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TPS544C20

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4.5-V to 18-V, 30-A synchronous SWIFT™ buck converter with PMBus programmability and monitoring

Product details

Rating Catalog Topology Buck Iout (max) (A) 30 Vin (max) (V) 18 Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 0.6 Features Adaptive/Dynamic Voltage Scaling, Adjustable current limit, Differential Remote Sense, Enable, Forced PWM, Overcurrent protection, PMBus, Power good, Prebias startup, Soft-start adjustable, Synchronous rectification, Telemetry, UVLO adjustable, Voltage Margining Control mode D-CAP, D-CAP2 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Iq (typ) (A) 0.008 Duty cycle (max) (%) 80
Rating Catalog Topology Buck Iout (max) (A) 30 Vin (max) (V) 18 Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vout (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 0.6 Features Adaptive/Dynamic Voltage Scaling, Adjustable current limit, Differential Remote Sense, Enable, Forced PWM, Overcurrent protection, PMBus, Power good, Prebias startup, Soft-start adjustable, Synchronous rectification, Telemetry, UVLO adjustable, Voltage Margining Control mode D-CAP, D-CAP2 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Iq (typ) (A) 0.008 Duty cycle (max) (%) 80
LQFN-CLIP (RVF) 40 35 mm² (7 mm × 5 mm)
  • PMBus-Enabled Converters: 20 A, 30 A
  • 4.5-V to 18-V input, 0.6-V to 5.5-V Output
  • 5 mm × 7 mm LQFN Package with 0.5-mm Pitch
  • Single Thermal Pad
  • Integrated 4.5-mΩ and 2.0-mΩ Stacked NexFET™ Power Stage
  • 600-mV, 0.5% Reference
  • Lossless, Low-Side MOSFET Current Sensing
  • Selectable D-CAP™ and D-CAP2™ Mode Control
  • Differential Remote Sensing
  • Monotonic Start-Up into Pre-Biased Output
  • Output Voltage Margin and Trim
  • Output Voltage and Output Current Reporting
  • External Temperature Monitoring with 2N3904
  • Programmable via PMBus
    • Overcurrent Protection
    • UVLO, Soft-Start
    • PGOOD, OV, UV, OT Levels
    • Fault Responses
    • Turn-On and Turn-Off Delays
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Pin Compatible 20-A, 30-A Converters
  • PMBus-Enabled Converters: 20 A, 30 A
  • 4.5-V to 18-V input, 0.6-V to 5.5-V Output
  • 5 mm × 7 mm LQFN Package with 0.5-mm Pitch
  • Single Thermal Pad
  • Integrated 4.5-mΩ and 2.0-mΩ Stacked NexFET™ Power Stage
  • 600-mV, 0.5% Reference
  • Lossless, Low-Side MOSFET Current Sensing
  • Selectable D-CAP™ and D-CAP2™ Mode Control
  • Differential Remote Sensing
  • Monotonic Start-Up into Pre-Biased Output
  • Output Voltage Margin and Trim
  • Output Voltage and Output Current Reporting
  • External Temperature Monitoring with 2N3904
  • Programmable via PMBus
    • Overcurrent Protection
    • UVLO, Soft-Start
    • PGOOD, OV, UV, OT Levels
    • Fault Responses
    • Turn-On and Turn-Off Delays
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Pin Compatible 20-A, 30-A Converters

The TPS544B20 and TPS544C20 devices are PMBus compatible, non-isolated DC-DC Integrated FET converters, capable of high-frequency operation and delivering 20-A , or 30-A current output from a 5 mm × 7 mm package, enabling high-power density and fast transient performance with minimal PCB area. The PMBus interface provides for converter configuration as well as monitoring of key parameters including output voltage, current and an optional external temperature. High-frequency, low-loss switching, provided by an integrated NexFET power stage and optimized drivers, allows for very high-density power solutions and reduced inductor and filter capacitor sizes. Response to fault conditions can be set to either restart or latch off depending on system requirements.

The TPS544B20 and TPS544C20 devices are PMBus compatible, non-isolated DC-DC Integrated FET converters, capable of high-frequency operation and delivering 20-A , or 30-A current output from a 5 mm × 7 mm package, enabling high-power density and fast transient performance with minimal PCB area. The PMBus interface provides for converter configuration as well as monitoring of key parameters including output voltage, current and an optional external temperature. High-frequency, low-loss switching, provided by an integrated NexFET power stage and optimized drivers, allows for very high-density power solutions and reduced inductor and filter capacitor sizes. Response to fault conditions can be set to either restart or latch off depending on system requirements.

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* Data sheet TPS544x20 4.5-V to 18-V, 20-A, and 30-A SWIFT Synchronous Buck Converters with PMBus datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML Apr 29, 2016
Selection guide Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B) Apr 8, 2021
Application note Programming the NVM of PMBus Buck Converters to Support Mass-Production Needs (Rev. B) May 13, 2019
Application note Practical Tips to Get Accurate Readouts Jun 12, 2018
Technical article Getting started with PMBus PDF | HTML Sep 14, 2017
Application note SMT Guidelines for Stacked Inductor (Inductor On Top) on Voltage Regulator IC Feb 22, 2016
Product overview TPS544B20 and TPS544C20 Quick Reference Guide Nov 9, 2015
Technical article Select the correct PMBus POL solution for your application PDF | HTML Aug 3, 2015
Application note Not All Jitter Is Created Equal (Rev. A) Jul 4, 2015
Technical article Control your power device with PMBus™ PDF | HTML Jun 12, 2015
Technical article How to tighten PMBus output current measurement accuracy PDF | HTML Jun 5, 2015
Application note D-CAP(TM) Mode With All-Ceramic Output Capacitor Application Feb 3, 2011

Design & development

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Evaluation board

TPS544B20EVM-634 — 20A D-CAP/D-CAP2 SWIFT™ Converter with PMBus™ and V, I, Temp Telemetry

The TPS544B20EVM-634 is designed to help the user easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TPS544B20 buck converter. The EVM converts a 4.5-V to 18-V input voltage to a regulated 1.0-V output voltage that delivers up to 20 A in a 5-mm x7-mm QFN package. The output voltage on (...)

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Application software & framework

FUSION_DIGITAL_POWER_DESIGNER — Digital Power Software

Fusion Digital Power™ graphical user interface (GUI) software is used to configure and monitor select Texas Instruments digital power controllers and sequencer/health monitors. The application uses the PMBus protocol to communicate with the device over serial bus by way of a TI USB adapter.

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Driver or library

MSP-PMBUS — PMBus Software Library for MSP MCUs

The MSP Power Management Bus (PMBus) embedded software library is a free C library for enabling PMBus master implementation on MSP microcontrollers that have eUSCI/USCI serial communication peripherals. In addition, the library supports alert response (for host notification in the presence of (...)

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PMBUSSW-LINUX — Linux Driver for PMBUS

The Linux driver supports PMBus controlled Buck Controllers. The Linux driver supports communication through the PMBus and interfaces with the HWMon framework.

 

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Available in Linux Main line: Yes
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TPS544C20 IBIS MODEL

SLVMBI2.ZIP (19 KB) - IBIS model
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TPS544C20 PSpice Transient Model (Rev. A)

SLUM420A.ZIP (83 KB) - PSpice model
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Reference design

PMP10364 — High Density 30W DC-DC PMBus Buck Converter with Inductor Mounted Over Converter Reference Design

This design has inductor over converter to achieve 30 A conversion in 1" by 0.6" (2.5 cm by 1.5 cm) footprint. The DCAP control of the controller provides a high speed control loop which is needed for applications with large rapidly varying loads, such as microprocessors. A high speed dynamic load (...)

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