NCP1587 Synchronous Buck PWM Controller

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NCP1587 Synchronous Buck PWM Controller

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Part Number
NCP1587
Manufacturer
TDK
Package
SOIC-8, case 751
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

NCP1587 from TDK is a Power_Management synchronous buck PWM controller supplied in an SOIC-8, case 751 package. It operates from a 4.5 to 13.2 V VCC range and supports capable output voltage down to 0.8 V. The NCP1587 internal oscillator is specified at 275 kHz, while the NCP1587A version is specified at 200 kHz. Key parameters include a 30 V boost pin operation rating, 0.8 V ±1.0% internal reference accuracy, internal gate drivers with 1 A current, and up to 80% maximum duty cycle. Applications align with synchronous buck converter control, low-voltage rail generation, and overcurrent-programmed Power_Management designs.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberNCP1587
ManufacturerTDK
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Component TypePower_IC
Package CaseSOIC-8, case 751
Input Voltage Range4.5 to 13.2 V; operating supply range, VCC
Output Voltage Minimum0.8 V; capable output voltage
Oscillator Frequency275 kHz; NCP1587 internal oscillator
Oscillator Frequency200 kHz; NCP1587A internal oscillator
Boost Pin Voltage30 V; boost pin operation
Reference Voltage Accuracy0.8 V ±1.0%; internal reference voltage
Gate Driver Current1 A; internal gate drivers
Maximum Duty Cycle80%; feature specification
PackageSOIC-8; ordering information, NCP1587DR2G and NCP1587ADR2G
Shipping Format2500/Tape & Reel; NCP1587DR2G and NCP1587ADR2G
Main Supply Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.3 to 15 V; VCC pin
Bootstrap Supply Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.3 to 35 V wrt/PGND; BST pin
Bootstrap Supply Transient Voltage40 V for <50 ns wrt/PGND; BST pin transient rating
Bootstrap Supply Voltage to Switch Node-0.3 to 15 V wrt/SW; BST pin
Switching Node Absolute Maximum-5.0 to 35 V; PHASE pin
Switching Node Transient Rating-10 V for <200 ns; 40 V for <50 ns; PHASE pin transient rating
High-Side Driver Output Voltage-0.3 to 30 V wrt/GND; TG pin
High-Side Driver Output to PHASE15 V wrt/PHASE max; -2 V for <200 ns wrt/PHASE min; TG pin
Low-Side Driver Output Voltage-0.3 to 15 V; BG pin
Low-Side Driver Negative Transient-5.0 V for <200 ns; BG pin
Feedback Pin Voltage-0.3 to 5.5 V; FB absolute maximum
COMP/DIS Pin Voltage-0.3 to 5.5 V; COMP/DIS absolute maximum
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient165 °C/W; maximum ratings, RθJA
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case45 °C/W; maximum ratings, RθJC
Operating Junction Temperature Range0 to 125 °C; NCP1587A
Operating Ambient Temperature Range0 to 70 °C; NCP1587A
Storage Temperature Range-55 to +150 °C; Tstg
Lead Temperature260 °C; Pb-free reflow soldering, 10 sec, SMD styles only
Input Voltage Rangemin 4.5 V, max 13.2 V; electrical characteristics
Boost Voltage Rangemin 4.5 V, max 26.5 V; electrical characteristics
Quiescent Supply Currentmin 1.0 mA, max 8.0 mA; VFB = 1.0 V, no switching, VCC = 13.2 V
Boost Quiescent Currentmin 0.1 mA, max 1.0 mA; VFB = 1.0 V, no switching, VCC = 13.2 V
UVLO Thresholdmin 3.8 V, max 4.2 V; VCC rising edge
UVLO Hysteresistyp 350 mV; electrical characteristics
Feedback Voltagemin 792 mV, typ 800 mV, max 808 mV; TA = 0 to 70°C, control loop in regulation
Oscillator Frequencymin 250 kHz, typ 275 kHz, max 300 kHz; NCP1587, TA = 0 to 70°C
Oscillator Frequencymin 180 kHz, typ 200 kHz, max 220 kHz; NCP1587A, TA = 0 to 70°C
Ramp-Amplitude Voltagemin 0.8 V, typ 1.1 V, max 1.4 V; electrical characteristics
Minimum Duty Cyclemin 0%; electrical characteristics
Maximum Duty Cyclemin 70%, typ 75%, max 80%; electrical characteristics
Error Amplifier Transconductancemin 3.0 mmho, max 4.4 mmho; GM error amplifier
Error Amplifier Open Loop DC Gainmin 55 dB, typ 70 dB; GM error amplifier
Error Amplifier Output Source Currentmin 80 µA, typ 120 µA; VFB < 0.8 V
Error Amplifier Output Sink Currentmin 80 µA, typ 120 µA; VFB > 0.8 V
Error Amplifier Input Bias Currenttyp 0.1 µA, max 1.0 µA; electrical characteristics
Soft-Start Source Currentmin 8.49 µA, typ 11 µA, max 13.3 µA; VFB < 0.8 V
Soft-Start Switch Over Thresholdtyp 100% of Vref; VFB = 0.8 V
Upper Gate Source Currenttyp 1.0 A; VCC = 12 V, VTG = VBG = 2.0 V
Upper Gate Sink Currenttyp 1.0 A; VCC = 12 V, VTG = VBG = 2.0 V
Lower Gate Source Currenttyp 1.0 A; VCC = 12 V, VTG = VBG = 2.0 V
Lower Gate Sink Currenttyp 2.0 A; VCC = 12 V, VTG = VBG = 2.0 V
TG Falling to BG Rising Delaytyp 40 ns, max 90 ns; VCC = 12 V, TG < 2.0 V, BG > 2.0 V
BG Falling to TG Rising Delaytyp 35 ns, max 90 ns; VCC = 12 V, BG < 2.0 V, TG > 2.0 V
Enable Thresholdmin 0.3 V, typ 0.4 V, max 0.5 V; COMP/DIS pin threshold
OCSET Current Sourcemin 9.89 µA, typ 10 µA, max 11.1 µA; sourced from BG pin before soft-start
OC Switch-Over Thresholdtyp 700 mV; over-current protection
Fixed OC Thresholdtyp -375 mV; over-current protection
Overcurrent Threshold Programming Range50 to 550 mV; set by resistor between BG and GND
OCP Programming Current10 µA; internal current sourced from BG pin after VCC rises above UVLO
OCP Setting Timeabout 6 ms; over-current setting procedure duration
RSET Value Range5 kΩ to 55 kΩ; overcurrent threshold programming resistor
Current Trip Threshold Tolerance±25 mV; overcurrent protection set point
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The controller uses an internal oscillator, with NCP1587 specified at 275 kHz typical and NCP1587A specified at 200 kHz typical. Duty-cycle behavior includes a 0% minimum duty cycle and a maximum duty-cycle electrical-characteristics range of 70% minimum, 75% typical, and 80% maximum. Gate-drive specifications include 1.0 A typical upper-gate source and sink current, 1.0 A lower-gate source current, and 2.0 A lower-gate sink current.

Key Features

  • 4.5 to 13.2 V VCC operating range
  • Output voltage capability down to 0.8 V
  • 275 kHz typical oscillator for NCP1587
  • 200 kHz typical oscillator for NCP1587A
  • 0.8 V internal reference with ±1.0% accuracy
  • Internal gate drivers rated at 1 A
  • Maximum duty cycle specified up to 80%
  • Boost pin operation specified at 30 V
  • Programmable overcurrent threshold from 50 to 550 mV
  • SOIC-8 package with 2500/Tape & Reel shipping
  • UVLO rising threshold specified from 3.8 to 4.2 V
  • Operating ambient range specified from 0 to 70°C

Typical Applications

  • Synchronous buck converter control
  • Low-voltage rail generation
  • Power_Management controller designs
  • External MOSFET gate drive
  • Overcurrent-programmed buck supplies
  • 4.5 to 13.2 V input rails
  • 0.8 V regulated outputs

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What input voltage range is specified for NCP1587?

The NCP1587 VCC operating supply range is specified as 4.5 to 13.2 V. The electrical characteristics also list the input voltage range with a minimum of 4.5 V and maximum of 13.2 V.

What oscillator frequencies are listed for NCP1587 variants?

The NCP1587 internal oscillator is specified at 275 kHz, with electrical-characteristics limits of 250 kHz minimum, 275 kHz typical, and 300 kHz maximum. The NCP1587A oscillator is specified at 200 kHz typical.

What package and shipping format are specified?

The package case is listed as SOIC-8, case 751. Ordering information for NCP1587DR2G and NCP1587ADR2G specifies an SOIC-8 package and a 2500/Tape & Reel shipping format.

How is overcurrent threshold programming specified?

The extracted datasheet facts list an overcurrent threshold programming range of 50 to 550 mV, set by a resistor between BG and GND. The RSET value range is 5 kΩ to 55 kΩ, with a current trip threshold tolerance of ±25 mV.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 26, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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