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TPS56A37RPAR

Synchronous Buck Converter

The TPS56A37RPAR is a synchronous buck converter from Texas Instruments. View the full TPS56A37RPAR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

TPS56A37RPAR shares its datasheet with TPS56A37, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official TPS56A37RPAR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Package

VQFN-HR-10 3.0x3.0mm

Lifecycle

Active

TPS56A37RPAR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Current10A
Switching Frequency500kHz
FunctionStep-Down
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Outputs1
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Output ConfigurationPositive
Output TypeAdjustable
Package / Case10-PowerVFQFN
PackagingMouseReel
Standard Pack Qty3000
Supplier Device Package10-VQFN-HR (3x3)
Synchronous RectifierYes
TopologyBuck
Input Voltage (Max)28V
Input Voltage (Min)4.5V
Output Voltage (Max)13V
Output Voltage0.6V

TPS56A37RPAR Overview

Part: TPS56A37 (TPS56A37RPAR) — Texas Instruments

Type: Synchronous Buck Converter

Description: 4.5–28 V input, 10 A synchronous buck converter with integrated 19.4 mΩ / 8.5 mΩ MOSFETs, D-CAP3 control and fixed 500 kHz switching frequency in a 3.0 mm × 3.0 mm HotRod QFN package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage (VIN): 4.5–28 V
  • Operating junction temperature: -40 to 150 °C
  • Output voltage range: 0.6–13 V
  • Switching frequency: 500 kHz (fixed)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max VIN voltage: 32 V
  • SW voltage: -2 to 32 V (-5 to 35 V for <10 ns transient)
  • Max junction temperature: 150 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Feedback voltage VFB: 0.6 V typ; 0.594–0.606 V at TJ = 25 °C; 0.591–0.609 V over TJ = -40 to 150 °C
  • Quiescent current (operating, non-switching, TJ = 25 °C): 45 μA typ
  • Shutdown supply current (VEN = 0 V, TJ = 25 °C): 3 μA typ
  • High-side RDS(on): 19.4 mΩ typ; low-side RDS(on): 8.5 mΩ typ (TJ = 25 °C)
  • Low-side valley current limit: 10 / 12 / 13.8 A (min/typ/max)
  • High-side peak current limit: 12.75 / 15 / 17.25 A (min/typ/max)
  • VIN UVLO wake-up: 4.0 / 4.2 / 4.4 V (min/typ/max); shutdown 3.5 / 3.65 / 3.8 V
  • Switching frequency: 500 kHz (VIN = 24 V, VOUT = 5 V, continuous mode)
  • Soft-start: 1.8 ms default with SS pin floating
  • Thermal resistance RθJA: 68.1 °C/W (JEDEC); 30 °C/W effective (4-layer TI EVM)

Features:

  • D-CAP3 control mode for fast transient response with no external compensation
  • Eco-mode (auto-skip) for high light-load efficiency
  • Adjustable soft-start via SS capacitor
  • Cycle-by-cycle overcurrent limit
  • Non-latched UV, OV, OT and UVLO protections
  • Power-good indicator
  • Built-in output discharge function (200 Ω typ)
  • Up to 98% duty cycle operation
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with 6 A TPS56637 and 8 A TPS56837

Applications:

  • Industrial PC, EPOS, factory automation and control
  • Multifunction printers, video conference systems
  • Monitors, TV, speakers, PCs and notebooks, portable electronics
  • General-purpose 12 V, 19 V, 24 V power-bus supplies

Package:

  • RPA, VQFN-HR, 10-pin, 3.00 mm × 3.00 mm

TPS56A37RPAR Features

  • 4.5V to 28V input voltage range
  • 0.6V to 13V output voltage range
  • Supports 10A continuous output current
  • Integrated 19.4mΩ and 8.5mΩ MOSFETs
  • 0.6V ±1% reference voltage at 25°C
  • 45μA low quiescent current
  • D-CAP3 ™ control mode for fast transient response
  • Eco-mode (auto-skip mode) for high light-load efficiency
  • Fixed 500kHz switching frequency
  • Cycle by cycle over current limit
  • Adjustable soft-start time with default 1.8ms
  • Built-in output discharge function
  • Power-good indicator to monitor output voltage
  • Supports up to 98% duty operation
  • Non-latched protections for UV, OV, OT, and UVLO
  • -40°C to +150°C operating junction temperature
  • Small 10-pin 3.0mm × 3.0mm HotRod ™ QFN package
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with 6A TPS56637 and 8A TPS56837

TPS56A37RPAR Applications

  • Industrial PC, EPOS, factory automation and control
  • Multifunction printers, video conference system
  • Monitors, TV, speakers, PC and notebooks, portable electronics
  • General purposes for 12V,19V, 24V power-bus supply

TPS56A37RPAR Pin Configuration

Figure 4-1. RPA Package, 10-Pin VQFN-HR (Top View)

Table 4-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - NO.TYPE (1)DESCRIPTION
EN1IEnable input control. Driving EN high or leaving this pin floating enables the converter. A resistor divider between this pin, VIN and AGND can be used to implement an external UVLO.
FB2IOutput feedback. Connect FB to the output voltage with a feedback resistor divider.
AGND3GGround of internal analog circuitry. Connect AGND to PGND plane at a single point.
PG4OOpen drain power-good indicator, this pin is asserted low if output voltage is out of PG threshold due to overvoltage, undervoltage, thermal shutdown, EN shutdown, or during soft start.
SS5OSoft-start time selection pin. Connecting an external capacitor to AGND to set the soft-start time and if no external capacitor is connected, the soft-start time is 1.8ms by default.
SW6OSwitching node terminal. Connect the output inductor to this pin with wide and short tracks.
BOOT7ISupply input for the gate drive voltage of the high-side MOSFET. Connect a 0.1μF bootstrap capacitor between BOOT and SW.
VIN8PInput voltage supply pin. Drain terminal of high-side MOSFET. Connect the input decoupling capacitors between VIN and PGND.
PGND9GPower GND terminal. Source terminal of low-side MOSFET.
MODE10IConnect this pin with a 52.3K resistor to AGND.

TPS56A37RPAR 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 parametric or functional specifications of the device for the life of the product containing it. Typical values correspond to TJ = 25°C, VIN = 24V. Minimum and maximum limits are based on TJ = -40°C to +150°C, VIN = 4.5V to 28V (unless otherwise noted).

PARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNIT
SUPPLY CURRENTSUPPLY CURRENTSUPPLY CURRENTSUPPLY CURRENTSUPPLY CURRENTSUPPLY CURRENTSUPPLY CURRENT
I QQuiescent current, Operating (1)T J = 25°C, V EN = 5V, V FB = 0.65V, non-switching45μA
I SHDNNShutdown supply currentT J = 25°C, V EN = 0V3μA
UVLOUVLOUVLOUVLOUVLOUVLOUVLO
UVLOV IN undervoltage lockoutWake up V IN voltage4.04.24.4V
Shutdown V IN voltage
Hysteresis V IN voltage
3.53.65
550
3.8V
mV
ENABLE(EN PIN)ENABLE(EN PIN)ENABLE(EN PIN)ENABLE(EN PIN)ENABLE(EN PIN)ENABLE(EN PIN)ENABLE(EN PIN)
I EN_PULLUPEN pullup currentV EN = 1.1V1μA
I EN_HYSHysteresis currentV EN = 1.3V3μA
V EN_ONEnable thresholdEN rising1.181.26V
V EN_OFFEN falling11.07V
FEEDBACK VOLTAGEFEEDBACK VOLTAGEFEEDBACK VOLTAGEFEEDBACK VOLTAGEFEEDBACK VOLTAGEFEEDBACK VOLTAGEFEEDBACK VOLTAGE
V FBFeedback voltageV OUT = 5V, continuous mode operation, T J = 25°C0.5940.60.606V
V OUT = 5V, continuous mode operation, T J = -40°C to 150°C0.5910.60.609V
MOSFETMOSFETMOSFETMOSFETMOSFETMOSFETMOSFET
R dson_HSHigh-side MOSFET on-resistanceT J = 25°C, V BST - V SW = 5V19.4mΩ
R dson_LSLow-side MOSFET on-resistanceT J = 25°C8.5mΩ
CURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMITCURRENT LIMIT
I LS_OCLLow-side MOSFET valley current limit101213.8A
I HS_OCLHigh-side MOSFET peak current limit12.751517.25A

TPS56A37RPAR Absolute Maximum Ratings

Over the recommended operating junction temperature range of -40°C to +150°C (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
V IN-0.332V
BOOT-0.3SW + 6V
BOOT-SW-0.36V
EN, FB, MODE-0.36V
PGND, AGND-0.30.3V
SW-232V
SW (<10ns transient)-535V
PG, SS-0.36V
Operating junction temperature, T JOperating junction temperature, T J-40150°C
Storage temperature, T stgStorage temperature, T stg-65150°C

Over the recommended operating junction temperature range of -40°C to 150°C (unless otherwise noted). (1)

MINNOMMAXUNIT
Input voltageV IN4.528V
Input voltageBOOT-0.1SW + 5.5
Input voltageBOOT-SW-0.15.5V
Input voltageEN, FB, SS, MODE-0.15.5V
Input voltagePGND, AGND-0.10.1V
SW-128V
PG-0.15.5V
Operating junction temperature, T JOperating junction temperature, T J-40150°C

TPS56A37RPAR Thermal Information

THERMALMETRIC (1)TPS56A37 QFN HotRod PINS - 10UNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance (JEDEC) (2)68.1°C/W
Eff R θJAEffective junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (4-layer TI EVM)30°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance40.4°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance17.6°C/W
Ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter1.4°C/W
Ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter17.2°C/W

TPS56A37RPAR Typical Application

The schematic of Figure 7-1 shows a typical application for TPS56A37. This design converts an input voltage range of 5.5V to 28V down to 5V with a maximum output current of 10A.

TPS56A37RPAR Package Information

PART NUMBERPACKAGE (1)PACKAGE SIZE (2)
TPS56A37RPA (VQFN-HR, 10)3.00mm × 3.00mm
  • (1) For more information, see Section 10.
  • (2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.

Iout (A)

Efficiency, Vout = 5V, Fsw = 500kHz

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
TPS56A37Texas InstrumentsVQFN-HR-10 3.0x3.0mm
TPS56A37RPAR.ATexas InstrumentsVQFN-HR-10 (3.0mm x 3.0mm)

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