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Semtech's 2.5 MHz, 2A Dual Output Step Down DC/DC Switching Regulator Delivers Ultra Compact Power Supply Designs; 88% Efficient Switcher Reduces Noise / Jitter in Telecom Applications.


CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq:SMTC SMTC Southern Maine Technical College
SMTC Science/Mathematics/Technology Center (Central Michigan University)
SMTC Saluda Mountain Telephone Company (Knoxville, Tennessee)
SMTC Short-To-Medium Term Control
), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for communications, portable devices, computers, and industrial equipment, today introduced the SC2440, a programmable 2.5 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. , dual channel 2A integrated buck switching regulator targeted at xDSL customer premise equipment (CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises.

CPE - Customer Premises Equipment
), passive optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber.  (PON (Passive Optical Network) An optical point-to-multipoint access network. There are no optical repeaters or other active devices in a PON, hence the name "passive. ) modems, and network switching equipment.

The SC2440 features an input voltage range of 2.8V to 20V and can generate an output voltage as low as 0.8V. Its 2.5 MHz operating frequency reduces inductor inductor, electric device consisting of one or more turns of wire and typically having two terminals. An inductor is usually connected into a circuit in order to raise the inductance to a desired value.  and capacitor size for a compact power supply solution. For low noise applications, the frequency can be tuned higher than the system clock to avoid interference. Alternatively, a sync pin allows the device frequency to be synchronized with the system clock to reduce system jitter A flicker or fluctuation in a transmission signal or display image. The term is used in several ways, but it always refers to some offset of time and space from the norm. For example, in a network transmission, jitter would be a bit arriving either ahead or behind a standard clock cycle .

The device's dual channels can operate independently at 2A each, or can be interleaved into a 4A output regulator for high current, low-voltage point-of-load designs. These dual channels operate 180 degrees out-of-phase to reduce input voltage ripple and minimize input capacitor requirements. The SC2440's current-mode regulation provides fast transient response In electrical engineering and Mechanical Engineering, a transient response or natural response is the response of a system to a change from equilibrium. Specifically, transient response in Mechanical Engineering is the portion of the response that approaches zero after a  with simple loop compensation. It has built-in protection features such as cycle-by-cycle current limit with hiccup hiccup or hiccough, involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm followed by a sharp intake of air, which is abruptly stopped by a sudden, involuntary closing of the glottis (opening between the vocal cords); the consequent blocking of air  mode over-current protection and over-temperature shutdown. The SC2440 also includes independent soft start and power good for sequencing the dual outputs as dictated by system needs.

"The SC2440 expands our DC/DC buck switching regulator family with a dual output, flexible regulator that is ideally suited to generate point-of-load (POL), core and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output.

I/O - Input/Output
 power supplies for DSPs, FPGAs, and ASICs in consumer and telecom Applications," said Ven Shan, Vice President of Marketing for Semtech's Power Management Group. "Further, the merits of its high 2.5 MHz operating frequency and synchronization capability are fully exploited in XDSL applications where the power supply is synchronized above the 1.1 MHz and 2.2 MHz downstream frequency bands in ADSL See DSL.

ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
 and ADSL2+ modem designs, respectively, resulting in high data rate transmissions."

Other products in Semtech's integrated switching regulator family consist of single output products with the following output currents: 1.5A (SC4517A), 2A (SC4518H) and 3A (SC4519H and SC4521).

The SC2440 is offered in a thermally enhanced 16-pin TSSOP-EDP package for high power designs. The package is lead free and meets worldwide environmental requirements including the European Union's Restriction on Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment (RoHS) directive.

Key Features of the SC2440

--Generates dual output voltages for systems that employ FPGAs, embedded microprocessors, DSPs and ASICs, such as xDSL, optical networking unit/optical line termination (ONU/OLT) systems

--Generates one 4A output or two separately regulated 2A outputs

--2.8V to 20V operating voltage range

--Fixed output voltages as low as 1V

--88 percent efficiency

--Low quiescent and shutdown currents: 1q = 3.3mA typ.; Isd = 38uA typ.

--Sync pin allows synchronization for frequencies up to 2.5 MHz

Pricing and Availability

The SC2440 is available immediately in production quantities and is priced at $1.58 each in 1,000-piece lots. Ordering code for the device is SC2440TETRT in a TSSOP-16 package. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support. Data sheets, volume pricing, and delivery quotes, as well as evaluation kits and samples, are available by contacting salesinfo@semtech.com.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. The company is dedicated to providing customers with proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, human interface, test & measurement, and wireless connectivity products. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, contact Semtech Corp. at 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012-8790; phone (805) 498-2111; email to info@semtech.com; or visit its web site at www.semtech.com.

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