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TPS54160

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3.5V to 60V Input, 1.5A Step-Down Converter with Eco-Mode

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Vin (min) (V) 3.5 Vin (max) (V) 60 Vout (min) (V) 0.8 Vout (max) (V) 58 Iout (max) (A) 1.5 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.116 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 100 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2500 Features Enable, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Power good, Tracking, UVLO adjustable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode current mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 98 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 3.5 Vin (max) (V) 60 Vout (min) (V) 0.8 Vout (max) (V) 58 Iout (max) (A) 1.5 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.116 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 100 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2500 Features Enable, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Power good, Tracking, UVLO adjustable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode current mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 98 Type Converter
HVSSOP (DGQ) 10 14.7 mm² 3 x 4.9
  • 3.5 V to 60 V Input Voltage Range
  • 200-mΩ High-Side MOSFET
  • High Efficiency at Light Loads with a Pulse Skipping Eco-mode
  • TPS54160A has Tighter Enable Threshold Than
    TPS54160 for More Accurate UVLO voltage
  • Adjustable UVLO Voltage and Hysteresis
  • 116 µA Operating Quiescent Current
  • 1.3 µA Shutdown Current
  • 100 kHz to 2.5 MHz Switching Frequency
  • Synchronizes to External Clock
  • Adjustable Slow Start/Sequencing
  • UV and OV Power Good Output
  • 0.8-V Internal Voltage Reference
  • MSOP10 and 3mm x 3mm VSON Package with PowerPAD
  • Supported by WEBBENCH and SwitcherPro Software Tool
  • 3.5 V to 60 V Input Voltage Range
  • 200-mΩ High-Side MOSFET
  • High Efficiency at Light Loads with a Pulse Skipping Eco-mode
  • TPS54160A has Tighter Enable Threshold Than
    TPS54160 for More Accurate UVLO voltage
  • Adjustable UVLO Voltage and Hysteresis
  • 116 µA Operating Quiescent Current
  • 1.3 µA Shutdown Current
  • 100 kHz to 2.5 MHz Switching Frequency
  • Synchronizes to External Clock
  • Adjustable Slow Start/Sequencing
  • UV and OV Power Good Output
  • 0.8-V Internal Voltage Reference
  • MSOP10 and 3mm x 3mm VSON Package with PowerPAD
  • Supported by WEBBENCH and SwitcherPro Software Tool

The TPS54160A device is a 60-V, 1.5-A, step down regulator with an integrated high-side MOSFET. Current mode control provides simple external compensation and flexible component selection. A low ripple pulse skip mode reduces the no load, regulated output supply current to 116 μA. Using the enable pin, shutdown supply current is reduced to 1.3 µA.

Under voltage lockout is internally set at 2.5 V, but can be increased using the enable pin. The output voltage startup ramp is controlled by the slow start pin that can also be configured for sequencing/tracking. An open drain power good signal indicates the output is within 94% to 107% of its nominal voltage.

A wide switching frequency range allows efficiency and external component size to be optimized. Frequency fold back and thermal shutdown protects the part during an overload condition.

The TPS54160A device is a 60-V, 1.5-A, step down regulator with an integrated high-side MOSFET. Current mode control provides simple external compensation and flexible component selection. A low ripple pulse skip mode reduces the no load, regulated output supply current to 116 μA. Using the enable pin, shutdown supply current is reduced to 1.3 µA.

Under voltage lockout is internally set at 2.5 V, but can be increased using the enable pin. The output voltage startup ramp is controlled by the slow start pin that can also be configured for sequencing/tracking. An open drain power good signal indicates the output is within 94% to 107% of its nominal voltage.

A wide switching frequency range allows efficiency and external component size to be optimized. Frequency fold back and thermal shutdown protects the part during an overload condition.

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* Data sheet TPS54160 1.5-A, 60-V, Step-Down DC/DC Converter with Eco-mode™ datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 17 Feb 2014
User guide PMLK Buck Experiment Book (Rev. B) 21 Apr 2017
User guide Power-Management-Laborkit Buck- Experimentierbuch (Rev. B) 21 Apr 2017
Application note Understanding Eco-mode(TM) Operation 05 Dec 2016
User guide Cost Effective Test Methods Using PMLK BUCK Boards (Rev. A) 31 Aug 2016
User guide PMLK Buck Experiment Book (Rev. A) 31 Aug 2016
Application note Design Considerations for DC-DC Converters in Fast-Input Slew Rate Applications 05 Mar 2015
Application note Differences between the TPS54x40, TPS54x60 and the TPS54x40A, TPS54x60A 17 Apr 2013
Application note Create a Split-Rail Power Supply with a Wide Input Voltage Buck Regulator (Rev. A) 26 Oct 2012
Application note Create an Inverting Power Supply from a Step-Down Regulator (Rev. B) 26 Oct 2012
Application note Level Shifting Control for an Inverting Buck-boost 10 Oct 2012
Analog Design Journal 3Q 2010 Issue Analog Applications Journal 11 Aug 2010
User guide TPS54160EVM-535 User's Guide 30 Oct 2009
EVM User's guide TPS54160EVM-230 07 Oct 2008

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Evaluation board

PMLKBUCKEVM — TI-PMLK Buck Experiment Board using TPS54160 & LM3475

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Evaluation board

TPS54160EVM-230 — TPS54160 42V Input, 5V Output, 1.5A Evaluation Module

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Simulation model

TPS54160 PSpice Average Model

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TPS54160 TINA-TI Transient Reference Design (Rev. A)

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TPS54160 TINA-TI Transient Spice Model (Rev. A)

SLIM199A.ZIP (68 KB) - TINA-TI Spice Model
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TPS54160 Unencrypted PSpice Transient Model

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Calculation tool

LEDDRIVER60VSWIFT-CALC TPS54160 60-V Step-Down LED Driver Design Calculator Download

The LEDDriver60VSWIFT-CALC design calculator is an Excel spreadsheet that facilitates design with the 60V TPS54x60 family of non-synchronous buck converters used as a high-brightness LED driver. The design achieves a constant current supply with an output voltage that varies with changes in the LED (...)

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Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

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Buck converters (integrated switch)
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Calculation tool

SWIFTPOSNEG-CALC TPS54160 Pos/Neg Calculation Utility Download

The SWIFTPosNeg-CALC Excel sheet is a complementary worksheet to the SLVA369 application note.

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Supported products & hardware

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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 (...)
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