{"product_id":"sparkfun-buck-regulator-breakout-5v-ap63357","title":"SparkFun Buck Regulator Breakout - 5V (AP63357)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SparkFun 5V Buck Regulator Breakout features the AP63357 from Diodes Inc., a 3.5A synchronous buck converter with a wide input voltage range of 3.8V to 32V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully integrated 74mΩ high-side power MOSFET\/40mΩ low-side power MOSFET provides a high-efficiency step-down DC\/DC conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-size, 1in. x 1in. version of the buck regulator board is configured to provide a regulated 5V output \u003cem\u003e(from a 6 to 32V input voltage range)\u003c\/em\u003e and features a high-voltage \u003ccode\u003eEN\u003c\/code\u003e \u003cem\u003e(enable)\u003c\/em\u003e control pin that is rated up to 32V. On the back of the board, a small copper pad is available to dissipate excess heat with a heat sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a full-size buck regulator breakout, additional options for connecting input and output power. There is a pre-assembled screw terminal for a non-permanent connection, the option to solder on a barrel jack for an external power supply, and five PTH pins to create a more permanent installation. This full-size buck regulator also comes with a red, power indication LED that light up when the power output is enabled and two mounting holes compatible with 4-40 hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/sparkfun-babybuck-regulator-breakout-5v-ap63357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSparkFun BabyBuck Regulator Breakout - 5V (AP63357)\u003c\/a\u003e, for the smaller minimalistic versions of this buck regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the AP63357 is rated up to a 3.5A output, users should expect a 3A maximum with our boards due to thermal constraints. The boards can output 3.5A but would require a sufficient amount of active cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet started with the SparkFun AP63357 Buck Regulator Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuck Board:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1in. x 1in. PCB layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree power input\/output options:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-assembled 4-pin screw terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive 0.1in. spaced PTH pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree plated slots for a DC barrel jack \u003cem\u003e(input only)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower connections:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eVIN\u003c\/code\u003e - Power In (6V to 32V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eGND\u003c\/code\u003e - Common Ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eVOUT\u003c\/code\u003e - Power Out (Regulated 5V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eEN\u003c\/code\u003e - Enable (Pull high to enable the power output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, power LED indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5in. x 0.6in. Plated copper pad \u003cem\u003e(for heat sinks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAP63357:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIN 3.8V to 32V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5A Continuous Output Current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.8V ± 1% Reference Voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22µA Low Quiescent Current (Pulse Frequency Modulation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450kHz Switching Frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 86% Efficiency at 5mA Light Load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary Gate Driver Design for Best EMI Reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Spread Spectrum (FSS) to Reduce EMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-Dropout (LDO) Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Good Indicator with 5MΩ Internal Pull-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Enable Threshold to Adjust UVLO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection Circuitry\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndervoltage Lockout (UVLO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Undervoltage Protection (UVP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycle-by-Cycle Peak Current Limit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal Shutdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\/board_files\/schematic-Buck5V.pdf\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\/board_files\/eagle_files-Buck5V.zip\"\u003eEagle Files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\/board_files\/dimensions-Buck5V.pdf\"\u003eBoard Dimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\/\"\u003eHookup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\/component_documentation\/AP63356-AP63357.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e (AP63357)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diodes.com\/part\/view\/AP63357\/\"\u003eManufacturer's Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e (AP63357)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diodes.com\/part\/view\/AP63357\/#tab-details\"\u003eTechnical Documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diodes.com\/about\/contact-us\/technical-support\/\"\u003eDiodes Technical Support Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_AP63357DV-7\"\u003eGitHub Hardware Repo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sparkfun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40538561544275,"sku":"COM-21255","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/21255-_COM_SparkFun_Buck_Regulator_Breakout-_01.jpg?v=1676974077","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/sparkfun-buck-regulator-breakout-5v-ap63357","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}