ISL9011IRBCZ

Introduction

ISL9011IRBCZ is a Linear Voltage Regulator (PMIC) designed by Intersil Corporation which provides excellent performance and superior power management. The ISL9011IRBCZ is an ideal solution for power system design with devices demanding high levels of efficiency in an increasingly small form factor. The device is suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications such as cellular phones, digital music players and microprocessor-based digital systems.

Features

The device has a wide range of features that provide significant advantages over other similar PMICs. This includes:

• Low supply voltage range of 1.5 V to 5.5 V
• Wide output voltage range of 0.6 V to 5.5 V
• Output current up to 1 A
• AEC-Q100 qualified
• 36-side tiny BGA package
• High efficiency operation at up to 90%
• Low dropout voltage
• Robust design
• Low input current
• Low quiescent current

Applications

ISL9011IRBCZ can be used in a wide range of consumer, automotive and industrial applications where size and power efficiency are of primary concern. The device is suitable for use in battery-operated systems and other power critical applications such as cellular phones, digital music players, PDAs and laptop computers. Automotive applications include powertrain, lighting and climate control systems. Other industrial applications include power and motor control, medical systems, white goods, consumer goods and industrial automation.

Working Principle

The ISL9011IRBCZ Voltage Regulator is based on a linear regulator architecture which is more efficient and less complex than other PMICs. The device is equipped with a low-dropout regulator which operates with a low input voltage and maintains a reliable output voltage under a wide range of conditions. The device is further integrated with several features to further optimize system performance such as over-current, over-voltage and over-temperature protection and short circuit protection. The device also features an open-loop voltage reference allowing it to accurately control output voltage, and a sense and detect line to monitor external conditions in order to protect the system.

Conclusion

The ISL9011IRBCZ by Intersil Corporation is an excellent voltage regulator which provides robust power performance and high efficiency while at the same time being small and lightweight. The device is suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications such as cellular phones and digital music players, as well as automotive and industrial automation. The device operates using a linear regulator architecture and is further equipped with several features to protect and enhance system performance.