SLVT229 December   2025

 

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  2.   Description
  3.   Resources
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
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  7. 1System Description
    1. 1.1 Key System Specifications
  8. 2System Overview
    1. 2.1 Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 Design Considerations
      1. 2.2.1 High Side Gate Drive Circuit
      2. 2.2.2 PWM Generation Circuit
    3. 2.3 Highlighted Products
      1. 2.3.1 UCC21330-Q1 Overview
      2. 2.3.2 UCC27211A-Q1 Overview
      3. 2.3.3 TPS1212-Q1 Overview
  9. 3Hardware, Software, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
    1. 3.1 Hardware Requirements
    2. 3.2 Test Setup
    3. 3.3 Test Results
      1. 3.3.1 Efficiency Data
      2. 3.3.2 Efficiency Graphs
      3. 3.3.3 Output Voltage Ripple
      4. 3.3.4 Thermal Images
      5. 3.3.5 Switch Voltage Stress of High Side Switches
      6. 3.3.6 Load Transients
      7. 3.3.7 Reverse Step-up Operation of SCC
  10. 4Design and Documentation Support
    1. 4.1 Design Files
      1. 4.1.1 PCB Layout Recommendations
    2. 4.2 Documentation Support
    3.     Trademarks

2.3.3 TPS1212-Q1 Overview

TPS1212-Q1 is a family of low IQ smart high side drivers with protection and diagnostics. With wide operating voltage range of 3.5V to 73V (74V absmax), the device is designed for 12V, 24V, and 48V automotive system designs.

The devices have two integrated gate drives with 0.5A/2A (GATE) and 100μA/0.39A (G). With LPM low, the low power path is kept ON and the main FETs are turned OFF with IQ of 20µA (typ). The auto load wakeup threshold is adjusted using RBYPASS resistor placed across DRN and CS2–. IQ reduces to 1μA (typ) with EN/UVLO low.

The device has accurate bi-directional current sensing (±2%) output (IMON) with adjustable I2t based overcurrent and short circuit protection using an external RSNS resistor and FLT indication. Auto-retry and latch-off fault behavior can be configured. The device also has NTC based temperature sensing (TMP) and monitoring output (ITMPO) output for overtemperature detection of external FETs.

The TPS1212-Q1 is available in 23-pin VQFN package.

Features:

  • AEC-Q100 automotive qualified for grade 1 temperature
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • Documentation available to aid functional safety system design
  • 3.5V to 73V input range (74V absolute maximum)
  • Reverse input and output protection down to –65V
  • Integrated 12V charge pump
  • Low IQ = 20µA in low power mode (LPM = Low)
  • Low 1µA shutdown current (EN/UVLO = Low)
  • Dual gate drive: GATE: 0.5A src/2A sink, G: 100μA src/0.39A sink
  • Accurate I2t overcurrent protection (IOC) with adjustable circuit breaker timer (I2t)
  • Accurate and fast (5µs) short-circuit protection
  • Fast transition (5µs) from low power mode to active mode using adjustable load wakeup threshold or LPM trigger with WAKE indication
  • Accurate analog bi-directional current monitor output (IMON, I_DIR): ±2% at 30mV VSNS
  • NTC based overtemperature sensing (TMP) and monitoring output (ITMPO)
  • Fault indication (FLT) during short circuit fault, I2t, charge pump UVLO, overtemperature
  • TPS12120-Q1 (I2t enabled), TPS12121-Q1 (I2t disabled)
  • Accurate (±2%) and adjustable undervoltage lockout (UVLO)