Home Power management DC/DC switching regulators Step-down (buck) regulators Buck controllers (external switch)

TPS51621

ACTIVE

Dual Phase, D-CAP+™Mode Step-Down Controller for IMVP6.5 CPU/GPU Vcore

Product details

Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 28 Vout (min) (V) 0.3 Vout (max) (V) 1.5 Iout (max) (A) 60 Iq (typ) (mA) 2.3 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 200 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 500 Features Power good Operating temperature range (°C) -10 to 105 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Number of phases 2 Rating Catalog Control mode D-CAP+ Type Controller
Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 28 Vout (min) (V) 0.3 Vout (max) (V) 1.5 Iout (max) (A) 60 Iq (typ) (mA) 2.3 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 200 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 500 Features Power good Operating temperature range (°C) -10 to 105 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Number of phases 2 Rating Catalog Control mode D-CAP+ Type Controller
VQFN (RHA) 40 36 mm² 6 x 6
  • Selectable Dual-or Single-Phase
  • Selectable CPU or GPU Mode
  • Minimum External Parts Count
  • Full IMVP-6.5 Feature Set, Including VR_TT and Output Current Monitor (IMON)
  • ±8 mV VCORE Accuracy Over Line/Load/Temp
  • 7-Bit DAC
  • Optimized Efficiency at Light and Heavy Loads
  • Patented Output Overshoot Reduction (OSR)
    Reduces Output Capacitance
  • Accurate, Adjustable Voltage Positioning
  • Selectable 200/300/400/500 kHz Frequency
  • Pat. Pending AutoBalance Phase Balancing
  • Selectable 8-Level Current Limit
  • 3-V to 28-V Conversion Voltage Range
  • Fast MOSFET Driver w/Integrated Boost Diode
  • Integrated Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
  • Small 6 × 6, 40-Pin QFN PowerPAD Package
  • APPLICATIONS
    • IMVP-6.5 VCORE Applications for Adapter, Battery, NVDC or 3 V/5 V/12 V Rails

  • Selectable Dual-or Single-Phase
  • Selectable CPU or GPU Mode
  • Minimum External Parts Count
  • Full IMVP-6.5 Feature Set, Including VR_TT and Output Current Monitor (IMON)
  • ±8 mV VCORE Accuracy Over Line/Load/Temp
  • 7-Bit DAC
  • Optimized Efficiency at Light and Heavy Loads
  • Patented Output Overshoot Reduction (OSR)
    Reduces Output Capacitance
  • Accurate, Adjustable Voltage Positioning
  • Selectable 200/300/400/500 kHz Frequency
  • Pat. Pending AutoBalance Phase Balancing
  • Selectable 8-Level Current Limit
  • 3-V to 28-V Conversion Voltage Range
  • Fast MOSFET Driver w/Integrated Boost Diode
  • Integrated Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
  • Small 6 × 6, 40-Pin QFN PowerPAD Package
  • APPLICATIONS
    • IMVP-6.5 VCORE Applications for Adapter, Battery, NVDC or 3 V/5 V/12 V Rails

The TPS51621 is a selectable dual or single-phase, fully compliant IMVP-6.5 step down controller with integrated gate drivers. Advanced control features such as D-CAP+ architecture and OSR overshoot reduction provide fast transient response, and lowest output capacitance. The TPS51621 also supports single-phase operation for light loads. The full complement of IMVP-6.5 I/O is integrated into the TPS51621, including VR_TT, DPRSLPVR, PSI and output current monitoring (IMON). PSI is used to control the number of active phases. Transitioning into and out of dual-phase mode is exceptionally smooth.

Adjustable control of VCORE slew rate and voltage positioning round out the IMVP-6.5 features. In addition, the TPS51621 includes two high-current MOSFET gate drivers to drive high- and low-side N-channel MOSFETs with exceptionally high speed and low switching loss. The TPS51621 is packaged in a space saving, thermally enhanced 40-pin QFN and is rated to operate from -10°C to 105°C.

The TPS51621 is a selectable dual or single-phase, fully compliant IMVP-6.5 step down controller with integrated gate drivers. Advanced control features such as D-CAP+ architecture and OSR overshoot reduction provide fast transient response, and lowest output capacitance. The TPS51621 also supports single-phase operation for light loads. The full complement of IMVP-6.5 I/O is integrated into the TPS51621, including VR_TT, DPRSLPVR, PSI and output current monitoring (IMON). PSI is used to control the number of active phases. Transitioning into and out of dual-phase mode is exceptionally smooth.

Adjustable control of VCORE slew rate and voltage positioning round out the IMVP-6.5 features. In addition, the TPS51621 includes two high-current MOSFET gate drivers to drive high- and low-side N-channel MOSFETs with exceptionally high speed and low switching loss. The TPS51621 is packaged in a space saving, thermally enhanced 40-pin QFN and is rated to operate from -10°C to 105°C.

Download View video with transcript Video

Technical documentation

star =Top documentation for this product selected by TI
No results found. Please clear your search and try again.
View all 2
Type Title Date
* Data sheet Dual Phase, D-CAP+TM Step-Down Controller datasheet 11 Aug 2009
User guide A Single-Phase, D-CAP+ Synchronous Buck Controller for Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Appl 31 Mar 2010

Design & development

For additional terms or required resources, click any title below to view the detail page where available.

Simulation model

TPS51610, TPS51620-1 PSpice Model

SLUC161.PDF (25 KB) - PSpice Model
Simulation tool

PSPICE-FOR-TI — PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool

PSpice® for TI is a design and simulation environment that helps evaluate functionality of analog circuits. This full-featured, design and simulation suite uses an analog analysis engine from Cadence®. Available at no cost, PSpice for TI includes one of the largest model libraries in the (...)
Reference designs

PMP5800 — Intel IMVP6.5 Core i7 CPU Core Power Reference Design

Intel Core i7 (Arrandale) 48A  CPU core reference design  for Industrial and Embedded PCs; this 2-phase 48A design enables tight CPU core voltage regulation in a small area with excellent thermal performance for Embedded and Industrial PCs using Intel Core i7 processors
Test report: PDF
Schematic: PDF
Package Pins Download
VQFN (RHA) 40 View options

Ordering & quality

Information included:
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • Device marking
  • Lead finish/Ball material
  • MSL rating/Peak reflow
  • MTBF/FIT estimates
  • Material content
  • Qualification summary
  • Ongoing reliability monitoring
Information included:
  • Fab location
  • Assembly location

Recommended products may have parameters, evaluation modules or reference designs related to this TI product.

Support & training

TI E2E™ forums with technical support from TI engineers

Content is provided "as is" by TI and community contributors and does not constitute TI specifications. See terms of use.

If you have questions about quality, packaging or ordering TI products, see TI support. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Videos