As a member of the SWIFT™ family of dc/dc regulators, the TPS54372 low-input voltage high-output current synchronous-buck PWM converter integrates all required active components. Included on the substrate with the listed features are a true, high performance, voltage error amplifier that enables maximum performance under transient conditions and flexibility in choosing the output filter L and C components; an under-voltage-lockout circuit to prevent start-up until the input voltage reaches 3 V; an internally and externally set slow-start circuit to limit in-rush currents; and a status output to indicate valid operating conditions.

The TPS54372 is available in a thermally enhanced 20-pin TSSOP (PWP) PowerPAD™ package, which eliminates bulky heatsinks. Texas Instruments provides evaluation modules and the SWIFT designer software tool to aid in quickly achieving high-performance power supply designs to meet aggressive equipment development cycles.

• Qualified for Automotive Applications
• Tracks Externally Applied Reference Voltage
• 60-m MOSFET Switches for High Efficiency at 3-A Continuous Output Source or Sink Current
• 6% to 90% VI Output Tracking Range
• Wide PWM Frequency:
  Fixed 350 kHz or Adjustable 280 kHz to 700 kHz
• Load Protected by Peak Current Limit and Thermal Shutdown
• Integrated Solution Reduces Board Area and Total Cost
• APPLICATIONS
  • DDR Memory Termination Voltage
  • Active Termination of GTL and SSTL High-Speed Logic Families
  • DAC Controlled High Current Output Stage
  • Precision Point of Load Power Supply

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