GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Continuous conduction allows the regulator to maximize output current for a given inductor. An integrated synchronous rectifier eliminates the need for an external Schottky diode and provides a lower forward voltage drop, resulting in higher conversion efficiency. In addtion, low quiescent current and variable frequency operation result in high efficiency even at light loads. The ML4870 requires only a few external components to build a very small regulator capable of achieving conversion efficiencies approaching 85%. The SHDN input allows the user to stop the regulator from switching, and provides complete isolation of the load from the battery. FEATURES
s Guaranteed full load start-up and operation at 1.8V input Continuous conduction mode for high output current Pulse Frequency Modulation and internal synchronous rectification for high efficiency Isolates the load from the input during shutdown Minimum external components Low ON resistance internal switching FETs...