ISL78236: Dual 3A Current Sharing 2.5MHz High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator

The ISL78236 is a dual output, 3A/3A, integrated FET buck regulator for point-of-load power applications. The supply voltage range is from 2.8V to 6V, allowing for the use of a single Li+ cell, three NiMH cells, or a regulated 3V/5V bus input. It is optimized for regulating output voltages down to 1.2V. Each channel provides an output current up to 3A, which can be combined to form a single 6A output in current sharing mode. The two channels operate 180° out of phase to reduce input RMS current and EMI.

The ISL78236 integrates a pair of low ON-resistance P-channel and N-channel internal MOSFETs to maximize efficiency and minimize external component count. It can operate up to 100% duty cycle to maximize operating life as battery voltage drops out. When supplying 3A on each channel, the 100% duty cycle operation limits the dropout voltage to less than 250mV. Other features include internal digital soft-start, independent channel enable for power sequencing, overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown.

The ISL78236 is offered in a 24 Ld 4mmx4mm QFN package with 1mm maximum height. The complete converter occupies less than 1.5cm2 area.

The ISL78236 is AEC - Q100 qualified and is rated for the automotive temperature range (-40°C to +105°C).

Key Features
  • Dual 3A/3A independent outputs
  • 2.5MHz synchronous buck regulator with internal MOSFETs up to 95% efficiency
  • 2% voltage reference accuracy over-temperature
  • 6A current sharing mode operation
  • Internal or external compensation
  • Peak current limiting and hiccup mode short circuit protection
  • Reverse overcurrent protection
  • Over-temperature protection shutdown
  • AEC-Q100 qualified
Applications
  • DSP and embedded processor power supply
  • Infotainment system power
  • Automotive point-of-load power
Typical Diagram
Datasheets
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ISL78236 DatasheetPDF16 Mar 20173.11 MB
Design Files
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ISL78236DUALEVAL1Z Design FilesZIP12 Mar 2015750 KB
User Guides
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ISL78236DUALEVAL1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014735 KB
ISL78236CRSHEVAL1Z User GuidePDF13 Nov 2014739 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL78236ARZ24 Ld QFN0.044241260RoHS
ISL78236ARZ-T24 Ld QFN T+R0.044241260RoHS
ISL78236CRSHEVAL1ZN/ARoHS
ISL78236 Datasheet 16 Mar 2017
24 Ld QFN T+R ISL28023
ISL78236DUALEVAL1Z Design Files 12 Mar 2015
ISL78236DUALEVAL1Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014
ISL78236CRSHEVAL1Z User Guide 13 Nov 2014