TI introduces 3-channel power management unit for embedded camera modules

Tiny power management unit with two DC/DC converters and one LDO comes in a 2-mm x 2-mm WCSP package

DALLAS (June 17, 2010) –Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) introduced today the TPS657051, a small power management unit that supports portable consumer electronics and space-limited applications, such as webcams or heat- or noise-sensitive embedded camera modules. Available in a 2-mm x 2-mm WCSP package, the device features two 400-mA step-down converters, a 200-mA low dropout linear regulator (LDO), and additional supporting functions. For details and samples visit: www.ti.com/TPS657051-preu.

Key features and benefits

• Two 400-mA step-down converters

• Up to 92 percent efficiency

• 3.3-V to 6-V input voltage range for DC/DC converters

• 2.25-MHz fixed frequency

• Automatic PFM/PWM operation

• Power Save Mode at light-load current

• Output voltage accuracy in PWM mode +/-1.5 percent

• General-purpose 200-mA LDO with 1.7-V to 6.0-V input voltage

• 100 percent duty cycle for lowest dropout

• 180 degrees out-of-phase operation

Availability and pricing

The TPS657051 is available now in a 16-ball, WCSP package and is priced at $1.20 in quantities of 1,000. Samples and the TPS657051EVM-522 evaluation module are available today.

Find out more about TI’s power management unit portfolio:

• Power management units: www.ti.com/pmu-pr

• Follow TI on Twitter: www.twitter.com/txinstruments

• TI E2E™ Community to ask questions and help solve problems with fellow engineers: www.ti.com/e2e

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