Overview
The PTN04050CAH is a high-efficiency, step-up voltage regulator module produced by Texas Instruments. This component is designed to replace the PT5040 series of positive step-up products, offering improved electrical performance and a smaller, lighter package. The PTN04050CAH operates over a wide input voltage range of 2.95 V to 5.5 V and can provide output voltages adjustable from 5 V to 15 V. It is suitable for various general-purpose applications, including those operating off 3.3-V or 5-V DC power.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 2.95 | 5.5 | V | |
| Output Voltage Range | 5 | 15 | V | |
| Output Power | 12 | W | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | 85 | °C | |
| Efficiency | 87-90 | % | ||
| Switching Frequency | 450 | 525 | 600 | kHz |
| Output Voltage Ripple (peak-to-peak) | 1.5 | 3 | %VO | |
| Current Limit | 150% IOmax | A | ||
| Inrush Current | 2 | A | ||
| External Input Capacitance | 100 | μF | ||
| External Output Capacitance | 100 | μF |
Key Features
- High efficiency up to 90%
- Wide input voltage range: 2.95 V to 5.5 V
- Adjustable output voltage: 5 V to 15 V
- High output power capability: up to 12 W
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C
- Surface mount package available
- Improved thermal characteristics and RoHS/lead-free compliance
- Single external resistor for output voltage setting
Applications
The PTN04050CAH is suited for a wide variety of general-purpose applications, including:
- Telecommunications
- Instrumentation
- General-purpose DC-DC conversion in systems operating off 3.3-V or 5-V DC power
Q & A
- What is the input voltage range of the PTN04050CAH?
The input voltage range is from 2.95 V to 5.5 V.
- What is the adjustable output voltage range of the PTN04050CAH?
The output voltage can be adjusted from 5 V to 15 V.
- What is the maximum output power of the PTN04050CAH?
The maximum output power is up to 12 W.
- What is the operating temperature range of the PTN04050CAH?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
- How is the output voltage set on the PTN04050CAH?
The output voltage is set using a single external resistor.
- What type of package is the PTN04050CAH available in?
The PTN04050CAH is available in a surface mount package.
- Is the PTN04050CAH RoHS and lead-free compliant?
Yes, the PTN04050CAH is RoHS and lead-free compliant.
- What are the typical applications for the PTN04050CAH?
Typical applications include telecommunications, instrumentation, and general-purpose DC-DC conversion.
- What is the efficiency of the PTN04050CAH?
The efficiency of the PTN04050CAH can be up to 90%.
- What is the switching frequency of the PTN04050CAH?
The switching frequency ranges from 450 kHz to 600 kHz.
