TPS61024DRCR

Product Overview

Category

The TPS61024DRCR belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) and specifically falls under the voltage regulators - switching regulators classification.

Use

This product is primarily used for boosting or stepping up voltage levels in various electronic applications. It is commonly employed in portable devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras, where efficient power management is crucial.

Characteristics

• High efficiency: The TPS61024DRCR offers high conversion efficiency, ensuring minimal power loss during voltage conversion.
• Wide input voltage range: It can accept input voltages ranging from 1.8V to 6V, making it suitable for a wide range of power sources.
• Adjustable output voltage: The output voltage can be adjusted within a specified range, providing flexibility for different application requirements.
• Low quiescent current: The device features low quiescent current consumption, contributing to extended battery life in portable devices.

Package

The TPS61024DRCR comes in a small outline package (SOT-23-6), which is a surface-mount package with six pins. This package type ensures easy integration onto circuit boards and facilitates compact designs.

Packaging/Quantity

The TPS61024DRCR is typically available in tape and reel packaging, with a quantity of 3000 units per reel. This packaging format is commonly used for automated assembly processes.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 1.8V to 6V
• Output Voltage Range: Adjustable from 2.5V to 5.5V
• Maximum Output Current: 500mA
• Switching Frequency: 1.2MHz
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Efficiency: Up to 90%

Detailed Pin Configuration

The TPS61024DRCR has six pins, each serving a specific function:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin.
2. EN: Enable pin for turning the device on or off.
3. FB: Feedback pin for adjusting the output voltage.
4. SW: Switching node pin connected to the inductor.
5. GND: Ground reference pin.
6. VOUT: Output voltage pin.

Functional Features

• Wide input voltage range: The TPS61024DRCR can efficiently boost voltages from various power sources, providing versatility in different applications.
• Adjustable output voltage: The output voltage can be easily adjusted using external resistors, allowing customization based on specific requirements.
• Protection features: The device incorporates protection mechanisms such as overcurrent protection and thermal shutdown, ensuring safe operation and preventing damage to the circuitry.
• Low quiescent current: With its low quiescent current consumption, the TPS61024DRCR minimizes power wastage during standby or idle modes, enhancing overall energy efficiency.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High conversion efficiency leads to reduced power loss.
• Wide input voltage range enables compatibility with various power sources.
• Adjustable output voltage allows flexibility in different applications.
• Small package size facilitates compact designs.
• Protection features enhance reliability and safety.

Disadvantages

• Limited maximum output current may not be suitable for high-power applications.
• Higher switching frequency may introduce additional noise in sensitive circuits.

Working Principles

The TPS61024DRCR operates as a step-up (boost) voltage regulator. It utilizes a switching topology to efficiently convert the input voltage to a higher output voltage. The internal control circuitry adjusts the duty cycle of the switching transistor to regulate the output voltage within the desired range. Inductors and capacitors are used to store and transfer energy during the conversion process, ensuring smooth and stable voltage output.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The TPS61024DRCR finds applications in various electronic devices that require voltage boosting capabilities. Some specific application fields include:

1. Portable electronic devices: Smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and portable media players often utilize the TPS61024DRCR to efficiently manage power and extend battery life.
2. IoT (Internet of Things) devices: The product's compact size and low power consumption make it suitable for IoT devices that operate on limited power sources.
3. Wearable technology: Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices benefit from the TPS61024DRCR's efficient voltage conversion and small form factor.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• TPS61025DRCR: Similar to the TPS61024DRCR, but with a higher maximum output current of 800mA.
• TPS61026DRCR: Offers adjustable output voltage and higher efficiency compared to the TPS61024DRCR.
• TPS61027DRCR: Provides a wider input voltage range and lower quiescent current than