Overview
The TPS62060DSGT from Texas Instruments is a highly efficient synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. It is part of the TPS6206x family, designed to provide up to 1.6-A output current. This converter operates at a 3-MHz fixed frequency and features a power save mode to maintain high efficiency across the entire load current range. It is particularly suited for power conversion from single Li-Ion batteries or from 5-V and 3.3-V system supply rails. The device is available in a compact 2-mm × 2-mm × 0.75-mm 8-pin WSON PowerPAD package, making it ideal for space-constrained applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Switching Frequency | 3 MHz |
| Input Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 6 V |
| Output Current | Up to 1.6 A |
| Efficiency | Up to 97% |
| Output Voltage Accuracy (PWM Mode) | ±1.5% |
| Quiescent Current (Typical) | 18 µA |
| Duty Cycle | 100% for lowest dropout |
| Operating Temperature Range | –40°C to 85°C |
| Package | 2-mm × 2-mm × 0.75-mm 8-pin WSON PowerPAD |
Key Features
- Power Save Mode and 3-MHz Fixed PWM Mode for high efficiency and low noise applications
- Output Discharge Function in shutdown mode
- Voltage Positioning and Clock Dithering
- Supports maximum 1-mm height solutions
- Optimized for operation with a tiny 1-µH inductor and a small 10-µF output capacitor
- Low quiescent current of less than 1 µA in shutdown mode
Applications
- Point of Load (POL)
- Notebooks and Pocket PCs
- Portable Media Players
- DSP Supplies
Q & A
- What is the switching frequency of the TPS62060DSGT?
The switching frequency is 3 MHz. - What is the input voltage range for the TPS62060DSGT?
The input voltage range is from 2.7 V to 6 V. - What is the maximum output current of the TPS62060DSGT?
The maximum output current is up to 1.6 A. - What is the efficiency of the TPS62060DSGT?
The efficiency is up to 97%. - What is the output voltage accuracy in PWM mode?
The output voltage accuracy in PWM mode is ±1.5%. - What is the typical quiescent current of the TPS62060DSGT?
The typical quiescent current is 18 µA. - What is the operating temperature range of the TPS62060DSGT?
The operating temperature range is from –40°C to 85°C. - In what package is the TPS62060DSGT available?
The device is available in a 2-mm × 2-mm × 0.75-mm 8-pin WSON PowerPAD package. - What are some of the key applications for the TPS62060DSGT?
Key applications include Point of Load (POL), notebooks, pocket PCs, portable media players, and DSP supplies. - How does the power save mode operate in the TPS62060DSGT?
The power save mode operates at light load currents to maintain high efficiency and is optimized for low output voltage ripple.
