The TPS5430DDAR is a 3A step-down buck regulator from the DC/DC converter family — a wide-input-range buck with an integrated high-side N-channel MOSFET (110mΩ). The wide 5.5V to 36V input range and 500kHz fixed switching frequency make it a workhorse part for 12V / 24V industrial power rails, embedded compute boards, and motor-drive auxiliary supplies.
The part delivers up to 95% efficiency at typical load, with ±1% output voltage accuracy across line and load conditions. Built-in protections include over-current (OCP), over-temperature (OTP), under-voltage lockout (UVLO), and short-circuit protection. The SOIC-8 PowerPAD (DDA) package provides the thermal dissipation path needed for the integrated FET at full load.
When to Replace the TPS5430DDAR
Output rail dead while input voltage is present — internal MOSFET failed open or short.
Output rail unstable / drooping under load — degraded controller or feedback loop.
SW pin shows no switching activity on scope despite valid VIN and enable.
Visible damage on the SOIC-8 package — burnt or cracked plastic.
TPS5430DDAR Specifications
Feature
Specification
Manufacturer
Original
Family
DC/DC Converter
Type
Step-Down (Buck) Regulator
Input Voltage Range
5.5V to 36V
Output Current
3A continuous
Switching Frequency
500kHz
Internal MOSFET (RDS(on))
110mΩ (high-side N-channel)
Peak Efficiency
Up to 95%
Output Accuracy
±1% (line), ±0.5% (load)
Protections
OCP / OTP / UVLO / Short-Circuit
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +125°C
Package
8-pin SOIC PowerPAD (DDA suffix, 4.9×3.9mm)
FAQ — TPS5430DDAR Buck Regulator
Q: Does the TPS5430 need an external Schottky diode? A: Yes — the TPS5430 integrates the high-side MOSFET only. A low-side Schottky rectifier diode is required externally to complete the buck topology. Match the diode's reverse-voltage rating to the input voltage with margin.
Q: How do I set the output voltage? A: External feedback resistor divider from the output to the VSENSE pin (1.221V reference). TI's datasheet has the standard divider formula and provides example values for common output rails (3.3V, 5V, 12V).
Q: Rework profile for SOIC-8 PowerPAD? A: Hot air at 350°C. The exposed pad on the package bottom must reflow with the PCB's thermal pad — apply solder paste to the thermal pad before placing the chip, then reflow with controlled airflow.
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