Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP1604 Synchronous Step-Down Converters

Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP1604 Synchronous Step-Down Converters are monolithic buck converters with integrated power MOSFETs that deliver up to 4A of continuous output current. These converters operate from a 2.4V to 5.5V input range and support output voltages as low as 0.4V. The MPS MP1604 features constant-on-time (COT) control for fast transient response, a low 4.5μA quiescent current, and a 1.25MHz switching frequency. Housed in an ultra-small SOT583 package, the devices include short-circuit protection, thermal shutdown, power-good indication, and soft-start functionality for reliable operation in portable devices, Solid-State Drive (SSD) modules, printers, PCs, and IP cameras.

Features

  • Wide 2.4V to 5.5V operating input voltage range
  • Up to 4A of output current
  • 16mΩ and 10mΩ internal power MOSFET switches
  • Low 4.5μA (typical) quiescent current
  • 1.25MHz fixed switching frequency
  • Enable (EN) function
  • High feedback accuracy
    • ±0.75% at +25°C
    • ±1% from -40°C to +125°C
  • Output discharge function
  • Power Good (PG) indication
  • Adjustable output voltage from 0.4V
  • Internal Soft Start (SS)
  • Pre-biased start-up
  • Short-Circuit Protection (SCP) with hiccup mode
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Available in an SOT583 package
  • Optimized performance with the MPS MPL-AL4020 inductor series

Applications

  • IP cameras
  • Notebooks and PCs
  • SSD/optical modules
  • Multi-function printers
  • Battery-powered devices

Specifications

  • 2.4V to 5.5V operating supply voltage range
  • 2.3W maximum power dissipation
  • Supply current
    • 0.5μA maximum shutdown, 0.2μA typical
    • 5.5μA maximum quiescent, 4.5μA typical
  • Feedback
    • 397mV to 403mV range at +25°C, 400mV typical
    • 396mV to 404mV range from -40°C to +125°C, 400mV typical
    • 50nA maximum current, 10nA typical
  • MOSFET switch on-resistance at 5V
    • 16mΩ typical P-channel
    • 10mΩ typical N-channel
  • MOSFET switch leakage
    • 1μA maximum P-channel, 0μA typical
    • 3μA maximum N-channel, 2μA typical
  • 1100kHz to 1400kHz switching frequency range, 1250kHz typical
  • 40ns minimum on time
  • Current limit
    • 5A to 8A P-channel MOSFET (P-FET) peak range, 6A typical
    • 4A to 7A N-channel MOSFET (N-FET) peak range, 5A typical
  • 100mA typical Zero-current detection (ZCD)
  • 1ms typical soft-start time
  • 54Ω typical output discharge resistor
  • Thermal
    • 150°C typical shutdown
    • 20°C typical hysteresis
  • -40°C to +125°C operating junction temperature range
  • +150°C maximum junction temperature
  • +260°C maximum lead temperature

Typical Application

Application Circuit Diagram - Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP1604 Synchronous Step-Down Converters

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) MP1604 Synchronous Step-Down Converters
Published: 2026-10-21 | Updated: 2026-10-22