ISL8016IR15Z-T7A

ISL8016IR15Z-T7A application field and working principle

The ISL8016IR15Z-T7A is a DC-DC Switching Regulator designed by Intersil Corporation as part of their ISL800/ISL805 family of high performance power management solutions. This particular device is a single output, highly accurate, high frequency, synchronous step down controller that is suitable for power applications up to 3 Amps. It employs synchronous rectification and adaptive on-time control so that accurate output voltage regulation is maintained regardless of the load or input voltage.

The device is available in the TSOT-23 package and supports an input voltage range from 4.5V to 15V, making it suitable for use in most intermediate applications, such as powering 5V and 3.3V processor cores. The device features an enable input, allowing the user to enable and disable the regulator externally. Additionally, a wide set of protection features are offered by the device, including thermal shutdown, over-current protection, and output under-voltage lockout.

In terms of application field, the ISL8016IR15Z-T7A is suitable for a wide range of uses, such as powering microprocessors, mobile phones, netbook computers, portable media players, and other mobile devices. It is particularly suitable for powering low voltage cores, as it is capable of operating over a wide range of input and output voltages, while also providing excellent regulation accuracy. Furthermore, the device is capable of providing efficient and high-power density solutions, as it supports up to 3A outputs with a minimum of external components.

The ISL8016IR15Z-T7A features adaptive on-time control with a selectable high and low frequency output voltages. This results in superior dynamic response and excellent line regulation even at light loads. In addition, the device offers current-mode control with adaptive on-time control, eliminating the need for external compensation components. This feature allows the device to have excellent stability, with only modest external component count.

The ISL8016IR15Z-T7A features several features for protection against current, voltage and temperature overloads. These include over-current protection, output under-voltage lockout, and thermal shutdown. Additionally, the device offers a wide set of protection features including under-voltage lockout, over-temperature protection, over-current protection, and short-circuit protection. These protection features ensure reliable operation even in hostile environments.

In conclusion, the ISL8016IR15Z-T7A is a high performance DC-DC Switching Regulator that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. It features excellent regulation accuracy and power density, as well as a wide set of protection features. This makes it a good choice for powering lower voltages cores and for providing reliable operation in hostile environments.