TPS56720PWPR

The TPS56X20 is a synchronous DC-DC converter IC with voltage regulation control, designed to power microprocessors (MCUs) requiring core voltage (VCORE) adjustment. After initial power-up, the output voltage can be programmed/adjusted via VID codes transmitted over an I²C-compatible bus. This step-down converter employs an adaptive on-time D-CAP2 mode control, which provides ultra-fast transient response without external components. Unlike conventional voltage/current mode control, D-CAP2 supports seamless transition between PWM mode under heavy load and Eco-mode™ under light load. Eco-mode maintains high efficiency at light loads. The TPS56X20 supports ultra-low ESR ceramic capacitors and low ESR output capacitors, such as POSCAP or SP-CAP. The device is optimized for small 1.0μH to 2.2μH inductors, saving PCB area. The TPS56X20 is available in an HTSSOP package.

Applications

• Media processors for consumer applications
• Digital TV
• Set-top boxes (STB, DVD/Blu-ray players, cable/satellite modems)
• System-on-chip processors
• High-density power distribution systems

Key features

• Input voltage range: 4.5V to 17V
• Switching frequency: 500kHz
• Optimized for 1.0μH to 2.2μH inductors
• Output voltage accuracy: ±1%
• Output voltage (VID): 0.6V to 1.8V, 10mV steps
• Auto-skip Eco-mode™ ON/OFF (light load)
• Current limit target: 40% to 60%
• IC enable, Power-good readback
• Discontinuous mode protection ON/OFF
• Startup via external resistor
• Output voltage on VFB pin: 0.6V to 1.8V
• Adjustable soft-start
• Monotonic pre-biased startup
• Power-good
• I²C address programming (2-bit)
• Cycle-by-cycle overcurrent limit control
• Thermal shutdown (TSD)
• Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
• TSSOP (PWP) package with PowerPAD™