Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced its FAN2106, the first product in a new family of TinyBuck DC-DC buck regulators that integrates an advanced analog IC, MOSFETs and a boot diode in an ultra-compact, molded leadless package (MLP). Requiring only 5 mm x 6 mm of board real estate, the FAN2106 is said to be the industry's smallest 6-ampere, 24V-input integrated synchronous buck regulator on the market today.

The FAN2106 delivers up to 95 percent power efficiency by converting an input range of 3V through 24V input voltages to output voltages as low as 0.8V while delivering up to 6-amperes of output current.

This regulator is well suited for a broad range of point-of-load applications. These include set-top boxes, cable modems, in-cabin GPSs, portable medical equipment, LED lighting, industrial instrumentation — as well as ultra-mobile PCs, notebooks and blade servers.

As the first product in this new family of DC-DC buck regulators, the FAN2106 integrates a DC-DC PWM controller with gate drivers, advanced MOSFETs and a boot diode. A built-in, selectable power-saving mode extends system battery life at light loads.

The FAN2106 is available in an MLP lead (Pb)-free package that meets or exceeds the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C and is compliant with European Union regulations now in effect. The price for each, in 1000-piece lots, is $3.78; delivery is 10 weeks after receipt of order.

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