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TPS61240

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2.3-V to 5.5-V input range, 3.5-MHz fixed frequency 450-mA boost converter

Product details

Topology Boost Vin (min) (V) 2.3 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 5 Vout (max) (V) 5 Switch current limit (typ) (A) 0.6 Type Converter Regulated outputs (#) 1 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 3500 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 3500 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.03 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Load Disconnect, Synchronous rectification Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
Topology Boost Vin (min) (V) 2.3 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 5 Vout (max) (V) 5 Switch current limit (typ) (A) 0.6 Type Converter Regulated outputs (#) 1 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 3500 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 3500 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.03 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Load Disconnect, Synchronous rectification Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
DSBGA (YFF) 6 1.4000000000000001 mm² 1 x 1.4000000000000001 WSON (DRV) 6 4 mm² 2 x 2
  • Efficiency > 90% at Nominal Operating Conditions
  • Total DC Output Voltage Accuracy 5.0 V±2%
  • Typical 30-µA Quiescent Current
  • Best in Class Line and Load Transient
  • Wide VIN Range From 2.3 V to 5.5 V
  • Output Current up to 450 mA
  • Automatic PFM/PWM Mode Transition
  • Low Ripple Power Save Mode for Improved
    Efficiency at Light Loads
  • Internal Softstart, 250-μs Typical Start-Up Time
  • 3.5-MHz Typical Operating Frequency
  • Load Disconnect During Shutdown
  • Current Overload and Thermal Shutdown
    Protection
  • Three Surface-Mount External Components
    Required (One MLCC Inductor, Two Ceramic
    Capacitors)
  • Total Solution Size <13 mm2
  • Available in a 6-Pin DSBGA and 2-mm × 2-mm
    WSON Package
  • Efficiency > 90% at Nominal Operating Conditions
  • Total DC Output Voltage Accuracy 5.0 V±2%
  • Typical 30-µA Quiescent Current
  • Best in Class Line and Load Transient
  • Wide VIN Range From 2.3 V to 5.5 V
  • Output Current up to 450 mA
  • Automatic PFM/PWM Mode Transition
  • Low Ripple Power Save Mode for Improved
    Efficiency at Light Loads
  • Internal Softstart, 250-μs Typical Start-Up Time
  • 3.5-MHz Typical Operating Frequency
  • Load Disconnect During Shutdown
  • Current Overload and Thermal Shutdown
    Protection
  • Three Surface-Mount External Components
    Required (One MLCC Inductor, Two Ceramic
    Capacitors)
  • Total Solution Size <13 mm2
  • Available in a 6-Pin DSBGA and 2-mm × 2-mm
    WSON Package

The TPS6124x device is a highly efficient synchronous step-up DC-DC converter optimized for products powered by either a three-cell alkaline, NiCd or NiMH, or one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer battery. The TPS6124x supports output currents up to 450 mA. The TPS61240 has an input valley current limit of 500 mA, and the TPS61241 has an input valley current of 600 mA.

With an input voltage range of 2.3 V to 5.5 V, the device supports batteries with extended voltage range and are ideal to power portable applications like mobile phones and other portable equipment. The TPS6124x boost converter is based on a quasi-constant on-time valley current mode control scheme.

The TPS6124x presents a high impedance at the VOUT pin when shut down. This allows for use in applications that require the regulated output bus to be driven by another supply while the TPS6124x is shut down.

During light loads the device will automatically pulse skip allowing maximum efficiency at lowest quiescent currents. In the shutdown mode, the current consumption is reduced to less than 1 µA.

TPS6124x allows the use of small inductors and capacitors to achieve a small solution size. During shutdown, the load is completely disconnected from the battery. The TPS6124x is available in a 6-pin DSBGA and 2-mm × 2-mm WSON package.

The TPS6124x device is a highly efficient synchronous step-up DC-DC converter optimized for products powered by either a three-cell alkaline, NiCd or NiMH, or one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer battery. The TPS6124x supports output currents up to 450 mA. The TPS61240 has an input valley current limit of 500 mA, and the TPS61241 has an input valley current of 600 mA.

With an input voltage range of 2.3 V to 5.5 V, the device supports batteries with extended voltage range and are ideal to power portable applications like mobile phones and other portable equipment. The TPS6124x boost converter is based on a quasi-constant on-time valley current mode control scheme.

The TPS6124x presents a high impedance at the VOUT pin when shut down. This allows for use in applications that require the regulated output bus to be driven by another supply while the TPS6124x is shut down.

During light loads the device will automatically pulse skip allowing maximum efficiency at lowest quiescent currents. In the shutdown mode, the current consumption is reduced to less than 1 µA.

TPS6124x allows the use of small inductors and capacitors to achieve a small solution size. During shutdown, the load is completely disconnected from the battery. The TPS6124x is available in a 6-pin DSBGA and 2-mm × 2-mm WSON package.

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* Data sheet TPS6124x 3.5-MHz High Efficiency Step-Up Converter datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 15 Dec 2015
Technical article How to design wearables that are smaller and go longer between charges PDF | HTML 05 Jan 2024
Application note QFN and SON PCB Attachment (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 06 Dec 2023
Application note 스트컨버터의 전력계 기본 계산 (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 21 Nov 2022
Application note Basic Calculation of a Boost Converter's Power Stage (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 28 Oct 2022
Application note Performing Accurate PFM Mode Efficiency Measurements (Rev. A) 11 Dec 2018
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Application note Extending the Soft Start Time Without a Soft Start Pin (Rev. B) 15 Jun 2017
Application note Five Steps to a Good PCB Layout of the Boost Converter PDF | HTML 03 May 2016
Test report Power Management Reference Design for a Wearable Device with Wireless Charging (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 14 Apr 2016
Application note Design of UVLO for LM27313 (Rev. B) 08 Apr 2014
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011
EVM User's guide TPS61240EVM-360 User's Guide 29 May 2009

Design & development

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DP149RSBEVM — DP149 3.4 Gbps DP++ to HDMI Retimer Evaluation Module

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DP159RGZEVM — DP159RGZEVM Evaluation Module

The DP159RSBEVM is a PCB created to help customers evaluate the DP159 device for video applications.  The EVM has a DP connection for the source and a HDMI connection for the sink.  J2 is a standard DP connector (Molex 47272-0001).  P2 is a standard HDMI connector (Molex (...)

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DP159RSBEVM — DP159RSBEVM Evaluation Module

The DP159RSBEVM is a PCB created to help customers evaluate the DP159 device for video applications.  The EVM has a DP connection for the source and a HDMI connection for the sink.  J2 is a standard DP connector (Molex 47272-0001).  P2 is a standard HDMI connector (Molex (...)

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EVM430-FR6043 — MSP430FR6043 ultrasonic sensing evaluation module

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TDP158RSBEVM — 6-Gbps AC-coupled to TMDS & HDMI™ redriver evaluation module

The TDP158 EVM is a PCB created to help customers evaluate the TDP158 device for video applications.  This EVM can also be used as a hardware reference design for implementation of the TDP158 in the RSB package.  PCB design/layout files can be provided upon request to provide PCB design (...)
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TMDS171RGZEVM — TMDS171 3.4-Gbps TMDS retimer in the RGZ package evaluation module

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Evaluation board

TMDS181RGZEVM — TMDS181 6-Gbps TMDS retimer in the RGZ package evaluation module

The TMDS181RGZEVM is a PCB created to help customers evaluate the TMDS181 device for video applications with HDMI interfaces.
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Evaluation board

TPS61240EVM-360 — TPS61240EVM-360 Evaluation Module

The TPS61240EVM-260 facilitates evaluation of the TPS61240 IC. There are three circuits on the EVM:

CKT1 will demonstrate the TPS61240DRV (SON) package.

CKT2 will demonstrate the TPS61240YFF (WCSP) package in a small layout.

CKT3 will demonstrate the TPS61240YFF operating in a diode OR configuration.

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Simulation model

Unecrypted TPS61240 PSpice Transient Model Package (Rev. A)

SLVMAT6A.ZIP (79 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 (...)
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Reference designs

TIDM-02003 — Ultrasonic sensing subsystem reference design for gas flow measurement

This reference design helps designers develop an ultrasonic gas-metering subsystem using an integrated, ultrasonic sensing solution (USS) module, which provides superior metrology performance with low-power consumption and maximum integration. The design is based on the 64KB MSP430FR6043 (...)
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TIDM-02005 — Optimized ultrasonic sensing metrology reference design for water flow measurement

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TIDA-01401 — High EMC immunity RS-485 interface reference design for absolute encoders

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