TPS65150PWPR Integrated Circuits (ICs)

TPS65150PWPR Application Field and Working Principle

As the demand for portable applications requiring higher current levels increases, the TPS65150PWPR, an ultra-low power, low noise, high efficiency, low voltage, multiple output, linear regulator is becoming increasingly popular. A number of applications such as digital cameras, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDA), smart phone, portable navigation device (PND) have made use of the TPS65150PWPR for its superior power management capabilities. The device boasts of several features such as its low drop-out (LDO) with a wide input voltage range of 1.2V to 6.5V, along with its low voltage over-discharge (LVD) with a wide range of 3.0V to 20V, maximum output power of 10W, high efficiency, low noise, low standby currents and its multiple output capability which can be configured in any combination.

Capabilities

The TPS65150PWPR is a low voltage, multiple output linear regulator specifically designed to meet the stringent performance and efficiency requirements of modern portable device applications. It is capable of providing up to 6 outputs (3 of which can be independently adjustable) with adjustable voltage levels that range from 1.2V to 6.5V over a wide input voltage range. It can provide a maximum output power of 10W, and features a low drop-out voltage and low voltage over-discharge (LVD) protection, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. Additionally, its high efficiency and low noise operation make it an ideal solution for powering sensitive components.

Features

• Wide input voltage range: 1.2V to 6.5V
• Ultra-low power, low noise, high efficiency, and low standby currents
• Two adjustable output voltage outputs (V1 and V2): 1.2V to 6.5V
• One fixed output voltage (V3): 1.2V
• Two configurable outputs (V4 and V5): 1.2V to 5.5V
• Low voltage over-discharge (LVD) > 3.0V
• Maximum output power of 10W

Working Principle

The TPS65150PWPR is a multiple output linear regulator that utilizes an adjustable reference voltage, an error amplifier and an output selector circuit to provide regulated outputs at 3V, 4V, 5V, 6V, 7V, and 8V. The device is uniquely designed to provide a number of power management capabilities, including low voltage over-discharge (LVD) protection, adjustable voltage outputs, and high efficiency. The device utilizes a high-efficiency conversion strategy to convert the input voltage to a managed, low-noise output voltage. The dynamic voltage scaling feature allows the output voltage to be adjusted to the minimum operating level while maintaining the required output current. The device also features an active current limitation to protect against output overload and short circuits.

Conclusion

The TPS65150PWPR is a linear regulator which is specifically optimized for use in ultra-portable applications. It is ideal for applications which require high efficiency, low voltage over-discharge (LVD) protection and adjustable voltage output levels over a wide input voltage range. In addition to this, it is designed to provide a maximum output power of 10W, low noise operation and low standby currents.