The XL2010 is a 3.5 A, 180 kHz buck DC‑DC converter with adjustable output, wide input range, and built‑in protection features.
About this manual
The XL2010 buck converter delivers up to 3.5 A with a fixed 180 kHz switching frequency. It accepts a wide 8 V‑to‑36 V input range, provides an adjustable output from 1.25 V to 32 V, and offers 100 % maximum duty cycle with a low 0.3 V dropout. Built‑in functions include thermal shutdown, current limit and output short protection.
Typical applications include car chargers, battery chargers, LCD monitors, portable instrument supplies and telecom equipment. The device is supplied in an SOP8‑EP package and requires minimal external components, with pin functions such as EN for on/off control and SW for the power switch output.
What's inside
- Features
- Pin Configurations
- Function Block Diagram
- Ordering Information
- Electrical Characteristics
- Typical System Application
- Efficiency Curve
- Schottky Diode Selection
- Package Information
Specifications
| Input voltage range | 8 V to 36 V |
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| Output voltage range | 1.25 V to 32 V |
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| Maximum output current | 3.5 A |
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| Switching frequency | 180 kHz |
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| Maximum duty cycle | 100 % |
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| Minimum dropout voltage | 0.3 V |
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| Package | SOP8‑EP |
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| Built‑in protection | Thermal shutdown, current limit, output short protection |
Frequently asked questions
What is the input voltage range of the XL2010?
The XL2010 operates from 8 V up to 36 V.
How do you enable or disable the XL2010?
Drive the EN pin low to turn the device off and high to turn it on.
What protection features are integrated in the XL2010?
It includes thermal shutdown, current limit, and output short protection functions.