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MP2303A

3A, 28V, 360kHz Synchronous Rectified


Step-Down Converter
The Future of Analog IC Technology

DESCRIPTION FEATURES
The MP2303A is a monolithic synchronous  3A Output Current
buck regulator. The device integrates a 150mΩ  Wide 4.7V to 28V Operating Input Range
high-side MOSFET and a 80mΩ low-side  Integrated MOSFET Switches
MOSFET that provide 3A continuous load  Output Adjustable from 0.80V to 25V
current over a wide operating input voltage of  Up to 95% Efficiency
4.7V to 28V. Current mode control provides fast  Programmable Soft-Start
transient response and cycle-by-cycle current  Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output Capacitors
limit.
 Fixed 360kHz Frequency
An adjustable soft-start prevents inrush current  Cycle-by-Cycle Over Current Protection
at turn-on. In shutdown mode, the supply  Input Under Voltage Lockout
current drops to lower than 1μA.  Available in thermally enhanced 8-Pin SOIC
This device, available in an 8-pin SOIC and and PDIP-8 packages
PDIP-8 packages, provides a very compact APPLICATIONS
system solution with minimal reliance on
external components.  Distributed Power Systems
 Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
 Notebook Computers
All MPS parts are lead-free and adhere to the RoHS directive. For MPS green
status, please visit MPS website under Products, Quality Assurance page.
“MPS” and “The Future of Analog IC Technology” are registered trademarks of
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

TYPICAL APPLICATION

C5
10nF 100
VIN=5V
VIN=12V
90
2 1
7
IN BS
3 80
EN SW VIN=28V VIN=24V
MP2303A
8
SS FB
5 70
GND COMP
4 6
60

50
VOUT=3.3
40
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
OUTPUT CURRENT

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Package Top Marking Free Air Temperature (TA)
MP2303ADN* SOIC8E M2303ADN -40C to +85C
MP2303ADP** PDIP8 MP2303A -40C to +85C

* For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (e.g. MP2303ADN–Z);


For RoHS compliant packaging, add suffix –LF (e.g. MP2303ADN–LF–Z)
** For Tape & Reel, add suffix –Z (e.g. MP2303ADP–Z);
For RoHS compliant packaging, add suffix –LF (e.g. MP2303ADP–LF–Z)

PACKAGE REFERENCE

TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
BS 1 8 SS
BS 1 8 SS
IN 2 7 EN
IN 2 7 EN
SW 3 6 COMP
SW 3 6 COMP
GND 4 5 FB
GND 4 5 FB
MP2303A_PD01-PDIP8

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1) Thermal Resistance


(4)
θJA θJC
Supply Voltage VIN ........................-0.3V to +30V SOIC8E .................................. 50 ...... 10... C/W
Switch Voltage VSW .................. -1V to VIN + 0.3V PDIP8 .................................... 105 ..... 45... C/W
Boost Voltage VBS .......... VSW - 0.3V to VSW + 6V
All Other Pins ..................................-0.3V to +6V Notes:
1) Exceeding these ratings may damage the device.
Junction Temperature ...............................150°C 2) The maximum allowable power dissipation is a function of the
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = maximum junction temperature TJ (MAX), the junction-to-
+25°C)(2) ambient thermal resistance θJA, and the ambient temperature
TA. The maximum allowable continuous power dissipation at
SOIC8E ...................................................... 2.5W any ambient temperature is calculated by PD (MAX) = (TJ
PDIP8 ........................................................ 1.2W (MAX)-TA)/θJA. Exceeding the maximum allowable power
dissipation will cause excessive die temperature, and the
Lead Temperature ....................................260°C regulator will go into thermal shutdown. Internal thermal
Storage Temperature .............. -65°C to +150°C shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent
damage.
(3)
Recommended Operating Conditions 3) The device is not guaranteed to function outside of its
operating conditions.
Input Voltage VIN .............................. 4.7V to 28V 4) Measured on JESD51-7, 4-layer PCB..
Output Voltage VOUT ....................... 0.80V to 25V
Maximum Junction Temp. (TJ) ................ +125°C

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (5)


VIN = 12V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ (5) Max Units
Shutdown Supply Current VEN = 0V 0.3 3.0 μA
Supply Current VEN = 2.7V, VFB = 1.0V 1.45 1.6 mA
4.7V  VIN  28V,
0.780 0.800 0.820 V
Feedback Voltage VFB TA = +25°C
-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 0.765 0.835 V
OVP Threshold Voltage 0.90 0.95 1.00 V
Error Amplifier Voltage Gain AEA 400 V/V
Error Amplifier Transconductance GEA IC = 10μA 550 820 1100 μA/V
High-Side Switch-On Resistance RDS(ON)1 150 mΩ
Low-Side Switch-On Resistance RDS(ON)2 80 mΩ
High-Side Switch Leakage Current VEN = 0V, VSW = 0V 0 10 μA
Upper Switch Current Limit 4.3 6.0 A
Lower Switch Current Limit From Drain to Source 1.25 A
COMP to Current Sense
GCS 7 A/V
Transconductance
TA = +25°C 310 360 410 kHz
Oscillation Frequency Fosc1
-40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 290 430 kHz
Short Circuit Oscillation Frequency Fosc2 VFB = 0V 55 kHz
Maximum Duty Cycle DMAX VFB = 0.7V 85 90 %
Minimum On Time 180 ns
EN Shutdown Threshold Voltage VEN Rising 1.0 1.3 1.6 V
EN Threshold Voltage Hysteresis 205 mV
EN Input Current VEN = 5V 2 μA
Input Under Voltage Lockout VIN rising, TA = +25°C 3.6 3.95 4.3 V
UVLO
Threshold 0°C ≤ TA ≤ +70°C 3.2 4.5 V
Input Under Voltage Lockout
125 mV
Threshold Hysterisis
Soft-Start Current VSS = 0V 6 μA
Thermal Shutdown 160 °C
Notes:
5) 100% production test at +25°C. Specifications over the temperature range are guaranteed by design and characterization.

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PIN FUNCTIONS
Pin # Name Description
High-Side Gate Drive Boost Input. BS supplies the drive for the high-side N-Channel MOSFET
1 BS
switch. Connect a 0.01μF or greater capacitor from SW to BS to power the high side switch.
Power Input. IN supplies the power to the IC, as well as the step-down converter switches.
2 IN Drive IN with a 4.7V to 28V power source. Bypass IN to GND with a suitably large capacitor to
eliminate noise on the input to the IC. See Input Capacitor.
Power Switching Output. SW is the switching node that supplies power to the output. Connect
3 SW the output LC filter from SW to the output load. Note that a capacitor is required from SW to
BS to power the high-side switch.
4 GND Ground (Connect Exposed Pad to Pin 4)
Feedback Input. FB senses the output voltage to regulate that voltage. Drive FB with a
5 FB resistive voltage divider from the output voltage. The feedback threshold is 0.80V. See Setting
the Output Voltage.
Compensation Node. COMP is used to compensate the regulation control loop. Connect a
series RC network from COMP to GND to compensate the regulation control loop. In some
6 COMP
cases, an additional capacitor from COMP to GND is required. See Compensation
Components.
Enable Input. EN is a digital input that turns the regulator on or off. Drive EN high to turn on
7 EN the regulator, drive it low to turn it off. Connect EN with IN through a resistive voltage divider
for automatic startup. Do not float this pin.
Soft-start Control Input. SS controls the soft-start period. Connect a capacitor from SS to GND
8 SS to set the soft-start period. A 0.1μF capacitor sets the soft-start period to 15ms. To disable the
soft-start feature, leave SS unconnected.

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS


VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, TA = +27ºC, unless otherwise noted.

1.6 120 6
1.4
100 5
1.2
80 4
1.0
0.8 60 3
0.6
40 2
0.4
20 1
0.2 VEN=0V
VFB=1V VFB=0.6V
0 0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

4.0 1.0 1.0


VIN=28V
3.5 0.5
0.5
3.0 0 IOUT=1.5A
0
2.5 VIN=5V -0.5

2.0 -1.0 -0.5


IOUT=3A
1.5 -1.5
VIN=12V VIN=5V -1.0
VIN=24V
1.0 -2.0 VIN=12V
VIN=24V -1.5
0.5 -2.5
VIN=28V
0 -3.0 -2.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 0.5 1 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)


VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, TA = +27ºC, unless otherwise noted.

VOUT
200mV/div VOUT VOUT
2V/div 2V/div
IINDUCTOR VEN
2A/div VEN
2V/div 2V/div
VSW
VSW 20V/div
10V/div
VSW IINDUCTOR IINDUCTOR
10V/div 2A/div 2A/div

VOUT VOUT
2V/div 2V/div
VOUT
VEN 2V/div
VEN 2V/div
2V/div

VSW VIN
VSW 10V/div 5V/div
VSW
20V/div 5V/div
IINDUCTOR IINDUCTOR IINDUCTOR
2A/div 2A/div 2A/div

4ms/div

VOUT
2V/div

VIN
5V/div
VSW
5V/div

IINDUCTOR
2A/div
4ms/div

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (continued)


VIN = 12V, VOUT = 3.3V, TA = +27ºC, unless otherwise noted.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
+
CURRENT IN
OVP SENSE
-- AMPLIFIER +
0.95V
RAMP 5V
OSCILLATOR
FB + --
CLK
360kHz
BS
0.3V --
+ S Q
-- R Q SW
SS + -- CURRENT
ERROR COMPARATOR
0.8V + AMPLIFIER

COMP
GND
EN
1.2V OVP
IN < 3.95V

IN
--
INTERNAL
REGULATORS
1.3 V + SHUTDOWN
COMPARATOR

Figure 1—Functional Block Diagram

OPERATION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The converter uses internal N-Channel
The MP2303A is a synchronous rectified, MOSFET switches to step-down the input
current-mode, step-down regulator. It regulates voltage to the regulated output voltage. Since
input voltages from 4.7V to 28V down to an the high side MOSFET requires a gate voltage
output voltage as low as 0.80V, and supplies up greater than the input voltage, a boost capacitor
to 3A of load current. connected between SW and BS is needed to
drive the high side gate. The boost capacitor is
The MP2303A uses current-mode control to charged from the internal 5V rail when SW is low.
regulate the output voltage. The output voltage
is measured at FB through a resistive voltage When the MP2303A FB pin exceeds 20% of the
divider and amplified through the internal nominal regulation voltage of 0.80V, the over
transconductance error amplifier. The voltage at voltage comparator is tripped and latched; the
COMP pin is compared to the switch current COMP pin and the SS pin are discharged to
measured internally to control the output GND, forcing the high-side switch off.
voltage.

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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION inductor will result in less ripple current that will
result in lower output ripple voltage. However,
COMPONENT SELECTION the larger value inductor will have a larger
Setting the Output Voltage physical size, higher series resistance, and/or
The output voltage is set using a resistive lower saturation current. A good rule for
voltage divider from the output voltage to FB pin. determining the inductance to use is to allow
The voltage divider divides the output voltage the peak-to-peak ripple current in the inductor
down to the feedback voltage by the ratio: to be approximately 30% of the maximum
R2 switch current limit. Also, make sure that the
VFB  VOUT peak inductor current is below the maximum
R1  R2
switch current limit. The inductance value can
Thus the output voltage is: be calculated by:
R1  R2 VOUT  V 
VOUT  0.80  L  1  OUT 
R2 fS  ΔI  VIN 
Where VFB is the feedback voltage and VOUT is
Where VIN is the input voltage, fS is the
the output voltage.
switching frequency, and ΔIL is the peak-to-
A typical value for R2 can be as high as 100kΩ, peak inductor ripple current.
but a typical value is 10kΩ. Using that value, R1
Choose an inductor that will not saturate under
is determined by:
the maximum inductor peak current. The peak
R1  12.5  ( VOUT  0.80)(k) inductor current can be calculated by:
For example, for a 3.3V output voltage, R2 is VOUT  V 
ILP  ILOAD   1  OUT 
10kΩ, and R1 is 31.25kΩ. 2  f S  L  VIN 
Configuring the EN control Where ILOAD is the load current.
EN high to turn on the regulator and EN low to Optional Schottky Diode
turn it off. Do not float the pin.
During the transition between high-side switch
For automatic start-up the EN pin can be pulled and low-side switch, the body diode of the low-
up to input voltage through a resistive voltage side power MOSFET conducts the inductor
divider. Choose the values of the pull-up current. The forward voltage of this body diode
resistor (RUP from VIN to EN pin) and pull-down is high. An optional Schottky diode may be
resistor (RDOWN from EN pin to GND) to paralleled between the SW pin and GND pin to
determine the automatic start-up voltage: improve overall efficiency. Table 2 lists example
(RUP  RDOWN ) Schottky diodes and their Manufacturers.
VINSTART  1.3  (V)
RDOWN Table 2—Diode Selection Guide
For example, for RUP=100kΩ and RDOWN=20kΩ, Part Number
Voltage/Current
Vendor
the VIN-START is set at 7.8V. Rating
B340 40V, 3A Diodes, Inc.
Note the EN voltage should be no greater than
SK34 40V, 3A Diodes, Inc.
6V. If the resistive voltage divider will make it
run over, please use a zener (below 6V) to International
MBRS340 40V, 3A
Rectifier
clamp it.
To avoid noise, a 10nF ceramic capacitor from
EN to GND is recommended.
Inductor
The inductor is required to supply constant
current to the output load while being driven by
the switched input voltage. A larger value

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Where C2 is the output capacitance value and


Input Capacitor
RESR is the equivalent series resistance (ESR)
The input current to the step-down converter is
discontinuous, therefore a capacitor is required to value of the output capacitor.
supply the AC current to the step-down converter In the case of ceramic capacitors, the impedance
while maintaining the DC input voltage. Use low at the switching frequency is dominated by the
ESR capacitors for the best performance. capacitance. The output voltage ripple is mainly
Ceramic capacitors are preferred, but tantalum or caused by the capacitance. For simplification, the
low-ESR electrolytic capacitors may also suffice. output voltage ripple can be estimated by:
Choose X5R or X7R dielectrics when using
ceramic capacitors. VOUT  V 
ΔVOUT  2
 1  OUT 
8  fS  L  C2  VIN 
Since the input capacitor (C1) absorbs the input
switching current it requires an adequate ripple In the case of tantalum or electrolytic capacitors,
current rating. The RMS current in the input the ESR dominates the impedance at the
capacitor can be estimated by: switching frequency. For simplification, the output
VOUT V ripple can be approximated to:
IC1  ILOAD   (1  OUT )
VIN VIN VOUT  V 
ΔVOUT   1  OUT   R ESR
f S  L  VIN 
The worst-case condition occurs at VIN = 2VOUT,
where: The characteristics of the output capacitor also
ILOAD affect the stability of the regulation system. The
I C1  MP2303A can be optimized for a wide range of
2
capacitance and ESR values.
For simplification, choose the input capacitor
Compensation Components
whose RMS current rating greater than half of
MP2303A employs current mode control for
the maximum load current.
easy compensation and fast transient response.
The input capacitor can be electrolytic, tantalum The system stability and transient response are
or ceramic. When using electrolytic or tantalum controlled through the COMP pin. COMP pin is
capacitors, a small, high quality ceramic the output of the internal transconductance
capacitor, i.e. 0.1μF, should be placed as close to error amplifier. A series capacitor-resistor
the IC as possible. When using ceramic combination sets a pole-zero combination to
capacitors, make sure that they have enough control the characteristics of the control system.
capacitance to provide sufficient charge to
The DC gain of the voltage feedback loop is
prevent excessive voltage ripple at input. The
given by:
input voltage ripple caused by capacitance can be
VFB
estimated by: A VDC  R LOAD  G CS  A VEA 
VOUT
ILOAD V  V 
VIN   OUT  1  OUT  Where AVEA is the error amplifier voltage gain,
f S  C1 VIN  VIN  GCS is the current sense transconductance,
Output Capacitor RLOAD is the load resistor value.The system has
The output capacitor is required to maintain the 2 poles of importance. One is due to the
DC output voltage. Ceramic, tantalum, or low compensation capacitor (C3) and the output
ESR electrolytic capacitors are recommended. resistor of error amplifier, and the other is due
Low ESR capacitors are preferred to keep the to the output capacitor and the load resistor.
output voltage ripple low. The output voltage These poles are located at:
ripple can be estimated by: GEA
fP1 
VOUT  V   1  2  C3  A VEA
VOUT   1  OUT    R ESR  
fS  L  VIN  8  f S  C2 
 

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1 Table 3—Compensation Values for Typical


fP2 
2  C2  R LOAD Output Voltage/Capacitor Combinations
Where GEA is the error amplifier VOUT L1 C2 R3 C3 C6
transconductance, and RLOAD is the load resistor
100μF
value. 1.8V 4.7μH 8.2kΩ 3.3nF None
Ceramic
The system has one zero of importance, due to the 4.7- 47μF
2.5V 5.6kΩ 4.7nF None
compensation capacitor (C3) and the 6.8μH Ceramic
compensation resistor (R3). This zero is located at: 6.8- 22μFx2
3.3V 7.5kΩ 4.7nF None
10μH Ceramic
1
f Z1  10- 22μFx2
2  C3  R3 5V 10kΩ 3.3nF None
15μH Ceramic
The system may have another zero of 15- 22μFx2
12V 25kΩ 3.3nF None
importance, if the output capacitor has a large 22μH Ceramic
capacitance and/or a high ESR value. The zero, 4.7- 560μF Al.
due to the ESR and capacitance of the output 2.5V 70kΩ 3.3nF 150pF
6.8μH 30mΩ ESR
capacitor, is located at: 6.8- 560μF Al
3.3V 90kΩ 3.3nF 100pF
1 10μH 30mΩ ESR
fESR 
2  C2  R ESR 10- 470μF Al.
5V 100kΩ 3.3nF 50pF
15μH 30mΩ ESR
In this case, a third pole set by the 15- 220μF Al.
compensation capacitor (C6) and the 12V 120kΩ 3.3nF 50pF
22μH 30mΩ ESR
compensation resistor (R3) is used to
compensate the effect of the ESR zero on the To optimize the compensation components for
loop gain. This pole is located at: conditions not listed in Table 3, the following
procedure can be used.
1
fP 3 
2  C6  R3 1. Choose the compensation resistor (R3) to set
the desired crossover frequency. Determine the
The goal of compensation design is to shape R3 value by the following equation:
the converter transfer function to get a desired
2  C2  f C VOUT
loop gain. The system crossover frequency R3  
where the feedback loop has the unity gain is G EA  G CS VFB
important. Where fC is the desired crossover frequency.
Lower crossover frequencies result in slower 2. Choose the compensation capacitor (C3) to
line and load transient responses, while higher achieve the desired phase margin. For
crossover frequencies could cause system applications with typical inductor values, setting
unstable. A good rule of thumb is to set the the compensation zero, fZ1, below one forth of
crossover frequency to approximately one-tenth the crossover frequency provides sufficient
of the switching frequency. Switching frequency phase margin. Determine the C3 value by the
for the MP2303A is 360kHz, so the desired following equation:
crossover frequency is 36kHz.
4
Table 3 lists the typical values of compensation C3 
2  R3  f C
components for some standard output voltages
with various output capacitors and inductors. The
values of the compensation components have
been optimized for fast transient responses and
good stability at given conditions.

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3. Determine if the second compensation External Bootstrap Diode


capacitor (C6) is required. It is required if the
An external bootstrap diode may enhance the
ESR zero of the output capacitor is located at
efficiency of the regulator, and it will be a must
less than half of the switching frequency, or the
if the applicable condition is:
following relationship is valid:
 VOUT is 5V or 3.3V, and duty cycle is high:
1 f
 S VOUT
2  C2  R ESR 2 D= >65%
VIN
If this is the case, then add the second
In these cases, an external BST diode is
compensation capacitor (C6) to set the pole fP3
recommended from the output of the voltage
at the location of the ESR zero. Determine the
regulator to BST pin, as shown in Figure.2
C6 value by the equation:
External BST Diode
C2  R ESR IN4148
C6  BST
R3 CBST
MP2303A
SW 5V or 3.3V
L +
COUT

Figure 2—Add Optional External Bootstrap


Diode to Enhance Efficiency
The recommended external BST diode is
IN4148, and the BST cap is 0.1~1µF.

TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS


C5
10nF
INPUT
4.7V to 28V

2 1
7
IN BS
3
OUTPUT
EN SW 2.5V
3A
MP2303A
8 SS 5
FB
GND COMP
4 6
D1
C3 B340
C6 4.7nF (optional)
(optional)

Figure 3—MP2303A with AVX 47μF, 6.3V Ceramic Output Capacitor

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PCB LAYOUT GUIDE 2) Bypass ceramic capacitors are suggested to


be put close to the VIN Pin.
PCB layout is very important to achieve stable
operation. It is highly recommended to duplicate 3) Ensure all feedback connections are short
EVB layout for optimum performance. and direct. Place the feedback resistors and
compensation components as close to the
If change is necessary, please follow these chip as possible.
guidelines and take Figure 4 for reference.
4) Rout SW away from sensitive analog areas
1) Keep the path of switching current short and such as FB.
minimize the loop area formed by Input cap,
high-side MOSFET and low-side MOSFET. 5) Connect IN, SW, and especially GND
respectively to a large copper area to cool
the chip to improve thermal performance and
long-term reliability.
C5
INPUT
4.75V to 23V

2 1
IN BS L1
7 3
EN SW OUTPUT
MP2303A R1
8 5
SS FB
C1 GND COMP
4 6
D1 R2 C2
C3 (optional)
C4
R3

MP2303A Typical Application Circuit


R4 C3 R3
PGND

R1
SS 8

EN 7

COMP 6

FB 5

C4 R2

R1 SGND

PGND
4 GND
3 SW

D1
1 BS

2 IN

C2

C5 C1

L1

TOP Layer Bottom Layer

Figure 4―MP2303A Typical Application Circuit and PCB Layout Guide

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SOIC8E

0.189(4.80) 0.124(3.15)
0.197(5.00) 0.136(3.45)
8 5

0.150(3.80) 0.228(5.80) 0.089(2.26)


PIN 1 ID 0.157(4.00) 0.244(6.20) 0.101(2.56)

1 4

TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

SEE DETAIL "A"

0.051(1.30)
0.067(1.70)
0.0075(0.19)
SEATING PLANE
0.0098(0.25)
0.000(0.00)
0.013(0.33) 0.006(0.15)
0.020(0.51) SIDE VIEW
0.050(1.27)
BSC

FRONT VIEW 0.010(0.25)


x 45o
0.020(0.50)

GAUGE PLANE
0.010(0.25) BSC

0.024(0.61) 0.050(1.27)
0.016(0.41)
0o-8o 0.050(1.27)
0.063(1.60)
DETAIL "A"

0.103(2.62) 0.213(5.40)
NOTE:
1) CONTROL DIMENSION IS IN INCHES. DIMENSION IN
BRACKET IS IN MILLIMETERS.
2) PACKAGE LENGTH DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH,
PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
3) PACKAGE WIDTH DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH
0.138(3.51) OR PROTRUSIONS.
4) LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING)
SHALL BE 0.004" INCHES MAX.
RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN 5) DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MS-012, VARIATION BA.
6) DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE.

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PDIP8
,

0.367(9.32)
0.387(9.83)

8 5

0.240(6.10)
PIN 1 ID 0.260(6.60)

1 4

TOP VIEW
0.320( 8.13)
0.400(10.16)

0.100(2.54) 0.300(7.62)
BSC 0.325(8.26)

0.125(3.18)
0.145(3.68)
0.015(0.38)
0.035(0.89)
0.120(3.05)
0.140(3.56)

0.008(0.20)
0.050(1.27) 0.014(0.36)
0.065(1.65)
0.015(0.38)
0.021(0.53)

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

NOTE:
1) CONTROL DIMENSION IS IN INCHES. DIMENSION IN BRACKET IS IN MILLIMETERS.
2) PACKAGE LENGTH AND WIDTH DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, OR PROTRUSIONS.
3) DRAWING CONFORMS TO JEDEC MS-001, VARIATION BA.
4) DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE.

NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications.
Users should warrant and guarantee that third party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.

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