AP1510
PWM CONTROL 3A STEP-DOWN CONVERTER
AP1510 Rev. 5
1 of 8
MARCH 2008
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Diodes Incorporated
Features
General Description
AP1510 consists of step-down switching regulator with PWM
control. These devices include a reference voltage source,
oscillation circuit, error amplifier and internal PMOS.
Input voltage: 3.6V to 23V
Output voltage: 0.8V to VCC.
Duty ratio: 0% to 100% PWM control
Oscillation frequency: 300kHz typ.
AP1510 provides low-ripple power, high efficiency and excellent
transient characteristics. The PWM control circuit is able to vary
the duty ratio linearly from 0 up to 100%. This converter also
contains an error amplifier circuit. An enable function, an over
current protection and a short circuit protection are built inside,
when OCP or SCP happens, the operation frequency will be
reduced from 300kHz to 30kHz. Also, an internal compensation
block is built in to minimum external component count.
Current Limit, Enable function
Thermal Shutdown function
Built-in internal SW P-channel MOS
SOP-8L Pb-Free Package
SOP-8L: Available in “Green” Molding Compound
(No Br, Sb)
Lead Free Finish/RoHS Compliant (Note 1)
With the addition of an internal P-channel Power MOS, a coil,
capacitors, and a diode connected externally, these ICs can
function as step-down switching regulators. They serve as ideal
power supply units for portable devices when coupled with the
SOP-8L package, providing such outstanding features as low
current consumption. Since this converter can accommodate an
input voltage up to 23V, it is also suitable for the operation via an
AC adapter.
Applications
Cellular Phones
PC Motherboard
LCD Monitor
Graphic Card
DVD-Video Player
Telecom Equipment
ADSL Modem
Printer and other Peripheral Equipment
Microprocessor core supply
Networking power supply
Ordering Information
A P 1 5 1 0 X X X
Package
Packing
S : SOP-8L
Lead Free
L : Lead Free
-U : Tube
-13 : Tape & Reel
G : Green
Tube
13” Tape and Reel
Device
Package
Code
Packaging
(Note 2)
Quantity
Part Number
Suffix
Quantity
Part Number
Suffix
AP1510S
S
SOP-8L
100
- U
2500/Tape & Reel
-13
Notes: 1. RoHS revision 13.2.2003. Glass and High Temperature Solder Exemptions Applied, see EU Directive Annex Notes 5 and 7.
2. Pad layout as shown on Diodes Inc. suggested pad layout document AP02001, which can be found on our website at