SP6136

Synchronous Buck Switching Controller
Data Sheets OBS (Obsolete)

Overview

Information Synchronous Buck Switching Controller
Max Rec. Output Current (A) 15
IQ (µA) 1500
VIN MIN (V) 3
VIN MAX (V) 24
VOUT MIN (V) 0.8
VOUT MAX (V) 22
Frequency (kHz) 600
Efficiency (%) 92
Control Mode Voltage Mode PWM
Special Features Enable, Over Current Protection, Power Good, Power Sequencing, Synchronous Rectification, Thermal Shutdown, UVLO Adjustable, Internal 5V VCC
Operating Temp Range (°C) -40 to 85
Package QFN-16
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The SP6136 is a synchronous step-down switching regulator controller optimized for high efficiency. The part is designed to be especially attractive for single supply step-down conversion from 5V to 24V. The SP6136 is designed to drive a pair of external NFETs using a fixed 600kHz frequency, PWM voltage mode architecture. Protection features include UVLO, thermal shutdown, output short circuit protection and overcurrent protection with auto restart. The device also features a PWRGD output and an enable input. The SP6136 is available in a space saving 6-pin QFN and offers excellent thermal performance.

  • 5V to 24V input step-down converter
  • Up to 7A output in a small form factor
  • Highly integrated design, minimal components
  • UVLO detects both VCC and VIN
  • Overcurrent circuit protection with auto restart
  • Power good output, ENABLE input
  • Maximum controllable duty cycle ratio up to 92%
  • Wide BW amp allows Type II or III compensation
  • Programmable soft-start
  • Fast transient response
  • Available in 16-Pin QFN package
  • External driver enable/disable
  • U.S. Patent #6,922,041

Documentation & Design Tools

Type Title Version Date File Size
Data Sheets SP6136 Synchronous Buck Controller L November 2007 823.9 KB
Application Notes ANP-16, Loop Compensation of Voltage-Mode Buck Converters A January 2008 105.3 KB
Application Notes ANP-18, Selecting Appropriate Compensation: Type-II or Type-III A December 2006 41.3 KB
Application Notes ANP-18, Type II Loop Compensation Calculator A December 2006 589 KB
Application Notes ANP-01, Using Sipex PWM Controllers for Boost Conversion A November 2006 135.2 KB
Application Notes ANP-15, Voltage Mode Control: The Modulator in Continuous Current Mode (CCM) of operation D November 2006 430 KB
Application Notes ANP-20, Properly Sizing MOSFETs for PWM Controllers A November 2006 526.5 KB
Application Notes ANP-16, Type III Loop Compensation Calculator A October 2006 595 KB
User Guides & Manuals SP6136 Evaluation Board Manual 1.0.0 May 2006 413 KB
Design Solutions DS-22, Size Optimized Set Top Box Point-Of-Load Buck Converter Provides 3.3V Output to 2A from 15V Input November 2007 70.4 KB
Design Solutions DS-30, 600kHz Buck Converter Powers 1.2V Set Top Box Processor Core Supply Voltage Up to 5A November 2007 72.5 KB
Design Solutions DS-41, Reducing Parasitic Oscillations to Achieve Low Noise Power Conversions Solutions Using Sipex Synchronous DC/DC Buck Controllers; Up to 24V Input and 10A Output Solutions November 2007 42.5 KB
Design Solutions DS-50, 600kHz Point-Of-Load Converter Provides 10A at 1.2V from 3.3V Supply With Power Good, UVLO and Enable, With 87% Efficiency at Maximum Output Current November 2007 329.4 KB
Design Solutions DS-51, High Efficiency Synchronous Boost Regulator provides High Voltage Point Of Load Power Of 18V at 2A from 12V Input November 2007 68.3 KB
Design Solutions DS-59, Transient Response Optimized PowerBlox Converts 12V to 3.3V at 15A, Providing Only 60mV Output Deviation Under Full 15A Load Step Event November 2007 178.1 KB
Design Solutions DS-60, SP6136 600kHz Synchronous Buck Controller Solution Provides 1.2V FPGA Core Voltage to 10A from 12V Input w/85% Conversion Efficiency to Full Load April 2007 254.3 KB
Spice Models - Generic Generic Spice Model November 2007 4.5 KB
Spice Models - OrCAD Orcad Spice Model November 2007 60.2 KB
Product Brochures Power Management Brochure R03 April 2025 6.2 MB
SIMPLIS Models Powerlab Netlists

Parts & Purchasing

Part Number Pkg Code Min Temp Max Temp Status Suggested Replacement PDN
SP6136ER1 QFN16 3x3 -40 85 OBS
SP6136ER1-ES QFN16 3x3 -40 85 OBS
SP6136ER1-L QFN16 3x3 -40 85 OBS
SP6136ER1-L/TR QFN16 3x3 -40 85 OBS
SP6136ER1/TR QFN16 3x3 -40 85 OBS
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PRE (Pre-introduction) - the part has not been introduced or the part number is an early version available for sample only.
OBS (Obsolete) - the part is no longer being manufactured and may not be ordered.
NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - the part is not recommended for new designs.

Packaging

Pkg Code Details Quantities Dimensions
QFN16 3x3
  • JEDEC Reference: MO-220
  • MSL Pb-Free: L1 @ 260ºC
  • MSL SnPb Eutectic:
  • ThetaJA: 36.4ᵒC
  • Bulk Pack Style: Tray
  • Quantity per Bulk Pack: 490
  • Quantity per Reel: 3000
  • Quantity per Tube: n/a
  • Quantity per Tray: 490
  • Reel Size (Dia. x Width x Pitch): 330 x 12 x 8
  • Tape & Reel Unit Orientation: Quadrant 1
  • Dimensions: mm
  • Length: 3.0
  • Width: 3.0
  • Thickness: 1.00
  • Lead Pitch: 0.5

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07/17/2023 In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. ADDENDUM A: Fixed MBB label logo for DX204001 to MaxLinear logo. ADDENDUM B: Replaced ‘All other affected products outer box label’ with clearer pictures. Corrected Date Issued (from original PCN) issue date +90 days to August 30, 2023.
06/01/2023 In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability.
06/01/2023 In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. ADDENDUM: Fixed MBB label logo for DX204001 to MaxLinear logo.
07/11/2017 Product Discontinuation Notification
02/14/2017 Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, GREATEK, Taiwan.
01/05/2017 Addition of an alternate qualified location, ANST, China.
07/26/2016 Product discontinuation notification. Discontinued.

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