Texas Instruments TPS5130PT
- Part No.:
- TPS5130PT
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Voltage Regulators - Linear + Switching
- Package:
- 48-LQFP
- Datasheet:
-
TPS5130PT.pdf
- Description:
- IC REG QUAD BUCK/LNR SYNC 48LQFP
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Product details
Overview
TPS5130PT from Texas Instruments is a quad-output power management IC integrating three synchronous buck regulator controllers (SBRC) and one LDO controller for notebook PC and portable DSP power rails. It supports 4.5 V–28 V input, delivers 0.9 V–5.5 V adjustable switcher outputs and 0.9 V–2.5 V LDO output, features ±1.5% reference accuracy, 300–500 kHz PWM operation, and programmable overcurrent/overvoltage/undervoltage protection - deployed in multi-rail CPU core/I/O voltage sequencing.
For engineers reviewing the TPS5130PT datasheet, TPS5130PT pinout, TPS5130PT application, or TPS5130PT equivalent, this page provides verified technical context on phase-interleaved buck control, LDO gate drive capability, integrated 5-V/3.3-V linear regulators, dead-time–managed N-MOSFET drivers, and fault-latch timing behavior critical for battery-powered system stability and thermal design.
Technical Context
The TPS5130PT implements three independent SBRC channels with 180° phase interleaving to minimize input ripple and reduce required bulk capacitance. Each channel uses a high-speed error amplifier (2.5 MHz unity-gain bandwidth), programmable current-limit via external TRIP resistors (13 µA typ.), and auto PWM/SKIP mode selection via PWM_SEL pin.
Its LDO controller drives an external N-channel MOSFET with overshoot suppression, current-limit threshold (50 mV), and shared FLT latch logic. Integrated 5-V and 3.3-V linear regulators supply internal circuitry and bootstrap bias; both support standby control (STBY_VREF5/STBY_VREF3.3) and UVLO (4.2 V/4.1 V thresholds).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | 4.5 V–28 V for switchers; 1.1 V–3.6 V for LDO - enables direct connection to wide-input battery or adapter rails |
| Output Voltage Range | 0.9 V–5.5 V (switchers); 0.9 V–2.5 V (LDO) - supports modern low-voltage CPU cores and I/O domains |
| Switching Frequency | 300–500 kHz (PWM mode) - balances efficiency, EMI, and inductor size in space-constrained notebooks |
| Reference Accuracy | ±1.5% at 25°C - ensures tight output regulation across load transients without external trimming |
| Driver Output Current | 1.2 A sink/source (high-side); 1.5 A sink/source (low-side) - drives low-rDS(on) N-MOSFETs with minimal gate resistance |
| Powergood Threshold | ±7% of 0.85 V reference - provides reliable rail monitoring for system reset and sequencing logic |
| Quiescent Current | 3 mA typical (active), 250 µA standby, <10 nA shutdown - extends battery life during light-load or suspend states |
Pinout & Package
TPS5130PT is housed in a 48-pin Plastic Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP-PT), thermally rated for 3210 mW at TA ≤ 25°C with 25.7 mW/°C derating.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| INV1/2/3 | Inverting input for SBRC error amplifiers | Direct feedback node for output voltage regulation; also input to OVP/UVP/PG comparators per channel |
| LH1/2/3 | Bootstrap capacitor connection | Provides floating 5-V bias for high-side N-MOSFET gate drive; requires external flying capacitor |
| LL1/2/3 | High-side driver return & current sense | Connects to high-/low-side MOSFET junction; serves as current comparator input for cycle-by-cycle OCP |
| OUT1_u/2_u/3_u | High-side gate drive output | 1.2 A capable driver output; must be isolated via 5–10 Ω resistor to suppress switching noise |
| OUT1_d/2_d/3_d | Low-side gate drive output | 1.5 A capable driver output; referenced to OUTGNDx; no series gate resistor needed for ZVS turn-on |
| LDO_GATE | LDO pass transistor gate driver | Drives external N-MOSFET gate; includes overshoot protection by sinking charge from LDO_OUT |
| PGOUT | Open-drain powergood output | Asserts low when any regulated output deviates >±7% from 0.85 V reference; requires external pull-up |
| FLT | Fault latch timer capacitor node | Charges via OVP (125 µA) or UVP (2.3 µA) current source; triggers latched shutdown upon threshold crossing |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Three-phase interleaved SBRC | Reduces input RMS current by ~40% vs. single-phase, enabling smaller input capacitors and lower EMI |
| Auto PWM/SKIP mode | Maintains >85% efficiency at 10 mA load via hysteretic skip control - eliminates light-load switching losses |
| Integrated 5-V/3.3-V LDOs | Supply internal logic, REF, and bootstrap bias; eliminate need for external bias rails in compact designs |
| Temperature-compensated OCP | TRIP current (13 µA typ.) has +3400 ppm/°C TC - matches MOSFET rDS(on) drift for stable current limit across temperature |
| Programmable PG delay | External capacitor on PG_DELAY sets propagation delay (6.5 µs H→L, 16 µs L→H) for sequenced power-up |
| Dead-time control | Fixed 100 ns non-overlap between high-/low-side drivers - prevents shoot-through in N-MOSFET half-bridges |
Applications
| Notebook CPU Core Power | DSP I/O Domain Supply |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Dual-core mobile processor requiring independent 1.2 V core and 1.8 V I/O rails with fast transient response. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: TPS5130PT configures CH1 as 1.2 V core buck and CH2 as 1.8 V I/O buck; LDO supplies auxiliary 1.5 V logic. Use Value: Phase interleaving reduces input ripple by 50%, allowing 22 µF ceramic input cap instead of 100 µF tantalum - cuts board area and cost. |
Use Scenario: Portable audio DSP needing clean, low-noise 3.3 V analog supply and 1.2 V digital supply with soft-start sequencing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: TPS5130PT uses internal 3.3 V LDO for analog rail and CH3 buck for digital rail; SS_STBYx pins coordinate ramp timing. Use Value: Integrated 3.3 V LDO eliminates external regulator; ±7% PG threshold ensures DSP reset only after both rails stabilize within spec. |
| Game Console SoC Power | Industrial Handheld Terminal |
Use Scenario: Multi-core application SoC in handheld gaming device requiring 0.9 V GPU, 1.1 V CPU, and 2.5 V memory interface rails. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: TPS5130PT assigns CH1/CH2/CH3 to GPU/CPU/memory rails; LDO supplies 1.8 V PHY interface. Use Value: Shared FLT latch ensures coordinated shutdown during overvoltage - prevents partial rail collapse that could corrupt SoC state. |
Use Scenario: Ruggedized industrial terminal with Li-ion battery input (3.0–4.2 V) and 5 V system bus requiring efficient step-down and LDO post-regulation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: TPS5130PT uses REG5V_IN bypass mode with external 5 V; CH1 buck generates 3.3 V, LDO delivers 2.5 V sensor rail. Use Value: Standby current <250 µA extends battery runtime in sleep mode; UVLO on REG5V_IN prevents brownout-induced resets. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multi-rail DC/DC controller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPS51220RGER | Single 3-phase buck controller (no LDO); 0.6 V–5.5 V output; 300–1000 kHz; no integrated 5-V/3.3-V LDOs | Requires external LDO for auxiliary rails; lacks integrated bias regulators - increases BOM count | Choose when only high-current buck rails are needed and board space allows discrete LDOs |
| ISL6269CRZ | Triple buck + dual LDO; 0.5 V–5.0 V output; 300–1000 kHz; supports Intel VR12.5; no phase interleaving | Designed for Intel CPU platforms; lacks 180° interleaving - higher input ripple than TPS5130PT | Prefer for Intel-based notebooks where VR12.5 compliance is mandatory |
Compared with TPS5130PT, TPS51220RGER offers higher frequency flexibility but removes LDO integration and fault coordination, while ISL6269CRZ adds VR12.5 support at the cost of interleaving benefits - TPS5130PT remains optimal for cost-sensitive, battery-powered systems requiring tightly coupled multi-rail control and low quiescent current.
Availability
TPS5130PT is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for notebook PCs, portable DSP systems, and consumer game consoles requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and consistent parametric performance across production batches.
Supply support for TPS5130PT includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader specializing in analog, embedded processing, and power management solutions, with decades of expertise in high-efficiency DC/DC conversion and portable power architecture.
The TPS5130PT belongs to TI's notebook power management IC family, designed specifically for multi-rail voltage sequencing, battery-life optimization, and robust fault handling in space- and thermal-constrained portable computing platforms.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported switching frequency of the TPS5130PT?
The TPS5130PT operates up to 500 kHz in fixed PWM mode, set by the external CT capacitor. At 300 kHz (typical with 44 pF), it achieves optimal balance between MOSFET switching loss and inductor size. Frequency scaling beyond 500 kHz is not supported - exceeding this limit risks instability due to reduced loop gain margin and increased gate drive losses in the integrated drivers. The TPS5130PT datasheet specifies 300–500 kHz as the validated range.
How does the TPS5130PT implement overcurrent protection for its buck channels?
The TPS5130PT uses resistor-programmable, temperature-compensated current limiting: an internal 13 µA (typ.) current source flows through an external resistor between VIN_SENSEx and TRIPx pins to set the voltage threshold. During low-side conduction, the high-side current comparator monitors the MOSFET drain-source voltage against this threshold. If exceeded, the low-side pulse extends; if repeated in the next cycle, the high-side pulse terminates - preventing sustained overcurrent. This method avoids sense resistors in the power path.
Can the TPS5130PT drive high-side P-channel MOSFETs?
No, the TPS5130PT is designed exclusively for N-channel high-side MOSFETs. Its LHx pins supply bootstrap bias referenced to LLx (the high-/low-side junction), and OUTx_u outputs are optimized for N-MOS gate drive with 1.2 A sink/source capability. Driving P-MOS would require inverted logic, negative gate drive, and incompatible bootstrap topology - none of which are supported. External level-shifting circuits are not recommended due to timing and reliability constraints.
What is the purpose of the STBY_LDO pin on the TPS5130PT?
The STBY_LDO pin is a logic-level input that places the LDO controller into ultra-low-power standby mode when pulled low. In standby, the LDO_GATE output disables, LDO_CUR sensing halts, and quiescent current drops below 1 µA. This allows independent power gating of the LDO rail while keeping SBRC channels active - essential for dynamic power management in systems where I/O voltage must be retained while core logic sleeps. The pin accepts standard CMOS logic levels (VIL < 0.3 V, VIH > 2.2 V).
Does the TPS5130PT include built-in thermal shutdown protection?
The TPS5130PT does not feature dedicated thermal shutdown circuitry. Instead, it relies on overcurrent protection with temperature compensation (TRIP current TC = +3400 ppm/°C) and overvoltage/undervoltage fault latching via the FLT pin to prevent thermal runaway. System-level thermal management must be implemented externally - e.g., by monitoring die temperature with an external sensor or designing PCB copper pour and airflow to maintain junction temperature ≤ 150°C under worst-case load. The package dissipation rating (1670 mW at 85°C) defines the safe operating envelope.
TPS5130PT Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 48-LQFP
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Topology:
- Step-Down (Buck) Synchronous (3), Linear (LDO) (1)
- Number of Outputs:
- 4
- Frequency - Switching:
- 300kHz
- Voltage/Current - Output 1:
- Controller
- Voltage/Current - Output 2:
- Controller
- Voltage/Current - Output 3:
- Controller
- w/LED Driver:
- No
- w/Supervisor:
- No
- w/Sequencer:
- No
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.1V ~ 28V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 48-LQFP (7x7)
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The TPS5130PT part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for TPS5130PT:
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2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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