EN6360QI: 8A PowerSoC DC-DC Step-Down Converter

Features

Integrated inductor
Outstanding power density
2.5V to 6.6V input range
8A continuous output current capability
96% peak efficiency
1.5% output voltage accuracy over load and temperature
External voltage reference pin
Full load operation across the entire ambient temperature range from -40^oC to +85^oC without the need for airflow or heat sink
Low ripple and electromagnetic interference (EMI) (CISPR 22 Class B compliant)
Programmable frequency for performance tuning
Clock synchronization to external system clock or other Intel® Enpirion® products
Monotonic output voltage ramp during start-up with pre-bias loads
Master/slave configuration for paralleling several EN6360QIs for greater power output
Output enable and power good signals
8.0 mm x 11.0 mm x 3.0 mm QFN68 package
Fully RoHS compliant and Pb-free manufacturing line compatible

Description

The Intel Enpirion EN6360QI is a high-efficiency 8A DC-DC step-down converter with integrated inductor that achieves a total solution footprint of only 190 mm² while showcasing excellent power efficiency over the entire operating temperature range.

A complete power system-on-a chip (PowerSoC), the EN6360QI integrates power switches, inductor, gate drive, controller, and loop compensation in a tiny 8 mm x 11 mm package. The small footprint also enables the use of this part where space is at a premium, but where compromise in efficiency and power supply noise is not permitted.

Unlike discrete power products, this point-of-load power solution gives the designer a complete power system that is fully simulated, characterized, validated, and production qualified. The EN6360QI utilizes an external resistor divider to set the output voltage to any user-defined value.

This power management IC is an excellent choice for low-power applications that require a small solution footprint, while delivering superb efficiency, exceptional thermal performance, low noise, high reliability, and ease of use.