
Overview
The L6738 is a DC DC Converter made by STMicroelectronics in a VFQFPN-16(3x3) package with 17 pins. -40℃~+125℃@(TJ) 1 200kHz Buck Buck Built-in Yes VFQFPN-16(3x3) DC-DC Converters ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:L6738TR, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (EasyEDA_Cloud:VFQFPN-16_L3.0-W3.0-P0.50-TL-EP1.6, from EasyEDA), ready for a KiCad board. 29 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C2657951).
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
9- Frequency - Switching
- 200kHz
- Function
- Step-down type
- Number of Outputs
- 1
- Operating Temperature
- -40℃~+125℃@(TJ)
- Switch tube (built-in/external)
- Built-in
- Switching Frequency
- 200kHz
- Synchronous Rectification
- Yes
- Synchronous Rectifier
- Yes
- Topology
- Buck
Order codes
1- L6738TRLCSC C2657951
Pinout
17| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCCDR | Unspecified |
| 2 | LGATE | Unspecified |
| 3 | PHASE | Unspecified |
| 4 | BOOT | Unspecified |
| 5 | UGATE | Unspecified |
| 6 | PGOOD | Unspecified |
| 7 | SYNCH | Unspecified |
| 8 | COMP | Unspecified |
| 9 | FB | Unspecified |
| 10 | VSEN | Unspecified |
| 11 | FBG | Unspecified |
| 12 | CSN | Unspecified |
| 13 | CSP | Unspecified |
| 14 | OSC/EN | Unspecified |
| 15 | VCC | Unspecified |
| 16 | GND | Unspecified |
| 17 | EP | Unspecified |
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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the L6738?
Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:L6738TR and the footprint EasyEDA_Cloud:VFQFPN-16_L3.0-W3.0-P0.50-TL-EP1.6, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the L6738?
VFQFPN-16(3x3), with 17 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where can I order the L6738?
JLCPCB lists it as part C2657951, with 29 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the L6738?
Parts like it in the library: the PM8903A by STMicroelectronics, the L6738A by STMicroelectronics and the ISL8025AIRTAJZ-T by Renesas Electronics. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
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