TPS71725DCKR

The TPS71725DCKR is a linear voltage regulator belonging to Texas Instrument\'s Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) product family. This voltage regulator was engineered specifically to suit low power applications by tightly controlling output voltage, current, and thermal performance. It has a power solution topology, allowing it to be used with various power sources such as batteries, to provide stable output voltage without the need of an external voltage reference.

The TPS71725DCKR\'s primary component is the Positive-Voltage Regulator (VR). It features an integrated power MOSFET, Pass FET and a voltage reference circuit to provide tight output voltage regulation at all times. Its input voltage range is from 0.5V to 50V and its output voltage can be set from 1.0V to 35V. The output current of the TPS71725DCKR is up to 150mA.

The TPS71725DCKR is primarily used in small form factor portable and mobile applications, such as gaming systems, smart phones, tablets, and laptops. It can also be used for those applications that require asynchronous sampling, due to its low power consumption capability. The TPS71725DCKR can maintain high accuracy and tight stability even when voltage and temperature fluctuations occur. The device can be used as a post regulator to reduce output ripple and minimize noise.

The TPS71725DCKR\'s operating principle is straightforward. It senses the load voltage, compares it to the settings, and uses the internal error amplifier and MOSFETs to adjust the output voltage. The internal error amplifier can be used to regulate the output voltage, or disabled and controlled externally. The voltage reference is also used to ensure that the output voltage is stable and accurate.

The TPS71725DCKR provides additional features such as soft-start function and adjustable current limit, allowing the user to customize their application. The TPS71725DCKR is available in the SOT-23-6 package, making it small and lightweight, suitable for handheld and mobile applications.

Overall, the TPS71725DCKR linear voltage regulator boasts excellent load regulation, line regulation and temperature performance, making it suitable for cost-sensitive applications. It is an excellent choice for a reliable solution for low power applications with tight stability, where high accuracy and performance are required.