AOZ2262AQI-15

28V/10A Synchronous EZBuckTM Regulator

General Description Features

The AOZ2262AQI-15 is a high-efficiency, easy-to-use  Wide input voltage range
DC/DC synchronous buck regulator that operates up to – 4V to 28V
28V. The device is capable of supplying 10A of
 10A continuous output current
continuous output current with an output voltage
adjustable down to 0.8V (±1.0%).  Output voltage adjustable down to 0.8V (±1.0%)
 Low RDS(ON) internal NFETs
A proprietary constant on-time PWM control with input
– 14m high-side
feed-forward results in ultra-fast transient response while
maintaining relatively constant switching frequency over – 12m low-side
the entire input voltage range. The on-time can be  Constant On-Time with input feed-forward
externally programmed up to 3.5µs.  Programmable on-time up to 3.5µs

The device features multiple protection functions such as  Selectable PFM light load operation
VCC under-voltage lockout, cycle-by-cycle current limit,  Ceramic capacitor stable
output over-voltage protection, short-circuit protection,  Adjustable soft start
and thermal shutdown.
 Ripple reduction
The AOZ2262AQI-15 is available in a 4mm x 4mm QFN-  Power Good output
22L package and is rated over a -40°C to +85°C ambient  Integrated bootstrap diode
temperature range.  Cycle-by-cycle current limit
 Short-circuit protection
 Thermal shutdown
 Thermally enhanced 4mm x 4mm QFN-22L package

Applications
 Portable computers
 Compact desktop PCs
 Servers
 Graphics cards
 Set-top boxes
 LCD TVs
 Cable modems
 Point-of-load DC/DC converters
 Telecom/Networking/Datacom equipment

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Typical Application

R TON
INPUT
TON IN 4V TO 28V

C2
22µF
BST
C5
5V VCC
0.1µF
R3 C4 AOZ2262AQI-15
100k 4.7µF L1
1µH
OUTPUT
POWER GOOD LX
PGOOD 1.05V, 10A

OFF ON EN R2

FB
C3
PFM 110µF
R1

SS AGND

C SS PGND

POWER GROUND

ANALOG GROUND

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Ordering Information
Part Number Ambient Temperature Range Package Environmental
AOZ2262AQI-15 -40°C to +85°C 22-Pin 4mm x 4mm QFN Green Product

AOS Green Products use reduced levels of Halogens, and are also RoHS compliant.
Please visit www.aosmd.com/media/AOSGreenPolicy.pdf for additional information.

Pin Configuration

PGND
VCC

BST
SS

LX
21

20

19

18
22
PGOOD 1 17 LX

EN 2 16 LX

PFM 3 15 PGND
IN LX
AGND 4 14 PGND

FB 5 13 PGND

TON 6 12 PGND
10

11
7

9
8
IN

IN

LX

LX
IN

22-Pin 4mm x 4mm QFN

(Top View)
Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
Power Good Signal Output. PGOOD is an open-drain output used to indicate the status
of the output voltage. It is internally pulled low when the output voltage is 15% lower than
1 PGOOD
the nominal regulation voltage for or 20% higher than the nominal regulation voltage.
PGOOD is pulled low during soft-start and shut down.
Enable Input. The AOZ2262AQI-15 is enabled when EN is pulled high. The device shuts
2 EN
down when EN is pulled low.
PFM Selection Input. Connect PFM pin to VCC for forced PWM operation. Connect PFM
3 PFM
pin to ground for PFM operation to improve light load efficiency.
4 AGND Analog Ground.
Feedback Input. Adjust the output voltage with a resistive voltage-divider between the
5 FB
regulator’s output and AGND.
6 TON On-Time Setting Input. Connect a resistor between VIN and TON to set the on time.
7, 8, 9 IN Supply Input. IN is the regulator input. All IN pins must be connected together.
12, 13, 14, 15, 19 PGND Power Ground.
10, 11, 16, 17, 18 LX Switching Node.
Bootstrap Capacitor Connection. The AOZ2262AQI-15 includes an internal bootstrap
20 BST diode. Connect an external capacitor between BST and LX as shown in the Typical
Application diagram.
Supply Input for analog functions. Bypass VCC to AGND with a 4.7µF~10µF ceramic
21 VCC
capacitor. Place the capacitor close to VCC pin.
Soft-Start Time Setting Pin. Connect a capacitor between SS and AGND to set the
22 SS
soft-start time.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings Maximum Operating Ratings

Exceeding the Absolute Maximum Ratings may damage the The device is not guaranteed to operate beyond the
device. Maximum Operating Ratings.

Parameter Rating Parameter Rating

IN, TON to AGND -0.3V to 30V Supply Voltage (VIN) 4V to 28V
(1)
LX to AGND -0.3V to 30V Output Voltage Range 0.8V to 0.85*VIN
BST to AGND -0.3V to 36V Ambient Temperature (TA) -40°C to +85°C
SS, PGOOD, FB, EN, VCC, PFM to AGND -0.3V to 6V Package Thermal Resistance
PGND to AGND -0.3V to +0.3V (θJA) 32°C/W

Junction Temperature (TJ) +150°C

Storage Temperature (TS) -65°C to +150°C
(2)
ESD Rating 2kV
Notes:
1. LX to PGND Transient (t<20ns) ------ -7V to VIN + 7V
2. Devices are inherently ESD sensitive, handling precautions are
required. Human body model rating: 1.5k in series with 100pF.

Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25°C, VIN = 12V, VCC = 5V, EN = 5V, unless otherwise specified. Specifications in BOLD indicate a temperature
range of -40°C to +85°C.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max Units

VIN IN Supply Voltage 4 28 V
VCC rising 4.2 V
VUVLO Under-Voltage Lockout Threshold of VCC
VCC falling 3.9 V
Iq Quiescent Supply Current of VCC IOUT = 0A, VEN > 2V, PFM 150 µA
mode
IOFF Shutdown Supply Current VEN = 0V 1 20 µA
TA = 25°C 0.792 0.800 0.808 V
VFB Feedback Voltage
TA = 0°C to 85°C 0.788 0.800 0.812 V
Load Regulation 0.5 %
Line Regulation 1 %
IFB FB Input Bias Current 200 nA
Enable
Off threshold 0.5 V
VEN EN Input Threshold
On threshold 1.6 V
VEN_HYS EN Input Hysteresis 100 mV
PFM Control
PFM Mode threshold 0.5 V
VPFM PFM Input Threshold
Force PWM threshold 2.5 V
VPFMHYS PFM Input Hysteresis 100 mV
Modulator
TON On Time RTON = 100k, VIN = 12V 200 ns
TON_MIN Minimum On Time 100 ns
TON_MAX Maximum On Time 3.5 µs
TOFF_MIN Minimum Off Time 300 ns

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Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25°C, VIN = 12V, VCC = 5V, EN = 5V, unless otherwise specified. Specifications in BOLD indicate a temperature
range of -40°C to +85°C.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max Units

Soft-Start
ISS_OUT SS Source Current VSS = 0V
7 11 15 µA
CSS = 0.001µF to 0.1µF
Power Good Signal
VPG_LOW PGOOD Low Voltage IOL = 1mA 0.5 V
PGOOD Leakage Current ±1 µA
VPGH PGOOD Threshold FB rising 90 %
(Low Level to High Level)
VPGL PGOOD Threshold FB rising 120 %
(High Level to Low Level) FB falling 85 %
PGOOD Threshold Hysteresis 5 %
Under Voltage and Over Voltage Protection
VPL Under Voltage Threshold FB falling 70 %
TPL Under Voltage Delay Time 32 µs
VPH Over Voltage Threshold FB rising 120 %
Power Stage Output
RDS(ON) High-Side NFET On-Resistance VIN = 12V, VCC = 5V 14 m
High-Side NFET Leakage VEN = 0V, VLX = 0V 10 µA
RDS(ON) Low-Side NFET On-Resistance VLX = 12V, VCC = 5V 12 m
Low-Side NFET Leakage VEN = 0V 10 µA
Over-current and Thermal Protection
ILIM Current Limit VCC = 5V 15 A
TJ rising 150 °C
Thermal Shutdown Threshold
TJ falling 100 °C

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Functional Block Diagram

BST IN PGood

VCC

EN UVLO
TOFF_MIN
REFERENCE Q PG logic
& ERROR COMP TIMER
BIAS 0.8V
+
SS + S
Q
ISENSE R
(AC) FB LX
FB DECODE ILIM COMP
ILIM
ISENSE Current ISENSE
information
processing ISENSE
OTP (AC)
VCC
TON
Q
TIMER

PFM
EN
TON Light Load
TON GENERATOR Comp

Light Load ISENSE

Threshold

PGND AGND

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Typical Performance Characteristics

Circuit of Typical Application. TA = 25°C, VIN = 19V, VOUT = 1V, fs = 450 kHz unless otherwise specified.

Normal Operation Load Transient 0A to 10A

ILX
(5A/div)
ILX
(5A/div)
VO ripple
(50mV/div)
VO ripple
(50mV/div)
ILX
(10V/div)

5µs/div 2ms/div

Full Load Start-up Short Circuit Protection

VLX VLX
(20V/div) (20V/div)

EN
(5V/div) ILX
ILX (10A/div)
(5A/div)

VO VO
(500mV/div) (500mV/div)

1ms/div 50µs/div

Efficiency vs. Load Current

100

90

80
VOUT = 1V
70
Efficiency (%)

60

50

40
Vin = 6.5V
30 Vin = 12V
20 Vin = 19V

10 Vin = 24V

0
0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0
Output Current (A)

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Detailed Description
The AOZ2262AQI-15 is a high-efficiency, easy-to-use,
VOUT
synchronous buck regulator optimized for notebook
computers. The regulator is capable of supplying 10A of
continuous output current with an output voltage
adjustable down to 0.8V. The programmable on-time VCC Level
from 100ns to 3.5µs, enables optimizing the configuration
VSS
for PCB area and efficiency.
3.3V
The input voltage of AOZ2262AQI-15 can be as low as
4V. The highest input voltage of AOZ2262AQI-15 can be 0.8VREF
28V. Constant on-time PWM with input feed-forward
control scheme results in ultra-fast transient response
VEN
while maintaining relatively constant switching frequency
over the entire input range. True AC current mode control
scheme guarantees the regulator can be stable with a PGOOD
ceramic output capacitor. The switching frequency can
be externally programmed. Protection features include TSS
VCC under-voltage lockout, current limit, output over
voltage and under voltage protection, short-circuit Figure 1. Soft-Start Sequence of AOZ2262AQI-15
protection, and thermal shutdown.
Constant-On-Time PWM Control with Input
The AOZ2262AQI-15 is available in 22-pin 4mm x 4mm Feed-Forward
QFN package. The control algorithm of AOZ2262AQI-15 is constant-on-
Enable and Soft Start time PWM Control with input feed-forward.
The AOZ2262AQI-15 has external soft start feature to
The simplified control schematic is shown in Figure. 2.
limit in-rush current and ensure the output voltage ramps
The high-side switch on-time is determined solely by a
up smoothly to regulation voltage. A soft start process
one-shot whose pulse width can be programmed by one
begins when VCC rises to 4.5V and voltage on EN pin is
external resistor and is inversely proportional to input
HIGH. An internal current source charges the external
voltage (IN). The one-shot is triggered when the internal
soft start capacitor; the FB voltage follows the voltage of
0.8V is higher than the combined information of FB
soft start pin (VSS) when it is lower than 0.8V. When VSS
voltage and the AC current information of inductor, which
is higher than 0.8V, the FB voltage is regulated by
is processed and obtained through the sensed lower-side
internal precise band-gap voltage (0.8V). When VSS is
MOSFET current once it turns-on. The added AC current
higher than 3.3V, the PGOOD signal is high. The soft
information can help the stability of constant-on time
start time can be calculated by the following formula:
control even with pure ceramic output capacitors, which
TSS(µs) = 330 x CSS(nF) have very low ESR. The AC current information has no
DC offset, which does not cause offset with output load
If CSS is 1nF, the soft start time will be 330µs; if CSS is change, which is fundamentally different from other V2
10nF, the soft start time will be 3.3ms constant-on time control schemes.

IN
FB Voltage /AC
current Information
-
PWM
Programmable
One-Shot Comp
+
0.8V

Figure 2. Simplified Control Schematic of AOZ2262AQI-15

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The constant-on-time PWM control architecture is a A further simplified equation will be:
pseudo-fixed frequency with input voltage feed-forward.
The internal circuit of AOZ2262AQI-15 sets the on-time V OUT  V  6
F SW  kHz  = ------------------------------------------------  10 (3)
of high-side switch inversely proportional to the IN. V IN  V   T ON  ns 
R TON   
T ON  ------------------------- (1) If VOUT is 1.05V, VIN is 19V, and set FS = 500kHz.
V IN  V  According to equation 3, TON = 110ns is needed. Finally,
use the TON to RTON curve, we can find out RTON is
To achieve the flux balance of inductor, the buck 82k.
converter has the equation:
This algorithm results in a nearly constant switching
V OUT frequency despite the lack of a fixed-frequency clock
F SW = --------------------------- (2) generator.
V IN  T ON
True Current Mode Control
Once the product of VIN x TON is constant, the switching The constant-on-time control scheme is intrinsically
frequency keeps constant and is independent with input unstable if output capacitor’s ESR is not large enough as
voltage. an effective current-sense resistor. Ceramic capacitors
usually cannot be used as output capacitor.
An external resistor between the IN and TON pin sets the
switching on-time according to the following curves: The AOZ2262AQI-15 senses the low-side MOSFET
On-Time vs. On-Time Resistance current and processes it into DC and AC current
(@ VIN=5V~15V) information using AOS proprietary technique. The AC
1130
1064
current information is decoded and added on the FB pin
VIN=5V
998 VIN=7V on phase. With AC current information, the stability of
932 VIN=9V constant-on-time control is significantly improved even
866 VIN=11V
800 VIN=13V without the help of output capacitor’s ESR, and thus the
On-Time (nS)

734 VIN=15V pure ceramic capacitor solution can be applicable. The

668
pure ceramic capacitor solution can significantly reduce
602
536 the output ripple (no ESR caused overshoot and
470 undershoot) and less board area design.
404
338
272 Current-Limit Protection
206 The AOZ2262AQI-15 uses the current-limit protection by
140
60 74 88 102 116 130 144 158 172 186 200 using RDSON of the lower MOSFET current sensing. To
On-Time Resistance (KΩ) detect real current information, a minimum constant-off
(300ns typical) is implemented after a constant-on time. If
On-Time vs. On-Time Resistance the current exceeds the current-limit threshold, the PWM
(@ VIN=17V~28V) controller is not allowed to initiate a new cycle. The actual
315
299
peak current is greater than the current-limit threshold by
VIN=17V
283 VIN=19V an amount equal to the inductor ripple current. Therefore,
267 VIN=21V the exact current-limit characteristic and maximum load
251 VIN=24V
235 VIN=26V capability are a function of the inductor value as well as
input and output voltages. The current limit will keep the
On-Time (nS)

219 VIN=28V
203 low-side MOSFET ON and will not allow another high-
187
171 side on-time, until the current in the low-side MOSFET
155 reduces below the current limit.
139
123
107
After 64 switching cycles, the AOZ2262AQI-15 considers
91 this is a true failed condition and therefore, turns-off both
75 high-side and low-side MOSFETs and shuts down. The
60 74 88 102 116 130 144 158 172 186 200
On-Time Resistance (KΩ) AOZ2262AQI-15 enters hiccup mode to periodically
restart the part. When the current limit protection is
removed, the AOZ2262AQI-15 exits hiccup mode.
Figure 3. TON vs. RTON Curves for AOZ2262AQI-15

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Output Voltage Under-Voltage Protection circuit, the RMS value of input capacitor current can be
If the output voltage is lower than 70% by over-current or calculated by:
short circuit, the AOZ2262AQI-15 will wait for 32µs
(typical) and turns-off both high-side and low-side
VO  VO 
I CIN_RMS = I O  ---------  1 – ---------
MOSFETs and shuts down. When the output voltage V IN  V IN
under voltage protection is removed, the AOZ2262AQI-
15 restarts again. if let m equal the conversion ratio:
Output Voltage Over-Voltage Protection VO
The threshold of OVP is set 20% higher than 0.8V. When
--------
- = m
V IN
the VFB voltage exceeds the OVP threshold, the high-
side MOSFET is turned-off and the low-side MOSFETs is
turned-on at 1µs, then shuts down. When the output The relation between the input capacitor RMS current
voltage over-voltage protection is removed, the and voltage conversion ratio is calculated and shown in
AOZ2262AQI-15 restarts again. Figure 4. It can be seen that when VO is half of VIN, CIN is
under the worst current stress. The worst current stress
Power Good Output on CIN is 0.5 x IO.
The power good (PGOOD) output, which is an open 0.5
drain output, requires the pull-up resistor. When the
output voltage is 15% below than the nominal regulation 0.4
voltage, the PGOOD is pulled low. When the output
voltage is 20% higher than the nominal regulation
ICIN_RMS(m) 0.3
voltage, the PGOOD is also pulled low.
IO
0.2
When combined with the under-voltage-protection circuit,
this current limit method is effective in almost every 0.1
circumstance.
0
0 0.5 1
Application Information m
The basic AOZ2262AQI-15 application circuit is shown in
page 2. Component selection is explained below. Figure 4. ICIN vs. Voltage Conversion Ratio

Input Capacitor For reliable operation and best performance, the input
capacitors must have current rating higher than ICIN-RMS
The input capacitor must be connected to the IN pins and
at worst operating conditions. Ceramic capacitors are
PGND pin of the AOZ2262AQI-15 to maintain steady
preferred for input capacitors because of their low ESR
input voltage and filter out the pulsing input current. A
and high ripple current rating. Depending on the
small decoupling capacitor, usually 4.7µF, should be
application circuits, other low ESR tantalum capacitor or
connected to the VCC pin and AGND pin for stable
aluminum electrolytic capacitor may also be used. When
operation of the AOZ2262AQI-15. The voltage rating of
selecting ceramic capacitors, X5R or X7R type dielectric
input capacitor must be greater than maximum input
ceramic capacitors are preferred for their better
voltage plus ripple voltage.
temperature and voltage characteristics. Note that the
The input ripple voltage can be approximated by ripple current rating from capacitor manufactures is
equation below: based on certain amount of life time. Further de-rating
may be necessary for practical design requirement.
IO  VO  VO
V IN = -----------------   1 – ---------  --------- Inductor
f  C IN  V IN V IN
The inductor is used to supply constant current to output
when it is driven by a switching voltage. For given input
Since the input current is discontinuous in a buck
and output voltage, inductance and switching frequency
converter, the current stress on the input capacitor is
together decide the inductor ripple current, which is:
another concern when selecting the capacitor. For a buck
VO  VO 
I L = -----------   1 – ---------
fL  V IN

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The peak inductor current is:

1
V O = I L  -------------------------
I L 8fC O
I Lpeak = I O + --------
2 If the impedance of ESR at switching frequency
dominates, the output ripple voltage is mainly decided by
High inductance gives low inductor ripple current but capacitor ESR and inductor ripple current. The output
requires a larger size inductor to avoid saturation. Low ripple voltage calculation can be further simplified to:
ripple current reduces inductor core losses. It also
reduces RMS current through inductor and switches, V O = I L  ESR CO
which results in less conduction loss. Usually, peak to
peak ripple current on inductor is designed to be 30% to For lower output ripple voltage across the entire
50% of output current. operating temperature range, X5R or X7R dielectric type
of ceramic, or other low ESR tantalum are recommended
When selecting the inductor, make sure it is able to to be used as output capacitors.
handle the peak current without saturation even at the
In a buck converter, output capacitor current is
highest operating temperature.
continuous. The RMS current of output capacitor is
The inductor takes the highest current in a buck circuit. decided by the peak to peak inductor ripple current.
The conduction loss on the inductor needs to be checked It can be calculated by:
for thermal and efficiency requirements. I L
I CO_RMS = ----------
Surface mount inductors in different shapes and styles 12
are available from Coilcraft, Elytone and Murata.
Shielded inductors are small and radiate less EMI noise, Usually, the ripple current rating of the output capacitor is
but they do cost more than unshielded inductors. The a smaller issue because of the low current stress. When
choice depends on EMI requirement, price and size. the buck inductor is selected to be very small and
inductor ripple current is high, the output capacitor could
Output Capacitor be overstressed.
The output capacitor is selected based on the DC output
voltage rating, output ripple voltage specification and Thermal Management and Layout
ripple current rating. Consideration
In the AOZ2262AQI-15 buck regulator circuit, high
The selected output capacitor must have a higher rated
pulsing current flows through two circuit loops. The first
voltage specification than the maximum desired output
loop starts from the input capacitors, to the VIN pin, to
voltage including ripple. De-rating needs to be
the LX pins, to the filter inductor, to the output capacitor
considered for long term reliability.
and load, and then returns to the input capacitor through
Output ripple voltage specification is another important ground. Current flows in the first loop when the high side
factor for selecting the output capacitor. In a buck con- switch is on. The second loop starts from the inductor, to
verter circuit, output ripple voltage is determined by the output capacitors and load, to the low side switch.
inductor value, switching frequency, output capacitor Current flows in the second loop when the low side
value and ESR. It can be calculated by the equation switch is on.
below:
In PCB layout, minimizing the two loops area reduces the
1
V O = I L   ESR CO + ------------------------- noise of this circuit and improves efficiency. A ground
 8fC  plane is strongly recommended to connect the input
O
capacitor, output capacitor and PGND pin of the
where,
AOZ2262AQI-15.
CO is output capacitor value and
ESRCO is the Equivalent Series Resistor of output capacitor. In the AOZ2262AQI-15 buck regulator circuit, the major
power dissipating components are the AOZ2262AQI-15
When a low ESR ceramic capacitor is used as output and output inductor. The total power dissipation of the
capacitor, the impedance of the capacitor at the converter circuit can be measured by input power minus
switching frequency dominates. Output ripple is mainly output power.
caused by capacitor value and inductor ripple current.
The output ripple voltage calculation can be simplified to: P total_loss = V IN  I IN – V O  I O

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The power dissipation of inductor can be approximately Layout Considerations

calculated by output current and DCR of inductor and Several layout tips are listed below for the best electric
output current. and thermal performance.
P inductor_loss = IO2  R inductor  1.1 1. The LX pins and pad are connected to internal low
side switch drain. They are low resistance thermal
conduction path and most noisy switching node.
The actual junction temperature can be calculated with
Connect a large copper plane to LX pin to help
power dissipation in the AOZ2262AQI-15 and thermal
thermal dissipation.
impedance from junction to ambient.
2. The IN pins and pad are connected to internal high
T junction =  P total_loss – P inductor_loss    JA + T A side switch drain. They are also low resistance
thermal conduction path. Connect a large copper
The maximum junction temperature of AOZ2262AQI-15 plane to IN pins to help thermal dissipation.
is 150ºC, which limits the maximum load current 3. Input capacitors should be connected to the IN pin
capability. and the PGND pin as close as possible to reduce the
switching spikes.
The thermal performance of the AOZ2262AQI-15 is
4. Decoupling capacitor CVCC should be connected to
strongly affected by the PCB layout. Extra care should be
VCC and AGND as close as possible.
taken by users during design process to ensure that the
IC will operate under the recommended environmental 5. Voltage divider R1 and R2 should be placed as close
conditions. as possible to FB and AGND.
6. RTON should be connected as close as possible to
Pin 6 (TON pin).
7. A ground plane is preferred; Pin 19 (PGND) must be
connected to the ground plane through via.
8. Keep sensitive signal traces such as feedback trace
far away from the LX pins.
9. Pour copper plane on all unused board area and
connect it to stable DC nodes, like VIN, GND or
VOUT.

Vout
PGOOD
AGND
TON

PFM

EN
FB
6

IN 7 22 SS
IN 8
IN

IN 9 21 V CC
Vin
20 BST

LX 10 19 PGND
LX

LX 11 18 LX
12

13

15

16

17
14

LX

LX
PGND

PGND

PGND

PGND

PGND

Vout

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Package Dimensions, QFN4x4-22L, EP2_S

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Tape and Reel Dimensions, QFN4x4-22L, EP2_S

Carrier Tape
P1
D1 P2
T
E1

E2
E
B0

K0 D0
P0 A0
Feeding Direction
UNIT: mm

Package A0 B0 K0 D0 D1 E E1 E2 P0 P1 P2 T

QFN 4x4 4.35 4.35 1.10 1.50 1.50 12.00 1.75 5.50 8.00 4.00 2.00 0.30
(12mm) ±0.10 ±0.10 ±0.10 Min. +0.10/-0 ±0.30 ±0.10 ±0.05 ±0.10 ±0.10 ±0.05 ±0.05

Reel W1

S
G

M N
K
V

W
UNIT: mm
Tape Size Reel Size M N W W1 H K S G R V
12mm ø330 ø330.0 ø79.0 12.4 17.0 ø13.0 10.5 2.0 — — —
±2.0 ±1.0 +2.0/-0.0 +2.6/-1.2 ±0.5 ±0.2 ±0.5

Leader/Trailer and Orientation

Trailer Tape Components Tape Leader Tape

300mm min. Orientation in Pocket 500mm min.

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Part Marking

AOZ2262AQI-15
(QFN4x4)

ANAF
Part Number Code
YW LT

Year & Week Code Assembly Lot Code

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Applications or uses as critical components in life support devices or systems are not authorized. AOS does not
assume any liability arising out of such applications or uses of its products. AOS reserves the right to make
changes to product specifications without notice. It is the responsibility of the customer to evaluate suitability of the
product for their intended application. Customer shall comply with applicable legal requirements, including all
applicable export control rules, regulations and limitations.

AOS' products are provided subject to AOS' terms and conditions of sale which are set forth at:
http://www.aosmd.com/terms_and_conditions_of_sale

LIFE SUPPORT POLICY

ALPHA AND OMEGA SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL
COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS.

As used herein:

1. Life support devices or systems are devices or 2. A critical component in any component of a life
systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into support, device, or system whose failure to perform can
the body or (b) support or sustain life, and (c) whose be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life
failure to perform when properly used in accordance support device or system, or to affect its safety or
with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be effectiveness.
reasonably expected to result in a significant injury of
the user.

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