General Description
The ILC6377 is a 95% efficient, 300kHz step-down DC-DC converter in an SO-8 package; capable of delivering 500mA output current. The device is also capable of driving an external FET for higher output current applications.

FEATUREs
◆ ±2.5% accurate output voltages
◆ Guaranteed 500mA output current
◆ 95% efficiency
◆ 55mA no load battery input current
◆ 1.5mA shutdown current
◆ Built in short circuit and overcurrent protection
◆ Undervoltage lockout and soft-start
◆ External transistor drive available for higher Iout
◆ 300kHz operation
◆ Automatic switchover to PFM mode at low currents for longest battery life
◆ Fixed 3.3V or 5V or adjustable output
◆ SO-8 package

APPLICATIONs
◆ Cellular Phones
◆ Palmtops and PDAs
◆ Portable Instrumentation
◆ Buck Converter for Industrial / Networking Applications