Power Management IC (PMIC) for Digital Set Top Boxes 48-HTSSOP 0 to 85 The TPS65230A2DCAR is a power management IC (PMIC) manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI). Below are the factual specifications, descriptions, and features from Ic-phoenix technical data files:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Texas Instruments (TI)
- **Part Number:** TPS65230A2DCAR
- **Package:** 48-pin VQFN (7mm x 7mm)
- **Input Voltage Range:** 4.5V to 18V
- **Output Voltage Range:** Adjustable (depends on configuration)
- **Number of Buck Converters:** 3
- **Buck Converter Output Current:**
- Buck1: Up to 3A
- Buck2: Up to 2A
- Buck3: Up to 2A
- **Switching Frequency:** 500kHz to 2.2MHz (adjustable)
- **Efficiency:** Up to 95%
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
### **Descriptions:**
The TPS65230A2DCAR is a highly integrated PMIC designed for power management in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. It integrates three step-down (buck) converters, providing efficient power conversion with adjustable output voltages. The device supports a wide input voltage range and features high efficiency, making it suitable for battery-powered and line-powered systems.
### **Features:**
- **Integrated Power Management:** Combines three buck converters in a single IC.
- **Wide Input Voltage Range:** 4.5V to 18V for flexibility in various applications.
- **Adjustable Output Voltages:** Each buck converter can be configured for different output voltages.
- **High Efficiency:** Up to 95% efficiency to minimize power loss.
- **Programmable Switching Frequency:** 500kHz to 2.2MHz for optimization of size and performance.
- **Protection Features:**
- Overcurrent protection (OCP)
- Overvoltage protection (OVP)
- Thermal shutdown
- **Low Quiescent Current:** Enhances battery life in portable applications.
- **Compact Package:** 48-pin VQFN for space-constrained designs.
This information is based solely on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.
