What this buck controller does
The Texas Instruments LM3477AMMX/NOPB is a high-efficiency, high-side N-channel MOSFET switching controller configured for step-down (buck) and buck-boost topologies. It drives an external transistor, giving you flexibility to size the power stage for your load. The part operates from a 2.97 V to 35 V supply rail and switches at a fixed 500 kHz, which keeps the inductor and output capacitor physically small — useful when board space is tight. A single output delivers positive regulation, and the controller includes an Enable pin for on/off control. The maximum duty cycle of 93 % means the controller can maintain regulation even when the input voltage is only slightly above the output — handy for battery-powered systems where the input sags near the end of discharge. The junction temperature range is -40°C to 125°C. No synchronous rectifier is built in.
Package and mounting
The LM3477AMMX/NOPB comes in an 8-VSSOP package (3.00 mm width, 0.118" pitch) for surface-mount assembly. The supplier device package is 8-VSSOP, which is the standard footprint for this controller family. The listing shows the shipping medium as Bulk — not Tape & Reel — so if your pick-and-place line expects reeled parts, confirm the packaging variant before ordering.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The LM3477AMMX/NOPB is listed as Active in production.
