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TPS56C230

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4.5-V to 18-V, 12-A synchronous SWIFT™ buck converter optimized for solution cost

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TPS56C230

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Iout (max) (A) 12 Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 18 Type Converter Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 500 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 800 Features Enable, Forced PWM, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power good, Soft Start Adjustable, Synchronous Rectification Control mode D-CAP3 Vout (min) (V) 0.6 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Iout (max) (A) 12 Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 18 Type Converter Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 500 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 800 Features Enable, Forced PWM, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power good, Soft Start Adjustable, Synchronous Rectification Control mode D-CAP3 Vout (min) (V) 0.6 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
VQFN-HR (RJE) 20 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Input voltage range: 4.5 V to 18 V
  • Output voltage range: 0.6 V to 5.5 V
  • Supports 12-A continuous output current
  • D-CAP3™ architecture control for fast transient response
  • ±1% feedback voltage accuracy (25°C)
  • Integrated 17-mΩ and 5.9-mΩ FETs
  • Selectable Eco-mode™ and Forced Continuous Conductive Mode (FCCM) by MODE pin
  • 500-kHz switching frequency
  • Adjustable soft-start time with default 1.2 ms
  • Integrated Power Good indicator
  • Built-in output discharge function
  • Cycle-by-cycle over current protection
  • Non-latched over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature and under voltage lock-out protections
  • -40°C to 125°C Operating Junction Temperature
  • 20-pin 3.0-mm × 3.0-mm HotRod™ VQFN package
  • Pin to pin compatible with 8-A TPS568230
  • Create a Custom Design Using the TPS56C230 With the WEBENCH® Power Designer
  • Input voltage range: 4.5 V to 18 V
  • Output voltage range: 0.6 V to 5.5 V
  • Supports 12-A continuous output current
  • D-CAP3™ architecture control for fast transient response
  • ±1% feedback voltage accuracy (25°C)
  • Integrated 17-mΩ and 5.9-mΩ FETs
  • Selectable Eco-mode™ and Forced Continuous Conductive Mode (FCCM) by MODE pin
  • 500-kHz switching frequency
  • Adjustable soft-start time with default 1.2 ms
  • Integrated Power Good indicator
  • Built-in output discharge function
  • Cycle-by-cycle over current protection
  • Non-latched over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature and under voltage lock-out protections
  • -40°C to 125°C Operating Junction Temperature
  • 20-pin 3.0-mm × 3.0-mm HotRod™ VQFN package
  • Pin to pin compatible with 8-A TPS568230
  • Create a Custom Design Using the TPS56C230 With the WEBENCH® Power Designer

The TPS56C230 is a high efficiency synchronous buck converter with integrated FETs. System designers can use the device in a wide variety of applications since it draws low standby current and requires few external components.

The TPS56C230 employs D-CAP3 control that provides fast transient response and excellent line and load regulation with internal compensation. It also has a proprietary circuit that enables the device to support low equivalent series resistance (ESR) output capacitors such as specialty polymer and ultra-low ESR ceramic capacitors.

TPS56C230‘s MODE pin can be used to set Eco-mode or FCCM mode for light-load operation. Eco-mode maintains high efficiency during light load operation, and FCCM mode operations keeps output ripple small at light load. The device supports both internal and external soft-start time option. It has an internal fixed soft-start time 1.2 ms, but if the application needs a longer soft-start time, the external SS pin can be used to achieve it by connecting a external capacitor.

The TPS56C230 integrates power good indicator and provides output discharge function. It provides complete protection including OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP and UVLO. The device is available in a 20-pin 3.0-mm x 3.0-mm HotRod package and the junction temperature is specified from –40°C to 125°C.

The TPS56C230 is a high efficiency synchronous buck converter with integrated FETs. System designers can use the device in a wide variety of applications since it draws low standby current and requires few external components.

The TPS56C230 employs D-CAP3 control that provides fast transient response and excellent line and load regulation with internal compensation. It also has a proprietary circuit that enables the device to support low equivalent series resistance (ESR) output capacitors such as specialty polymer and ultra-low ESR ceramic capacitors.

TPS56C230‘s MODE pin can be used to set Eco-mode or FCCM mode for light-load operation. Eco-mode maintains high efficiency during light load operation, and FCCM mode operations keeps output ripple small at light load. The device supports both internal and external soft-start time option. It has an internal fixed soft-start time 1.2 ms, but if the application needs a longer soft-start time, the external SS pin can be used to achieve it by connecting a external capacitor.

The TPS56C230 integrates power good indicator and provides output discharge function. It provides complete protection including OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP and UVLO. The device is available in a 20-pin 3.0-mm x 3.0-mm HotRod package and the junction temperature is specified from –40°C to 125°C.

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* Data sheet TPS56C230 4.5-V to 18-V, 12-A Synchronous Step-Down Converter datasheet (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 28 Aug 2019
Application note Measuring the Bode Plot of D-CAP™, D-CAP2™, and D-CAP3™ DC/DC Converters (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 21 Apr 2023
Application note Understanding OOB Operation PDF | HTML 18 Nov 2022
EVM User's guide TPS56C230 Buck Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 24 Jun 2021
Selection guide Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B) 08 Apr 2021

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TPS56C230EVM — 12-A buck converter evaluation module

The TPS56C230EVM is designed to help the user easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TPS56C230 buck converter. The EVM converts a 4.5-V to 18-V input voltage to a regulated 1.2-V output voltage that delivers up to 12 A in a 3-mm x 3-mm QFN package. This board includes a (...)

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