Description
The A6986I is an automotive grade device specifically designed for the isolated buck topology. The 100% duty cycle capability and the wide input voltage range meet the cold crank and load dump specifications for automotive systems. The primary output voltage can be accurately adjusted, whereas the isolated secondary output is derived by using a given transformer ratio. No optocoupler is required. The primary sink capability typically up to 1.9 A (even during soft-start) allows a proper energy transfer to the secondary side as well as enabling a tracked soft-start of the secondary output. The control loop is based on a peak current mode architecture and the device operates in forced PWM. The 300 ns blanking time filters oscillations, generated by the transformer leakage inductance, making the solution more robust. Pulse-by-pulse current sensing on both power elements implements an effective constant current protection in the primary side. Due to the primary reverse current limit, the secondary output is protected against short-circuit events. A primary output voltage supervisor, which notifies primary output voltage regulation through the RST open collector output, overvoltage protection, adjustable switching frequency, synchronization and a programmable soft-start are also available. For traditional buck topology in automotive application the A6986 / A6985F / A6986F / A6986H is recommended. Maturity status link A6986I Automotive 38 V, 5 W synchronous iso-buck converter for isolated applications A6986I Datasheet DS13481 - Rev 2 - May 2021 For further information contact your local STMicroelectronics sales office.

Features
■ AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified
■ Designed for iso-buck topology
■ 4 V to 38 V operating input voltage
■ Primary output voltage regulation / no optocoupler required
■ 1.9 A typical sink peak primary current capability
■ Peak current mode architecture in forced PWM operation
■ 300 ns blanking time
■ 8 µA IQ-SHTDWN
■ Adjustable fSW and synchronization
■ Embedded primary output voltage supervisor
■ Adjustable soft-start time
■ Internal primary current limiting
■ Overvoltage protection
■ RDS(on) HS = 180 mΩ, RDS(on) LS = 150 mΩ

Applications
■ Automotive isolated IGBT/SiC MOSFET gate drive supply
■ OBC (On-board charger) for HEV/EV
■ Electric traction systems