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TPS62130

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3-17V 3A Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 3x3 QFN Package

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Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 17 Vout (min) (V) 0.9 Vout (max) (V) 6 Iout (max) (A) 3 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.017 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 1250 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2500 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Power good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, Tracking, Voltage Margining Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Constant on-time (COT), DCS-Control Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 3 Vin (max) (V) 17 Vout (min) (V) 0.9 Vout (max) (V) 6 Iout (max) (A) 3 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.017 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 1250 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2500 Features Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Power good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, Tracking, Voltage Margining Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Constant on-time (COT), DCS-Control Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
VQFN (RGT) 16 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • DCS-Control™ topology
  • Input voltage range: 3 V to 17 V
  • Up to 3-A output current
  • Adjustable output voltage from 0.9 V to 6 V
  • Pin-selectable output voltage (nominal, + 5%)
  • Programmable soft start and tracking
  • Seamless power save mode transition
  • Quiescent current of 17 µA (typical)
  • Selectable operating frequency
  • Power-good output
  • 100% duty cycle mode
  • Short circuit protection
  • Overtemperature protection
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with the TPS62140 and TPS62150
  • Available in a 3-mm × 3-mm, QFN-16 package
  • Use the TPS82130 for faster designs
  • DCS-Control™ topology
  • Input voltage range: 3 V to 17 V
  • Up to 3-A output current
  • Adjustable output voltage from 0.9 V to 6 V
  • Pin-selectable output voltage (nominal, + 5%)
  • Programmable soft start and tracking
  • Seamless power save mode transition
  • Quiescent current of 17 µA (typical)
  • Selectable operating frequency
  • Power-good output
  • 100% duty cycle mode
  • Short circuit protection
  • Overtemperature protection
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with the TPS62140 and TPS62150
  • Available in a 3-mm × 3-mm, QFN-16 package
  • Use the TPS82130 for faster designs

The TPS6213x family are easy-to-use synchronous step down DC-DC converters optimized for applications with high power density. A high switching frequency of typically 2.5 MHz allows the use of small inductors and provides fast transient response as well as high output voltage accuracy by use of the DCS-Control topology.

With their wide operating input voltage range of 3 V to 17 V, the devices are ideally suited for systems powered from either a Li-Ion or other batteries as well as from 12-V intermediate power rails. They support up to 3-A continuous output current at output voltages between 0.9 V and 6 V (with 100% duty cycle mode). The output voltage start-up ramp is controlled by the soft-start pin, which allows operation as either a stand-alone power supply or in tracking configurations. Power sequencing is also possible by configuring the Enable and open-drain Power Good pins.

In power save mode, the devices draw quiescent current of approximately 17 µA from VIN. Power save mode, entered automatically and seamlessly if the load is small, maintains high efficiency over the entire load range. In shutdown mode, the device is turned off and shutdown current consumption is less than 2 µA.

The device, available in adjustable and fixed output voltage versions, is packaged in a 16-pin VQFN package measuring 3 mm × 3 mm (RGT).

The TPS6213x family are easy-to-use synchronous step down DC-DC converters optimized for applications with high power density. A high switching frequency of typically 2.5 MHz allows the use of small inductors and provides fast transient response as well as high output voltage accuracy by use of the DCS-Control topology.

With their wide operating input voltage range of 3 V to 17 V, the devices are ideally suited for systems powered from either a Li-Ion or other batteries as well as from 12-V intermediate power rails. They support up to 3-A continuous output current at output voltages between 0.9 V and 6 V (with 100% duty cycle mode). The output voltage start-up ramp is controlled by the soft-start pin, which allows operation as either a stand-alone power supply or in tracking configurations. Power sequencing is also possible by configuring the Enable and open-drain Power Good pins.

In power save mode, the devices draw quiescent current of approximately 17 µA from VIN. Power save mode, entered automatically and seamlessly if the load is small, maintains high efficiency over the entire load range. In shutdown mode, the device is turned off and shutdown current consumption is less than 2 µA.

The device, available in adjustable and fixed output voltage versions, is packaged in a 16-pin VQFN package measuring 3 mm × 3 mm (RGT).

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* Data sheet TPS6213x 3-V to17-V, 3-A Step-Down Converter In 3-mm × 3-mm QFN Package datasheet (Rev. F) PDF | HTML 10 Nov 2021
Application note Using the TPS6215x in an Inverting Buck-Boost Topology.. (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 23 Jan 2023
Application note Quick Reference Guide To TI Buck Switching DC/DC Application Notes (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 23 May 2022
Application note Achieving Longer Hold-Up Time Using the TPS62130 in Enterprise SSD Applications PDF | HTML 08 Sep 2021
Application note Comparison of TPS6290x vs. TPS621x0 PDF | HTML 23 Jul 2021
EVM User's guide TPS6213x Buck Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 09 Jun 2021
Selection guide Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B) 08 Apr 2021
Analog Design Journal Methods of output-voltage adjustment for DC/DC converters 14 Jun 2019
Technical article Minimize the impact of the MLCC shortage on your power application 29 Mar 2019
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
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Analog Design Journal Understanding 100% mode in low-power DC/DC converters 22 Jun 2018
Application note Extracting a Lumped Output Impedance Model With SIMPLIS or SiMetrix 11 Jun 2018
Analog Design Journal Achieving a clean startup by using a DC/DC converter with a precise enable-pin t 24 Oct 2017
Selection guide Control-Mode Quick Reference Guide (Rev. A) 14 Sep 2017
Application note Feedforward Capacitor to Improve Stability and Bandwidth of TPS621/821-Family (Rev. A) 28 Jun 2017
Application note Sequencing and Tracking With the TPS621-Family and TPS821-Family (Rev. A) 28 Jun 2017
Application note Step-Down LED Driver With Dimming With the TPS621-Family and TPS821-Family (Rev. A) 28 Jun 2017
Analog Design Journal Testing tips for applying external power to supply outputs without an input volt 24 Oct 2016
Technical article A smaller step-down power module for communications equipment systems 23 Jun 2016
Analog Design Journal Understanding frequency variation in the DCS-Control(TM) topology 30 Oct 2015
Application note Basic Calculation of a Buck Converter's Power Stage (Rev. B) 17 Aug 2015
Application note Optimizing the TPS62130/40/50/60 Output Filter (Rev. A) 15 Jul 2015
Analog Design Journal Five steps to a great PCB layout for a step-down converter 29 Jan 2015
Application note Step-Down Converter With Input Overvoltage Protection 04 Sep 2014
Technical article Cable voltage drop compensation for backseat USB ports: why does it matter? 01 Sep 2014
Technical article Voltage drop or cable compensation for the automotive power system 13 Aug 2014
Application note Step-Down Converter with Cable Voltage Drop Compensation 26 Jun 2014
Application note TPS62130A Differences to TPS62130 02 Apr 2014
Application note Using the TPS62150 in a Split Rail Topology 26 Mar 2014
Analog Design Journal High-efficiency, low-ripple DCS-Control offers seamless PWM/pwr-save transitions 25 Jul 2013
Application note How to Measure the Control Loop of DCS-Control Devices (Rev. A) 09 Aug 2012
Analog Design Journal Design considerations for a resistive feedback divider in a DC/DC converter 26 Apr 2012
Application note Understanding the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the SW Node (Rev. A) 13 Jan 2012
Application note Powering the MSP430 from a High Voltage Input using the TPS62122 (Rev. C) 12 Jan 2012
Application note Voltage Margining Using the TPS62130 15 Dec 2011
Application note Choosing an Appropriate Pull-up/Pull-down Resistor for Open Drain Outputs 19 Sep 2011
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011

Design & development

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Evaluation board

TPS62130EVM-505 — Evaluation Module for TPS62130 a 3-A, synchronous, step-down converter in a 3x3-mm, 16-pin QFN

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The TPS62130EVM-505 (HPA505-001) uses the TPS62130 adjustable version and is set to a 3.3-Voutput. The EVM operates with full-rated performance with an input voltage between 3.7 V and 17 V. (...)

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Simulation model

TPS62130 PSpice Unencrypted Average Model (Rev. A)

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TPS62130 PSpice Unencrypted Transient Model (Rev. C)

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TPS62130 TINA-TI Average Reference Design

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TPS62130 TINA-TI Transient Reference Design

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TPS62130 TINA-TI Transient Spice Model

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Simulation tool

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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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The PMP30046 reference design shows a system solution for an enterprise SSD backup power supply. The input voltage of the hotswap controller can be either 5V or 12V. A buck stage converts this input voltage to 3.3V with a maximum load current of 2.5A. The 3.3V are boosted to 28V for charging a (...)
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