EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the iP1206, a fully optimized solution for synchronous buck applications including telecom and networking equipment.

The iP1206 is the latest addition to the iPOWIR™ integrated power conversion stage product line, designed for two-phase single output applications up to 30 amps or dual independent outputs up to 15 amps. Both options utilize synchronized 180 degree out-of-phase operation, reducing input current ripple and input voltage ripple. The device is comprised of an optimized power stage and a full function PWM Control IC to achieve high power density.

“As with all iPOWIR products, the iP1206 is simple to design and easy to replicate across a wide range of voltage and current rails because all of the critical components are integrated and only a few external passive components are required for a complete POL solution,” said Tim McDonald, vice president of IR’s iPOWIR product line.

Features include a switching frequency up to 600kHz per channel, loss-less current limit, over-voltage and over-temperature protection, pre-bias start up, external synchronization, output voltage tracking and sequencing.

Specifications

Part Number	Package	VIN (min/max) (V)	VOUT (V)	IOUT Max Per Channel	IOUT Max in 2 Phase Mode	Frequency
iP1206PBF	LGA	7.5V – 14.5	0.8 – 5.5	15A	30A	Up to 600kHz

Available design tools include a web-enabled iP1206 Spice circuit simulation and the IRDCiP1206-B, a 15A per channel, dual output, synchronous buck converter reference design.

Availability and Pricing

Pricing for the iP1206PBF devices begins at US$6.89 each in 10,000-unit quantities. Production orders are available immediately. Prices are subject to change.

About iPOWIR™

The iPOWIR integrated power conversion stage product line delivers a greater level of power density, efficiency and robustness combined with lower noise to provide a highly innovative, cost effective solution that shrinks, simplifies and optimizes the design of power delivery for the latest generation of low-voltage data processing devices using single- and multi-phase topologies. IR's expertise in power device and driver co-design, together with a long tradition of innovative packaging deliver this optimized and versatile functional component that combines multiple power semiconductors, ICs, and passive elements into a single thermally enhanced package.