Infineon Technologies IR3473MTR1PBF
- Part No.:
- IR3473MTR1PBF
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Package:
- 16-PowerVFQFN
- Datasheet:
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IR3473MTR1PBF.pdf
- Description:
- IC REG BUCK ADJ 6A 16QFN
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Product details
Overview
IR3473MTR1PBF from Infineon Technologies is a fully integrated 6A synchronous buck regulator with on-die high- and low-side MOSFETs, constant-on-time control, 0.5V ±1% reference accuracy, and programmable switching frequency up to 750 kHz. It operates from 3V–27V input and delivers 0.5V–12V output, supporting pre-bias startup and forced CCM mode in notebook power rails and POL converters.
For engineers reviewing the IR3473MTR1PBF datasheet, IR3473MTR1PBF pinout, IR3473MTR1PBF application, or IR3473MTR1PBF equivalent, key selection criteria include thermally compensated over-current protection, power-good open-drain output, enable input with voltage monitoring, soft-start programmability via external capacitor, and 4mm × 5mm QFN thermal performance in space-constrained DC/DC designs.
Technical Context
The IR3473 implements a constant-on-time (COT) hysteretic control architecture that eliminates loop compensation components while maintaining fast transient response across load steps. Its internal 25 mΩ upper and 24 mΩ lower MOSFETs support continuous 6A output with minimal external components.
Functional integration includes a precision 0.5V feedback reference, programmable soft-start via SS pin capacitor, thermally compensated current limit set by ISET-to-PHASE resistor, and dual UV/OV fault detection on FB with 7.5 mV hysteresis - enabling robust operation in battery-powered and distributed power systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 3V to 27V - supports wide-input industrial and computing rails including 12V/24V bus systems. |
| Output Voltage Range | 0.5V to 12V - enables core voltage regulation for CPUs, GPUs, and SoCs with tight tolerance requirements. |
| Continuous Output Current | 6A - delivered without external MOSFETs due to integrated high- and low-side FETs (25/24 mΩ @ 5V). |
| Reference Accuracy | 0.5V ±1% - ensures ±5 mV absolute output error at 0.5V setting, critical for low-voltage logic rails. |
| Switching Frequency | Programmable up to 750 kHz - adjustable via FF pin resistor; balances efficiency, size, and EMI in compact layouts. |
| Soft-Start Control | Capacitor-programmable on SS pin - prevents inrush current during power-up in sensitive digital loads. |
| Protection Features | Thermally compensated OCP, UV/OV on FB, thermal shutdown (125°C), PGOOD open-drain output - enables autonomous fault handling without controller intervention. |
Pinout & Package
IR3473MTR1PBF is housed in a thermally enhanced 4mm × 5mm QFN package with exposed thermal pad (PGND-connected), optimized for high-current density and low junction-to-board thermal resistance.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 FCCM | Mode control input | Pull to 3.3V for forced CCM; ground for DCM/diode emulation - selects conduction mode based on light-load efficiency needs. |
| 2 ISET | Current limit programming | Resistor to PHASE sets over-current threshold - enables precise, temperature-stable current limiting without sense resistors. |
| 3 PGOOD | Open-drain status output | Asserts low when VOUT is within ±5% of target - used for sequencing and system-level power-good handshaking. |
| 4, 17 GND | Analog ground reference | Signal return for FB, SS, EN - must be separated from PGND in layout to avoid noise coupling into feedback path. |
| 5 FB | Feedback input | Inverting input to comparator; monitors output via resistor divider - sets regulated VOUT = 0.5V × (1 + R1/R2). |
| 6 SS | Soft-start/shutdown | Capacitor to GND sets ramp time; pulled below 0.3V to disable converter - provides controlled startup and fault-initiated shutdown. |
| 8 3VCBP | LDO bypass | Bypass capacitor stabilizes internal 3.3V LDO - required for stable gate drive and analog circuitry operation. |
| 10 VCC | Gate drive supply | 5V input powering high-side driver and logic - requires ≥1 µF ceramic decoupling close to pin. |
| 11 PGND | Power ground return | High-current return for low-side FET and output capacitor - connects to thermal pad for optimal heat dissipation. |
| 12 PHASE | Switch node | Connection point between high- and low-side FETs - routes high dv/dt switching waveform; requires tight layout to minimize EMI. |
| 13 VIN | Main input supply | Primary power source (3–27V); feeds high-side FET and bootstrap circuit - requires local bulk and ceramic input capacitors. |
| 14 BOOT | Bootstrap supply | Capacitor to PHASE generates floating gate drive voltage for high-side FET - enables N-channel high-side switch without external charge pump. |
| 15 FF | Feed-forward input | Resistor to VIN sets on-time inversely proportional to input voltage - maintains constant frequency and improves line regulation. |
| 16 EN | Enable with monitoring | Two-resistor divider sets turn-on threshold (1.25V typ); monitors input rail health before enabling regulation. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| No external compensation required | Constant-on-time control eliminates need for type-II/type-III compensation network - reduces BOM count and design iteration time. |
| Thermally compensated over-current protection | ISET pin current drift <4400 ppm/°C - maintains consistent current limit across -40°C to +125°C ambient without calibration. |
| Pre-bias start-up capability | Regulator starts safely into pre-charged output - avoids reverse current flow and protects downstream loads during hot-insertion or multi-rail sequencing. |
| Power-good output with UV/OV detection | PGOOD asserts only when FB voltage is within 0.495–0.505V (±1%) and remains valid during line/load transients - enables reliable system power sequencing. |
| Forced CCM mode option | FCCM pin allows fixed-frequency operation down to zero load - eliminates audible noise and improves light-load regulation in always-on subsystems. |
Applications
| Notebook CPU Core Power | Graphics Card VRM |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Regulating 0.85V–1.3V core voltage for Intel/AMD mobile processors under dynamic load from 0.1A to 6A. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary synchronous buck controller with integrated FETs, delivering tightly regulated core rail with <1% output error. Use Value: Eliminates external MOSFET drivers and compensation components, reducing PCB area by >30% versus discrete solutions while maintaining <10 µs transient response. |
Use Scenario: Supplying GPU memory I/O voltage (1.35V DDR4) and analog rail (1.05V) in gaming laptops with strict thermal limits. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-efficiency POL regulator operating at 500 kHz with forced CCM to suppress ripple-induced pixel noise in display subsystems. Use Value: Integrated 24/25 mΩ FETs achieve >90% peak efficiency at 4A, reducing thermal footprint versus dual-MOSFET + controller alternatives. |
| 12V Distributed Power System | STB/Smart TV SoC Power |
|
Use Scenario: Converting 12V intermediate bus to 3.3V/5V rails for FPGA I/O banks and peripheral interfaces in industrial gateways. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Self-contained buck stage with PGOOD sequencing and EN-based input monitoring - enables plug-and-play integration into multi-rail PDN. Use Value: UV/OV fault detection on FB and thermal shutdown prevent system latch-up during brown-out or heatsink failure, improving field reliability. |
Use Scenario: Powering ARM-based media SoCs (e.g., Amlogic S905X) requiring 1.0V core, 1.1V GPU, and 1.8V memory rails from 12V or 5V input. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Compact, single-chip POL solution supporting multiple output voltages via resistor-divider programming and soft-start coordination. Use Value: Pre-bias startup and ±1% reference ensure clean boot of SoC without reset glitches, even when main 12V rail rises slowly after AC power-on. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar synchronous buck regulator applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP8765GQ-Z (Monolithic Power) | 6A rated, 4.5–28V input, but uses voltage-mode control with external compensation; no integrated 3.3V LDO for bias. | Lacks thermally compensated OCP and pre-bias startup; requires additional components for UV/OV fault reporting. | Preferred where design flexibility in loop tuning outweighs integration benefits and board space is less constrained. |
| TPS546B24RVFT (TI) | 6A, 4–18V input, PMBus-enabled, but larger 5mm × 5.5mm QFN and higher quiescent current (120 µA vs. 23 µA). | Supports digital telemetry and dynamic voltage scaling - unnecessary for fixed-output, cost-sensitive consumer applications. | Chosen when system-level telemetry, margining, or firmware-controlled configuration is required over analog simplicity. |
Compared with MP8765GQ-Z and TPS546B24RVFT, IR3473MTR1PBF offers superior integration density and analog robustness - delivering full protection, startup, and regulation in a 4mm × 5mm footprint without external compensation or digital interface overhead.
Availability
IR3473MTR1PBF is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for notebook CPU core power, graphics card VRMs, and 12V distributed power systems requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and qualified industrial-grade packaging (MSL2 @ 260°C).
Supply support for IR3473MTR1PBF includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Infineon Technologies is a German semiconductor leader specializing in power management, automotive ICs, and industrial control solutions, with global manufacturing and qualification standards aligned to AEC-Q100 and IATF 16949.
The IR3473 belongs to Infineon's SupIRBuck™ family - engineered for high-efficiency, space-constrained DC/DC conversion in computing and consumer electronics, emphasizing integration, thermal resilience, and ease-of-use in analog power design.
FAQ
What is the minimum recommended output capacitance for stable operation?
The IR3473MTR1PBF requires ≥150 µF total output capacitance, with at least one 100 µF low-ESR tantalum or polymer capacitor placed near the VOUT and PGND pins. Ceramic capacitance alone is insufficient due to COT control sensitivity to ESR zero placement; typical designs use 150 µF polymer + 10 µF X5R ceramics for high-frequency filtering.
Can the IR3473MTR1PBF operate with an input voltage below 3V?
No - the absolute minimum input voltage is 3V per the Recommended Operating Conditions table. Operation below 3V violates the internal gate drive and bias circuit requirements; attempting sub-3V operation causes erratic switching, failure to regulate, or permanent damage to the bootstrap circuit due to insufficient VBOOT headroom.
How is the over-current threshold set using the ISET pin?
The ISET pin sources a temperature-compensated current (19 µA typ at 25°C) into an external resistor tied to the PHASE node. The resulting voltage drop across the resistor sets the current-limit threshold: ILIM ≈ 0.2V / RISET. For example, a 10 kΩ resistor yields ~20 A limit - but actual trip occurs at ~6A due to internal scaling and MOSFET RDS(on) contribution.
Is the 3VCBP pin mandatory to connect?
Yes - the 3VCBP pin supplies the internal 3.3V LDO that powers analog comparators and reference circuits. It must be bypassed with a 1.0 µF ceramic capacitor to PGND; omission causes unstable PGOOD assertion, inaccurate UV/OV thresholds, and potential startup failure. In single-ground-plane layouts, a small series resistor (1–5 Ω) may be added to damp resonance.
IR3473MTR1PBF Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Infineon Technologies
- Series:
- SupIRBuck®
- Package/Case:
- 16-PowerVFQFN
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Function:
- Step-Down
- Output Configuration:
- Positive
- Topology:
- Buck
- Output Type:
- Adjustable
- Number of Outputs:
- 1
- Voltage - Input (Min):
- 3V
- Voltage - Input (Max):
- 27V
- Voltage - Output (Min/Fixed):
- 0.5V
- Voltage - Output (Max):
- 12V
- Current - Output:
- 6A
- Frequency - Switching:
- Up to 750kHz
- Synchronous Rectifier:
- Yes
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 16-QFN (4x5)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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