Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced the SC724/5/8/9 2A load switch platform in a tiny 0.76mm x 0.76mm, 4 bump chip scale package (CSP) with industry leading on-resistance (Ron) of just 36 mohms.

The SC724/5/8/9 switches offer a 2A, 1.1V to 3.6V power rail with controlled turn-on and turn-off profiles. The SC724 and SC728 provide fast turn-on (19.5µs at 1.8Vin) and float the output when disabled, while the SC725 and SC729 provide slower turn-on (490µs at 1.8Vin) and discharge the output when disabled. The load switches are ESD hardened to greater than 3kV for robust circuit protection.

“The SC72X load switch family enables tiny circuit footprints and increases performance for high 2A current, low 36 mohm Ron, and extensive protection,” said Andy Khayat, Senior Director for Consumer Power in Semtech’s Power Management Products Group. “Semtech’s customers can now achieve super small designs with extended battery life and high reliability.”

Key Features of SC724/5/8/9

  • VIN range: 1.1V to 3.6V
  • IOUT: Up to 2A
  • Very low Ron of 36 mohms
  • Controlled turn-on and turn-off (optional fast/slow turn-on, and auto-discharge)
  • Packaging: CSP, 0.76mm x 0.76mm x 0.60mm, 4-bump connection at 0.5mm pitch

Applications

Portable Applications: Wearable electronics, portable video cameras, smart phones, tablet computers

Non-Portable Applications: HDTVs, set-top boxes, networking devices

Pricing and Availability

The SC724/5/8/9 parts are available immediately in production quantities and are priced at $0.32 each in 5,000-piece reels. The ordering codes are SC724CSTRT, SC725CSTRT, SC728CSTRT and SC729CSTRT. Evaluation boards are also available. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support. Data sheets, volume pricing and delivery quotes, as well as evaluation kits and samples, are available at www.semtech.com/info.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, computing, communications and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, visit http://www.semtech.com.

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