SP6123

8-Pin Synchronous Buck Step-Down Controller
Data Sheets OBS (Obsolete)

Overview

Information
Max Rec. Output Current (A) 10
IQ (µA) 500
VIN MIN (V) 3
VIN MAX (V) 5.5
VOUT MIN (V) 0.8
VOUT MAX (V) 4.5
Frequency (kHz) 300
Efficiency (%) 95
Control Mode Voltage Mode PWM
Special Features Enable, Over Current Protection, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO Soft Start Built-in
Operating Temp Range (°C) 0 to 70
Package SOIC-8
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The SP6123 is a fixed frequency, voltage mode, synchronous PWM controller designed to work from a single 5V or 3.3V input supply, providing excellent AC and DC regulation for high efficiency power conversion. Requiring only few external components, the SP6123 packaged in an 8-pin NSOIC, is especially suited for low voltage applications where cost, small size and high efficiency are critical. The operating frequency is internally set to 300kHz (SP6123) or 500kHz (SP6123A), allowing small inductor values and minimizing PC board space. The SP6123 drives an all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stage for improved efficiency and includes an accurate 0.8V reference for low output voltage applications.

  • Optimized for single supply, 3V to 5.5V applications
  • High efficiency: greater than 95% possible
  • Accurate fixed 300kHz (SP6123) or 500kHz (SP6123A) frequency operation
  • Fast transient response
  • Internal soft-start circuit
  • Accurate 0.8V reference allows low output voltages
  • Resistor programmable output voltage
  • Loss-less current limit with high side RDS(ON) sensing
  • Hiccup mode current limit protection
  • Dual N-channel MOSFET synchronous driver
  • Quiescent current: 500µA, 30µA in shutdown
  • 8-Pin surface mount package
  • Frequency for SP6123A is 500kHz

Documentation & Design Tools

All Types Data Sheets Application Notes Product Briefs & Brochures Design Tools & Simulation Symbols & Footprints User Guides & Manuals
Type Title Version Date File Size
Data Sheets SP6123/SP6123A Low Voltage, Synchronous Step-Down PWM Controller 1.0.0 December 2005 149.8 KB
Application Notes AN200, Downloading and Installing CAD Symbols and Footprints with Ultra Librarian April 2019 1.2 MB
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-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 SP6123 Evaluation Board Manual 1.0.0 August 2005 227 KB
Design Solutions DS-19, Low EMI, High Efficiency Buck Solution Converts 5V Input to 1V Output At 1.5A In Only 16mmx16mm November 2007 392.7 KB
Spice Models - Generic Generic Spice Model 1.0.0 November 2007 3.4 KB
Spice Models - Generic Generic Spice Model 1.0.0 November 2007 3.4 KB
Spice Models - OrCAD Orcad Spice Model 1.0.0 November 2007 43.7 KB
Spice Models - OrCAD Orcad Spice Model 1.0.0 November 2007 76.5 KB
Product Brochures Power Management Brochure R01 November 2024 2.4 MB
Symbols & Footprints SP6123CN-L/TR CAD File (.bxl) September 2018 75.5 KB
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Quality & RoHS

Part Number RoHS | Exempt RoHS Halogen Free REACH TSCA MSL Rating / Peak Reflow Package
SP6123CN-L/TR N Y Y Y Y L1 / 260ᵒC NSOIC8

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Parts & Purchasing

Part Number Pkg Code Min Temp Max Temp Status Suggested Replacement PDN
SP6123ACN NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123ACN-L NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123ACN-L/TR NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123ACN/TR NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123ACY 0 70 OBS
SP6123AEN NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123AEN-L NSOIC8 -40 85 OBS
SP6123AEN-L/TR NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123AEN/TR NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123AEY 0 70 OBS
SP6123CN NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123CN-L NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123CN-L/TR NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123CN/TR NSOIC8 0 70 OBS
SP6123CY 0 70 OBS
SP6123CY/TR 0 70 OBS
SP6123EN NSOIC8 -40 85 OBS
SP6123EN-L NSOIC8 -40 85 OBS
SP6123EN-L/TR NSOIC8 -40 85 OBS
SP6123EN/TR NSOIC8 -40 85 OBS
SP6123EY 0 70 OBS
SP6123EY/TR 0 70 OBS
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NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - the part is not recommended for new designs.

Packaging

Pkg Code Details Quantities Dimensions
NSOIC8
  • JEDEC Reference: MS-012
  • MSL Pb-Free: L1 @ 260ºC
  • MSL SnPb Eutectic: n/a
  • ThetaJA: 128.4ºC/W (std); 96.8ºC/W (fused)
  • Bulk Pack Style: Tube
  • Quantity per Bulk Pack: 98
  • Quantity per Reel: 2500
  • Quantity per Tube: 98
  • Quantity per Tray: n/a
  • Reel Size (Dia. x Width x Pitch): 330 x 12 x 8
  • Tape & Reel Unit Orientation: Quadrant 1
  • Dimensions: mm
  • Length: 4.90
  • Width: 3.90
  • Thickness: 1.75
  • Lead Pitch: 1.27

Notifications

Distribution Date Description File
10/10/2023 Product Discontinuation Notice
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
02/23/2017 Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, ANST, China.
02/15/2017 Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, ANST.
07/26/2016 Product discontinuation notification. Discontinued.
04/13/2016 Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, JCET.
07/02/2013 Qualification of an alternate qualified assembly supplier, ASE Chung-Li (Taiwan) for the 8L NSOIC package using copper wire bonding. Material change and alternate assembly supplier qualified.
03/23/2010 Alternate qualified assembly supplier Capacity enhancement
12/07/2009 Enhancement of NSOIC 8, NSOIC14 and NSOIC16 packages to Green (halogen-free) via Mold Compound & Die Attach Material. Enhance packages to be Green (halogen-free).
02/28/2007 Product Obsolescence Letter and Discontinuation Notification. Discontinued.
06/26/2006 Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication and facility to wafer foundary Silan. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site
02/02/2006 Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication and facility to wafer foundary Silan. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site

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