SLVSIO8
September 2026
TPS638221
PRODMIX
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Device Comparison Table
5
Pin Configuration and Functions
6
Specifications
6.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6.2
ESD Ratings
6.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
6.4
Thermal Information
6.5
Electrical Characteristics
6.6
Typical Characteristics
7
Detailed Description
7.1
Overview
7.2
Functional Block Diagram
7.3
Feature Description
7.3.1
Control Scheme
7.3.1.1
Buck Operation
7.3.1.2
Boost Operation
7.3.1.3
Buck-Boost Operation
7.3.2
Operation Mode
7.3.2.1
PFM Operation
7.3.2.2
Forced-PWM Operation (FPWM)
7.3.2.3
Ultra-sonic Mode Operation
7.3.3
Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
7.3.4
Enable and Soft Start
7.3.5
Protection Functions
7.3.5.1
Input Voltage Protection (IVP)
7.3.5.2
Output Voltage Protection (OVP)
7.3.5.3
Current Limit Mode and Overcurrent Protection
7.3.5.4
Output Short Circuit Protection (Hiccup)
7.3.5.5
Thermal Shutdown
7.3.6
Power Good
7.3.7
Load Disconnect
7.3.8
Output Discharge
7.4
Device Functional Modes
8
Application and Implementation
8.1
Application Information
8.2
Typical Applications
8.2.1
3.3V Output Power Supply
8.2.1.1
Design Requirements
8.2.1.2
Detailed Design Procedure
8.2.1.2.1
Inductor Selection
8.2.1.2.2
Output Capacitor Selection
8.2.1.2.3
Input Capacitor Selection
8.2.1.2.4
Setting the Output Voltage
8.2.1.3
Application Curves
8.3
Power Supply Recommendations
8.4
Layout
8.4.1
Layout Guidelines
8.4.2
Layout Example
9
Device and Documentation Support
9.1
Device Support
9.1.1
Third-Party Products Disclaimer
9.1.2
Third-Party Products Disclaimer
9.2
Documentation Support
9.2.1
Related Documentation
9.3
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
9.4
Support Resources
9.5
Trademarks
9.6
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
9.7
Export Control Notice
9.8
Glossary
10
Revision History
11
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
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Features
Input voltage range: 1.8V to 5.5V
2.0V minimum input voltage for start-up
V
OUT
range: 1.2V to 5.5V
Output current
Up to 3.5A for V
IN
≥ 2.5V, V
OUT
= 3.3V
Up to 4A for V
IN
≥ 3V, V
OUT
= 3.3V
High efficiency over the entire load range
Low 2.3μA operating quiescent current
91.94% efficiency at V
IN
= 3.6V, V
OUT
= 3.3V, I
OUT
= 100μA (in buck-boost mode)
95.33% efficiency at V
IN
= 3.6V, V
OUT
= 3.3V, I
OUT
= 2A (in buck-boost mode)
Automatic power save mode, ultra-sonic mode, and forced PWM mode selectable
Windowed power good indicated by PG pin
Output discharge function (TPS638221 only)
Supports 1.2V logic I/O
Safety and robust protection features
Overtemperature protection
Input and output overvoltage protection
True load disconnect during shutdown
Forward and backward current limit
Hiccup protection
15-ball WCSP package (2.029mm × 1.257mm)