Description
The L5973D is a step down monolithic power switching regulator with a minimum switch current limit of 2.5 A so it is able to deliver more than 2 A DC current to the load depending on the application conditions.
The output voltage can be set from 1.235 V to 35 V. The high current level is also achieved thanks to an SO8 package with exposed frame, that allows to reduce the Rth(j-amb) down to approximately 40 °C/W.

Features
■ 2.5 A internal switch
■ Operating input voltage from 4 V to 36 V
■ 3.3 V / (±2%) reference voltage
■ Output voltage adjustable from 1.235 V to 35
■ Low dropout operation: 100 % duty cycle
■ 250 kHz internally fixed frequency
■ Voltage feedforward
■ Zero load current operation
■ Internal current limiting
■ Inhibit for zero current consumption
■ Synchronization
■ Protection against feedback disconnection
■ Thermal shutdown

APPLICATIONS:
■CONSUMER: STB, DVD, TV, VCR,CAR RADIO, LCD MONITORS
■NETWORKING: XDSL, MODEMS,DC-DC MODULES
■COMPUTER: PRINTERS, AUDIO/GRAPHIC CARDS, OPTICAL STORAGE, HARD DISK DRIVE
■INDUSTRIAL: CHARGERS, CAR BATTERY DC-DC CONVERTERS