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MP2303
3A, 28V, 340KHz Synchronous Rectified
Step-Down Converter
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DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The MP2303 is a monolithic synchronous buck • 3A Output Current
regulator. The device integrates power • Wide 4.75V to 28V Operating Input Range
MOSFETS that provide 3A continuous load • Integrated Power MOSFET Switches
current over a wide operating input voltage of • Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 25V
4.75V to 28V. Current mode control provides • Up to 95% Efficiency
fast transient response and cycle-by-cycle • Programmable Soft-Start
current limit. • Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
An adjustable soft-start prevents inrush current • Fixed 340KHz Frequency
at turn-on. In shutdown mode, the supply • Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
current drops to 1µA. • Input Under Voltage Lockout
This device, available in 8-pin SOIC and 3x3 • Thermally Enhanced 8-Pin SOIC and
10-pin QFN packages, provides a very compact 3x3 QFN10 Packages
system solution with minimal reliance on APPLICATIONS
external components.
• Distributed Power Systems
EVALUATION BOARD REFERENCE • Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
Board Number Dimensions • Notebook Computers
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Efficiency vs
C5
Load Current
10nF 100
VIN = 12V
BS SS
90
VIN IN EN
EFFICIENCY (%)

4.75V-28V MP2303 VIN = 24V

80
SW COMP
C3
GND FB 3.3nF 70

60
VOUT = 5V
VOUT
5V/3A 50
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
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PACKAGE REFERENCE

TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
IN 1 10 SS
BS 1 8 SS SW 2 9 BS
IN 2 7 EN GND 3 8 EN
SW 3 6 COMP GND 4 7 COMP
GND 4 5 FB GND 5 6 FB

MP2303_PD01_SOIC8N
EXPOSED PAD
ON BACKSIDE MP2303_PD02_QFN10

Part Number* Package Temperature Part Number* Package Temperature

SOIC8N 3mm x 3mm
MP2303DN –40°C to +85°C MP2303DQ –40°C to +85°C
(Exposed Pad) QFN10
* For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (eg. MP2303DN–Z) * For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (eg. MP2303DQ–Z)
For RoHS compliant packaging, add suffix –LF (eg. For RoHS compliant packaging, add suffix –LF (eg.
MP2303DN–LF–Z) MP2303DQ–LF–Z)
(2)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1) Recommended Operating Conditions
Supply Voltage VIN .......................–0.3V to +30V Input Voltage VIN ............................ 4.75V to 28V
Switch Voltage VSW ................. –1V to VIN + 0.3V Output Voltage VOUT ........................ 0.8V to 25V
Boost Voltage VBS ..........VSW – 0.3V to VSW + 6V Ambient Operating Temperature ... –40°C to +85°C
All Other Pins .................................–0.3V to +6V (3)
Junction Temperature ...............................150°C Thermal Resistance θJA θJC
Lead Temperature ....................................260°C SOIC8N .................................. 50 ...... 10... °C/W
Storage Temperature ............. –65°C to +150°C 3x3 QFN10 ............................. 50 ...... 12... °C/W
Notes:
1) Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
2) The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its
operating conditions.
3) Measured on approximately 1” square of 1 oz copper.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (4)

VIN = 12V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ (4) Max Units
Shutdown Supply Current VEN = 0V 0.3 3.0 µA
Supply Current VEN = 2.7V, VFB = 1.0V 1.3 1.5 mA
4.75V ≤ VIN ≤ 28V,
0.780 0.800 0.820 V
Feedback Voltage VFB TA = +25°C
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 0.772 0.828 V
OVP Threshold Voltage 0.90 0.95 1.00 V
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain AEA 400 V/V
Error Amplifier Transconductance GEA ∆IC = ±10µA 550 820 1100 µA/V

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (4) (continued)
VIN = 12V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ (4) Max Units
High-Side Switch-On Resistance RDS(ON)1 125 mΩ
Low-Side Switch-On Resistance RDS(ON)2 125 mΩ
High-Side Switch Leakage Current VEN = 0V, VSW = 0V 0 10 µA
Upper-Switch Current Limit 4.3 6.3 A
Lower-Switch Current Limit From Drain to Source 1.25 A
COMP to Current Sense
GCS 9 A/V
Transconductance
TA = +25°C 300 340 380 KHz
Oscillation Frequency Fosc1
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 270 400 KHz
Short Circuit Oscillation Frequency Fosc2 VFB = 0V 110 KHz
Maximum Duty Cycle DMAX VFB = 0.7V 90 %
Minimum On-Time 220 ns
EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage VEN Rising 1.1 1.5 2.0 V
EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage
220 mV
Hysteresis
2.2 2.5 2.7 V
EN Lockout Threshold Voltage
–40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 2.1 2.8 V
EN Lockout Hysteresis 210 mV
Input Under Voltage Lockout VIN rising, TA = +25°C 3.8 4.05 4.30 V
UVLO
Threshold –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 3.5 4.70 V
Input Under Voltage Lockout
210 mV
Threshold Hysterisis
Soft-Start Current VSS = 0V 6 µA
Thermal Shutdown 160 °C
Note:
4) 100% production test at +25°C. Specifications over the temperature range are guaranteed by design and characterization.

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PIN FUNCTIONS
3x3
SOIC8N
QFN10 Name Description
Pin #
Pin #
High-Side Gate Drive Boost Input. BS supplies the drive for the high-side N-
1 9 BS Channel MOSFET switch. Connect a 0.01µF or greater capacitor from SW to BS
to power the high side switch.
Power Input. IN supplies the power to the IC, as well as the step-down converter
switches. Drive IN with a 4.75V to 28V power source. Bypass IN to GND with a
2 1 IN
suitably large capacitor to eliminate noise on the input to the IC. See Input
Capacitor.
Power Switching Output. SW is the switching node that supplies power to the
3 2 SW output. Connect the output LC filter from SW to the output load. Note that a
capacitor is required from SW to BS to power the high-side switch.
Ground. SOIC8: Connect the exposed pad to pin 4. 3x3 QFN10: Connect to pins
4 3, 4, 5 GND
3, 4 and 5 and ensure that said pins are tied together.
Feedback Input. FB senses the output voltage to regulate that voltage. Drive FB
5 6 FB with a resistive voltage divider from the output voltage. The feedback reference
voltage is 0.8V. See Setting the Output Voltage.
Compensation Node. COMP is used to compensate the regulation control loop.
Connect a series RC network from COMP to GND to compensate the regulation
6 7 COMP
control loop. In some cases, an additional capacitor from COMP to GND is
required. See Compensation Components.
Enable Input. EN is a digital input that turns the regulator on or off. Drive EN higher
7 8 EN than 2.7V to turn on the regulator, drive it lower than 1.1V to turn it off. Pull up to
the IN pin with 100kΩ resistor for automatic startup.
Soft-start Control Input. SS controls the soft-start period. Connect a capacitor from
8 10 SS
SS to GND to set the soft-start period. See Soft-Start Capacitor.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

VIN = 12V, VO = 3.3V, L = 10µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = 22µF x 2, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Efficiency vs Feeback Voltage vs.
Load Current Temperature
95 0.810
90 VIN = 12V

FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)

0.805
85
VIN = 12V
EFFICIENCY (%)

80 0.800 VIN = 28V

75 VIN = 24V
0.795
70
65 0.790 VIN = 4.75V
60
0.7850
55
VOUT = 2.5V
50 0.780
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
LOAD CURRENT (A) TEMPERATURE (oC)
MP2303-EC02 MP2303-TPC01

UVLO Rising vs. Enable Lockout Threshold Oscillator Frequency

Temperature vs. Temperature
4.5 2.70 345

4.4 2.65
UVLO THRESHOLD (V)

ENABLE VOLTAGE (V)

4.3 340
FREQUENCY (KHz)
2.60

4.2 2.55

4.1 2.50 335

4.0 2.45

3.9 2.40 330

3.8 2.35

3.7 2.30 325

-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
TEMPERATURE (oC) TEMPERATURE (oC) TEMPERATURE (oC)
MP2303-TPC02 MP2303-TPC04
MP2303-TPC03

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

VIN = 12V, VO = 3.3V, L = 10µH, C1 = 10µF, C2 = 22µF x 2, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.

Power Off through Enable

VIN = 24V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 2A

VOUT
1V/div.

VEN
5V/div.
VOUT
1V/div. IL
1A/div.
IL VSW
1A/div. 10V/div.

4ms/div.
MP2303-TPC05 MP2303-TPC06

Steady State Test Load Transient Test Short Circuit Protection

VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 1A VIN = 24V, VOUT = 3.3V, VIN = 24V, VOUT = 3.3V, IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 0A-1A step with CFF = 470pF

VIN VCOMP
200mV/div. 200mV/div.

VOUT VOUT
100mV/div. 1V/div.
IL VCOMP
500mA/div. 1V/div.

VOUT IL
AC Coupled 1A/div.
IL
10mV/div. 2A/div.
VSW
20V/div.

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OPERATION
+
CURRENT IN
OVP SENSE
-- AMPLIFIER +
0.95V
RAMP 5V
OSCILLATOR
FB + --
CLK
340KHz
BS
0.3V --
-- S Q
-- R Q SW
SS + + CURRENT
ERROR COMPARATOR
0.8V + AMPLIFIER

COMP
-- GND
EN
EN OK 1.2V OVP
IN < 4.05V
LOCKOUT
2.5V + COMPARATOR
IN
+
INTERNAL
REGULATORS
1.5V -- SHUTDOWN
COMPARATOR MP2303_BD01

Figure 1—Functional Block Diagram

The MP2303 is a synchronous rectified, The converter uses internal N-Channel

current-mode, step-down regulator. It regulates MOSFET switches to step-down the input
input voltages from 4.75V to 28V down to an voltage to the regulated output voltage. Since
output voltage as low as 0.8V, and supplies up the high-side MOSFET requires a gate voltage
to 3A of load current. greater than the input voltage, a boost capacitor
connected between SW and BS is needed to
The MP2303 uses current-mode control to
drive the high-side gate. The boost capacitor is
regulate the output voltage. The output voltage
charged from the internal 5V rail when SW is low.
is measured at FB through a resistive voltage
divider and amplified through the internal When the MP2303 FB pin exceeds 20% of the
transconductance error amplifier. The voltage at nominal regulation voltage of 0.8V, the over
COMP pin is compared to the switch current voltage comparator is tripped; the COMP pin
measured internally to control the output and the SS pin are discharged to GND, forcing
voltage. the high-side switch off.

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Choose an inductor that will not saturate under
COMPONENT SELECTION the maximum inductor peak current. The peak
Setting the Output Voltage inductor current can be calculated by:
The output voltage is set using a resistive
voltage divider from the output voltage to FB VOUT ⎛ V ⎞
ILP = ILOAD + × ⎜⎜1 − OUT ⎟⎟
pin. The voltage divider divides the output 2 × fS × L ⎝ VIN ⎠
voltage down to the feedback voltage by the
ratio: Where ILOAD is the load current.

R2
Optional Schottky Diode
VFB = VOUT During the transition between high-side switch
R1 + R2
and low-side switch, the body diode of the low-
Thus the output voltage is: side power MOSFET conducts the inductor
R1 + R2
current. The forward voltage of this body diode
VOUT = 0.8 × is high. An optional Schottky diode may be
R2
paralleled between the SW pin and GND pin to
Where VFB is the feedback voltage and VOUT is improve overall efficiency. Table 2 lists example
the output voltage. Schottky diodes and their Manufacturers.
A typical value for R2 can be as high as 100kΩ, Table 2—Diode Selection Guide
but a typical value is 10kΩ. Using that value, R1
Voltage/Current
is determined by:
Part Number Rating Vendor
R1 = 12.5 × ( VOUT − 0.8)(kΩ ) B130 30V, 1A Diodes, Inc.
SK13 30V, 1A Diodes, Inc.
For example, for a 3.3V output voltage, R2 is
International
10kΩ, and R1 is 31.3kΩ. MBRS130 30V, 1A
Rectifier
Inductor
The inductor is required to supply constant Input Capacitor
current to the output load while being driven by The input current to the step-down converter is
the switched input voltage. A larger value discontinuous, therefore a capacitor is required
inductor will result in less ripple current that will to supply the AC current to the step-down
result in lower output ripple voltage. However, converter while maintaining the DC input
the larger value inductor will have a larger voltage. Use low ESR capacitors for the best
physical size, higher series resistance, and/or performance. Ceramic capacitors are preferred,
lower saturation current. A good rule for but tantalum or low-ESR electrolytic capacitors
determining the inductance to use is to allow may also suffice. Choose X5R or X7R
the peak-to-peak ripple current in the inductor dielectrics when using ceramic capacitors.
to be approximately 30% of the maximum Since the input capacitor (C1) absorbs the input
switch current limit. Also, make sure that the switching current it requires an adequate ripple
peak inductor current is below the maximum current rating. The RMS current in the input
switch current limit. The inductance value can capacitor can be estimated by:
be calculated by:
VOUT ⎛⎜ VOUT ⎞⎟
I C1 = ILOAD × × 1−
V ⎛ V ⎞ VIN ⎜⎝ VIN ⎟⎠
L = OUT × ⎜⎜1 − OUT ⎟⎟
fS × ∆I ⎝ VIN ⎠
The worst-case condition occurs at VIN = 2VOUT,
Where VIN is the input voltage, fS is the 340KHz where:
switching frequency, and ∆IL is the peak-to-
ILOAD
peak inductor ripple current. I C1 =
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For simplification, choose the input capacitor MP2303 can be optimized for a wide range of
whose RMS current rating greater than half of capacitance and ESR values.
the maximum load current.
Compensation Components
MP2303 employs current mode control for easy
The input capacitor can be electrolytic, tantalum compensation and fast transient response. The
or ceramic. When using electrolytic or tantalum system stability and transient response are
capacitors, a small, high quality ceramic controlled through the COMP pin. COMP pin is
capacitor, i.e. 0.1µF, should be placed as close the output of the internal transconductance
to the IC as possible. When using ceramic error amplifier. A series capacitor-resistor
capacitors, make sure that they have enough combination sets a pole-zero combination to
capacitance to provide sufficient charge to control the characteristics of the control system.
prevent excessive voltage ripple at input. The
input voltage ripple caused by capacitance can The DC gain of the voltage feedback loop is
be estimated by: given by:
VFB
I V ⎛ V ⎞ A VDC = R LOAD × G CS × A VEA ×
∆VIN = LOAD × OUT × ⎜⎜1 − OUT ⎟⎟ VOUT
f S × C1 VIN ⎝ VIN ⎠ Where AVEA is the error amplifier voltage gain,
Output Capacitor 400V/V; GCS is the current sense
The output capacitor is required to maintain the transconductance, 7.0A/V; RLOAD is the load
DC output voltage. Ceramic, tantalum, or low resistor value.
ESR electrolytic capacitors are recommended. The system has 2 poles of importance. One is
Low ESR capacitors are preferred to keep the due to the compensation capacitor (C3) and the
output voltage ripple low. The output voltage output resistor of error amplifier, and the other
ripple can be estimated by: is due to the output capacitor and the load
resistor. These poles are located at:
VOUT ⎛ V ⎞ ⎛ 1 ⎞
∆VOUT = × ⎜⎜1 − OUT ⎟⎟ × ⎜ R ESR + ⎟ GEA
fS × L ⎝ VIN ⎜ 8 × f S × C2 ⎟⎠ fP1 =
⎠ ⎝ 2π × C3 × A VEA
Where C2 is the output capacitance value and
1
RESR is the equivalent series resistance (ESR) fP2 =
2π × C2 × R LOAD
value of the output capacitor.
Where, GEA is the error amplifier
In the case of ceramic capacitors, the transconductance, 820µA/V, and RLOAD is the load
impedance at the switching frequency is resistor value.
dominated by the capacitance. The output
voltage ripple is mainly caused by the The system has one zero of importance, due to the
capacitance. For simplification, the output compensation capacitor (C3) and the
voltage ripple can be estimated by: compensation resistor (R3). This zero is located at:

VOUT ⎛ V ⎞ 1
∆VOUT = × ⎜⎜1 − OUT ⎟⎟ f Z1 =
2
VIN ⎠ 2π × C3 × R3
8 × fS × L × C2 ⎝
The system may have another zero of
In the case of tantalum or electrolytic importance, if the output capacitor has a large
capacitors, the ESR dominates the impedance capacitance and/or a high ESR value. The zero,
at the switching frequency. For simplification, due to the ESR and capacitance of the output
the output ripple can be approximated to: capacitor, is located at:
VOUT ⎛ V ⎞ 1
∆VOUT = × ⎜1 − OUT ⎟⎟ × R ESR
f S × L ⎜⎝ VIN ⎠ fESR =
2π × C2 × R ESR
The characteristics of the output capacitor also
affect the stability of the regulation system. The

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In this case, a third pole set by the optional Table 3—Compensation Values for Typical
compensation capacitor (C6) and the Output Voltage/Capacitor Combinations
compensation resistor (R3) is used to
VOUT L C2 R3 C3 C6
compensate the effect of the ESR zero on the
loop gain. This pole is located at: 1.8V 4.7µH 100µF 5.6kΩ 5.6nF None
Ceramic
1 2.5V 4.7µH - 47µF Ceramic 3.65kΩ 8.2nF None
fP 3 =
2π × C6 × R3 6.8µH
3.3V 6.8µH - 22µFx2 4.42kΩ 4.7nF None
The goal of compensation design is to shape 10µH Ceramic
the converter transfer function to get a desired 5V 10µH - 22µFx2 6.98kΩ 3.3nF None
loop gain. The system crossover frequency 15µH Ceramic
where the feedback loop has the unity gain is 12V 15µH - 22µFx2 16.5kΩ 1.8nF None
important. 22µH Ceramic
Lower crossover frequencies result in slower 1.8 4.7µH 100µF/100mΩ 8.4kΩ 2.2nF None
SP-CAP
line and load transient responses, while higher
2.5V 4.7µH - 47µF 5.6kΩ 3.3nF None
crossover frequencies could cause system
6.8µH SP-CAP
instability. A good rule of thumb is to set the
3.3V 6.8µH - 47µF 6.8kΩ 2.2nF None
crossover frequency to approximately one-tenth 10µH SP-CAP
of the switching frequency. Switching frequency 5V 10µH - 47µF 10kΩ 2.2nF None
for the MP2303 is 340KHz, so the desired 15µH SP CAP
crossover frequency is 34KHz. 2.5V 4.7µH - 560µF Al. 10kΩ 12nF 1.8nF
Table 3 lists the typical values of compensation 6.8µH 30mΩ ESR
components for some standard output voltages 3.3V 6.8µH - 560µF Al. 10kΩ 10nF 1.5nF
10µH 30mΩ ESR
with various output capacitors and inductors. The
values of the compensation components have 5V 10µH - 470µF Al. 15kΩ 8.2nF 1nF
15µH 30mΩ ESR
been optimized for fast transient responses and
12V 15µH - 220µF Al. 15kΩ 10nF 390pF
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To optimize the compensation components for Soft-Start Capacitor
conditions not listed in Table 2, the following To reduce input inrush current during startup, a
procedure can be used. programmable soft-start is provided by
connecting a capacitor (C4) from pin SS to
1. Choose the compensation resistor (R3) to set
GND. The soft-start time is given by:
the desired crossover frequency. Determine the
R3 value by the following equation:
0.8 V
t SS = C4 ×
2π × C2 × f C VOUT 6µA
R3 = ×
G EA × G CS VFB To reduce the susceptibility to noise, do not
leave SS pin open. Use a capacitor with small
Where fC is the desired crossover frequency,
value if you do not need soft-start function.
34KHz.
2. Choose the compensation capacitor (C3) to External Bootstrap Diode
achieve the desired phase margin. For It is recommended that an external bootstrap
applications with typical inductor values, setting diode be added when the system has a 5V
the compensation zero, fZ1, below one forth of fixed input or the power supply generates a 5V
the crossover frequency provides sufficient output. This helps improve the efficiency of the
phase margin. Determine the C3 value by the regulator. The bootstrap diode can be a low
following equation: cost one such as IN4148 or BAT54.
4 5V
C3 >
2π × R3 × f C

3. Determine if the second compensation BS

capacitor (C6) is required. It is required if the MP2303 10nF

ESR zero of the output capacitor is located at SW
less than half of the 340KHz switching
frequency, or the following relationship is valid: MP2303_F02

1 f Figure 2—External Bootstrap Diode

< S
2π × C2 × R ESR 2 This diode is also recommended for high duty
VOUT
If this is the case, then add the optional cycle operation ( >65%) and high output
VIN
compensation capacitor (C6) to set the pole fP3
at the location of the ESR zero. Determine the voltage (VOUT>12V) applications.
C6 value by the equation:
C2 × R ESR
C6 =
R3

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TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS

C5
10nF
INPUT
4.75V to 28V

IN BS OUTPUT
EN SW 2.5V
3A
MP2303
SS FB
GND COMP

D1
C3 B130
C6 8.2nF (optional)
(optional)

MP2303_F03

Figure 3—MP2303 with 2.5V Output, 47µF/6.3V Ceramic Output Capacitor

D2
INPUT
4.75V to 28V
C5
10nF

IN BS OUTPUT
EN SW 3.3V/3A

MP2303
SS FB
GND COMP

D1
C3 B130
C6 4.7nF (optional)
(optional)

MP2303_F04

Figure 4—MP2303 with 3.3V Output, 47µF/6.3V Ceramic Output Capacitor

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PACKAGE INFORMATION

SOIC8N (EXPOSED PAD)

PIN 1 IDENT. 0.229(5.820)
0.244(6.200)

NOTE 4
0.150(3.810) 0.0075(0.191)
0.157(4.000) 0.0098(0.249)

SEE DETAIL "A"

NOTE 2

0.013(0.330) 0.011(0.280) x 45o

0.020(0.508) 0.020(0.508)

0.050(1.270)BSC

0o-8o
0.016(0.410)
0.050(1.270)
DETAIL "A"
NOTE 3
0.189(4.800)
0.197(5.000) .050 .028

0.053(1.350) 0.049(1.250)
0.068(1.730) 0.060(1.524) 0.200 (5.07 mm)

SEATING PLANE

0.001(0.030) 0.140 (3.55mm)

0.004(0.101)

0.060

Land Pattern

NOTE:
1) Control dimension is in inches. Dimension in bracket is millimeters.
2) Exposed Pad Option (N-Package) ; 2.31mm -2.79mm x 2.79mm - 3.81mm.
Recommend Solder Board Area: 2.80mm x 3.82mm = 10.7mm 2 (16.6 mil2)
3) The length of the package does not include mold flash. Mold flash shall not exceed 0.006in. (0.15mm) per side.
With the mold flash included, over-all length of the package is 0.2087in. (5.3mm) max.
4) The width of the package does not include mold flash. Mold flash shall not exceed 0.10in. (0.25mm) per side.
With the mold flash included, over-all width of the package is 0.177in. (4.5mm) max.

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3mm x 3mm QFN10

NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications.
Users should warrant and guarantee that third party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.

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