Product Overview
The MP4560DN-LF-Z from Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) is a 55V, 2A step-down buck converter with integrated high-side MOSFET in an SOIC-8 EP package. With 3.8-55V input, up to 2MHz switching frequency, 120uA Iq, pulse-skipping at light load, and 95% efficiency, it is designed for automotive and industrial DC-DC applications including EMI-sensitive AM radio environments.
Key Specifications
| Topology | Non-synchronous buck (step-down) |
| Input Voltage | 3.8V to 55V (4.5V startup) |
| Output Voltage | 0.8V to 52V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 2A continuous |
| Internal MOSFET RDS(ON) | 250 mOhm (high-side) |
| Switching Frequency | Up to 2MHz (programmable) |
| Efficiency | Up to 95% |
| Quiescent Current | 120 uA typical |
| Shutdown Current | 12 uA |
| Reference Voltage | 0.8V |
| EN Pin | Active high, 1.2V/1.5V thresholds |
| Soft-Start | Internal, 0.45ms |
| Pulse Skipping | Automatic at light load |
| UVLO | 3.0V rising / 2.6V falling |
| Protection | OCP, thermal shutdown |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +125 C (junction) |
| Package | SOIC-8 EP (5.0 x 4.0 x 1.52 mm) |
| Status | NRND (MP4572 recommended for new designs) |
Features
- 3.8-55V wide input voltage range
- 250mOhm integrated high-side MOSFET
- Up to 2MHz programmable switching frequency
- AM radio band EMI avoidance at 2MHz
- 95% peak efficiency
- Automatic pulse-skipping at light load
- Internal soft-start prevents overshoot
- Frequency foldback during startup
- 12uA low shutdown current
- Ceramic capacitor stable
Applications
- Automotive DC-DC converters (12V/24V battery)
- Industrial power supplies
- AM radio EMI-sensitive applications
- Distributed power architectures