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TPS61291

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Low Iq Boost Converter with 15nA Bypass Operation

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TPS61291

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Vin (Min) (V) 0.9 Vin (Max) (V) 5 Vout (Min) (V) 2.5 Vout (Max) (V) 3.3 Switch current limit (Typ) (A) 1 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Switching frequency (Min) (kHz) 2300 Switching frequency (Max) (kHz) 2300 Iq (Typ) (mA) 0.005 Features Bypass Mode Pass-through Mode Duty cycle (Max) (%) 90 Rating Catalog
Vin (Min) (V) 0.9 Vin (Max) (V) 5 Vout (Min) (V) 2.5 Vout (Max) (V) 3.3 Switch current limit (Typ) (A) 1 Regulated outputs (#) 1 Switching frequency (Min) (kHz) 2300 Switching frequency (Max) (kHz) 2300 Iq (Typ) (mA) 0.005 Features Bypass Mode Pass-through Mode Duty cycle (Max) (%) 90 Rating Catalog
WSON (DRV) 6 4 mm² 2 x 2
  • Input Voltage Range 0.9V to 5V
  • Startup Voltage 1.5V at 20mA Load
  • Pin Selectable Output Voltages:
    3.3V, 3V, 2.5V
  • 15nA typical Quiescent Current in
    Bypass Mode
  • 5.7µA typical Quiescent Current in
    Boost Mode
  • Bypass Switch from VIN to VOUT
  • IOUT > 200mA at 3.3V VOUT,
    VIN = 1.8V
  • Internal Feedback Divider Disconnect
    (Bypass Mode)
  • Controlled Bypass Transition Prevents
    Reverse Current into Battery
  • Power-Save Mode at Light Loads
  • Overtemperature Protection
  • Redundant Overvoltage Protection
  • Small 2mm × 2mm SON 6-pin package
  • Input Voltage Range 0.9V to 5V
  • Startup Voltage 1.5V at 20mA Load
  • Pin Selectable Output Voltages:
    3.3V, 3V, 2.5V
  • 15nA typical Quiescent Current in
    Bypass Mode
  • 5.7µA typical Quiescent Current in
    Boost Mode
  • Bypass Switch from VIN to VOUT
  • IOUT > 200mA at 3.3V VOUT,
    VIN = 1.8V
  • Internal Feedback Divider Disconnect
    (Bypass Mode)
  • Controlled Bypass Transition Prevents
    Reverse Current into Battery
  • Power-Save Mode at Light Loads
  • Overtemperature Protection
  • Redundant Overvoltage Protection
  • Small 2mm × 2mm SON 6-pin package

The TPS61291 is a boost converter with pin selectable output voltages and an integrated bypass mode. In bypass operation, the device provides a direct path from the input to the system and allows a low power micro controller (MCU) such as the MSP430 to operate directly from a single 3V Li-MnO2 battery or dual alkaline battery cells.

In bypass mode the integrated feedback divider network for boost mode operation is disconnected from the output and the quiescent current consumption drops down to only 15nA (typical).

In boost mode the device provides a minimum output current of 200mA at 3.3V VOUT from 1.8V VIN. The boost mode is used for system components which require a regulated supply voltage and cannot directly operate from the input source. The boost converter is based on a current-mode controller using synchronous rectification to obtain maximum efficiency and consumes typically 5.7µA from the output. During startup of the boost converter, the VSEL pin is read out and the integrated feedback network sets the output voltage to 2.5V, 3V or 3.3V.

Bypass mode or boost mode operation is controlled by the system via the EN/BYP pin.

The device integrates an enhanced bypass mode control to prevent charge, stored in the output capacitor during boost mode operation, from flowing back to the input and charging the battery.

The device is packaged in a small 6-pin SON package (DRV) measuring 2.0mm × 2.0mm × 0.75mm.

The TPS61291 is a boost converter with pin selectable output voltages and an integrated bypass mode. In bypass operation, the device provides a direct path from the input to the system and allows a low power micro controller (MCU) such as the MSP430 to operate directly from a single 3V Li-MnO2 battery or dual alkaline battery cells.

In bypass mode the integrated feedback divider network for boost mode operation is disconnected from the output and the quiescent current consumption drops down to only 15nA (typical).

In boost mode the device provides a minimum output current of 200mA at 3.3V VOUT from 1.8V VIN. The boost mode is used for system components which require a regulated supply voltage and cannot directly operate from the input source. The boost converter is based on a current-mode controller using synchronous rectification to obtain maximum efficiency and consumes typically 5.7µA from the output. During startup of the boost converter, the VSEL pin is read out and the integrated feedback network sets the output voltage to 2.5V, 3V or 3.3V.

Bypass mode or boost mode operation is controlled by the system via the EN/BYP pin.

The device integrates an enhanced bypass mode control to prevent charge, stored in the output capacitor during boost mode operation, from flowing back to the input and charging the battery.

The device is packaged in a small 6-pin SON package (DRV) measuring 2.0mm × 2.0mm × 0.75mm.
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* Data sheet TPS61291 Low Iq Boost Converter with Bypass Operation datasheet (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 23 Sep 2014
Application note 벅 컨버터의 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
Application note QFN and SON PCB Attachment (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 24 Aug 2018
Application note Extending the Soft Start Time Without a Soft Start Pin (Rev. B) 15 Jun 2017
Application note Calculating and Measuring the No Load Input Current of the Boost Converter 23 Sep 2016
Technical article How to use boost converters in wireless sensor nodes 06 Oct 2015
Technical article How to boost your battery-powered wireless sensor nodes 04 Aug 2015
Technical article Extend the life of your coin cell with boost + bypass operation! 26 Jan 2015
Technical article Make your Smart Meter Smarter 21 Nov 2014
EVM User's guide TPS61291EVM-569 Evaluation Module 17 Sep 2014
Analog Design Journal Accurately measuring efficiency of ultralow-IQ devices 22 Jan 2014
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011
Application note Minimizing Ringing at the Switch Node of a Boost Converter 15 Sep 2006

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Evaluation board

TPS61291EVM-569 — Low IQ Boost Converter with Bypass Mode Evaluation Module

The TPS61291EVM-569 facilitates the evaluation of the TPS61291 Low IQ Boost Converter with Bypass Mode device.  The device outputs a user-selectable output voltage of 2.5V, 3V, or 3.3V.  Available output current depends on the input voltage and output voltage but is generally around 200 (...)

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