DC DC Switching Controllers
DC-DC switching controllers drive external MOSFETs to implement high-current, high-efficiency power conversion topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, full-bridge). Unlike integrated regulators, controllers allow engineers to select power MOSFETs independently for optimized thermal performance and current capacity. Available from TI, ADI (LTC), onsemi, Infineon, and MPS.
Product Series & Base Models
Navigate by model series to compare ordering variants and technical specifications within the DC DC Switching Controllers family.
TL5001
TL5001 variants from Texas Instruments
MAX773CSD
MAX773CSD variants from Analog Devices
MAX669EUB
MAX669EUB variants from Analog Devices
MAX5070BASA
MAX5070BASA variants from Analog Devices
MAX5070AASA
MAX5070AASA variants from Analog Devices
MAX5069BAUE
MAX5069BAUE variants from Analog Devices
MAX1954AEUB
MAX1954AEUB variants from Analog Devices
MAX1847EEE
MAX1847EEE variants from Analog Devices
MAX1771CSA
MAX1771CSA variants from Analog Devices
MAX16992ATCE
MAX16992ATCE variants from Analog Devices
MAX16990AUBB
MAX16990AUBB variants from Analog Devices
MAX16990ATCD
MAX16990ATCD variants from Analog Devices
MAX1653ESE
MAX1653ESE variants from Analog Devices
MAX1627ESA
MAX1627ESA variants from Analog Devices
LTC3722IGN
LTC3722IGN variants from Analog Devices
Browse DC DC Switching Controllers Products
| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCC38C53DGKR | Texas Instruments | — | 7,500 | |
| UCC38C55DR | Texas Instruments | — | 7,500 | |
| UCC38C52DR | Texas Instruments | — | 7,470 | |
| UCC38C51DR | Texas Instruments | — | 7,485 | |
| UCC38C53DR | Texas Instruments | — | 7,434 | |
| UCC38C50DR | Texas Instruments | — | 7,500 | |
| UCC38C45DG4 | Texas Instruments | — | 1,192 | |
| UCC38C45DRG4 | Texas Instruments | — | 6,440 | |
| UCC38C44DR | Texas Instruments | — | 54,030 | |
| UCC38C44DG4 | Texas Instruments | — | 2,063 |
Top DC DC Switching Controllers Manufacturers
onsemi
onsemi DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Vishay DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Renesas DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
84,045 products
Diodes Incorporated
Diodes Incorporated DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
16,703 products
Analog Devices
Analog Devices DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
82,970 products
STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics DC DC Switching Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
19,050 productsAbout DC DC Switching Controllers
DC-DC Switching Controller ICs are active power management devices designed to regulate output voltages by driving external power MOSFETs in buck (step-down), boost (step-up), buck-boost, flyback, or forward topologies. Unlike integrated switching regulators, controllers utilize external power switches, allowing design engineers to select optimized MOSFETs for high-current applications (tens to hundreds of amperes), managing thermal dissipation independently from the controller IC.
Controllers are essential in data center server motherboards, telecommunication base stations, and high-power industrial motor drives. Key selection specifications include input/output voltage range, switching frequency range (typically 100kHz to 2MHz+), phase count (multi-phase controllers for CPU core power), control loop architecture (current-mode vs. voltage-mode), efficiency, and PMBus digital interface integration for telemetry.
Use Octatronics to source high-performance DC-DC switching controllers from industry giants including Texas Instruments, Analog Devices (LTC and MAX series), onsemi, Infineon Technologies, and MPS. Check datasheets, compare specs, and submit bulk RFQs online.
Frequently Asked Questions
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