TI Buck-Boost DC/DC converter widens input voltage range for automotive

Texas Instruments has introduced an automotive-qualified DC/DC power management integrated circuit (IC) that switches autonomously between buck and boost modes to provide a constant regulated output voltage of 5 V.

The TPIC74100-Q1 operates over a wide input voltage range of 1.5 V to 40 V and simplifies design by eliminating the need for external components, thus enabling automotive OEMs and systems suppliers to reduce their product development timelines.

The device also minimizes electro-magnetic interference (EMI) in the system by implementing a clock modulator and adjustable slew rate. The TPIC74100-Q1 voltage regulators are available today in volume from TI and its authorized distributors in a 20-pin HTSSOP PowerPAD package. Suggested resale pricing in quantities of 1,000 units is Rs 74.80.

TI is committed to the automotive market, providing OEMs and system suppliers with a broad digital and analog portfolio of superior-quality, reliable, innovative and cost-effective solutions. TI products address electronics in the car for systems ranging from power train to braking to audio and infotainment.