Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Inc. AOZ6605PI-1
| Quantity | Unit Price | Total Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.18 | $1.18 |
| 15+ | $1.14 | $17.10 |
| 25+ | $1.12 | $28.00 |
| 50+ | $1.05 | $52.50 |
| 100+ | $0.93 | $93.00 |
| N+ | $0.19 | Price Inquiry |
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| Product attributes | Property Value |
| Manufacturer | Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Inc. |
| Product Series | EZBuck™ |
| Packaging | Cut Tape (CT) | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Function | Step-Down |
| Output Configuration | Positive |
| Topology | Buck |
| Output Type | Adjustable |
| Number of Outputs | 1 |
| Voltage - Input (Min) | 4.5V |
| Voltage - Input (Max) | 18V |
| Voltage - Output (Min/Fixed) | 0.8V |
| Voltage - Output (Max) | 15.3V |
| Current - Output | 5A |
| Frequency - Switching | 600kHz |
| Synchronous Rectifier | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) |
| Grade | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) Exposed Pad |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-SO-EP |
| ROHS |
The AOZ6605PI-1 from Alpha & Omega Semiconductor is a high-efficiency synchronous Buck DC-DC converter designed for demanding applications. It accepts an input voltage from 4.5V to 18V and provides an adjustable output from 0.8V to 15.3V, delivering up to 5A of continuous current. Operating at a fixed 600kHz switching frequency, it enables the use of compact external components while maintaining excellent transient performance. The device is available in an 8-SOIC package with an exposed pad for superior thermal dissipation. Typical applications include point-of-load converters, industrial power supplies, and networking equipment.
- High Output Current (5A): Supports power-hungry processors and FPGAs without requiring multiple parallel converters.
- Wide Input Range (4.5V-18V): Flexible for various industrial and telecom bus voltages, reducing design complexity.
- Fixed 600kHz Frequency: Balances efficiency and component size, allowing for small inductors and capacitors.
- Synchronous Rectification: Achieves high efficiency (up to 95%), minimizing heat generation and extending battery life.
- Exposed Pad Package: Enhances thermal performance, ensuring reliable operation at full load.
High-Current Point-of-Load (POL) Regulation
With a 5A output capability and 0.8V to 15.3V adjustable output, the AOZ6605PI-1 is ideal for powering FPGAs, ASICs, and DDR memory rails in computing and networking equipment, where tight voltage regulation and high efficiency are critical.
Industrial Control Systems
The wide 4.5V to 18V input range accommodates standard 12V industrial bus voltages, providing a stable, efficient supply for microcontrollers, sensors, and motor drivers in factory automation and process control.
Telecom and Networking Infrastructure
Its 600kHz fixed frequency allows for smaller external inductors and capacitors, saving board space in space-constrained telecom line cards and network switches while delivering 5A for high-speed logic.
Battery-Powered Portable Equipment
Although a buck converter, its high efficiency (up to 95%) extends battery life in portable instruments and handheld devices when stepping down from multi-cell Li-ion or 12V sealed lead-acid batteries.
Distributed Power Architectures
The AOZ6605PI-1 can be used as a secondary stage in a distributed power system, converting an intermediate 12V bus down to lower core voltages with minimal power loss and excellent transient response.
Automotive Infotainment and ADAS
The 18V maximum input covers automotive load-dump conditions (with external protection), making it suitable for powering infotainment processors and camera modules that require 5A at low voltages.
- Q: What type of converter is the AOZ6605PI-1?
- A: It is a synchronous Buck (step-down) DC-DC converter.
- Q: What is the input voltage range?
- A: The input voltage range is 4.5V to 18V.
- Q: What is the output voltage range?
- A: The output voltage is adjustable from 0.8V to 15.3V.
- Q: What is the maximum output current?
- A: It can deliver up to 5A of continuous output current.
- Q: What is the switching frequency?
- A: The switching frequency is fixed at 600kHz.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in an 8-SOIC package with an exposed pad (0.154", 3.90mm width).
- Q: What type of converter is the AOZ6605PI-1?
- A: It is a synchronous Buck (step-down) DC-DC converter.
- Q: What is the input voltage range?
- A: The input voltage range is 4.5V to 18V.
- Q: What is the output voltage range?
- A: The output voltage is adjustable from 0.8V to 15.3V.
- Q: What is the maximum output current?
- A: It can deliver up to 5A of continuous output current.
- Q: What is the switching frequency?
- A: The switching frequency is fixed at 600kHz.
- Q: What package is available?
- A: It comes in an 8-SOIC package with an exposed pad (0.154", 3.90mm width).

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