The XL4016 is a 12 A, 180 kHz buck DC‑DC converter with adjustable output up to 32 V and built‑in protection features.
The XL4016 buck converter from XLSEMI delivers up to 12 A continuous current with a fixed 180 kHz switching frequency (48 kHz in shutdown). It operates from an input voltage of 8 V to 36 V and provides an adjustable output from 1.25 V to 32 V, achieving up to 96 % efficiency.
The device includes internal MOSFET, thermal shutdown, current limit and output‑short protection, and is offered in a TO220‑5L package. Typical application circuits, pin descriptions, and electrical characteristics are detailed in the datasheet.
| Input voltage range | 8 V ~ 36 V |
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| Output voltage range | 1.25 V ~ 32 V |
| Maximum output current | 12 A |
| Switching frequency | 180 kHz (48 kHz in shutdown) |
| Efficiency | up to 96 % |
| Minimum dropout voltage | 0.3 V |
| Maximum duty cycle | 100 % |
| Package type | TO220‑5L |
| Thermal resistance (junction‑to‑ambient) | 30 °C/W |
The XL4016 is designed to operate from 8 V to 36 V.
It includes thermal shutdown, current limit, and output short protection.
The device can reach a maximum duty cycle of 100 %.