TPS62161

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3V-17V 1A Step-Down Converters with DCS-Control™

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Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 1 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 17 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 2250 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2250 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Output discharge, Power good, Synchronous Rectification, Tracking, Voltage Margining Control mode Constant on-time (COT), DCS-Control Vout (min) (V) 1.8 Vout (max) (V) 1.8 Iq (typ) (µA) 17 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 1 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 17 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 2250 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2250 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Output discharge, Power good, Synchronous Rectification, Tracking, Voltage Margining Control mode Constant on-time (COT), DCS-Control Vout (min) (V) 1.8 Vout (max) (V) 1.8 Iq (typ) (µA) 17 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
WSON (DSG) 8 4 mm² 2 x 2
  • DCS-Control™ Topology
  • Input Voltage Range from 3 V to 17 V
  • Up to 1-A Output Current
  • Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.9 V to 6 V
  • Fixed Output Voltage Versions
  • Seamless Power Save Mode Transition
  • Typically 17-µA Quiescent Current
  • Power Good Output
  • 100% Duty Cycle Mode
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • Over Temperature Protection
  • Pin to Pin Compatible With TPS62170 and TPS62125
  • Available in 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm 8-Pin VSSOP and 2.00 mm × 2.00 mm 8-Pin WSON Packages
  • Create a Custom Design using the TPS62160 with the WEBENCH® Power Designer
  • DCS-Control™ Topology
  • Input Voltage Range from 3 V to 17 V
  • Up to 1-A Output Current
  • Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.9 V to 6 V
  • Fixed Output Voltage Versions
  • Seamless Power Save Mode Transition
  • Typically 17-µA Quiescent Current
  • Power Good Output
  • 100% Duty Cycle Mode
  • Short Circuit Protection
  • Over Temperature Protection
  • Pin to Pin Compatible With TPS62170 and TPS62125
  • Available in 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm 8-Pin VSSOP and 2.00 mm × 2.00 mm 8-Pin WSON Packages
  • Create a Custom Design using the TPS62160 with the WEBENCH® Power Designer

The TPS6216x device family are easy to use synchronous step-down DC/DC converters optimized for applications with high power density. A high switching frequency of typically 2.25 MHz allows the use of small inductors and provides fast transient response as well as high output voltage accuracy by utilization of the DCS-Control™ topology.

With its wide operating input voltage range of 3 V to 17 V, the devices are ideally suited for systems powered from either a Li-Ion or other battery as well as from 12-V intermediate power rails. It supports up to 1-A continuous output current at output voltages between 0.9 V and 6 V (with 100% duty cycle mode).

Power sequencing is also possible by configuring the enable and open-drain power good pins.

In power save mode, the devices show quiescent current of about 17 µA from VIN. Power save mode, entered automatically and seamlessly if the load is small, maintains high efficiency over the entire load range. In shutdown mode, the device is turned off and shutdown current consumption is less than 2 µA.

The device, available in adjustable and fixed output voltage versions, is packaged in an 8-pin WSON package measuring 2.00 mm × 2.00 mm (DSG) or 8-pin VSSOP package measuring 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm (DGK).

The TPS6216x device family are easy to use synchronous step-down DC/DC converters optimized for applications with high power density. A high switching frequency of typically 2.25 MHz allows the use of small inductors and provides fast transient response as well as high output voltage accuracy by utilization of the DCS-Control™ topology.

With its wide operating input voltage range of 3 V to 17 V, the devices are ideally suited for systems powered from either a Li-Ion or other battery as well as from 12-V intermediate power rails. It supports up to 1-A continuous output current at output voltages between 0.9 V and 6 V (with 100% duty cycle mode).

Power sequencing is also possible by configuring the enable and open-drain power good pins.

In power save mode, the devices show quiescent current of about 17 µA from VIN. Power save mode, entered automatically and seamlessly if the load is small, maintains high efficiency over the entire load range. In shutdown mode, the device is turned off and shutdown current consumption is less than 2 µA.

The device, available in adjustable and fixed output voltage versions, is packaged in an 8-pin WSON package measuring 2.00 mm × 2.00 mm (DSG) or 8-pin VSSOP package measuring 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm (DGK).

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* Data sheet TPS6216x 3-V to 17-V, 1-A Step-Down Converters with DCS-Control™ datasheet (Rev. E) PDF | HTML 10 May 2017
Application note QFN and SON PCB Attachment (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 06 Dec 2023
Application note Using the TPS6215x in an Inverting Buck-Boost Topology.. (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 23 Jan 2023
Application note Performing Accurate PFM Mode Efficiency Measurements (Rev. A) 11 Dec 2018
Analog Design Journal Understanding 100% mode in low-power DC/DC converters 22 Jun 2018
Analog Design Journal Achieving a clean startup by using a DC/DC converter with a precise enable-pin threshold 24 Oct 2017
Analog Design Journal Testing tips for applying external power to supply outputs without an input voltage 24 Oct 2016
Analog Design Journal Understanding frequency variation in the DCS-Control(TM) topology 30 Oct 2015
Application note Basic Calculation of a Buck Converter's Power Stage (Rev. B) 17 Aug 2015
Application note Optimizing the TPS62130/40/50/60 Output Filter (Rev. A) 15 Jul 2015
Analog Design Journal Five steps to a great PCB layout for a step-down converter 29 Jan 2015
Application note Step-Down Converter With Input Overvoltage Protection 04 Sep 2014
Analog Design Journal High-efficiency, low-ripple DCS-Control offers seamless PWM/pwr-save transitions 25 Jul 2013
Application note How to Measure the Control Loop of DCS-Control Devices (Rev. A) 09 Aug 2012
Application note Understanding the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the SW Node (Rev. A) 13 Jan 2012
Application note Powering the MSP430 from a High Voltage Input using the TPS62122 (Rev. C) 12 Jan 2012
Application note Choosing an Appropriate Pull-up/Pull-down Resistor for Open Drain Outputs 19 Sep 2011
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011

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Evaluation board

TPS62160EVM-627 — Evaluation Module for TPS62160 a 1-A, synchronous, step-down converter in a 2x2-mm, 8-pin WSON

The TPS62160EVM-627 (HPA627-001) uses the TPS62160 adjustable version and is set to a 3.3-Voutput. The EVM operates with full-rated performance with an input voltage between 3.7 V and 17 V. The TPS62160 is a 1-A, synchronous, step-down converter in a 2x2-mm, 8-pin WSON package. Both fixed and (...)

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