Technical characteristics
The L5988D is a synchronous step down monolithic power switching regulator capable of delivering up to 4A. The input voltage can range from 2.9V to 18V.

Features
■ 4A DC output current
■ 2.9V to 18V input voltage
■ Output voltage adjustable from 0.6V
■ 400KHz switching frequency, programmable up to 1MHz
■ Soft-start and inhibit
■ 1.8V ± 2% reference voltage
■ Low dropout operation: 100% duty cycle
■ Voltage feed-forward
■ Zero load current operation
■ Sink current capability
■ Over current, over voltage and thermal protection
■ HTSSOP16 package

Applications
■ Consumer:
    – STB, DVD, DVD recorder, TV, VCR, Car audio, LCD monitors
■ Networking:
    – XDSL, Modems, DC-DC modules
■ Computer:
    – Optical storage, Hard disk drive, Printers, Audio/Graphic cards
■ Industrial:
    – Chargers, car battery, DC-DC converters