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TPS54302

Synchronous Step-Down Converter

The TPS54302 is a synchronous step-down converter from Texas Instruments. View the full TPS54302 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official TPS54302 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Package

DDC (SOT-23-THIN, 6)

TPS54302 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Non-switching quiescent current45 μA typ (EN = 5 V, VFB = 1 V)
Shutdown current2 μA typ (EN = GND)
Feedback voltage0.596 V typ (0.581–0.611 V, VIN = 12 V)
High-side / low-side FET on-resistance85 mΩ / 40 mΩ typ (TA = 25 °C)
High-side current limit4 / 5 / 6 A (min/typ/max)
Low-side source current limit3.1 / 4 / 5.5 A (min/typ/max)
Switching frequency290 / 400 / 510 kHz (min/typ/max)
VIN UVLO4.1 V typ rising, 3.6 V typ falling
Soft-start time5 ms; minimum on-time: 110 ns typ
Thermal shutdown160 °C typ with 10 °C hysteresis

TPS54302 Overview

Part: TPS54302 — Texas Instruments

Type: Synchronous Step-Down (Buck) Converter

Description: 4.5–28 V input, 3 A output synchronous buck converter with integrated 85 mΩ/40 mΩ MOSFETs, fixed 400 kHz switching with spread spectrum, 45 μA quiescent current, in a SOT-23-THIN 6-pin package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 4.5–28 V
  • Operating junction temperature: -40 to 125 °C
  • Output voltage: up to 5.5 V per recommended operating conditions
  • Switching frequency: fixed 400 kHz (center, with spread spectrum)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max input voltage (VIN): 30 V
  • Max SW voltage: 30 V (-5 V to 30 V for 20 ns transient)
  • Max EN / FB voltage: 7 V
  • Max BOOT-SW voltage: 7 V
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Non-switching quiescent current: 45 μA typ (EN = 5 V, VFB = 1 V)
  • Shutdown current: 2 μA typ (EN = GND)
  • Feedback voltage: 0.596 V typ (0.581–0.611 V, VIN = 12 V)
  • High-side / low-side FET on-resistance: 85 mΩ / 40 mΩ typ (TA = 25 °C)
  • High-side current limit: 4 / 5 / 6 A (min/typ/max)
  • Low-side source current limit: 3.1 / 4 / 5.5 A (min/typ/max)
  • Switching frequency: 290 / 400 / 510 kHz (min/typ/max)
  • VIN UVLO: 4.1 V typ rising, 3.6 V typ falling
  • Soft-start time: 5 ms; minimum on-time: 110 ns typ
  • Thermal shutdown: 160 °C typ with 10 °C hysteresis

Features:

  • 4.5–28 V wide input voltage range
  • Integrated MOSFETs for 3 A continuous output current
  • Internal 5 ms soft start
  • Frequency spread spectrum to reduce EMI
  • Advanced Eco-mode pulse skip for light-load efficiency
  • Peak current mode control with internal loop compensation
  • Overcurrent protection for both MOSFETs with hiccup mode
  • Overvoltage protection
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Safe start-up into prebiased outputs

Applications:

  • 12 V, 24 V distributed power-bus supply
  • Industrial applications
  • White goods
  • Consumer applications
  • Audio
  • STB, DTV
  • Printers

Package:

  • DDC SOT-23-THIN, 6 pins (2.9 mm × 2.8 mm)

TPS54302 Features

  • 4.5V to 28V wide input voltage range
  • Integrated 85mΩ and 40mΩ MOSFETs for 3A, continuous output current
  • Low 2μA shutdown, 45μA quiescent current
  • Internal 5ms soft start
  • Fixed 400kHz switching frequency
  • Frequency spread spectrum to reduce EMI
  • Advanced Eco-mode pulse skip
  • Peak current mode control
  • Internal loop compensation
  • Overcurrent protection for both MOSFETs with hiccup mode protection
  • Overvoltage protection
  • Thermal shutdown
  • SOT-23 (6) package

TPS54302 Applications

Simplified Schematic

TPS54302 Pin Configuration

Figure 4-1. DDC Package 6-Pin SOT-23-THIN (Top View)

Table 4-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - NO.TYPE (1)DESCRIPTION
BOOT6OSupply input for the high-side NFET gate drive circuit. Connect a 0.1μF capacitor between BOOT and SW pins.
EN5IThis pin is the enable pin. Float the EN pin to enable.
FB4IConverter feedback input. Connect to output voltage with feedback resistor divider.
GND1-Ground pin Source terminal of low-side power NFET as well as the ground terminal for controller circuit. Connect sensitive V FB to this GND at a single point.
SW2OSwitch node connection between high-side NFET and low-side NFET.
VIN3-Input voltage supply pin. The drain terminal of high-side power NFET.

TPS54302 Electrical Characteristics

The electrical ratings specified in this section apply to all specifications in this document, unless otherwise noted. These specifications are interpreted as conditions that do not degrade the device parametric or functional specifications for the life of the product containing it. TJ = -40°C to +125°C, VIN = 4.5V to 28V, (unless otherwise noted).

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
INPUT SUPPLYINPUT SUPPLYINPUT SUPPLYINPUT SUPPLYINPUT SUPPLYINPUT SUPPLYINPUT SUPPLY
V INInput voltage range4.528V
I QNon switching quiescent currentEN = 5V, V FB = 1V45μA
I OFFShut down currentEN = GND2μA
V IN(UVLO)VIN under voltage lockoutRising V IN3.84.14.4V
V IN(UVLO)Falling V IN3.33.63.9V
V IN(UVLO)Hysteresis400480560mV
ENABLE (EN PIN)ENABLE (EN PIN)ENABLE (EN PIN)ENABLE (EN PIN)ENABLE (EN PIN)ENABLE (EN PIN)ENABLE (EN PIN)
V ENrisingEnable thresholdRising1.231.28V
V ENfallingFalling1.11.16V
I (EN_INPUT)Input currentV EN = 1V0.7μA
I (EN_HYS)Hysteresis currentV EN = 1.5V1.55μA
FEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIERFEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIERFEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIERFEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIERFEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIERFEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIERFEEDBACK AND ERROR AMPLIFIER
V FBFeedback VoltageV IN = 12V0.5810.5960.611V
PULSE SKIP MODEPULSE SKIP MODEPULSE SKIP MODEPULSE SKIP MODEPULSE SKIP MODEPULSE SKIP MODEPULSE SKIP MODE
I (SKIP) (1)Pulse skip mode peak inductor current thresholdV IN = 12V, V OUT = 5V, L = 10μH500mA
POWER STAGEPOWER STAGEPOWER STAGEPOWER STAGEPOWER STAGEPOWER STAGEPOWER STAGE
R (HSD)High-side FET on resistanceT A = 25°C, V BST - SW = 5V85mΩ
R (LSD)Low-side FET on resistanceT A = 25°C, V IN = 12V40mΩ
CURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMIT
I (LIM_HS)High-side current limitMaximum inductor peak current456A
I (LIM_LS)Low-side source current limitMaximum inductor valley current3.145.5A
OSCILLATOROSCILLATOROSCILLATOROSCILLATOROSCILLATOROSCILLATOROSCILLATOR
f SWCentre switching frequency290400510kHz
OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTIONOVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTIONOVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTIONOVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTIONOVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTIONOVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTIONOVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Thermal Shutdown (1)Rising temperature160°C
Thermal Shutdown (1)Hysteresis10°C
Thermal Shutdown (1)Hiccup time32768Cycles

TPS54302 Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
Input voltage, V IVIN-0.330V
Input voltage, V IEN-0.37V
Input voltage, V IFB-0.37V
Output voltage,BOOT-SW-0.37V
Output voltage,SW-0.330V
Output voltage,SW (20ns transient)-530V
Operating junction temperature, T JOperating junction temperature, T J-40150°C
Storage temperature, T stgStorage temperature, T stg-65150°C

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MINMAXUNIT
V I4.528V
Input voltage-0.15.5V
-0.15.5V
V OOutput voltage-0.15.5V
-0.128V
T JOperating junction temperatureOperating junction temperature-40 125°C

TPS54302 Thermal Information

THERMAL METRIC (1)TPS54302 DDC (SOT-23) 6 PINSUNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance118.9°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance58.3°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance35.0°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter14.0°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter34.8°C/W
R θJA_EVMJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance on official EVM board57.2°C/W

TPS54302 Typical Application

The TPS54302 device is typically used as a step-down converter, which converts an input voltage from 8V to 28V to a fixed output voltage of 5V.

TPS54302 Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)PACKAGE SIZE (2)
TPS54302DDC (SOT-23-THIN, 6)2.9mm × 2.8mm
  • (1) For more information, see Section 10.
  • (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.

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Efficiency vs Output Current

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
TPS54302DDCRTexas InstrumentsSOT-23-6 Thin, TSOT-23-6
TPS54302DDCR.ATexas InstrumentsSOT-23-6 THIN
TPS54302DDCR.BTexas InstrumentsSOT-23-6 THIN
TPS54302DDCTTexas InstrumentsSOT-23-6 Thin, TSOT-23-6
TPS54302DDCT.ATexas InstrumentsSOT-23-6 THIN
TPS54302DDCT.BTexas InstrumentsSOT-23-6 THIN

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