600KHz, 18V,2A Synchronous Step-Down Converter  
	FEATURES  
	High Efficiency: Up to 98%  
	600KHz Frequency Operation  
	2A Output Current  
	No Schottky Diode Required  
	4.0V to 18V Input Voltage Range  
	0.6V Reference  
	Slope Compensated Current Mode  
	Control for Excellent Line and  
	Load Transient Response  
	Integrated internal compensation  
	Stable with Low ESR Ceramic Output  
	Capacitors  
	Over Current Protection with  
	Hiccup-Mode  
	Thermal Shutdown  
	Inrush Current Limit and Soft Start  
	Available in SOT23-6 Package  
	-40°C to +85°C Temperature Range  
	APPLICATIONS  
	Distributed Power Systems  
	Digital Set Top Boxes  
	Flat Panel Television and Monitors  
	Wireless and DSL Modems  
	Notebook Computer  
	GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
	The 1496A is a fully integrated, high  
	efficiency 2A synchronous rectified step 
	down converter. The 1496A operates  
	at high efficiency over a wide output current  
	load range. This device offers two  
	operation modes, PWM control and PFM  
	Mode switching control, which allows a  
	high efficiency over the wider range of the  
	load. The 1496A requires a minimum  
	number of readily available standard  
	external components and is available in a  
	6-pin