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How Does DC/DC Switching Regulator Work?

Feb 21 2023

A voltage regulator is integrated circuit that used to keep the output voltage of the alternator basically constant under all operating conditions of the engine, so as to meet the constant voltage requirements of electrical equipment.

DC-DC switching regulator is one of the common IC of the Power Management series. It is widely used in consumer electronics, Automotive, industrial, and medical equipment. In recent years, with the development of the EV industry, these PMICs especially TI DC/DC switching regulator is in high demand.

DC-DC switching regulator ICs are commonly used in battery chargers to step down and regulate the input voltage. For automotive applications, DC-DC switching regulator provide reliable and efficient power conversion.

DC/DC Switching Regulator for Automotive Applications

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Modern vehicles rely on a variety of electrical systems and components. To ensure reliable operation, the power that supplies these systems must be regulated and converted to different voltage levels. This is where DC-DC switching regulator ICs come in - they provide efficient and reliable power conversion and regulation for automotive applications.

In automotive applications, DC-DC switching regulator ICs are used to step down and regulate the input voltage from the car’s battery to the desired voltage level for the electrical components. These ICs are designed to be highly efficient, providing up to 95% conversion efficiency, and are cost effective as well.

In addition, DC-DC switching regulator ICs are designed to be robust and reliable. They are capable of operating in a wide range of temperatures and are designed to withstand harsh environments. This makes them ideal for automotive applications, as they can handle the extremes of temperature and vibration encountered in a car.

DC-DC switching regulator ICs can also provide protection for the electrical components by limiting the current, voltage, and temperature. This ensures that the components are not damaged by excessive current or voltage, or by overheating.

 

Products Overview

TPS62161 are easy to use synchronous step-down DC/DC converters optimized for applications with high power density. With wide operating input voltage range of 3V to 17V, make it ideal for system powered from either a Li-lon or other battery as well as from 12V intermediate power rails.

TPS62161DSGR PMIC DC-DC Switching Regulator

TPS62161DSGR TI PMIC

It offers both excellent DC voltage and superior load transient regulation, combined with very low output voltage ripple, minimizing interference with RF circuits.

•  Standard12-V Rail Supplies

•  POL Supply From Single or Multiple Li-Ion Battery

•  LDO Replacement

•  Embedded Systems

•  Digital Still Camera,Video

•  Mobile PCs, Tablet-PCs, Modems

 TPS62161DSGR application

TPS54560 is a 4.5V to 60V input, 5A, step down regulator with an integrated high side N-channel MOSFET. With the wide switching frequency range of 100kHz to 2500kHz allows either using a resistor to ground connected to the RT/CLK terminal.

TPS54560DDAR PMIC DC/DC Switching Regulator

TPS54560DDAR TI PMIC

It includes an internal soft-start circuit that slows the output rise time during start-up to reduce in-rush current and output voltage overshoot. The TPS54560 features fixed frequency, peak current mode control with adjustable switching frequency.

Idea applications are:12 V, 24 V, and 48 V Industrial, automotive and communications power systems.

•  Industrial Automation and Motor Control

•  Vehicle Accessories: GPS,Entertainment

•  USB Dedicated Charging Ports and Battery Chargers

•  12 V, 24 V and 48 V Industrial, Automotive and Communications Power Systems

TPS54560DDAR Application

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