PRODUCT DATASHEET
AAT1160
SwitchRegTM
12V, 3A Step-Down DC/DC Converter
Table 1 shows the resistor selection for different output
voltage settings.
mum recommended inductor is 3.8μH. For 3.3V and
below, use a 2 to 2.2μH inductor. For optimum voltage-
positioning load transients, choose an inductor with DC
series resistance in the 15mꢀ to 20mꢀ range. For
higher efficiency at heavy loads (above 1A), or minimal
load regulation (but some transient overshoot), the
resistance should be kept below 18mꢀ. The DC current
rating of the inductor should be at least equal to the
maximum load current plus half the ripple current to
prevent core saturation (3A + 526mA). Table 2 lists
some typical surface mount inductors that meet target
applications for the AAT1160.
R6 = 5.9kΩ
R3 (kΩ)
R6 = 59kΩ
R3 (kΩ)
VOUT (V)
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.8
1.85
2.0
2.5
3.3
5.0
1.96
2.94
3.92
4.99
5.90
6.81
7.87
8.87
11.8
12.4
13.7
18.7
26.7
43.2
19.6
29.4
39.2
49.9
59.0
68.1
78.7
88.7
118
124
137
187
267
Manufacturer’s specifications list both the inductor DC
current rating, which is a thermal limitation, and the
peak current rating, which is determined by the satura-
tion characteristics. The inductor should not show any
appreciable saturation under normal load conditions.
Some inductors may meet the peak and average current
ratings yet result in excessive losses due to a high DCR.
Always consider the losses associated with the DCR and
its effect on the total converter efficiency when selecting
an inductor. For example, the 3.7ꢁH CDR7D43 series
inductor selected from Sumida has an 18.9mΩ DCR and
a 4.3ADC current rating. At full load, the inductor DC
loss is 170mW which gives only a 1.13% loss in effi-
ciency for a 3A, 5V output.
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Table 1: Resistor Selection for Different Output
Voltage Settings. Standard 1% Resistors are
Substituted for Calculated Values.
Inductor Selection
For most designs, the AAT1160 operates with inductors
of 2μH to 4.7μH. Low inductance values are physically
smaller, but require faster switching, which results in
some efficiency loss. The inductor value can be derived
from the following equation:
Input Capacitor Selection
The input capacitor reduces the surge current drawn
from the input and switching noise from the device. The
input capacitor impedance at the switching frequency
shall be less than the input source impedance to prevent
high frequency switching current passing to the input. A
low ESR input capacitor sized for maximum RMS current
must be used. Ceramic capacitors with X5R or X7R
dielectrics are highly recommended because of their low
ESR and small temperature coefficients. A 22μF ceramic
capacitor is sufficient for most applications.
VOUT · (VIN
-
VOUT
)
L1 =
VIN · ΔIL · FOSC
Where ∆IL is inductor ripple current. Large value induc-
tors lower ripple current and small value inductors result
in high ripple currents. Choose inductor ripple current
approximately 32% of the maximum load current 3A, or
∆IL = 959mA. For output voltages above 3.3V, the mini-
Max DCR
(mΩ)
Rated DC
Current (A)
Size WxLxH
(mm)
Manufacturer
Part Number
L (μH)
Sumida
Sumida
Coilcraft
CDRH103RNP-2R2N
CDR7D43MNNP-3R7NC
MSS1038-382NL
2.2
3.7
3.8
16.9
18.9
13
5.10
4.3
4.25
10.3x10.5x3.1
7.6x7.6x4.5
10.2x7.7x3.8
Table 2: Typical Surface Mount Inductors.
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