AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

Optimize power conversion with our portfolio of converters for a wide range of power topologies.

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Because DC/DC step-down (buck) converters feature a controller with one or more integrated FETs and an external inductor, they offer a balance of flexibility and ease of use. Browse our comprehensive portfolio of DC/DC buck converters and leverage corresponding design tools to address power-supply design challenges for any application.

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Step-down (Buck)

Because DC/DC step-down (buck) converters feature a controller with one or more integrated FETs and an external inductor, they offer a balance of flexibility and ease of use.

Step-up (Boost)

Our low-power boost converters support your need for small solution size, low system cost and high power density.

Buck-boost, inverting & split rail

Our buck-boost, inverting and split-rail converters integrate FETs to reduce component count in your system and simplify your board design.

Isolated

Easily generate one or more isolated positive and negative supplies using a small number of external components. An optocoupler is not required, and devices can be used for isolated applications.

Charge pumps (inductorless)

Our easy-to-use charge pumps offer the industry's smallest solution size and highest performance. They are ideal for low-power industrial, personal electronics and telecommunications applications.

Featured converters

TPSM8S6B24S
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

4V to 16V input 25A 4x stackable PMBus® power module with extended security

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 13

TPS54KC23
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

4-V to 16-V input, 30-A, remote-sense synchronous step-down converter

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.75

TPS54KB20
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

4-V to 16-V input, 25-A remote sense synchronous step-down converter

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.51

LMR66430-Q1
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

Automotive, 36V, 3A synchronous step-down converter with 1.5uA IQ and low EMI

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.395

LMR66410-Q1
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

Automotive, 36V, 1A synchronous step-down converter with 1.5uA IQ and low EMI

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.31

LMR66410
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

36V, 1A synchronous step-down converter with 1.5uA IQ and low EMI

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.15

Power trends

Power density

More power, less board space. In addition to being a trend in applications across all markets, it is also one of the key benefits of using a step-down module. Buck modules feature an integrated inductor and FETs to not only minimize power supply size, but also simplify design and help get customers to market faster. On the inside, the centerpiece of each module is a high-efficiency buck regulator surrounded by a layout optimized for thermal performance.  

High-density power modules are a great choice for powering high-current digital loads like FPGAs and processors. Use our processor-attach tool to find the best power supply devices to surround your FPGA or processor. 

White paper
Benefits and trade-offs of various power-module package options
This white paper discusses a few package options – embedded, leaded and QFN – and the benefits and trade-offs of each in terms of module size, component integration, thermal performance and EMI considerations.
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Application note
Practical Thermal Design With DC/DC Power Modules (Rev. A)
This application note outlines a design procedure to quickly estimate the minimum required copper area on the PCB for a successful thermal design with DC/DC power modules.
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White paper
Enabling Small, Cool and Quiet Power Modules with Enhanced HotRod™ QFN Packaging
Learn how our enhanced HotRod™ QFN package technology enables engineers to address design challenges and take advantage of more efficient, cooler and quieter devices in their designs. 
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Featured products for power density
TPSM82866A ACTIVE 2.4-V to 5.5-V Input, 6-A thin step-down power module with integrated inductor in 3.5-mm x 4-mm QFN
TLVM13630 ACTIVE High-density, 3-V to 36-V input, 1-V to 6-V output, 3-A step-down power module
TPSM5D1806 ACTIVE 4.5-V to 15-V input, dual 6-A, single 12-A, output power module
Low EMI

Mitigating power-supply EMI can be a major challenge for many power-supply designers, so why not make it as simple as possible? With a high level of integration and an internal layout optimized to minimize noise, buck modules are an excellent choice to save design time and help you comply with difficult standards like CISPR 22 Class-B. Take a look below at some of our latest and best DC/DC step-down modules for EMI performance. 

White paper
Simplify low EMI design with power modules
Learn how the tight integration of a power module helps to not only increase power density, but also simplify EMI design. 
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Video
Package optimization – HotRod™ and enhanced HotRod QFN packages
HotRod QFN or flip-chip on leadframe QFN packages eliminates the need for bondwires. See how you can use our HotRod QFN package technology to mitigate EMI issues, while additional enhancements can reduce your solution size. 
Application note
Further Optimizing EMI with Spread Spectrum
This application report will focus on understanding the noise origins,the effective construction of our power modules to help with noise reduction, and how the spread spectrum technique helps reduce EMI emissions.
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Featured products for low EMI
TPSM63606 ACTIVE High-density, 36-V input, 1-V to 16-V output, 6-A power module in 5-mm x 5.5-mm enhanced HotRod™ QFN
TPSM82810 ACTIVE 2.75-V to 6-V, 4-A step-down module with adjustable-frequency & tracking in 3 x 4-mm μSIP package
LMZM23601 ACTIVE 36-V, 1-A Step-Down DC-DC Power Module in 3.8-mm × 3-mm Package

Technical resources

Selection guide
Selection guide
Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B)
Covering devices with input voltage up to 100 V and output current up to 40 A, this quick reference guide highlights our most popular buck converters across a wide variety of applications.
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Video series
Video series
Power fundamentals - buck regulator architectures
This series provides an overview of buck regulator architectures, including: multiphase, hysteretic, COT, current or emulated current mode, and voltage mode. 
Selection guide
Selection guide
SWIFT DC/DC Converters Selector Guide (Rev. G)
Low on-resistance integrated MOSFETs, tight output voltage regulation accuracy, and an advanced feature-set allow SWIFT™ step-down converters to power the most advanced DSPs and FPGAs in the industry.
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Discover featured applications

HEV and EV
Meet system power requirements of HEVs and EVs with TI buck regulators
Infotainment and cluster
Expand functionality in automotive infotainment and cluster systems with TI buck converters and controllers
Data center and enterprise computing
Our DC/DC converters and power modules address your power-density and thermal design challenges for enterprise applications

Meet system power requirements of HEVs and EVs with TI buck regulators

Design engineers have many considerations to overcome while managing strict cost and board space targets. We designed and developed our power devices with these challenges in mind.

  • High operating temperature range.
  • Supports strict electromagnetic compatibility standards such as Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques Class 5.
  • Wide input-voltage capability to manage large-input transient conditions.
  •  Availability in both leaded and nonleaded packages.

Featured resources

PRODUCTS
  • TPSF12C3 – Common-mode active EMI filter (AEF) for three-phase systems
  • LMR38020-Q1 – Automotive SIMPLE SWITCHER® power converter 4.2-V to 80-V, 2-A, synchronous buck converter
  • LM5180-Q1 – Automotive 65-VIN no-opto flyback converter with 100-V, 1.5-A integrated MOSFET
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
  • LMR38020QEVM – LMR38020-Q1 evaluation module SIMPLE SWITCHER® power converter 80-V, 2-A, synchronous buck, 40-µA IQ

Expand functionality in automotive infotainment and cluster systems with TI buck converters and controllers

Today's automotive infotainment and cluster systems inform, entertain, and connect modern drivers. As we look to the future, the amount of functionality within these systems is only expected to increase. This means more processing power within the same physical space. In order to power these next-generation systems, power converters need to excel in two key aspects. 

  • High output power-to-package size ratio without overheating.
  • Minimized conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference.

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • PMP30670 – Automotive wide VIN front-end reference design for digital cockpit processing units
  • PMP22030 – Efficient, low-heat, CISPR 25 class 5-compliant power reference design for infotainment display
PRODUCTS
  • LM61495-Q1 – 10-A automotive buck converter optimized for power density and low EMI
  • TPS62813-Q1 – Automotive 2.75-V to 6-V, 3-A step-down converter with fixed Fsw and SYNC in 2x3mm wettable-flanks
  • TPS62873-Q1 – Automotive 2.7-V to 6-V input, 15-A, stackable, synchronous buck converter

Our DC/DC converters and power modules address your power-density and thermal design challenges for enterprise applications

Data centers are crucial for business continuity and reliable communications. Our power-management solutions enable high availability and efficiency when powering high-performance processors while providing regulated power. 

  • High efficiency, excellent thermal performance and PMBus with telemetry keep data centers cooler while saving energy.
  • Fast transient response for reducing output filter size.
  • High output-voltage accuracy to power the latest advanced processors.

Featured resources

PRODUCTS
  • TPS54J061 – 4-V to 16-V input, 6-A synchronous buck converter, 600-mV reference voltage and hiccup current limit
  • TPS54KB20 – 4-V to 16-V input, 25-A remote sense synchronous step-down converter
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
  • TPS546D24AEVM – Fixed frequency synchronous buck converter 2-phase evaluation module
  • TPS54KB20EVM – TPS54KB20 step-down converter evaluation module
  • TPS54J061EVM – 2.7-V to 16-V, 6-A, step-down converter evaluation board
DESIGN TOOLS AND SIMULATION
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Design & development resources

Design tool
WEBENCH® Power Designer
WEBENCH® Power Designer creates customized power-supply circuits based on your requirements. The environment gives you end-to-end power-supply design capabilities that save you time during all phases of the design process.
Simulation tool
PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool
PSpice® for TI is a design and simulation environment that helps evaluate functionality of analog circuits. This full-featured, design and simulation suite uses an analog analysis engine from Cadence®. Available at no cost, PSpice for TI includes one of the largest model libraries in the (...)
Design tool
Power Stage Designer™ software tool of most commonly used switchmode power supplies

Power Stage Designer is a JAVA-based tool that helps speed up power-supply designs as it calculates voltages and currents of 21 topologies based on user inputs. Additionally, Power Stage Designer contains a Bode plotting tool and a helpful toolbox with various functions to make power supply design (...)

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