Allowing systems to operate even at the lowest voltage supply, the converter provides a 100% duty cycle, which saves power. Supporting the use of single Li+/ Li polymer cells, multiple alkaline/NiMH cells and USB power supplies, the device has an input voltage range from 2.7 to 5.5V.
A 1A, 1.8V fixed voltage output and a 2A, adjustable (0.9V to VIN) voltage output are offered with the PAM2322AGEAR converter, each with an independent active-high channel enable pin. Minimising the size and quantity of external components needed, the device combines an internal power switch and synchronous rectifier on each output with a high operating frequency of 1.2MHz.
Protection features, including under-voltage lockout, soft-start, thermal shutdown and heat-reducing, hiccup mode short-circuit protection, are provided with the PAM2322AGEAR converter. Offered in a 17-pad W-FLGA2050 package measuring 2.5×2.00mm, the converter is priced at $0.35 each and sold in 1,000 unit quantities.