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PAM2305BJE250

Step-Down DC-DC Converter

The PAM2305BJE250 is a step-down dc-dc converter from Diodes Incorporated. View the full PAM2305BJE250 datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.

PAM2305BJE250 shares its datasheet with PAM2305AAB120, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official PAM2305BJE250 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Package

QFN3x3-16L

PAM2305BJE250 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
EfficiencyUp to 96%
Output CurrentUp to 1A
Output Voltage2.5V (fixed)
Low-Side RDS(ON)0.35Ω (typ)
Shutdown Current0.1μA (typ)
High-Side RDS(ON)0.3Ω (typ)
Quiescent Current40μA (typ)
Package Dimensions3x3mm
Input Voltage Range2.5V to 5.5V
Switching Frequency1.5MHz (typ)
Peak Inductor Current1.5A (typ)
Feedback Reference Voltage0.6V
Junction Temperature Range-40°C to +125°C
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Thermal Resistance Junction To Ambient35°C/W

PAM2305BJE250 Overview

Part: PAM2305 — Diodes Incorporated

Type: Synchronous Step-Down (Buck) DC-DC Converter

Description: 2.5–5.5 V input, 1 A step-down current-mode DC-DC converter with internal synchronous rectifier, 1.5 MHz switching frequency, 40 μA typical quiescent current and up to 96% efficiency. Not recommended for new designs (AP61100 is the suggested replacement).

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.5–5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Junction temperature range: -40 to +125 °C
  • Output voltage: 0.6 V to VIN (adjustable), or preset 3.3 V, 2.8 V, 2.5 V, 1.8 V, 1.5 V, 1.2 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max input voltage: 6.0 V (-0.3 to +6.0 V)
  • EN, FB pin voltage: -0.3 to VIN
  • SW pin voltage: -0.3 to (VIN + 0.3) V
  • Max junction temperature: +150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
  • Soldering temperature: +300 °C, 5 s

Key Specs:

  • Feedback voltage VFB: 0.588 / 0.6 / 0.612 V (min/typ/max)
  • Output voltage accuracy: ±3% (IO = 100 mA)
  • Quiescent current: 40 μA typ, 70 μA max (no load)
  • Shutdown current: 0.1 μA typ, 1 μA max (VEN = 0 V)
  • Oscillator frequency: 1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8 MHz (min/typ/max); 500 kHz typ when VFB = 0 V or VO = 0 V
  • Peak inductor current: 1.5 A typ (VIN = 3 V)
  • RDS(ON): 0.3 Ω typ / 0.45 Ω max (P-MOSFET); 0.35 Ω typ / 0.5 Ω max (N-MOSFET) at 100 mA
  • Load regulation: 0.5% typ, 1.5% max (IO = 1 mA to 800 mA)
  • EN thresholds: high ≥ 1.5 V, low ≤ 0.3 V
  • Overtemperature protection: +150 °C trip, 30 °C hysteresis
  • θJA: 250 °C/W (TSOT25), 68 °C/W (U-DFN2020-6), 35 °C/W (QFN3x3-16L)

Features:

  • Efficiency up to 96%
  • Output current up to 1 A (TSOT25 limited by power dissipation)
  • Constant-frequency PWM with Pulse-Skipping Modulation (PSM) for light-load efficiency
  • Internal synchronous rectifier and power switch
  • Soft-start
  • Undervoltage lockout
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Thermal shutdown
  • 100% duty cycle operation
  • Pb-free packages

Applications:

  • Cellular phones
  • Portable electronics
  • Wireless devices
  • Cordless phones
  • Computer peripherals
  • Battery-powered widgets
  • Electronic scales
  • Digital frames

Package:

  • TSOT25 (5-pin)
  • U-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
  • QFN3x3-16L

PAM2305BJE250 Features

  • Efficiency up to 96%
  • Only 40μA (typ) Quiescent Current
  • Output Current: Up to 1A
  • Internal Synchronous Rectifier
  • 1.5MHz Switching Frequency
  • Soft -Start
  • Undervoltage Lockout
  • Short-Circuit Protection
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • 5-Pin Small TSOT25, U-DFN2020-6 (Type C) and QFN3x3-16L Pin Packages
  • Pb-Free Package
  • For automotive applications requiring specific change control (i.e. parts qualified to AEC-Q100/101/104/200, PPAP capable, and manufactured in IATF 16949 certified facilities), please contact us or your local Diodes representative. https://www.diodes.com/quality/product-definitions/

PAM2305BJE250 Applications

  • Cellular phones
  • Portable electronics
  • Wireless devices
  • Cordless phones
  • Computer peripherals
  • Battery-powered widgets
  • Electronic scales
  • Digital frames

PAM2305BJE250 Pin Configuration

PAM2305BJE250 Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses greater than those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Exposure to Absolute Maximum Ratings for extended periods can affect device reliability. All voltages are with respect to ground.

ParameterRatingUnit
Input Voltage-0.3 to +6.0V
EN, FB Pin Voltage-0.3 to V INV
SW Pin Voltage-0.3 to (V IN +0.3)V
Junction Temperature+150°C
Storage Temperature Range-65 to +150°C
Soldering Temperature+300, 5s°C
ParameterRating Unit
Supply Voltage2.5 to 5.5 V
Operation Temperature Range-40 to +85
Junction Temperature Range°C -40 to +125

PAM2305BJE250 Thermal Information

ParameterPackageSymbolMaxUnit
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)TSOT25 (Note 1)θ JC130°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)U-DFN2020-6 (Type C)θ JC25°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Case)QFN3x3-16Lθ JC14°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)TSOT25θ JA250°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)U-DFN2020-6 (Type C)θ JA68°C/W
Thermal Resistance (Junction to Ambient)QFN3x3-16Lθ JA35°C/W
Internal Power DissipationTSOT25P D400mW
Internal Power DissipationU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)P D980mW
Internal Power DissipationQFN3x3-16LP D1470mW

Note:

  1. The maximum output current for TSOT25 package is limited by internal power dissipation capacity as described in Application Information section.

PAM2305

PAM2305

Electrical Characteristics (@TA = +25°C, VIN = 3.6V, VO = 1.8V, CIN = 10μF, COUT = 10μF, L = 4.7μH, unless otherwise specified.)

ParameterSymbolTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Input Voltage RangeV IN-2.5-5.5V
Regulated Feedback VoltageV FB-0.5880.60.612V
Reference Voltage Line RegulationΔV FB--0.3-%/V
Regulated Output Voltage AccuracyV OI O = 100mA-3-+3%
Peak Inductor CurrentI PKV IN = 3V, V FB = 0.5V or V O = 90%-1.5-A
Output Voltage Line RegulationLNRV IN = 2.5V to 5V, I O = 10mA-0.20.5%/V
Output Voltage Load RegulationLDRI O = 1mA to 800mA-0.51.5%
Quiescent CurrentI QNo Load-4070μA
Shutdown CurrentI SDV EN = 0V-0.11μA
Oscillator Frequencyf OSCV O = 100%1.21.51.8MHz
Oscillator Frequencyf OSCV FB = 0V or V O = 0V-500-kHz
Drain-Source On-State ResistanceR DS(ON)DS = 100mA P MOSFET N MOSFET-0.30.45Ω
Drain-Source On-State ResistanceR DS(ON)DS = 100mA P MOSFET N MOSFET-0.350.5Ω
SW Leakage CurrentI LSW--±0.011μA
High Efficiencyη--96-%
EN Threshold HighV EH-1.5--V
EN Threshold LowV EL---0.3V
EN Leakage CurrentI EN--±0.01-μA
Overtemperature ProtectionOTP--+150-°C
OTP HysteresisOTH--+30-°C

PAM2305BJE250 Typical Application

PAM2305BJE250 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
PAM2305Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AAB120Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AAB150Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AAB180Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AAB250Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AAB280Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AAB330Diodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305AABADJDiodes IncorporatedTSOT25
PAM2305BJE120Diodes IncorporatedQFN3x3-16L
PAM2305BJE150Diodes IncorporatedQFN3x3-16L
PAM2305BJE180Diodes IncorporatedQFN3x3-16L
PAM2305BJE280Diodes IncorporatedQFN3x3-16L
PAM2305BJE330Diodes IncorporatedQFN3x3
PAM2305BJEADJDiodes IncorporatedQFN3x3-16L
PAM2305CGF120Diodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
PAM2305CGF150Diodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
PAM2305CGF180Diodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
PAM2305CGF250Diodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
PAM2305CGF280Diodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
PAM2305CGF330Diodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)
PAM2305CGFADJDiodes IncorporatedU-DFN2020-6 (Type C)

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