The TPS54331 is a 28-V, 3-A non-synchronous buck converter that integrates a low RDS(on) high side MOSFET. To increase efficiency at light loads, a pulse skipping Eco-mode™ feature is automatically activated. Furthermore, the 1 µA shutdown supply current allows the device to be used in battery powered applications. Current mode control with internal slope compensation simplifies the external compensation calculations and reduces component count while allowing the use of ceramic output capacitors. A resistor divider programs the hysteresis of the input under-voltage lockout. An overvoltage transient protection circuit limits voltage overshoots during startup and transient conditions. A cycle by cycle current limit scheme, frequency fold back and thermal shutdown protect the device and the load in the event of an overload condition. The TPS54331 is available in an 8-pin SOIC package that has been internally optimized to improve thermal performance.

• Qualified for Automotive Applications
• 3.5V to 28V Input Voltage Range
• Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 0.8V
• Integrated 80 mΩ High Side MOSFET Supports up to 3A Continuous Output Current
• High Efficiency at Light Loads with Pulse Skipping Eco-mode™ Control
• Fixed 570kHz Switching Frequency
• Typical 1µA Shutdown Quiescent Current
• Adjustable Slow Start Limits Inrush Currents
• Programmable UVLO Threshold
• Overvoltage Transient Protection
• Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit, Frequency Fold Back and Thermal Shutdown Protection
• Available in Easy-to-Use SOIC8 Package
• Supported by SwitcherPro™ Software Tool (http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/switcherpro.html)
• strong>For SWIFT™ Documentation, See the TI Website at www.ti.com/swift
• APPLICATIONS
  • Consumer Applications such as Set-Top Boxes, CPE Equipment, LCD Displays, Peripherals, and Battery Chargers
  • Industrial and Car Audio Power Supplies
  • 5-V, 12-V and 24-V Distributed Power Systems

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