L5986:2.5 A step-down switching regulator

The L5986 is a step-down switching regulator with a 3.0 A (min.) current limited embedded Power MOSFET, so it is able to deliver up to 2.5 A current to the load depending on the application conditions.

The input voltage can range from 2.9 V to 18 V, while the output voltage can be set starting from 0.6 V to VIN. Having a minimum input voltage of 2.9 V, the device is suitable also for a 3.3 V bus.

Requiring a minimum set of external components, the device includes an internal 250 kHz switching frequency oscillator that can be externally adjusted up to 1 MHz.

The QFN and the HSOP packages with an exposed pad allow reducing the RthJAdown to 60 °C/W and 40 °C/W respectively.

Key Features

  • 2.5 A DC output current
  • 2.9 V to 18 V input voltage
  • Output voltage adjustable from 0.6 V
  • 250 kHz switching frequency, programmable up to 1 MHz
  • Internal soft-start and inhibit
  • Low dropout operation: 100% duty cycle
  • Voltage feedforward
  • Zero load current operation
  • Overcurrent and thermal protection
  • VFQFPN 3 x 3 mm -8L and HSOP8 package
Product Specifications
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DS5916: 2.5 A step-down switching regulator5.01 MB
Design Notes & Tips
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DN0011: ST1S03 alternative topology: Using a buck in a negative buck-boost configuration1.1359 KB
Brochures
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Brochure Power management guide05.20164 MB
Solution Evaluation Tools
Part NumberManufacturerDescription
EVAL59862.5 A step-down switching regulator demonstration board based on the L5986, L5986A
EVAL5986A2.5 A step-down switching regulator demonstration board based on the L5986, L5986A
Sample & Buy
Part NumberPackagePacking TypeUnit Price (US$) *QuantityECCN (EU)ECCN (US)Country of Origin
L5986APowerSO-8Tube0.9841000NECEAR99CHINA
L5986TRVDFPN 8 3x3x1.0Tape And Reel0.9841000NECEAR99PHILIPPINES
L5986VDFPN 8 3x3x1.0Tube-1000NECEAR99-
L5986ATRPowerSO-8Tape And Reel0.9841000NECEAR99CHINA
Quality & Reliability
Part NumberPackageGradeRoHS Compliance GradeMaterial Declaration**
L5986APowerSO-8IndustrialEcopack2
L5986TRVDFPN 8 3x3x1.0IndustrialEcopack2
L5986VDFPN 8 3x3x1.0IndustrialEcopack2
L5986ATRPowerSO-8IndustrialEcopack2
2.5 A step-down switching regulator L5986
circuit_diagram_14971_thumbnail.png L5986
ST1S03 alternative topology: Using a buck in a negative buck-boost configuration L5986
Very low drop voltage regulators with inhibit KFXX