TPS5430DDAR – Wide Input 3A 500kHz Step-Down Buck Converter

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June 13, 2026

Basic Product Information

Part Number: TPS5430DDAR

Field Value
Manufacturer Texas Instruments (TI)
Device Type TPS5430DDAR
Package HSOIC-8 (SO PowerPAD, DDA)
Compliance RoHS / REACH Compliant
Grade Industrial

Core Electrical Parameters

Parameter Value Unit
Input Voltage Range 5.5 ~ 36 V
Output Voltage Range 1.221 ~ 32.04 (Adjustable) V
Output Current (Continuous) 3 A
Output Current (Peak) 4 A
Switching Frequency 500 kHz
Reference Voltage (VSENSE) 1.221 (1.5% accuracy) V
High-Side MOSFET Rds(on) 110
Efficiency (Max) 95 %
Quiescent Current (Operating) 3 mA
Shutdown Current (ENA low) 18 μA
Duty Cycle (Max) 87 %
Operating Junction Temperature -40 ~ +125 °C
UVLO Threshold 5.5 V
Topology Buck (Step-Down)
Number of Outputs 1
Output Type Adjustable

Core Features & Advantages

The TPS5430DDAR delivers a high-efficiency, wide-input-range buck conversion solution with integrated power MOSFET, minimizing external component count while providing robust protection for demanding power supply designs.

  • Primary Function: Step-down DC-DC conversion from wide input rails (5.5 V–36 V) to adjustable low-voltage outputs (down to 1.221 V) at up to 3 A continuous current, targeting 24 V bus and industrial power architectures.
  • Advantages:
    • Integrated 110 mΩ High-Side N-Channel MOSFET: Eliminates external switch transistor, reduces BOM count and board area, and enables up to 95% efficiency — critical for thermally constrained enclosures and battery-powered systems.
    • Internal Compensation with Voltage Feedforward: Simplifies loop design by removing the need for external compensation networks, while input voltage feedforward maintains consistent transient response across the entire 5.5 V–36 V input range — no redesign needed when input rails change.
    • Comprehensive Protection Suite: Cycle-by-cycle overcurrent limiting, overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown safeguard both the converter and downstream loads. An active-high ENA pin reduces shutdown current to 18 μA, enabling power sequencing in multi-rail systems.

Typical Application Scenarios

  • Industry: Industrial / Telecommunications / Automotive / Consumer Electronics
  • Equipment: Industrial PLCs, telecom base stations, routers/switches, automotive infotainment, set-top boxes, medical monitoring instruments
  • Use Cases:
    • 24 V Bus to 5 V / 3.3 V Point-of-Load (POL) Conversion: Directly steps down 24 V industrial bus rails to logic-level voltages at 3 A, replacing two-stage conversion schemes and reducing component count, cost, and board area in factory automation controllers.
    • 12 V Battery to 5 V Regulation in Automotive Systems: Converts nominal 12 V battery voltage (9 V–16 V cranking range) to stable 5 V for infotainment MCUs and sensor interfaces, with internal slow-start limiting inrush current during ignition cycles.
    • Telecom Rack Power Distribution: Provides efficient 48 V-to-intermediate (via pre-regulator) or 12 V-to-1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V POL conversion in routers and switches, where 95% efficiency minimizes thermal load in densely packed rack equipment.

Market Reference Price

Market Price Range Currency
Huaqiangbei Spot $0.35 – $0.80 USD
Overseas B2B $0.50 – $4.46 USD

Related Models Comparison

Model Difference Application
TPS5431DDAR Lower max input (23 V vs. 36 V), same 3 A output and pinout 12 V / 15 V rail systems with lower voltage headroom
TPS5450DDAR Higher output current (5 A vs. 3 A), same package and input range Higher power POL designs requiring >3 A load current
LMR33640ADDAR Next-gen 4 A SIMPLE SWITCHER®, synchronous rectification, higher light-load efficiency New designs prioritizing light-load efficiency and EMI performance
TPS54302DDCR 4.5–28 V input, 3 A output, synchronous, EMI-friendly, SOT-23-6 package Space-constrained designs requiring smaller footprint