The AX3161 series are monolithic IC designed for a step-down DC/DC converter, and
own the ability of driving a 2A load without additional transistor. It saves board space. The
external shutdown function can be controlled by logic level and then come into standby
mode. The internal compensation makes feedback control having good line and load
regulation without external design. Regarding protected function, thermal shutdown is to
prevent over temperature operating from damage, and current limit is against over current
operating of the output switch. If current limit function occurs and VFB is down below 0.5V,
the switching frequency will be reduced. An external compensation is easily to system
stable; the low ESR output capacitor can be used.
The AX3161 series operates at a switching frequency of 52KHz thus allow smaller
sized filter components than what would be needed with lower frequency switching
regulators. The output version included fixed 5V, 12V, and an adjustable type. The chips
are available in standard TO263-5L, TO220-5L and TO220-5LR packages.