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TPS62136

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3-17V 4.0A Step-Down Converter with 1% accuracy and PFM/Forced-PWM in 2x3QFN

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TPS62136

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Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 4 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 17 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 1000 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 1000 Features Adaptive/Dynamic Voltage Scaling, Enable, Forced PWM, Light Load Efficiency, Output discharge, Over Current Protection, Power good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, Tracking, UVLO Fixed, VID Interface Control mode Constant on-time (COT), DCS-Control Vout (min) (V) 0.8 Vout (max) (V) 12 Iq (typ) (µA) 18 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Topology Buck Type Converter Iout (max) (A) 4 Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 17 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 1000 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 1000 Features Adaptive/Dynamic Voltage Scaling, Enable, Forced PWM, Light Load Efficiency, Output discharge, Over Current Protection, Power good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, Tracking, UVLO Fixed, VID Interface Control mode Constant on-time (COT), DCS-Control Vout (min) (V) 0.8 Vout (max) (V) 12 Iq (typ) (µA) 18 Duty cycle (max) (%) 100
VQFN-HR (RGX) 11 6 mm² 3 x 2
  • Output Voltage Accuracy ± 1% (PWM mode)
  • Input Voltage Range: 3 V to 17 V
  • Quiescent Current 18 µA Typ
  • Output Voltage from 0.8 V to 12 V
  • Adjustable Soft-Start
  • Forced PWM or PWM/PFM operation
  • Typical switching frequency of 1 MHz in forced PWM
  • Precise ENABLE input allows
    • User-Defined Undervoltage Lockout
    • Exact Sequencing
  • 100% Duty Cycle Mode
  • Automatic Efficiency Enhancement AEE™
  • DCS-Control™ Topology
  • Available with Active Output Discharge
  • Optional HICCUP Overcurrent Protection
  • Power Good Output
  • Available in 3-mm x 2-mm VQFN Package
  • Output Voltage Accuracy ± 1% (PWM mode)
  • Input Voltage Range: 3 V to 17 V
  • Quiescent Current 18 µA Typ
  • Output Voltage from 0.8 V to 12 V
  • Adjustable Soft-Start
  • Forced PWM or PWM/PFM operation
  • Typical switching frequency of 1 MHz in forced PWM
  • Precise ENABLE input allows
    • User-Defined Undervoltage Lockout
    • Exact Sequencing
  • 100% Duty Cycle Mode
  • Automatic Efficiency Enhancement AEE™
  • DCS-Control™ Topology
  • Available with Active Output Discharge
  • Optional HICCUP Overcurrent Protection
  • Power Good Output
  • Available in 3-mm x 2-mm VQFN Package

The TPS62136 and TPS621361 are high efficiency and easy to use synchronous step-down DC-DC converters, based on the DCS-Control™ Topology. The devices wide input voltage range of 3-V to 17-V makes it suitable for multi-cell Li-Ion as well as 12-V intermediate supply rails. The devices provide 4-A continuous output current. The TPS62136 automatically enters Power Save Mode at light loads to maintain high efficiency across the whole load range. With that, the device is well suited for applications that require connected standby performance, like ultra low power computers. With the MODE pin set to low, the switching frequency of the device is adapted automatically based on the input and output voltage. This technique is called Automatic Efficiency Enhancement (AEE™) and maintains high conversion efficiency over the whole operation range. It provides a 1% output voltage accuracy in PWM mode and therefore enables the design of a power supply with high output voltage accuracy.

The device has a typical quiescent current of 18 µA. In shutdown mode the current is typically 1 µA and the output is actively discharged for TPS62136 while the output voltage discharge feature is disabled in TPS621361.

The TPS62136 is available as an adjustable version, packaged in a 3-mm x 2-mm VQFN package.

The TPS62136 and TPS621361 are high efficiency and easy to use synchronous step-down DC-DC converters, based on the DCS-Control™ Topology. The devices wide input voltage range of 3-V to 17-V makes it suitable for multi-cell Li-Ion as well as 12-V intermediate supply rails. The devices provide 4-A continuous output current. The TPS62136 automatically enters Power Save Mode at light loads to maintain high efficiency across the whole load range. With that, the device is well suited for applications that require connected standby performance, like ultra low power computers. With the MODE pin set to low, the switching frequency of the device is adapted automatically based on the input and output voltage. This technique is called Automatic Efficiency Enhancement (AEE™) and maintains high conversion efficiency over the whole operation range. It provides a 1% output voltage accuracy in PWM mode and therefore enables the design of a power supply with high output voltage accuracy.

The device has a typical quiescent current of 18 µA. In shutdown mode the current is typically 1 µA and the output is actively discharged for TPS62136 while the output voltage discharge feature is disabled in TPS621361.

The TPS62136 is available as an adjustable version, packaged in a 3-mm x 2-mm VQFN package.
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* Data sheet TPS62136, TPS621361 1-MHz High Accuracy 3-V to 17-V 4-A Step-Down Converters with DCS ControlTM datasheet PDF | HTML 23 Nov 2016
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 Quick Reference Guide To TI Buck Switching DC/DC Application Notes (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 23 May 2022
EVM User's guide TPS6213xEVM Buck Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 08 Jun 2021
Analog Design Journal Methods of output-voltage adjustment for DC/DC converters 14 Jun 2019
Technical article Minimize the impact of the MLCC shortage on your power application PDF | HTML 29 Mar 2019
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
Technical article How to modify a step-down converter to the inverting buck-boost topology PDF | HTML 17 May 2018
Technical article Output accuracy varies with temperature – 1% is not always 1% PDF | HTML 02 May 2018
Analog Design Journal Achieving a clean startup by using a DC/DC converter with a precise enable-pin threshold 24 Oct 2017
Application note Feedforward Capacitor to Improve Stability and Bandwidth of TPS621/821-Family (Rev. A) 28 Jun 2017
Application note Sequencing and Tracking With the TPS621-Family and TPS821-Family (Rev. A) 28 Jun 2017
Application note Step-Down LED Driver With Dimming With the TPS621-Family and TPS821-Family (Rev. A) 28 Jun 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
Analog Design Journal Five steps to a great PCB layout for a step-down converter 29 Jan 2015
Application note Using the TPS62150 in a Split Rail Topology 26 Mar 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
Analog Design Journal Design considerations for a resistive feedback divider in a DC/DC converter 26 Apr 2012
Application note Understanding the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the SW Node (Rev. A) 13 Jan 2012
Application note Voltage Margining Using the TPS62130 15 Dec 2011
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

Design & development

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Evaluation board

TPS62135EVM-698 — Evaluation Module for TPS62135, 17-V Input, 4-A Output, Step-Down Converter

The TPS62135EVM-698 is designed to help the user easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TPS62135. The EVM converts a 3V to 17V input voltage to a regulated output voltage of 3.3V at up to 4A output current. The TPS62135 comes in a small 2.0 x 3.0 mm² QFN package.
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Evaluation board

TPS62136EVM-698 — TPS62136 17V Input, 4A Output, Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module

The TPS62136EVM-698 evaluation module (EVM) is designed to help the user easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TPS62136. The EVM converts a 3-V to 17-V input voltage to a regulated output voltage of 3.3 V at up to 4 A output current. The TPS62136 operates with a nominal (...)
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Simulation model

TPS62136 PSpice Unencrypted Transient Model (Rev. A)

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Simulation model

TPS621361 PSpice Transient Model

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Calculation tool

SLVC780 — Design Tool for Output Voltage Adjustment Using a DAC

Calculator tool to adjust the power supply's output voltage with an analog input voltage
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Step-Down Converter with 1% accuracy and PFM/Forced-PWM in 2x3QFN TPS62140 — 3–17V 2A Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 3x3 QFN package TPS62140A — 3–17V 2A Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 3x3 QFN package TPS62147 — 3-17V 2.0A Step-Down Converter with 1% accuracy and PFM/Forced-PWM in 2x3QFN TPS62148 — 3-17V 2.0A Step-Down Converter with 1% accuracy and PFM/Forced-PWM in 2x3QFN TPS62150 — 3–17V 1A Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 3x3 QFN package TPS62150A — 3-17V 1A 3MHz Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 3x3 QFN Package TPS62150A-Q1 — TPS62150A-Q1 3 to 17-V 1-A AUTOMOTIVE Step-Down Converter in 3 × 3 QFN Package TPS62160 — 3V-17V 1A Step-Down Converters with DCS-Control™ TPS62160-Q1 — 3V-17V 1A Automotive Step-Down Converters in 2x2SON TPS62170 — 3–17V 0.5A Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 2x2 QFN package TPS62170-Q1 — 3-17V 0.5A Automotive Step-Down Converter in 2x2 QFN package TPS62175 — 28V, 0.5A Step-Down Converter with SNOOZE Mode TPS62180 — 4-V 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Adjustable, 400mA & 600mA, 2.25MHz Step-Down Converter w/ 1-Wire Interface TPS62410 — 2.25MHZ 2x800mA Dual Step-Down Converter with 1-Wire Interface in QFN TPS62410-Q1 — Automotive 2.5V to 6V, 2.25MHz Fixed Frequency Dual (800mA/800mA) Buck Converter TPS62420 — Dual, Adjustable, 600mA and 1000mA, 2.25MHz Step-Down Converter with 1-Wire Interface in QFN TPS62420-Q1 — Automotive 2.5V to 6V, 2.25MHz Fixed Frequency Dual (1A/600mA) Buck Converter with 1-Wire Interface TPS62480 — 6A, 2.4V-5.5V input, Synchronous step-down converter with PG Output, Adjust. Soft-start and Optional TPS62510 — Adjustable, 96% Efficiency, 1.5A Buck Converter for low input voltages TPS62560 — 2.25MHz 600mA Step-Down Converter in 2x2mm SON Package TPS62561 — 2.25MHz 600mA Step-Down Converter in TSOT23 Package TPS62590 — 2.25MHz, 1A Step-Down Converter in 2 x 2 SON Package TPS62590-Q1 — Automotive 2.5V to 6V, 2.25MHz Fixed Frequency 1A Buck Converter in 2x2mm SON Package TPS62750 — 2.25MHz, Step-Down Converter w/ Programmable Input Current Limits for USB powered Applications TPS62751 — 2.25MHz, Step-Down Converter w/ Programmble Input Current Limits for USB powered Applications TPS62770 — Tiny Single-chip Dual Solution with 360nA Iq Buck and up to 15V Boost in WCSP TPS62810-Q1 — Automotive 2.75-V to 6-V, 4-A step-down converter in a 2mm x 3mm wettable-flanks QFN package TPS62810M — 2.75-V to 6-V, 4-A step-down converter in a 2-mm x 3-mm QFN package with -55C extended temperature TPS62821 — 2.4-V to 5.5-V input, 1-A step-down converter with 1% accuracy in 1.5-mm x 2-mm VSON-HR package TPS62822 — 2.4-V to 5.5-V input, 2-A step-down converter with 1% accuracy in 1.5-mm x 2-mm VSON-HR package TPS62823 — 2.4-V to 5.5-V input, 3-A step-down converter with 1% accuracy in 1.5-mm x 2-mm VSON-HR package TPS62825 — 2.4-V to 5.5-V input, 2-A step-down converter with 1% accuracy in 1.5-mm x 1.5-mm QFN TPS62826 — 2.4-V-5.5-V input, 3-A step-down converter with 1% accuracy in 1.5-mm x 1.5-mm VSON-HR package TPS62827 — 2.5-V to 5.5-V input, 4-A step-down converter with 1% accuracy in 1.5-mm x 1.5-mm QFN
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