1 Introduction

The TPS562231 is a single, adaptive on-time, D-CAP3™ mode, synchronous buck converter requiring a very low external component count. The proprietary D-CAP3 mode control supports low ESR output capacitors such as specialty polymer capacitors and multi-layer ceramic capacitors without complex external compensation circuits. The fast transient response of D-CAP3 mode control can reduce the output capacitance required to meet a specific level of performance. The switching frequency is internally set at a nominal 850 kHz and enters Advanced Eco-mode in light load conditions. The high-side and low-side switching MOSFETs are incorporated inside the TPS562231 package along with the gate-drive circuitry. The low drain-to-source on resistance of the MOSFETs allows the TPS562231 to achieve high efficiencies and helps keep the junction temperature low at high output currents. The TPS562231 dc/dc synchronous converter is designed to provide up to a 2-A output from an input voltage source of 4.5 V to 17 V. The output voltage range is from 0.6 V to 7 V. Rated input voltage and output current ranges for the evaluation module are given in Table 1-1.

The TPS562231EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a single, synchronous buck converter providing 3.3 V at 2 A from 4.5-V to 17-V input. This user’s guide describes the TPS562231EVM performance.