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MP9942

Synchronous Step-Down Converter

The MP9942 is a synchronous step-down converter from Monolithic Power Systems. View the full MP9942 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official MP9942 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Package

TSOT23-8

MP9942 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Case/PackageVSSOP
Output Current2A
Switching Frequency410kHz
FunctionStep-Down
Height - Seated (Max)1 mm
Length2.9 mm
Lifecycle StatusProduction (Last Updated: 2 years ago)
Manufacturer Lifecycle StatusACTIVE (Last Updated: 2 years ago)
Max Input Voltage36 V
Max Operating Temperature125 °C
Max Output Current2 A
Max Output Voltage28.5 V
Max Switching Frequency500 kHz
Min Input Voltage4 V
Min Operating Temperature-40 °C
Min Output Voltage800 mV
MountSurface Mount
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Nominal Input Voltage12 V
Number of Circuits1
Number of Outputs1
Number of Outputs1
Number of Terminals8
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output Current2 A
Output TypeAdjustable
Output TypeAdjustable
Package / CaseSOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8
PackagingMouseReel
REACH SVHCUnaffected
RoHSCompliant
Standard Pack Qty500
Supplier Device PackageTSOT-23-8
Switching Frequency410 kHz
Synchronous RectifierYes
Synchronous RectifierYes
Terminal Pitch650 µm
TopologyBuck
TopologyBuck
Input Voltage (Max)30V
Input Voltage (Min)4V
Output Voltage (Max)28.5V
Output Voltage0.8V
Width1.6 mm

MP9942 Overview

Part: MP9942GJ — Monolithic Power Systems (MPS)

Type: Synchronous Step-Down (Buck) Converter with Power Good

Description: 4–36 V input, 2 A synchronous step-down converter with integrated 90 mΩ/55 mΩ MOSFETs, 410 kHz switching frequency, and a power-good output, in an 8-pin TSOT23 package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 4–36 V (continuous)
  • Operating junction temperature: -40 to +125 °C
  • Output voltage: 0.8 V to VIN×DMAX
  • Sync clock range: 200 kHz to 2.2 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (VIN): 40 V
  • VSW: -0.3 V to 41 V
  • VBS: VSW + 6 V
  • All other pins: -0.3 V to 6 V
  • Continuous power dissipation (TA = +25 °C, TSOT23-8): 1.25 W
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
  • Lead temperature: 260 °C

Key Specs:

  • Feedback voltage: 780 / 792 / 804 mV (min/typ/max), VIN = 12 V, TJ = +25 °C
  • Quiescent current: 0.5 mA typ, 0.7 mA max (VEN = 2 V, VFB = 1 V); shutdown current 8 μA max (VEN = 0 V)
  • High-side/low-side RDS(ON): 90 mΩ typ (155 mΩ max) / 55 mΩ typ (105 mΩ max)
  • Current limit: 3 / 4.2 / 5.5 A (min/typ/max), under 40% duty cycle
  • Switching frequency: 320 / 410 / 500 kHz (VFB = 750 mV)
  • Maximum duty cycle: 92% min, 95% typ (VFB = 750 mV, 410 kHz)
  • Minimum on-time: 70 ns typ
  • VIN UVLO: 3.5 V rising typ, 3.3 V falling typ
  • Soft-start time: 1.45 ms typ (VOUT 10% to 90%)
  • Thermal shutdown: 170 °C typ, 30 °C hysteresis
  • Thermal resistance θJA: 100 °C/W (TSOT23-8, JESD51-7 4-layer PCB)

Features:

  • Wide 4–36 V continuous input range
  • High-efficiency synchronous operation with internal power-save mode (AAM)
  • Synchronizes to an external clock from 200 kHz to 2.2 MHz
  • High duty cycle for automotive cold-crank
  • Internal soft-start
  • Power Good indicator
  • Over-current protection with hiccup
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Output adjustable from 0.8 V

Applications:

  • Automotive
  • Industrial control systems
  • Distributed power systems

Package:

  • TSOT23-8 (8-pin)

MP9942 Features

  • Wide 4V to 36V Continuous Operating Input Range
  • 90m Ω /55m Ω Low RDS(ON) Internal Power MOSFETs
  • High-Efficiency Synchronous Mode Operation
  • 410kHz Switching Frequency
  • Synchronizes from 200kHz to 2.2MHz External Clock
  • High Duty Cycle for Automotive Cold-crank
  • Internal Soft-Start
  • Internal Power-Save Mode
  • Power Good Indicator
  • Over-Current Protection with Hiccup
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Available in an 8-pin TSOT-23 package
  • Output Adjustable from 0.8V

MP9942 Applications

  • Automotive
  • Industrial Control System
  • Distributed Power Systems

All MPS parts are lead-free and adhere to the RoHS directive. For MPS green status, please visit MPS website under Quality Assurance. 'MPS' and 'The Future of Analog IC Technology' are Registered Trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

MP9942 Pin Configuration

Package Pin #NameDescription
1PGPower Good. The output of this pin is an open drain and goes high if the output voltage exceeds 90% of the nominal voltage.
2INSupply Voltage. The MP9942 operates from a 4V to 36V input rail. Requires C1 to decouple the input rail. Connect using a wide PCB trace.
3SWSwitch Output. Connect with a wide PCB trace.
4GNDSystem Ground. This pin is the reference ground of the regulated output voltage, and PCB layout requires special care. For best results, connect to GND with copper traces and vias.
5BSTBootstrap. Requires a capacitor connected between SW and BST pins to form a floating supply across the high-side switch driver. A 20 Ω resistor placed between SW and BST cap is strongly recommended to reduce SW spike voltage.
6EN/SYNCEnable/Synchronize. EN/SYNC high to enable the MP9942. Apply an external clock to the EN/SYNC pin to change the switching frequency.
7VCCBias Supply. Decouple with 0.1 μ F-to-0.22 μ F capacitor. Select a capacitor that does not exceed 0.22 μ F
8FBFeedback. Connect to the tap of an external resistor divider from the output to GND, to set the output voltage. The frequency fold-back comparator lowers the oscillator frequency when the FB voltage is below 660mV to prevent current limit runaway during a short-circuit fault condition.

MP9942 Electrical Characteristics

VIN = 12V, TJ = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.

ParameterSymbolConditionMinTypMaxUnits
Supply Current (Shutdown)I SHDNV EN = 0V8μ A
Supply Current (Quiescent)I QV EN = 2V, V FB = 1V0.50.7mA
HS Switch-ON ResistanceR ON_HSV BST-SW =5V90155m Ω
LS Switch-ON ResistanceR ON_LSV CC =5V55105m Ω
Switch LeakageI LKG_SWV EN = 0V, V SW =12V1μ A
Current LimitI LIMITUnder 40% Duty Cycle34.25.5A
Oscillator Frequencyf SWV FB =750mV320410500kHz
Fold-Back Frequencyf FBV FB <400mV70100130kHz
Maximum Duty CycleD MAXV FB =750mV, 410kHz9295%
Minimum ON Time (6)t ON_MIN70ns
Sync Frequency Rangef SYNC0.22.4MHz
Feedback VoltageV FB780792804mV
Feedback CurrentI FBV FB =820mV10100nA
EN Rising ThresholdV EN_RISING1.151.41.65V
EN Falling ThresholdV EN_FALLING1.051.251.45V
EN Threshold HysteresisV EN_HYS150mV
EN Input CurrentI ENV EN =2V46μ A
V EN =000.2μ A
VIN Under-Voltage Lockout Threshold-RisingINUV RISING3.33.53.7V
VIN Under-Voltage Lockout Threshold-FallingINUV FALLING3.13.33.5V
VIN Under-Voltage Lockout Threshold-HysteresisINUV HYS200mV
VCC RegulatorV CCI CC =0mA4.64.95.2V
VCC Load RegulationI CC =5mA1.54%
Soft-Start Periodt SSV OUT from 10% to 90%0.551.452.45ms
Thermal Shutdown (6)T SD150170°C
Thermal Hysteresis (6)T SD_HYS30°C
PG Rising ThresholdPG Vth_RISINGas percentage of V FB86.59093.5%
PG Falling ThresholdPG Vth FALLINGas percentage of V FB80.58487.5%

MP9942 Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterLimit
V IN-0.3V to 40V
V SW-0.3V to 41V
V BSV SW +6V
All Other Pins-0.3V to 6V (2)
Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +25°C) (3)
TSOT23-81.25W
Junction Temperature150°C
Lead Temperature260°C
Storage Temperature-65°C to 150°C

Recommended Operating Conditions (4) Continuous Supply Voltage VIN ........... 4V to 36V Output Voltage VOUT .................. 0.8V to V IN *DMAX Operating Junction Temp. (TJ). -40°C to +125°C

Thermal Resistance (5) θ JA θ JC TSOT23-8 .............................. 100 ..... 55 ... °C/W

    1. Absolute maximum ratings are rated under room temperature unless otherwise noted. Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
    1. About the details of EN pin's ABS MAX rating, please refer to page 14, Enable/SYNC control section.
    1. The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the maximum junction temperature TJ (MAX), the junction-toambient thermal resistance θ JA , and the ambient temperature TA. The maximum allowable continuous power dissipation at any ambient temperature is calculated by P D (MAX) = (T J (MAX)-TA)/ θ JA . Exceeding the maximum allowable power dissipation will cause excessive die temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage.
    1. The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its operating conditions.
    1. Measured on JESD51-7, 4-layer PCB.

MP9942 Thermal Information

Thermal shutdown prevents the chip from operating at exceedingly high temperatures. When the silicon die temperature exceeds 170°C, it shuts down the whole chip. When the temperature drops below its lower threshold (typically 140°C) the chip is enabled again.

MP9942 Typical Application

MP9942 Package Information

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Variants on the same datasheet

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.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MP9942GJMonolithic Power SystemsTSOT23-8
MP9942GJ-PMonolithic Power SystemsSOT-23-8 Thin, TSOT-23-8
MP9942GJ-ZMonolithic Power SystemsTSOT-23-8

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