NCP6361: RF PA 1A Buck DCDC converter

The NCP6361, a PWM synchronous step-down DC-to-DC converter, is optimized for supplying RF Power Amplifiers (PAs)used into 3G/4G wireless systems (Mobile / Smart Phones, Tablets, ...) powered by single-cell Lithium-Ion batteries. The device is able to deliver up to 2A current in bypass mode and 800 ma in buck mode. The output voltage is monitorable from 0.4V to 3.5V by an analog control pin VCON. The analog control allows dynamically optimizing the RF Power Amplifiers efficiency during a communication while for example in roaming situation or when transmitting data with as a benefit an increased talk time. Also at light load for optimizing the DC-to-DC converter efficiency, the NCP6361 enters automatically in a PFM mode and operates in a slower switching frequency. On the other side the NCP6361 enters in bypass mode when the desired output voltage becomes close to the input voltage (e.g.: low battery conditions). The device operates at 3.429 MHz or 6 MHz switching frequency. This way the system tuning can focus respectively either on a better efficiency 3.249 MHz or on employing smaller value inductor and capacitors 6 MHz. By the way, synchronous rectification offers improved system efficiency. The NCP6361 has two versions: NCP6361A and NCP6361B. The version B has a spread-spectrum function for low EMI operation. The NCP6361 is available in a space saving, low profile 1.36 x 1.22 mm CSP-9 package.

Features
  • Input Voltage from 2.5 V to 5.5 V
  • Adjustable Output Voltage (0.4 V to 3.5 V)
  • 3.429 / 6 MHz Selectable Switching Frequency
  • Uses 470 nH Inductor and 4.7 uF Capacitor
  • PFM / PWM / Bypass Automatic Mode Change
  • Low 45 uA Quiescent Current
  • Thermal Protections
  • 1.36 x 1.22 mm / 0.4 mm Pitch CSP-9 Package
Benefits
  • New Generation low-voltage Single-Cell Battery
  • Allows optimizing device under-power efficiency. Offers Output Voltage Tuning Flexibility.
  • Allows Trade-off between device efficiency and inductor size
  • Optimized Footprint and Solution Thickness
  • Guarantees High Efficiency whatever load conditions (light or high)
  • Very Lower Power Consumption
  • Avoid damage of the IC
  • Very small Package dimensions suitable for wireless and portable applications
Applications
  • 3G / 4G Wireless Systems, SmartPhones and Webtablets
End Products
  • Buck DC-DC for RF Power Amplifiers into Mobile- / Smart- Phones or Tablets
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Buck Converter with Bypass Mode for RF Power AmplifiersNCP6361/D (1255kB)5Apr, 2014
Evaluation Board Documents (5)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Evaluation Board User's ManualEVBUM2210-D (231kB)0
NCP6361BGEVB Bill of MaterialsNCP6361BGEVB_BOM_ROHS (95kB)0
NCP6361BGEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)NCP6361BGEVB_GERBER (171kB)0
NCP6361BGEVB SchematicNCP6361BGEVB_SCHEMATIC (225kB)0
NCP6361BGEVB Test ProcedureNCP6361BGEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE (286kB)0
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
WLCSP9, 1.36x1.22567GM (55.3kB)A
Evaluation/Development Tool Information
ProductStatusComplianceShort Description
NCP6361BGEVBActivePb-freePWM DC-DC CONVERTER EVALUATION BOARD
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NCP6361AFCCT1GActivePb-free Halide freeWLCSP-9567GM1Die Surf Tape and Reel3000$0.2533
NCP6361BFCCT1GActivePb-free Halide freeWLCSP-9567GM1Die Surf Tape and Reel3000$0.2533
Specifications
ProductTopologyControl ModeVCC Min (V)VCC Max (V)VO Typ (V)IO Typ (A)Efficiency (%)fSW Typ (kHz)
NCP6361AFCCT1GStep-DownVoltage Mode2.55.50.4 to 3.50.8953429 or 6000
NCP6361BFCCT1GStep-DownVoltage Mode2.55.50.4 to 3.50.8953429 or 6000
Buck Converter with Bypass Mode for RF Power Amplifiers (1255kB) NCP6361
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WLCSP9, 1.36x1.22 NCP6361