Product Overview
The EN5337QI from Altera (Enpirion) is a 3A PowerSoC synchronous buck DC-DC converter with an integrated inductor in a 7x4mm QFN-38 package. Operating at 5MHz switching frequency from 2.375V to 5.5V input, it delivers adjustable 0.6V to 5V output at up to 92% efficiency with a total solution footprint of approximately 75mm².
Key Specifications
| Topology | Synchronous Buck (Step-Down) |
| Input Voltage | 2.375V to 5.5V |
| Output Voltage | 0.6V to 5V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 3A continuous |
| Switching Frequency | 5MHz |
| Peak Efficiency | 92% |
| Integrated Inductor | Yes (in package) |
| Integrated MOSFETs | Yes (high-side + low-side) |
| Control Mode | Voltage-mode PWM |
| Output Enable | Active high |
| Power OK (POK) | Yes |
| External Sync | Yes (SYNC pin) |
| Soft Start | Programmable |
| Protection | OCP, SCP, OTP, UVLO |
| Package | QFN-38 (7 x 4 x 1.85mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Life Cycle | Obsolete (EOL) |
Features
- Integrated inductor, MOSFETs, and controller in one package
- Total power solution footprint ≈ 75mm²
- 3A continuous output current
- 5MHz switching frequency (external clock sync)
- Up to 92% peak efficiency
- Adjustable output from 0.6V to 5V
- Programmable soft-start time
- Power OK output signal
- Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
- Overcurrent protection (OCP)
- Short circuit protection (SCP)
- Thermal shutdown protection (OTP)
- Minimal external components required
Applications
- Point-of-load regulation for FPGAs and ASICs
- Low-power processor and DSP core voltage
- Noise-sensitive A/V and RF applications
- Distributed power architectures (2.5V, 3.3V, 5V rails)
- Networking, computing, and consumer equipment