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TPS56C215

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3.8-V to 17-V, 12-A synchronous SWIFT™ buck converter with D-CAP3 control

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TPS56C215

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Vin (Min) (V) 3.8 Vin (Max) (V) 17 Vout (Min) (V) 0.6 Vout (Max) (V) 5.5 Iout (Max) (A) 12 Iq (Typ) (uA) 600 Switching frequency (Min) (kHz) 400 Switching frequency (Max) (kHz) 1200 Features Adjustable Current Limit, Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Power Good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, Forced PWM, Soft Start Adjustable Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode D-CAP3 Duty cycle (Max) (%) 90
Vin (Min) (V) 3.8 Vin (Max) (V) 17 Vout (Min) (V) 0.6 Vout (Max) (V) 5.5 Iout (Max) (A) 12 Iq (Typ) (uA) 600 Switching frequency (Min) (kHz) 400 Switching frequency (Max) (kHz) 1200 Features Adjustable Current Limit, Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Power Good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, Forced PWM, Soft Start Adjustable Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode D-CAP3 Duty cycle (Max) (%) 90
VQFN-HR (RNN) 18 12 mm² 3.5 x 3.50.9
  • Integrated 13.5-mΩ and 4.5-mΩ MOSFETs
  • Supports 12-A continuous IOUT
  • 4.5-V start-up without external 5.0-V bias
  • 0.6-V ±-1% reference voltage across full temperature range
  • 0.6-V to 5.5-V output voltage range
  • Supports ceramic output capacitors
  • D-CAP3™ control mode for fast transient response
  • Selectable forced continuous conduction mode (FCCM) for tight output voltage ripple or auto-skipping Eco-mode for high light-load efficiency
  • Selectable FSW of 400 kHz, 800 kHz, and 1.2 MHz
  • Monotonic start-up into pre-biased outputs
  • Two adjustable current limit settings with hiccup re-start
  • Optional external 5-V bias for enhanced efficiency
  • Adjustable soft start with a default 1-ms soft start time
  • –40°C to 150°C operating junction temperature
  • Small 3.5-mm x 3.5-mm HotRod™ QFN package
  • Supported at the WEBENCH design tool
  • Integrated 13.5-mΩ and 4.5-mΩ MOSFETs
  • Supports 12-A continuous IOUT
  • 4.5-V start-up without external 5.0-V bias
  • 0.6-V ±-1% reference voltage across full temperature range
  • 0.6-V to 5.5-V output voltage range
  • Supports ceramic output capacitors
  • D-CAP3™ control mode for fast transient response
  • Selectable forced continuous conduction mode (FCCM) for tight output voltage ripple or auto-skipping Eco-mode for high light-load efficiency
  • Selectable FSW of 400 kHz, 800 kHz, and 1.2 MHz
  • Monotonic start-up into pre-biased outputs
  • Two adjustable current limit settings with hiccup re-start
  • Optional external 5-V bias for enhanced efficiency
  • Adjustable soft start with a default 1-ms soft start time
  • –40°C to 150°C operating junction temperature
  • Small 3.5-mm x 3.5-mm HotRod™ QFN package
  • Supported at the WEBENCH design tool

The TPS56C215 is TI’s smallest monolithic 12-A synchronous buck converter with an adaptive on-time D-CAP3 control mode. The device integrates low RDS(on) power MOSFETs that enable high efficiency and offers ease-of-use with minimum external component count for space-conscious power systems. Competitive features include a very accurate reference voltage, fast load transient response, auto-skip mode operation for light load efficiency, adjustable current limit and no requirement for external compensation. A forced continuous conduction mode helps meet tight voltage regulation accuracy requirements for performance DSPs and FPGAs. The TPS56C215 is available in a thermally enhanced 18-pin HotRod QFN package and is designed to operate from –40°C to 150°C junction temperature.

The TPS56C215 is TI’s smallest monolithic 12-A synchronous buck converter with an adaptive on-time D-CAP3 control mode. The device integrates low RDS(on) power MOSFETs that enable high efficiency and offers ease-of-use with minimum external component count for space-conscious power systems. Competitive features include a very accurate reference voltage, fast load transient response, auto-skip mode operation for light load efficiency, adjustable current limit and no requirement for external compensation. A forced continuous conduction mode helps meet tight voltage regulation accuracy requirements for performance DSPs and FPGAs. The TPS56C215 is available in a thermally enhanced 18-pin HotRod QFN package and is designed to operate from –40°C to 150°C junction temperature.
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* Data sheet TPS56C215 4.5-V to 17-V Input, 12-A Synchronous Step-Down Converter datasheet (Rev. D) 15 Feb 2021
EVM User's guide TPS56C215 SWIFT™ Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 24 Jun 2021
Application note Measuring the Bode Plot for D-CAPx DC/DC Converters PDF | HTML 25 May 2021
Selection guide Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B) 08 Apr 2021
Technical article Minimize the impact of the MLCC shortage on your power application 29 Mar 2019
Application note Expand Minimum Input Voltage with External VCC Bias in Buck Converter PDF | HTML 09 Jan 2019
Application note DC/DC Point-of-load Power Solutions for Wired Networking Switch Systems 11 Dec 2018
Application note Solve Point-of-Load Power Design Challenges: Single Board Computer Applications 24 Aug 2018
Technical article How PMICs can help streamline FPGA power design challenges 23 Jun 2018
Application note Reduced Size, Double Sided Layout for High-Current DC/DC Converters 05 Apr 2018
Selection guide Control-Mode Quick Reference Guide (Rev. A) 14 Sep 2017
Application note Understanding Eco-mode(TM) Operation 05 Dec 2016
Application note Accuracy-Enhanced Ramp-Generation Design for D-CAP3 Modulation (Rev. A) 25 Apr 2016

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Evaluation board

TPS56C215EVM-762 — TPS56C215 12A Synchronous Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module

The TPS56C215EVM-762 is designed to help the user easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TPS56C215 buck converter. The EVM converts a 3.8-V to 17-V input voltage to a regulated 1.2-V output voltage that delivers up to 12 A in a 3.5-mm x 3.5-mm QFN package. This board (...)

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TPS56C215 PSpice Transient Model (Rev. B)

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