Texas Instruments TPS54060ADGQR

The Texas Instruments TPS54060ADGQR is a high-efficiency, sync buck (step-down) DC-DC converter designed to take a higher input voltage and step it down to a lower output voltage. This IC is capable of delivering high output current, making it suitable for various power management applications. The device operates in the high-frequency range, which allows for smaller external components and, thus, a reduced overall system size. Functions - Step-Down Regulation: Converts a higher input voltage to a regulated lower output voltage. - Synchronous Operation: Utilizes synchronous rectification to improve efficiency. - Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage can be set from 0.8V to 5.5V by using external resistors. - Compensation: Internal compensation to stabilize the converter across different load conditions. - Protection Features: Includes features such as over-voltage, under-voltage, and thermal shutdown protection. Applications - Point of Load (POL) Power Supply: Commonly used for powering processors, FPGAs, DSPs, and microcontrollers. - Telecommunications Equipment: Suitable for powering devices in networking equipment and related technologies. - Data Processing Equipment: Used in servers and other data-intensive applications. - Industrial Equipment: Can be employed in a variety of industrial power management systems. Alternative Parts 1. TPS54040: Similar voltage and current ratings with slight variations in features. 2. LM2596: Another step-down regulator with a different efficiency profile and operating voltages. 3. TPS562201: A smaller footprint synchronous buck converter ideal for lower power applications. 4. TPS54360: A similar part with enhanced features for specific applications, like lower input voltage operation. Embedded Modules - TI offers various evaluation modules (EVMs) for testing the TPS54060ADGQR, such as the TPS54060EVM-150, which helps designers prototype and evaluate the performance of the IC. Related Q&A Q1: What is the maximum output current that the TPS54060ADGQR can deliver? A1: The TPS54060ADGQR can deliver a maximum output current of up to 6A under proper conditions. Q2: How does the TPS54060ADGQR achieve high efficiency? A2: It achieves high efficiency through synchronous rectification, which minimizes conduction losses, and through high-frequency operation that allows the use of smaller inductors and capacitors. Q3: Can the output voltage of the TPS54060ADGQR be adjusted? A3: Yes, the output voltage can be adjusted from 0.8V to 5.5V by selecting appropriate resistor values for an external voltage divider. Q4: What are the key protection features integrated in the TPS54060ADGQR? A4: Key protection features include over-voltage protection (OVP), under-voltage protection (UVP), current limiting, and thermal shutdown to protect the device and the load. Q5: In which industries or applications is the TPS54060ADGQR most commonly used? A5: The TPS54060ADGQR is commonly used in telecommunications, data processing equipment, industrial equipment, and point-of-load applications for various electronic devices.