Overview
The Intel® Enpirion® EN63A0QI is a Power System on a Chip (PowerSoC) DC-DC converter designed to meet the precise voltage and fast transient requirements of high-performance, low-power applications. This device integrates the inductor, MOSFET switches, small-signal circuits, and compensation in a compact 10mm x 11mm x 3mm 76-pin QFN package. It offers high efficiency and excellent line and load regulation over temperature, supporting up to a 12A load range. The EN63A0QI is ideal for use in distributed power architectures for processors, DSPs, FPGAs, and memory boards.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Typical | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Input Voltage | VIN | 2.5 - 6.6 | V |
| Output Current | IOUT | Up to 12 | A |
| VFB Pin Voltage | VVFB | 0.600 | V |
| Thermal Shutdown | TSD | 150 | °C |
| Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis | TSDHYS | 20 | °C |
| Thermal Resistance: Junction to Ambient | θJA | 14 | °C/W |
| Thermal Resistance: Junction to Case | θJC | 1.0 | °C/W |
Key Features
- High efficiency and excellent line and load regulation over temperature.
- Integrated inductor, MOSFET switches, small-signal circuits, and compensation in a single package.
- Compact 10mm x 11mm x 3mm 76-pin QFN package.
- Support for parallel operation with phase-locking to an external clock.
- Power Good (POK) signal indicating when the output voltage is within -10% to +20% of the programmed output voltage.
- Advanced circuit techniques and ultra-high switching frequency for fast transient response.
Applications
The Intel® Enpirion® EN63A0QI is designed for use in various high-performance and low-power applications, including:
- Processors and microcontrollers.
- Digital Signal Processors (DSPs).
- Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).
- Memory boards and other system-level applications.
- Distributed power architectures requiring precise voltage regulation and fast transient response.
Q & A
- What is the EN63A0QI?
The EN63A0QI is an Intel® Enpirion® Power System on a Chip (PowerSoC) DC-DC converter.
- What is the maximum output current of the EN63A0QI?
The maximum output current is up to 12A.
- What is the operating input voltage range of the EN63A0QI?
The operating input voltage range is from 2.5V to 6.6V.
- What is the thermal shutdown temperature of the EN63A0QI?
The thermal shutdown temperature is 150°C.
- Can the EN63A0QI be used in parallel operation?
- What is the purpose of the POK signal in the EN63A0QI?
The POK signal indicates when the output voltage is within -10% to +20% of the programmed output voltage.
- What is the package type and size of the EN63A0QI?
The EN63A0QI comes in a 10mm x 11mm x 3mm 76-pin QFN package.
- What are some typical applications of the EN63A0QI?
Typical applications include processors, DSPs, FPGAs, memory boards, and other system-level applications in distributed power architectures.
- How does the EN63A0QI handle thermal management?
The EN63A0QI has thermal shutdown and hysteresis features, with thermal resistance values specified for junction to ambient and junction to case.
- What is the significance of the VFB pin voltage in the EN63A0QI?
The VFB pin voltage is the internal voltage reference, typically 0.600V at VIN = 5V, ILOAD = 0, and TA = 25°C.
