The SGM61230 is a synchronous Buck converter with a wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 28V. This device can deliver up to 3A output current over a wide input voltage. It is an easy-to-use device with power switches and peak current mode control compensation all integrated in a small 6-pin package. A typical 5ms soft-start ramp is also included to minimize the inrush current.

This device employs cycle-by-cycle peak current limit, output over-voltage protection and thermal shutdown with auto recovery. The current limit is implemented for both switches and has fold-back feature to prevent overheating (and thermal shutdown) when an output short is detected. Auto recovery after over-current, output short, overheating or over-voltage fault maintains the system operational with no shutdown.

This converter has a fixed 410kHz switching frequency that minimizes the EMI noise problems. However the actual frequency drops during PSM (pulse skip mode) to maximize efficiency at light load. It also drops in some fault conditions.

The SGM61230 is available in a Green TSOT-23-6 package.