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TPS61221

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0.7-VIN, 3.3-V fixed output voltage boost converter with 5.5-μA quiescent current

Product details

Topology Boost Vin (min) (V) 0.7 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 3.3 Switch current limit (typ) (A) 0.4 Type Converter Regulated outputs (#) 1 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 500 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2000 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.005 Features Synchronous Rectification Duty cycle (max) (%) 90 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
Topology Boost Vin (min) (V) 0.7 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Vout (min) (V) 3.3 Vout (max) (V) 3.3 Switch current limit (typ) (A) 0.4 Type Converter Regulated outputs (#) 1 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 500 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2000 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.005 Features Synchronous Rectification Duty cycle (max) (%) 90 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
SOT-SC70 (DCK) 6 4.2 mm² 2 x 2.1
  • Up to 95% Efficiency at Typical Operating
    Conditions
  • 5.5 µA Quiescent Current
  • Startup Into Load at 0.7 V Input Voltage
  • Operating Input Voltage from 0.7 V to 5.5 V
  • Pass-Through Function during Shutdown
  • Minimum Switching Current 200 mA
  • Protections:
    • Output Overvoltage
    • Overtemperature
    • Input Undervoltage Lockout
  • Adjustable Output Voltage from 1.8 V to 6 V
  • Fixed Output Voltage Versions
  • Small 6-pin SC-70 Package
  • Up to 95% Efficiency at Typical Operating
    Conditions
  • 5.5 µA Quiescent Current
  • Startup Into Load at 0.7 V Input Voltage
  • Operating Input Voltage from 0.7 V to 5.5 V
  • Pass-Through Function during Shutdown
  • Minimum Switching Current 200 mA
  • Protections:
    • Output Overvoltage
    • Overtemperature
    • Input Undervoltage Lockout
  • Adjustable Output Voltage from 1.8 V to 6 V
  • Fixed Output Voltage Versions
  • Small 6-pin SC-70 Package

The TPS6122x family devices provide a power-supply solution for products powered by either a single-cell, two-cell, or three-cell alkaline, NiCd or NiMH, or one-cell Li-Ion or Li-polymer battery. Possible output currents depend on the input-to-output voltage ratio. The boost converter is based on a hysteretic controller topology using synchronous rectification to obtain maximum efficiency at minimal quiescent currents. The output voltage of the adjustable version can be programmed by an external resistor divider, or is set internally to a fixed output voltage. The converter can be switched off by a featured enable pin. While being switched off, battery drain is minimized. The device is offered in a 6-pin SC-70 package (DCK) measuring 2 mm × 2 mm to enable small circuit layout size.

The TPS6122x family devices provide a power-supply solution for products powered by either a single-cell, two-cell, or three-cell alkaline, NiCd or NiMH, or one-cell Li-Ion or Li-polymer battery. Possible output currents depend on the input-to-output voltage ratio. The boost converter is based on a hysteretic controller topology using synchronous rectification to obtain maximum efficiency at minimal quiescent currents. The output voltage of the adjustable version can be programmed by an external resistor divider, or is set internally to a fixed output voltage. The converter can be switched off by a featured enable pin. While being switched off, battery drain is minimized. The device is offered in a 6-pin SC-70 package (DCK) measuring 2 mm × 2 mm to enable small circuit layout size.

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* Data sheet TPS6122x Low Input Voltage, 0.7V Boost Converter With 5.5μA Quiescent Current datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 11 Nov 2014
Application note 스트컨버터의 전력계 기본 계산 (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 21 Nov 2022
Application note Basic Calculation of a Boost Converter's Power Stage (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 28 Oct 2022
Application note Performing Accurate PFM Mode Efficiency Measurements (Rev. A) 11 Dec 2018
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Application note Extending the Soft Start Time Without a Soft Start Pin (Rev. B) 15 Jun 2017
Application note Five Steps to a Good PCB Layout of the Boost Converter PDF | HTML 03 May 2016
Analog Design Journal Accurately measuring efficiency of ultralow-IQ devices 22 Jan 2014
Application note Automated Frequency Response Analyzer 09 Oct 2013
Analog Design Journal Design considerations for a resistive feedback divider in a DC/DC converter 26 Apr 2012
White paper Power Management Solutions for Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit MSP430 MCUs (Rev. D) 28 Mar 2012
Analog Design Journal IQ: What it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it 17 Jun 2011
Application note Stellaris DCDC Converter Reference Design 03 Aug 2009
Application note Minimizing Ringing at the Switch Node of a Boost Converter 15 Sep 2006

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Evaluation board

TPS61220EVM-319 — TPS61220EVM-319 Evaluation Module

The TPS61220EVM-319 facilitates evaluation of the TPS61220 low input voltage boost converter.

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Simulation model

TPS61221 Unencrypted PSpice Transient Model Package (Rev. A)

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Simulation tool

PSPICE-FOR-TI — PSpice® for TI design and simulation tool

PSpice® for TI is a design and simulation environment that helps evaluate functionality of analog circuits. This full-featured, design and simulation suite uses an analog analysis engine from Cadence®. Available at no cost, PSpice for TI includes one of the largest model libraries in the (...)
Reference designs

TIDA-00599 — LP5910 and TPS61221 as Power Reference Design for devices Interacting with Ultra-Low Voltage MSP430

The MSP430X09X can operate form ultra-low voltages (ULV) in the range of 0.9V to 1.65V; however most of the devices in the system requires higher voltages. TIDA-00599 provides a solution for those companion devices that requires 1.8V and 3.3V input voltages.

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