Digital power
Design using any power topology while exceeding performance standards and using fewer development resources to pass power design specifications.
Flexibility, efficiency and integration for your power design needs
Digital Power is a way to control a power supply where the main control loops are typically regulated in digital (current and voltage). This brings flexibility through software to the system implementation of our Functional Safety-Compliant devices, including monitoring, communication, supervision and security layers. Digital power is at the heart of electric vehicle, solar inverter, energy infrastruture, server and telecom power designs. These applications require advanced control methods and complex topologies, such as multiphase converter, totem-pole PFC, bidirectional or DC/DC converters.
Why choose our digital power controllers?
Comprehensive analog integration
Achieve faster operating frequencies and smaller components with dedicated power peripherals, feedback and high-resolution PWM control to achieve faster control loops and greater power density.
Flexible power topologies
Precise waveform control regardless of topology with high-resolution phase, period and duty-cycle controls. Our controllers are easily programmable for PFC, AC/DC and isolated DC/DC power supplies.
Ease of use
Accelerate your development with our Fusion Digital Power™ GUI and fusion express API, and leverage Code Composer Studio™ software for proprietary code development, code debugging and flashing.
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UCD3138x digital power controllers
Integrated hardware control loops, enabling simplified firmware development, supporting variety of topologies. Leverage our software programmable controllers with 32kB to 128kB flash memory options.
C2000™ real-time microcontrollers
From simple to advanced power topologies and feature integration such as cybersecurity, our software flexible platform is available with up to 1.5MB flash memory, 800MIPS and DSP processing power.
AM26x real-time microcontrollers
Available for industrial and automotive, AM26x leverages ADCs and PWM unit of the C2000™ real-time MCU and offers single to multi-core ARM R5F core, with an option for multi-protocol communications.
Digital power reference designs
Power delivery
Rack & server power
4-Switch buck-boost bi-directional DC-DC converter reference design
This DC-DC power converter reference design demonstrates a novel approach for battery backup applications. During normal operation, the converter works as a battery charger with CC-CV-Topping charging algorithm compatible for lithium-ion batteries. When DC bus power is lost, the converter (...)
Interleaved and multiphase inverting buck-boost converter reference design
This reference design uses the UCD3138064A as a digital controller to control inverting buck-boost with the capability of supporting two-phase peak current mode control. The soft-switching technology is used in this design to improve the power efficiency. The input voltage range is -62 V to -36 V. (...)
Non-Isolated Bi-Directional Converter Reference Design for Battery Charging Applications
TIDA-00653 is a non-isolated 48 to 12-V bi-directional converter reference design for 48V battery applications enabled by the UCD3138 digital power controller. The design has the flexibility to work in either a ZVS transition-mode topology to optimize light-load efficiency, or a hard-switching (...)
3-kW phase-shifted full bridge with active clamp reference design with > 270-W/in3 power density
3kW two-phase interleaved half-bridge LLC reference design with GaN and C2000™ MCU
This reference design is a 3-kW, two-phase, interleaved half-bridge inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) using the LMG3422 and F280039C devices. This design can achieve 98.1% peak efficiency and 313 W / in³ power density and can be used as the output stage of a common redundant power supply (...)
1-kW, 12-V HHC LLC reference design using C2000™ real-time microcontroller
3.6kW single-phase totem-pole bridgeless PFC reference design with e-meter functionality
Variable-frequency, ZVS, 5-kW, GaN-based, two-phase totem-pole PFC reference design
3-kW, 180-W/in3 single-phase totem-pole bridgeless PFC reference design with 16-A max input
This reference design demonstrates a method to control a continuous conduction mode Totem pole power factor correction converter (PFC) using C2000 F28003x and F28004x microcontrollers. The PFC also works as inverter in grid connected (current controlled) mode. The converter is designed to support a (...)
1-kW, 80+ titanium, GaN CCM totem pole bridgeless PFC and half-bridge LLC with LFU reference design
1500-W AC switch bridgeless PFC reference design
99% Efficient 1kW GaN-based CCM Totem-pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) Converter Reference Design
High Efficiency and Power Density 1kW Resonant Converter Reference Design with High Voltage GaN FET
The PMP20978 reference design is a high efficiency, high power density and light weight resonant converter reference design. It converts a 390V input to a 48V/1kW output. The PMP20978 power stage has over 140W/in^3 power density. The whole board weight is less than 230g. With fixed 950kHz (...)
1kW, Compact, 97.5% Efficiency, Digital PFC Reference Design for Telecom and Server PSU with E-Meter
TIDA-00707 is a 1-kW, compact (100mmX80mm) power factor converter (PFC) designed for telecom, server, and industrial power supplies. This reference design is a continuous conduction mode boost converter, implemented using a UCD3138A Digital Power Supply controller with all protections built-in. (...)
Telecom power
48V to 12V GaN-enabled 1.1kW 1/8 brick reference design using digital power isolated controller
48V to 12V GaN-enabled 1.1kW 1/8 brick power module reference design using C2000™ MCU
3kW two-phase interleaved half-bridge LLC reference design with GaN and C2000™ MCU
This reference design is a 3-kW, two-phase, interleaved half-bridge inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) using the LMG3422 and F280039C devices. This design can achieve 98.1% peak efficiency and 313 W / in³ power density and can be used as the output stage of a common redundant power supply (...)
Valley switching boost power factor correction (PFC) reference design
3-kW, 180-W/in3 single-phase totem-pole bridgeless PFC reference design with 16-A max input
This reference design demonstrates a method to control a continuous conduction mode Totem pole power factor correction converter (PFC) using C2000 F28003x and F28004x microcontrollers. The PFC also works as inverter in grid connected (current controlled) mode. The converter is designed to support a (...)
Inverting buck-boost reference design
Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
Single-phase inverter reference design with voltage source and grid connected modes
This reference design implements single-phase inverter (DC-AC) control using the C2000™ F2837xD and F28004x microcontrollers. Design supports two modes of operation for the inverter. First is the voltage source mode using an output LC filter. This control mode is typically used in uninterruptible (...)
Bidirectional high density GaN CCM totem pole PFC using C2000™ MCU
This reference design is a 3.-kW bidirectional interleaved continuous conduction mode (CCM) totem-pole (TTPL) bridgeless power factor correction (PFC) power stage using a C2000™ real-time controller and LMG3410R070 gallium nitride (GaN) with integrated driver and protection. (...)
10-kW, bidirectional three-phase three-level (T-type) inverter and PFC reference design
Industrial power
48Vin, 300W 1/8brick Digital Module with GaN FET Reference Design
The PMP4435 is a DC-DC isolated digital module with GaN mosfet reference design targeted for industrial and telecom applications. The DC input range is 36V-60V, with 12V typical and the output is 12V/5A. An digital controller UCD3138A is used in the design. The efficiency is up to 95.8% with good (...)
340W Digital Controlled LLC Resonant Half-Bridge DC-to-DC Power Conversion Reference Design
This design is a LLC resonant half-bridge DC-DC power converter with digital control using 3138ACC32EVM-149 daughter-card. The daughter-card control functions with preloaded firmware providing the required control functions for a LLC resonant half-bridge converter. The TIDA-00512 (...)
Hybrid electric and powertrain systems
Onboard charger
7.4-kW on-board charger reference design with CCM totem pole PFC and CLLLC DC/DC using C2000™ MCU
TIDM-02013 is a bidirectional onboard charger reference design. The design consists of an interleaved continuous conduction mode (CCM) totem-pole (TTPL) bridgeless power-factor correction (PFC) power stage followed by a CLLLC DCDC power stage all controlled using a single C2000™ real-time (...)
Integrated high voltage (OBC & DC/DC)
3-kW phase-shifted full bridge with active clamp reference design with > 270-W/in3 power density
7.4-kW on-board charger reference design with CCM totem pole PFC and CLLLC DC/DC using C2000™ MCU
TIDM-02013 is a bidirectional onboard charger reference design. The design consists of an interleaved continuous conduction mode (CCM) totem-pole (TTPL) bridgeless power-factor correction (PFC) power stage followed by a CLLLC DCDC power stage all controlled using a single C2000™ real-time (...)
High-voltage to low-voltage DC-DC converter reference design with GaN HEMT
This reference design describes a 3.5kW highvoltage to low-voltage DC-DC converter with 650V Gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron mobility transistors (HEMT). Using LMG3522R030 as primary switches makes the converter work at a high switching frequency. In this design, the converter uses a smaller (...)
DC/DC converter system
3-kW phase-shifted full bridge with active clamp reference design with > 270-W/in3 power density
High-voltage to low-voltage DC-DC converter reference design with GaN HEMT
This reference design describes a 3.5kW highvoltage to low-voltage DC-DC converter with 650V Gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron mobility transistors (HEMT). Using LMG3522R030 as primary switches makes the converter work at a high switching frequency. In this design, the converter uses a smaller (...)
Solar energy & energy infrastructure
Micro inverter
1.6kW, bidirectional micro inverter based on GaN reference design
String inverter
10kW, GaN-based single-phase string inverter with battery energy storage system reference design
This reference design provides an overview into the implementation of a GaN-based single-phase string inverter with bidirectional power conversion system for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The design consists of two string inputs, each able to handle up to 10 photovoltaic (PV) panels in (...)
EV charging infrastructure
Bi-directional, dual active bridge reference design for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations
10-kW, bidirectional three-phase three-level (T-type) inverter and PFC reference design
Enterprise systems
Data center & enterprise computing
1kW Triple-Rail Isolated DC/DC Digital Power Supply for Telecom (-8V@0.25A) Reference Design
48Vin Digital POL with 3 Outputs Reference Design
1/8 Brick Isolated DC/DC Telecom Power Module Digital Control Reference Design
PMP8877 is a full-function 1/8th brick isolated DC/DC telecom power module based on the UCD3138 digital power controller. The reference design features secondary side control and hard switching full bridge power topology to deliver 12V/180W of output power operating across a wide range 36V-72V (...)
Discover featured applications
Optimize power solutions for telecommunication rectifiers and server power applications with flexible digital power solutions
Our digital power isolated controllers help you increase efficiency and reliability, and reduce development time while improving system integration and providing advanced features and protection, such as adaptive dead-time control, live firmware updates and several communication interface such as UART, SPI, PMBus and I2C.
Our DSP-based C2000™ real-time MCUs offer a software compatible platform for PFC, DC/DC energy conversion, MCRPS specs including security and communication and the growing power level and energy efficiency requirement for future AI data centers.
Featured resources
- TIDA-010062 – 1-kW, 80+ titanium, GaN CCM totem pole bridgeless PFC and half-bridge LLC with LFU reference design
- PMP20873 – 99% Efficient 1kW GaN-based CCM Totem-pole Power Factor Correction (PFC) Converter Reference Design
- PMP20978 – High Efficiency and Power Density 1kW Resonant Converter Reference Design with High Voltage GaN FET
- UCD3138A – UCD3138A Highly Integrated Digital Controller for Isolated Power
- TMS320F28P550SJ – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150MHz, 1.1MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NPU
- Designing a digital power supply: How to write firmware – Technical article
- Advancing Power Supply Solutions Through the Promise of GaN – White paper
- CCSTUDIO – Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)
- FUSION-DIGITAL-POWER-STUDIO – Fusion Digital Power Studio
- C2000WARE-DIGITALPOWER-SDK – DigitalPower software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
Accelerate your development to sustainable environments with our digital control solutions
Digital controllers provide precision control of power delivery to help you achieve increased loop bandwidth and power density. The Arm® Cortex® processor in our controllers enables advanced features such as maximum power point tracking and power factor correction (PFC), and the integrated protection features ensure system safety and reliability.
Benefits:
- Solutions to various PFC configurations and topologies to improve system power quality
- Support for multiple communication interfaces, including UART, SPI and I2C
- Ability to simplify power design applications with the Fusion Digital Power™ GUI
Featured resources
- TIDA-010933 – 1.6kW, bidirectional micro inverter based on GaN reference design
- TIDA-010231 – Analog front end for arc detection in photovoltaic applications reference design
- TIDA-010054 – Bi-directional, dual active bridge reference design for level 3 electric vehicle charging stations
- UCD3138A – UCD3138A Highly Integrated Digital Controller for Isolated Power
- TMS320F28P550SJ – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150MHz, 1.1MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NPU
- TMS320F28P650DK – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, EtherCAT, CAN-FD, AES
- UCD3138 Family - Practical Design Guideline (Rev. B) – Application note
- Introduction to digital power controllers – Video series
- CCSTUDIO – Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)
- FUSION-DIGITAL-POWER-STUDIO – Fusion Digital Power Studio
- C2000WARE-DIGITALPOWER-SDK – DigitalPower software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
Increase power efficiency when converting high-voltage battery to low-voltage applications without compromising safety
C2000™ real-time MCUs have applications in EV/HEVs that can scale and solve as EV architecture evolves. Design advance architecture with real-time digital controllers to increase power efficiency and power density with our isolated gate driver, bias supply, and sensing technologies to enable fast and efficient EV high-voltage to low-voltage DC/DC conversion. C2000 MCUs are anchored by a 32-bit DSP core, advanced PWMs, integrated fast ADCs and windowed comparators.
- Higher power density
- Lower power loss
- Efficient, high-performance DC/DC
- 12V to 800V DC/DC
Featured resources
- TMS320F280037C-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU 120-MHz 256-KB flash, FPU, TMU with CLA, CLB, AES and CAN-FD
- TMS320F2800156-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU 100-MHz 256-KB flash with CAN-FD, lockstep ASIL B, grade 0 and 1
- TMS320F28P559SJ-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 1x C28x + 1x CLA, 150-MHz, 1.1-MB flash, 5x ADCs, CLB, AES and NNPU
Reduce charging time and design efficient, quick EV charging solutions with leading high-voltage power, current and voltage sensing and connectivity products and designs
C2000™ real-time MCUs have applications in EV/HEVs that can scale and solve as EV architecture evolves. C2000 MCUs can be applied to answer for efficient on-board chargers. Design advance architecture with real-time digital controllers to increase power efficiency and power density with our bias supply and sensing technologies to enable fast and efficient EV charging. C2000 MCUs are anchored by a 32-bit DSP core, advanced PWMs, integrated fast ADCs, and windowed comparators.
- Better charging inlet control
- Higher power density
- Faster charging
- Efficient, high-performance OBC
Featured resources
- TIDM-02013 – 7.4-kW on-board charger reference design with CCM totem pole PFC and CLLLC DC/DC using C2000™ MCU
- TMS320F280037C-Q1 – Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU 120-MHz 256-KB flash, FPU, TMU with CLA, CLB, AES and CAN-FD
- TMS320F28P659DK-Q1 – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, CAN-FD, AES
Drive acceleration to vehicle electrification with our digital control solutions, optimized for various power topologies
Our digital power isolated controllers help you create smarter and safer electric vehicle charging solutions for e-bike applications. Our controllers improve output power control and accuracy; facilitate higher power densities to support faster, dynamic responses and offer efficient power factor correction and DC/DC conversion based on charging requirements.
Benefits:
- Reference designs for various power levels
- Dedicated power design tools such as the Fusion Digital Power™ GUI, along with Code Composer Studio™ software
- Application and software development kits to help speed up design cycles
Featured resources
- UCD3138A64 – Highly-Integrated Digital Controller for Isolated Power
- UCD3138128A – Highly-Integrated Digital Controller For Isolated Power
- UCD3138PFCEVM-026 – UCD3138 Digital Power Factor Correction Pre-regulator Evaluation Module
- UCD3138PSFBEVM-027 – UCD3138PSFBEVM-027 Evaluation Module
- Designing a digital power supply: How to write firmware – Technical article
- Introduction to digital power controllers – Video series
- CCSTUDIO – Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)
Protect your home, server equipment, data centers, industrial facilities and more by maintaining a steady flow of energy under any circumstances with a scalable digital power platform
Our C2000™ real-time MCU platform enables developing a software compatible UPS platform ranging from single-phase UPS to 3-phase on-line UPS for various power range and various options like bidirectional DC/DC, multi-phase capability, battery back-up and more.
Benefits:
- Ultra-low latency digital power control loop for high energy efficiency
- High resolution and high switching frequencies capabilities for GaN and SiC adoption
- Software compatible real-time MCU platform for price sensitive designs from single phase UPS to multi-phase multi-level UPS topologies
Featured resources
- TIDM-HV-1PH-DCAC – Single-phase inverter reference design with voltage source and grid connected modes
- TIDM-1000 – Vienna Rectifier-Based Three Phase Power Factor Correction Reference Design Using C2000 MCU
- TIDA-01606 – 10-kW, bidirectional three-phase three-level (T-type) inverter and PFC reference design
- TMS320F28P650DK – C2000™ 32-bit MCU, 2x C28x+CLA CPU, Lock Step, 1.28-MB flash, 16-b ADC, HRPWM, EtherCAT, CAN-FD, AES
- TMS320F2800137 – C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 120 MHz, 256-KB flash, FPU and TMU
- C2000WARE-DIGITALPOWER-SDK – DigitalPower software development kit (SDK) for C2000™ MCUs
Implement advanced topologies with modern digital power control
Regardless of power source or load type, digital power solutions enhance the efficiency, reliability and flexibility of power conversion and distribution systems. Unlike analog power, digital power leverages advanced peripherals and digital signal processing, enabling real-time monitoring and adaptive feedback. With robust and broad ecosystem of reference designs, evaluation modules and control cards, reduce development time for next generation power supplies.
How real-time control technologies enable reliable, scalable high-voltage designs
Introduction to digital power controllers
C2000™ MCUs - Digital power
Regulatory standards mandate power factor correction (PFC) systems to reduce burden on distribution systems. PFC stages also improve downstream conversion efficiency. Modern converters need isolated communications plus advanced yet flexible topologies for maximum efficiency. Digital power solutions improve total harmonic distortion and reduce EMI in the PFC stage.
Bidirectional high density GaN CCM totem pole PFC using C2000™ MCU
99% efficient 1kW GaN-based CCM Totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) converter reference design
7.4-kW on-board charger reference design with CCM totem pole PFC and CLLLC DC/DC using C2000™ MCU
Increasingly, designers must convert between DC voltages in a variety of topologies. Modern DC/DC converters need isolation, bidirectionality or inversion (swap voltage with respect to ground) without sacrificing power density. Digital power solutions control many power switches at the same time while monitoring for robustness and safety through protections optimized for the system. Our robust and broad ecosystem of reference designs, evaluation modules and control cards reduce development time for next generation power supplies.
High-voltage to low-voltage DC-DC converter reference design with GaN HEMT
3-kW phase-shifted full bridge with active clamp reference design with >270-W/in3 power density
From a simple single-phase UPS to advanced 3-phase 3 level bidirectional power topologies, our digital power inverter solutions cover any application ranging from industrial to automotive with one single software platform.
Reduce your development time for next generation power supplies with our robust and broad ecosystem of reference designs, evaluation modules and control cards.
Single-phase inverter reference design with voltage source and grid connected modes
10-kW, bidirectional three-phase three-level (T-type) inverter and PFC reference design
11-kW, bidirectional, three-phase ANPC based on GaN reference design
Digital power design & development
Whether you are working on a simple design or building a complex system, you should have confidence in your designs. Our extensive ecosystem and easy-to-use hardware and software tools, and 24/7 year-round access to industry experts will empower you to drive innovation forward.
Hardware
Start development with UCD3138A64OEVM-66, LP-AM263 and LAUNCHXL-F28P55X. Buy a XDS110 JTAG Probe for designers with advanced experience with digital power or explore our broad portfolio of hardware solutions for C2000™ MCUs and AM26x MCUs.
Software
Design applications faster with our software development kits (SDK) that provide easy setup and fast out-of-the-box access to firmware based on required topology from UCD3138_FW_SDK to whole software ecosystems for C2000™ MCUs and AM26x MCUs.
TI Developer Zone
Everything you need to get started and move forward to production is at your fingertips within TI Developer Zone. We are here to help you navigate the development process and accelerate your C2000™ MCU or AM26x MCU based embedded system design.
Educational resources
TI has developed a variety of educational training modules, hands-on labs and videos as your go-to learning resource. Learn about device architecture and design in the UCD3138 introductory video series or view C2000™ MCU and AM26x MCU resources.
Partners
Our C2000™ MCU and AM26x MCU partners are a worldwide community of well-established companies offering products and services that complement our device solutions ranging from modelling tools, software stacks, flash programming solutions and more.
Design tools
Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)
Code Composer Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for TI's microcontrollers and processors. It comprises a suite of tools used to develop and debug embedded applications. Code Composer Studio is available for download across Windows®, Linux® and macOS® desktops. It can also (...)
System configuration tool
SysConfig is a configuration tool designed to simplify hardware and software configuration challenges to accelerate software development.
SysConfig is available as part of the Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment as well as a standalone application. Additionally SysConfig (...)
Fusion Digital Power Studio
Fusion Digital PowerTM Studio incorporates software tools for Texas Instruments' UCD3138 Integrated Digital Controller family. Fusion Digital Power helps power supply engineers to gain benefits of digital power without learning complex programming skills. Fusion Digital Power is an intuitive (...)
Technical resources
Maximize density, power, and reliability with TI GaN and C2000™ real-time MCUs
Introduction to digital power controllers
Fusion Digital Power Studio for UCD3138 Isolated Power Applications (Rev. C)
Related technologies
Achieve superior reliability with devices designed to address the demands of high-voltage systems.