TPS65400-Q1

The TPS65400-Q1 is an integrated PMU optimized for applications requiring small form factor and high power conversion efficiency, enabling small space-constrained equipment with high ambient operating temperature without cooling. It provides high-power efficiency at a system level by enabling a single stage conversion from an intermediate distribution bus with an optimized combination of regulators.

TPS65400-Q1 implements a PMBus-I²C-compatible digital interface. It helps Core Chip optimize system performance by runtime changing regulated voltage, power sequence, phase interleaving, operating frequency, read back operating status, and so forth.

The TPS65400-Q1 consists of four high-current buck switching regulators (SW1, SW2, SW3, and SW4) with integrated FETs. The switching power supplies are intended for powering high-current digital circuits such as the processor, FPGA, ASIC, memory, and digital I/Os. SW1 and SW2 support 4 A each, and SW3 and SW4 support 2 A each. Each regulator’s switching frequency is independently adjustable up to 2.2 MHz.

Current limit programmability on each switcher enables optimization of inductor ratings for a particular application configuration not requiring the maximum current capability.

The TPS65400-Q1 can be powered from a single-input voltage rail between 4.5 and 18 V, making it suitable for applications running off a 5- or 12-V intermediate power distribution bus.

Sequencing requirements can be met using the individual enable terminals or by programming the sequence through the I²C bus into the onboard EEPROM. Output voltages can be set through external resistor networks and VREF can be programmed from 0.6 to 1.87 V in 10-mV steps. All control and status info can be accessed through a PMBus-compatible I²C bus.

The TPS65400-Q1 provides a high level of flexibility for monitoring and control through the I²C bus while providing the option of programmability through the use of external components and voltage levels for systems not using I²C.