Product Overview
The LM60440AQRPKRQ1 from Texas Instruments is an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, 3.8V to 36V, 4A synchronous step-down converter in a WQFN-13 (RPK) package with wettable flanks. It features peak current-mode control, 400kHz switching frequency, and 25uA quiescent current for automotive power applications.
Key Specifications
| Input Voltage Range | 3.8V to 36V |
| Output Voltage Range | 1V to 24V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 4A maximum |
| Switching Frequency | 400kHz |
| Quiescent Current | 25uA typical |
| Efficiency | >95% peak |
| PFM Efficiency | 90% at 10mA, 12V to 5V |
| AEC-Q100 Grade | Grade 1 (-40 to 125 C TA) |
| Junction Temperature | -40 to 150 C |
| Package | WQFN-13 (RPK, 3x2mm) with wettable flanks |
Features
- AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified
- 3.8V to 36V wide input range
- 4A output current
- Ultra-small WQFN-13 (3x2mm) with wettable flanks
- Peak current-mode control
- 25uA ultra-low quiescent current
- +/-1.5% total output accuracy
- 400kHz switching frequency
- Auto PFM at light load
- Power good output
- Frequency foldback at light load
- Functional safety documentation available
Applications
- Automotive infotainment power
- ADAS camera power
- Automotive body electronics and lighting
- USB charging in automotive
- Industrial 12V/24V step-down