Texas Instruments TPS60210EVM-167

Overview

TPS60210EVM-167 from Texas Instruments is an evaluation module designed to characterize the TPS60210 regulated low-ripple charge pump DC/DC converter, delivering 3.3 V at up to 100 mA from a 1.8–3.6 V input. It implements snooze mode (2 µA quiescent current), low-battery detection (LBI/LBO with 2.0 V trip on board), and external clock synchronization capability. The board supports rapid prototyping of battery-powered portable electronics requiring compact, low-noise voltage doubling.

For engineers reviewing the TPS60210EVM-167 datasheet, TPS60210EVM-167 pinout, TPS60210EVM-167 application, or TPS60210EVM-167 equivalent, this page provides verified physical layout data, component-level BOM details, dual-inline socket interface mapping, setup procedures for normal/snooze/synchronized operation, and measured performance context tied directly to the TPS60210 IC's electrical behavior.

Technical Context

The TPS60210EVM-167 is a single-layer PCB sized 17.9 mm × 10.2 mm, built to fit a 14-pin DIP socket (pins 1–3, 7–8, 12–14 used). It integrates the TPS60210 IC with four ceramic capacitors (C1/C2 = 1 µF X5R/X7R flying caps; C3/C4 = 2.2 µF input/output caps) and five passive components enabling LBI threshold setting (R1/R2), LBO pullup (R3), and SNOOZE control (R4).

It supports three operational modes: default normal mode (via R4 pullup), snooze mode (via grounded SNOOZE), and external clock synchronization (400–800 kHz applied to SNOOZE). The board includes a 100 nF filter capacitor (C5) on LBI to suppress noise-induced oscillation at the 2.0 V low-battery trip point.

Key Specifications

Availability

TPS60210EVM-167 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for battery-powered portable electronics, low-power sensor nodes, and handheld medical devices requiring stable component supply during design validation and pre-production testing phases.

Supply support for TPS60210EVM-167 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 company specializing in analog, embedded processing, and power management technologies, with decades of leadership in precision power conversion and evaluation platform development.

The TPS60210EVM-167 belongs to TI's Power Management Evaluation Modules product line, engineered specifically to accelerate characterization and integration of the TPS6021x family of regulated charge pumps in space-constrained, low-quiescent-current applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the TPS60210EVM-167?

The TPS60210EVM-167 is an evaluation module that enables hardware engineers to test and validate the performance of the TPS60210 regulated charge pump IC. It provides immediate access to key signals-including IN, OUT, GND, LBI, LBO, and SNOOZE-on a compact 14-pin DIP-compatible board, allowing rapid assessment of output regulation, low-battery detection, snooze mode efficiency, and external clock synchronization without custom PCB design.

How do I configure the TPS60210EVM-167 for snooze mode operation?

To enable snooze mode on the TPS60210EVM-167, drive the SNOOZE pin (Socket Pin 13) to ground using an external logic signal or jumper. Note that the onboard R4 (1 MΩ pullup) must be removed or disconnected to prevent conflict; otherwise, the device remains in normal mode. Accurate quiescent current measurement (<2 µA) also requires removal of R1, R2, and R4 to eliminate parasitic leakage paths.

Can the TPS60210EVM-167 be used with other ICs in the TPS6021x family?

Yes, the TPS60210EVM-167 can evaluate TPS60211, TPS60212, and TPS60213 by replacing the IC. For TPS60211/TPS60213, remove R1 and R2 and connect LBI to GND; the LBO pad then functions as a power-good (PG) indicator. The board's layout, capacitor selection, and socket interface remain compatible across the family, supporting comparative analysis of regulation accuracy, ripple, and startup behavior under identical test conditions.

What are the critical layout features of the TPS60210EVM-167?

The TPS60210EVM-167 uses a single-layer PCB with all components and traces on the top side only-optimized for minimal parasitic inductance in the charge pump switching loop. Its 17.9 mm × 10.2 mm footprint matches a standard 14-pin DIP socket, and the placement of C1/C2 (flying caps) adjacent to the IC and C3/C4 (input/output caps) near respective power pins follows TI's recommended layout for low-ripple performance and EMI reduction.

How is low-battery detection implemented on the TPS60210EVM-167?

Low-battery detection on the TPS60210EVM-167 uses the TPS60210's LBI input and open-drain LBO output. A resistor divider (R1=402 kΩ, R2=576 kΩ) sets the trip point to 2.0 V when referenced to input voltage (VI), compared against the internal 1.18 V reference. An optional 100 nF filter capacitor (C5) suppresses noise on LBI. LBO is pulled up to VO via R3 (1 MΩ), producing a clean high-to-low transition when VI drops below the threshold.