP3603 restarts with a new soft-start.

Typical Application

Table 1. Typical external components

Table 1. Typical external components

VOUTSwitching frequencyLCIN (1)COUT (1)CBOOT (1)R1R2
5.0 V1 MHz3.3 μH2.2 μF / 50 V22 μF / 25 V100 nF / 50 V73.2 kΩ15 kΩ
5.0 V1 MHzXGL5050-332 - Coilcraft2.2 μF / 50 VC2012X5R1E226M125A - TDKC1608X7R1H104K080AA -TDK73.2 kΩ15 kΩ
5.0 V1 MHz744393305033 - Wurth2.2 μF / 50 V885012107018 - Wurth885012206095 - Wurth73.2 kΩ15 kΩ
5.0 V500 kHz6.8 μH2.2 μF / 50 V2 x 22 μF / 25 V100 nF / 50 V73.2 kΩ15 kΩ
5.0 V500 kHzXGL5050-682 - Coilcraft2.2 μF / 50 VC2012X5R1E226M125A - TDKC1608X7R1H104K080AA -TDK73.2 kΩ15 kΩ
3.3 V1 MHz2.2 μHC2012X7R1H225K125AC - TDK22 μF / 25 V86.630
3.3 V1 MHzXGL5050-222 - CoilcraftC2012X7R1H225K125AC - TDKC2012X5R1E226M125A - TDK100 nF / 50 V86.630
3.3 V500 kHz5.6 μHC2012X7R1H225K125AC - TDK2 x 22 μF / 25 VC1608X7R1H104K080AA -TDK
3.3 V500 kHzXGL5050-562 - CoilcraftC2012X7R1H225K125AC - TDKC2012X5R1E226M125A - TDKC1608X7R1H104K080AA -TDK

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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