The TPS7B6850QPWPRQ1 is an adjustable, low-dropout linear regulator that provides excellent performance features, such as fast transients, low output noise, high PSRR and minimal junction-temperature excursion. It provides a regulated output voltage up to 10 A. The output voltage is adjustable using two external resistors. It can also be used in current limit mode using an external resistor.

Working Principle

The TPS7B6850QPWPRQ1 consists of an adjustable series voltage regulator, control circuitry and current limit circuit with a shutdown control. The series voltage regulators regulate the output voltage by sensing the regulation voltage between the output of the series regulator and the feedback voltage, and adjusting the series regulator current to maintain the nominal output voltage. Detection of the output change is done by a fraction of the output current being routed to the current limit circuit and feedback as a percentage of the output voltage regulation. The control circuitry senses the regulation voltage and adjusts the series regulator current to maintain the nominal output voltage.

The current limit circuit monitors the output current and provides thermal protection by limiting the output current to a specified value. The output of the current limit circuit is connected to the control circuit in order to provide the thermal protection. The shutdown control circuit provides disabled or enabled condition of the device. When the device is disabled, the output voltage is reduced.

Application fields

The TPS7B6850QPWPRQ1 is advantageous in several field. In industrial environment, it is useful for building control, motor drives, and DC power systems. It can be used for applications such as hot swap and automatic transfer switches. In communications, it is suitable for powering communications infrastructure, such as base stations, distributed antenna systems (DAS), and cloud computing and storage applications. It can also be used in consumer products and computing, such as mobile phones and laptops.

The TPS7B6850QPWPRQ1 is designed to provide a high-quality, low-cost source of regulated voltage. The adjustable output voltage and current limiting protection make it suitable for a wide range of applications. Its wide input voltage range and small footprint make it a good fit for industrial, communications, computing and consumer products markets.