TPS5401 Step-down DC-DC Converter

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TPS5401 Step-down DC-DC Converter

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Part Number
TPS5401
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
10-pin MSOP PowerPAD (DGQ), 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm nominal body
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

TPS5401 from Texas Instruments is a Power_Management step-down DC-DC converter in a 10-pin MSOP PowerPAD (DGQ) package with a 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm nominal body. It supports a 3.5-42 V recommended VIN range, 0-0.5 A output current, and 0.8-39 V output voltage range. The device operates across -40 to 150 °C junction temperature and includes enable control, slow-start/tracking, power-good monitoring, current limiting, thermal shutdown, and RT/CLK switching-frequency configuration. It is suited for regulated step-down DC-DC conversion where compact package size, synchronization capability, and defined protection thresholds are required.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTPS5401
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Package / Case10-pin MSOP PowerPAD (DGQ), 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm nominal body
Input Voltage Range3.5-42 V; VIN pin recommended operating range
Output Current0-0.5 A; recommended operating conditions
Output Voltage Range0.8-39 V; recommended operating conditions
Operating Junction Temperature-40 to 150 °C; recommended operating conditions
Internal UVLO Threshold2.5 V; no voltage hysteresis, rising and falling
Shutdown Supply Current1.3 µA typ, 4 µA max; VEN = 0 V
Operating Non-switching Supply Current116 µA typ, 136 µA max; VSENSE = 0.83 V, VIN = 12 V, TA = 25°C
Enable Threshold Voltage0.9 V min, 1.25 V typ, 1.55 V max; no voltage hysteresis, rising and falling, 25°C
EN Input Current-3.8 µA; enable threshold + 50 mV
EN Input Current-0.9 µA; enable threshold - 50 mV
EN Hysteresis Current-2.9 µA; EN pin
Voltage Reference0.772 V min, 0.8 V typ, 0.828 V max; TJ = -40°C to 150°C, VIN = 3.5 V to 42 V
High-side MOSFET On-resistance300 mΩ typ; VIN = 3.5 V, VBOOT - VPH = 3 V
High-side MOSFET On-resistance200 mΩ typ, 410 mΩ max; VIN = 12 V, VBOOT - VPH = 6 V
Error Amplifier Input Current50 nA; error amplifier
Error Amplifier Transconductance97 µMhos; -2 µA < ICOMP < 2 µA, VCOMP = 1 V
Error Amplifier Transconductance During Slow-start26 µMhos; -2 µA < ICOMP < 2 µA, VCOMP = 1 V, VSENSE = 0.4 V
Error Amplifier DC Gain10000 V/V; VSENSE = 0.8 V
Error Amplifier Bandwidth2700 kHz; error amplifier
Error Amplifier Source/Sink Current±7 µA; VCOMP = 1 V, 100 mV overdrive
COMP-to-switch Current Transconductance1.9 A/V; power stage transconductance
Current Limit Threshold0.6 A min, 0.94 A typ; VIN = 12 V, TJ = 25°C
Thermal Shutdown182 °C; thermal shutdown threshold
Switching Frequency Range Using RT Mode100-2500 kHz; RT/CLK pin resistor mode
Switching Frequency450 kHz min, 581 kHz typ, 720 kHz max; RT = 200 kΩ
Switching Frequency Range Using CLK Mode300-2200 kHz; external clock synchronization mode
Minimum CLK Input Pulse Width40 ns; RT/CLK pin
RT/CLK High Threshold1.9 V min, 2.2 V max; RT/CLK pin
RT/CLK Low Threshold0.5 V min, 0.7 V max; RT/CLK pin
RT/CLK Falling Edge to PH Rising Edge Delay60 ns; measured at 500 kHz with RT resistor in series
PLL Lock-in Time100 µs; measured at 500 kHz
SS/TR Charge Current2 µA; VSS/TR = 0.4 V
SS/TR-to-VSENSE Matching45 mV; VSS/TR = 0.4 V
SS/TR-to-reference Crossover1 V; 98% nominal
SS/TR Discharge Current During Overload112 µA; VSENSE = 0 V, VSS/TR = 0.4 V
SS/TR Discharge Voltage54 mV; VSENSE = 0 V
Power Good VSENSE Low Threshold92% of Vref falling, 94% of Vref rising; PWRGD pin
Power Good VSENSE High Threshold109% of Vref rising, 107% of Vref falling; PWRGD pin
Power Good Threshold Hysteresis2%; VSENSE falling
PWRGD Output-high Leakage10 nA; VSENSE = Vref, VPWRGD = 5.5 V, 25°C
PWRGD On-resistance50 Ω; IPWRGD = 3 mA, VSENSE < 0.77 V
Minimum VIN for Defined PWRGD Output0.95 V min, 1.5 V max; VPWRGD < 0.5 V, IPWRGD = 100 µA
Junction-to-ambient Thermal Resistance65.0 °C/W; DGQ 10-pin package
Junction-to-case Top Thermal Resistance48.0 °C/W; DGQ 10-pin package
Junction-to-board Thermal Resistance38.2 °C/W; DGQ 10-pin package
Junction-to-case Bottom Thermal Resistance13.6 °C/W; DGQ 10-pin package
Human Body Model ESD Rating±1000 V; ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins
Charged Device Model ESD Rating±500 V; JEDEC JESD22-C101, all pins
VIN Absolute Maximum Voltage-0.3 to 47 V; absolute maximum rating
PH Absolute Maximum Output Voltage-0.6 to 47 V; absolute maximum rating
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TPS5401 is a Texas Instruments Power_Management power IC configured as a step-down DC-DC converter. Its recommended VIN range is 3.5-42 V, with a 0-0.5 A output current range and 0.8-39 V output voltage range. The voltage reference is specified at 0.772 V minimum, 0.8 V typical, and 0.828 V maximum across -40 °C to 150 °C junction temperature and 3.5 V to 42 V VIN.

The device uses a 10-pin MSOP PowerPAD (DGQ) package with a 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm nominal body. Package thermal data includes 65.0 °C/W junction-to-ambient resistance, 48.0 °C/W junction-to-case top resistance, 38.2 °C/W junction-to-board resistance, and 13.6 °C/W junction-to-case bottom resistance.

Control and protection functions include a 2.5 V internal UVLO threshold, enable threshold range from 0.9 V to 1.55 V, current limit threshold of 0.6 A minimum and 0.94 A typical, and 182 °C thermal shutdown. The RT/CLK pin supports 100-2500 kHz resistor-mode switching frequency and 300-2200 kHz external clock synchronization.

Key Features

  • 3.5-42 V recommended VIN operating range
  • 0-0.5 A recommended output current range
  • 0.8-39 V recommended output voltage range
  • -40 to 150 °C operating junction temperature
  • 100-2500 kHz RT resistor-mode switching range
  • 300-2200 kHz external clock synchronization range
  • 0.8 V typical voltage reference
  • Power-good thresholds monitor VSENSE window
  • 2 µA SS/TR charge current for slow-start
  • 182 °C thermal shutdown threshold

Typical Applications

  • Step-down DC-DC conversion
  • Wide-input voltage regulation
  • 0.5 A regulated power rails
  • Externally synchronized converter designs
  • Power-good monitored supplies
  • Slow-start or tracking supply rails
  • Compact MSOP PowerPAD assemblies

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TPS5401, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For power IC and power device sourcing, voltage rating, current rating, power dissipation, package thermal performance, protection features, qualification grade and application conditions should be reviewed before approval.

FAQ

What input voltage range does the TPS5401 support?

The TPS5401 has a recommended VIN pin operating range of 3.5-42 V. Its VIN absolute maximum voltage rating is -0.3 to 47 V, based on the extracted manufacturer datasheet facts.

What output current and voltage ranges are specified?

The recommended operating conditions specify 0-0.5 A output current and a 0.8-39 V output voltage range. These values describe the extracted datasheet operating limits for the step-down DC-DC converter.

What package is used for the TPS5401?

The TPS5401 is listed in a 10-pin MSOP PowerPAD (DGQ) package with a 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm nominal body. Thermal resistance values are specified for the DGQ 10-pin package.

Can the TPS5401 switching frequency be synchronized externally?

Yes. The RT/CLK pin supports an external clock synchronization mode with a switching frequency range of 300-2200 kHz. The extracted facts also specify a 40 ns minimum CLK input pulse width.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 20, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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