TPS77501PWPRG4

TPS77501PWPRG4 Voltage Regulator - Linear

The TPS77501PWPRG4 linear voltage regulator is designed to convert and regulate line voltage to a lower voltage, in the 10 to 30V range. Its low-profile form factor in the POWERWISE™ portfolio enables it to be used in even the tightest of footprints. The board space savings come from its small size and its integration of features that are normally external components. It offers enhanced protection and power management features for industrial or consumer applications where space is limited.

Applications

TPS77501PWPRG4 voltage regulators are used for many applications in consumer electronics, such as servers, computers, gaming consoles, TVs, stereos and smartphones. Additionally, they are used in automotive, lighting, process control and multiple other industrial applications. The TPS77501PWPRG4 offers superior efficiency and smaller size compared to traditional linear regulators. This allows designers to save space, reduce total cost and increase reliability and safety in their applications.

Features

• Input voltage range from 9V to 32V
• Output voltage range from 10V to 30V
• Minimum load current of 5mA
• Maximum load current of 500mA
• Integral soft-start regulates output voltage over-load
• Constant current limiting functions
• Very fast over-voltage and under-voltage protection
• Device and system thermal protection
• Integrated over-temperature and over-current protection

Working Principle

The TPS77501PWPRG4 offers a smart, integrated solution to a variety of power-management applications. It uses a low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator with very high accuracy. The LDO provides power from a higher voltage from the system power converter and allows for current limiting and over-temperature protection features. It also provides for a soft-start power management configuration, ensuring smooth and efficient power-up operation.

The TPS77501PWPRG4 linear voltage regulator also implements a variety of system level protection features. These features include thermal protection, device protection including over-voltage and under-voltage protection, output current regulation and over-current protection. All of these safety features provide the system designer with extra peace of mind that the system is protected from potential damage caused by power-management faults.

The TPS77501PWPRG4 is designed to offer reliability and performance in a small form factor. Its small size and integration of features eliminates the need for large, external components while simultaneously allowing for a wide range as well as precise load regulation. This makes this device well suited for applications with limited space and challenging load requirements.

Conclusion

The TPS77501PWPRG4 linear voltage regulator is an efficient and reliable solution for applications requiring accuracy over a wide voltage range. Its robust safety features ensure that the system is protected from any potential faults in the power-management system. The integrated features also result in a much smaller board footprint, allowing designers to save space, improve system performance and reduce total cost.