The EVQ4322C-D-00A is an evaluation board designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the MPQ4322CGDE-AEC1, a configurable-frequency (350kHz to 2.5MHz), synchronous, step-down switching regulator with integrated internal high-side and low-side MOSFETs (HS-FETs and LS-FETs, respectively).

The MPQ4322C-AEC1 provides up to 2A of highly efficient output current (I_OUT) with peak current mode control. The wide 3.3V to 36V input voltage (V_IN) range and 42V load dump tolerance accommodate a variety of step-down applications in automotive input environments. The 1μA shutdown current (I_SD) allows the device to be used in battery-powered applications.

An open-drain power good (PG) signal indicates whether the output is within 94.5% to 105.5% of its nominal voltage. Frequency foldback helps prevent inductor current (I_L) runaway during start-up. Thermal shutdown provides reliable, fault-tolerant operation. A high duty cycle and low-dropout (LDO) mode are provided for automotive cold-crank conditions.

The EVQ4322C-D-00A is fully assembled and tested. The MPQ4322CGDE-AEC1 is available in a QFN-12 (2mmx3mm) package with wettable flanks, and is AEC-Q100 qualified.