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RT2857B
6A, 18V, Synchronous Step-Down Converter
General Description
The RT2857B is a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down DC-DC converter that can deliver up to 6A output current from a 4.5V to 18V input supply. The RT2857B current-mode architecture with external compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of loads and output capacitors. Cycle-by-cycle current limit provides protection against shorted outputs and soft-start eliminates input current surge during startup. Fault condition protections include output over-current protection, output over-voltage protection, and overtemperature protection. The low current shutdown mode provides output disconnection, enabling easy power management in battery-powered systems.