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TPS62404

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Dual, 400mA and 600mA, 2.25MHz Step-Down Converter with 1-Wire Interface in QFN

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Vin (min) (V) 2.5 Vin (max) (V) 6 Vout (min) (V) 1.2 Vout (max) (V) 1.9 Iout (max) (A) 0.4 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.032 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 2000 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2500 Features Adaptive/Dynamic Voltage Scaling, Enable, Forced PWM, Light load efficiency, Synchronous Rectification Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 2 Control mode Voltage mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 2.5 Vin (max) (V) 6 Vout (min) (V) 1.2 Vout (max) (V) 1.9 Iout (max) (A) 0.4 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.032 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 2000 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2500 Features Adaptive/Dynamic Voltage Scaling, Enable, Forced PWM, Light load efficiency, Synchronous Rectification Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 2 Control mode Voltage mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 100 Type Converter
VSON (DRC) 10 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • High Efficiency—Up to 95%
  • VIN Range From 2.5 V to 6 V
  • 2.25-MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
  • Output Current of 400 mA and 600 mA
  • Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.6V to VIN
  • Pin-Selectable Output Voltage Supports Simple
    Dynamic Voltage Scaling
  • EasyScale Optional One-Pin Serial Interface
  • Power Save Mode at Light Load Currents
  • 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
  • Output Voltage Accuracy in PWM Mode ±1%
  • Typical 32-µA Quiescent Current for Both
    Converters
  • 100% Duty Cycle for Lowest Dropout
  • Available in a 10-Pin VSON (3 mm × 3 mm)
  • APPLICATIONS
    • Cell Phones, Smart Phones
    • PDAs, Pocket PCs
    • OMAP and Low-Power DSP Supply
    • Portable Media Players
    • Digital Radios
    • Digital Cameras

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  • High Efficiency—Up to 95%
  • VIN Range From 2.5 V to 6 V
  • 2.25-MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
  • Output Current of 400 mA and 600 mA
  • Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.6V to VIN
  • Pin-Selectable Output Voltage Supports Simple
    Dynamic Voltage Scaling
  • EasyScale Optional One-Pin Serial Interface
  • Power Save Mode at Light Load Currents
  • 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
  • Output Voltage Accuracy in PWM Mode ±1%
  • Typical 32-µA Quiescent Current for Both
    Converters
  • 100% Duty Cycle for Lowest Dropout
  • Available in a 10-Pin VSON (3 mm × 3 mm)
  • APPLICATIONS
    • Cell Phones, Smart Phones
    • PDAs, Pocket PCs
    • OMAP and Low-Power DSP Supply
    • Portable Media Players
    • Digital Radios
    • Digital Cameras

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

The TPS6240x family of devices are synchronous dual step-down DC-DC converters optimized for battery-powered portable applications. The devices provide two independent output voltage rails powered by 1-cell Li-Ion or 3-cell NiMH/NiCD batteries. The devices are also suitable to operate from a standard 3.3-V or 5-V voltage rail.

With an input voltage range from 2.5 V to 6 V, the TPS62400 is ideal to power portable applications like smart phones, PDAs, and other portable equipment.

With the EasyScale serial interface the output voltages can be modified during operation. The fixed output voltage versions TPS62401, TPS62402, TPS62403, and TPS62404 support one-pin controlled simple Dynamic Voltage Scaling for low-power processors.

The TPS6240x operates at a 2.25-MHz fixed switching frequency and enters the power save mode operation at light load currents to maintain high efficiency over the entire load current range. For low noise applications the devices can be forced into fixed frequency PWM mode by pulling the MODE/DATA pin high. In the shutdown mode, the current consumption is reduced to 1.2 µA, typical. The devices allow the use of small inductors and capacitors to achieve a small solution size.

The TPS62400 is available in a 10-pin leadless package (3-mm × 3-mm VSON)

The TPS6240x family of devices are synchronous dual step-down DC-DC converters optimized for battery-powered portable applications. The devices provide two independent output voltage rails powered by 1-cell Li-Ion or 3-cell NiMH/NiCD batteries. The devices are also suitable to operate from a standard 3.3-V or 5-V voltage rail.

With an input voltage range from 2.5 V to 6 V, the TPS62400 is ideal to power portable applications like smart phones, PDAs, and other portable equipment.

With the EasyScale serial interface the output voltages can be modified during operation. The fixed output voltage versions TPS62401, TPS62402, TPS62403, and TPS62404 support one-pin controlled simple Dynamic Voltage Scaling for low-power processors.

The TPS6240x operates at a 2.25-MHz fixed switching frequency and enters the power save mode operation at light load currents to maintain high efficiency over the entire load current range. For low noise applications the devices can be forced into fixed frequency PWM mode by pulling the MODE/DATA pin high. In the shutdown mode, the current consumption is reduced to 1.2 µA, typical. The devices allow the use of small inductors and capacitors to achieve a small solution size.

The TPS62400 is available in a 10-pin leadless package (3-mm × 3-mm VSON)

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* Data sheet TPS6240x 2.25-MHz 400-mA and 600-mA Dual Step-Down Converter In Small 3-mm x 3-mm VSON Package datasheet (Rev. F) PDF | HTML 30 Jul 2014
Application note QFN and SON PCB Attachment (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 06 Dec 2023
Analog Design Journal Methods of output-voltage adjustment for DC/DC converters 14 Jun 2019
Application note Performing Accurate PFM Mode Efficiency Measurements (Rev. A) 11 Dec 2018
Analog Design Journal Understanding 100% mode in low-power DC/DC converters 22 Jun 2018
Analog Design Journal Achieving a clean startup by using a DC/DC converter with a precise enable-pin threshold 24 Oct 2017
Analog Design Journal Testing tips for applying external power to supply outputs without an input voltage 24 Oct 2016
Application note Basic Calculation of a Buck Converter's Power Stage (Rev. B) 17 Aug 2015
Analog Design Journal Five steps to a great PCB layout for a step-down converter 29 Jan 2015
Application note Understanding the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the SW Node (Rev. A) 13 Jan 2012
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011

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