The XL2010 is a 3.5 A, 180 kHz buck DC‑DC converter with adjustable output, wide input range, and built‑in protection features.
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.
| Input voltage range | 8 V to 36 V |
|---|---|
| Output voltage range | 1.25 V to 32 V |
| Maximum output current | 3.5 A |
| Switching frequency | 180 kHz |
| Maximum duty cycle | 100 % |
| Minimum dropout voltage | 0.3 V |
| Package | SOP8‑EP |
| Built‑in protection | Thermal shutdown, current limit, output short protection |
The XL2010 operates from 8 V up to 36 V.
Drive the EN pin low to turn the device off and high to turn it on.
It includes thermal shutdown, current limit, and output short protection functions.