TPS61165 White LED Boost Driver

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TPS61165 White LED Boost Driver

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Part Number
TPS61165
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
6-pin WSON DRV 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm; 6-pin SOT-23 DBV 2.90 mm x 1.60 mm
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

TPS61165 from Texas Instruments is a Power_Management white LED boost driver supplied in 6-pin WSON DRV 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm and 6-pin SOT-23 DBV 2.90 mm x 1.60 mm packages. It operates from a 3 to 18 V recommended input range and supports an output range from VIN to 38 V. Key operating parameters include a 1.2 MHz fixed switching frequency, 1.2 A typical integrated switch current limit, 200 mV feedback reference, 2% feedback reference accuracy, and up to 90% efficiency. The device supports PWM dimming from 5 to 100 kHz, with recommended 10 to 22 uH inductance, 1 uF input capacitance, and 1 to 10 uF output capacitance.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTPS61165
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Input Voltage Range3 to 18 V; Recommended operating condition, VIN
Open LED Protection38 V typical; Device option, TA=-40°C to 85°C
Output Voltage RangeVIN to 38 V; Recommended operating condition
Switch FET Current Limit1.2 A; Typical integrated switch current limit
Switching Frequency1.2 MHz; Fixed boost converter switching frequency
Feedback Reference Voltage200 mV; Default LED current regulation reference
Feedback Reference Accuracy2%; Feature specification
EfficiencyUp to 90%; Feature specification
Recommended Inductor10 to 22 uH; Recommended operating condition
PWM Dimming Frequency5 to 100 kHz; Recommended operating condition
Input Capacitor1 uF; Recommended operating condition
Output Capacitor1 to 10 uF; Recommended operating condition
Operating Ambient Temperature-40 to 85 °C; Recommended operating condition
Operating Junction Temperature-40 to 125 °C; Recommended operating condition
Absolute Maximum VIN Voltage-0.3 to 20 V; Voltage with respect to ground
Absolute Maximum CTRL Voltage-0.3 to 20 V; Voltage with respect to ground
Absolute Maximum FB and COMP Voltage-0.3 to 3 V; Voltage with respect to ground
Absolute Maximum SW Voltage-0.3 to 40 V; Voltage with respect to ground
Absolute Maximum Operating Junction Temperature-40 to 150 °C; Absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; Absolute maximum rating
Quiescent Current2.3 mA typical; Device PWM switching, no load; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN, TA=25°C typical
Shutdown Current1 uA typical; CTRL=GND, VIN=4.2 V
Undervoltage Lockout Threshold2.2 to 2.5 V; VIN falling
Undervoltage Lockout Hysteresis70 mV typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
CTRL Logic High Voltage1.2 V minimum; VIN=3 V to 18 V
CTRL Logic Low Voltage0.4 V maximum; VIN=3 V to 18 V
CTRL Pulldown Resistor400 min, 800 typ, 1600 max kOhm; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
CTRL Pulse Width to Shutdown2.5 ms typical; CTRL high to low
EasyScale Detection Time260 us typical; CTRL pin low
EasyScale Detection Delay100 us typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
EasyScale Detection Window Time1 ms typical; Measured from CTRL high
Voltage Feedback Regulation Voltage196 min, 200 typ, 204 max mV; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN, TA=-40°C to 85°C
PWM Brightness Reference Voltage47 min, 50 typ, 53 max mV; VFB=50 mV
PWM Brightness Reference Voltage17 min, 20 typ, 23 max mV; VFB=20 mV
Feedback Input Bias Current2 uA typical; VFB=200 mV
Oscillator Frequency1.0 min, 1.2 typ, 1.5 max MHz; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
Maximum Duty Cycle90% min, 93% typ; VFB=100 mV
Minimum On Pulse Width40 ns typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
COMP Pin Sink Current100 uA typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
COMP Pin Source Current100 uA typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
Error Amplifier Transconductance240 min, 320 typ, 400 max umho; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
Error Amplifier Output Resistance6 MOhm typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
Error Amplifier Crossover Frequency500 kHz typical; 5 pF connected to COMP
N-Channel MOSFET On Resistance0.3 typ, 0.6 max Ohm; VIN=3.6 V
N-Channel MOSFET On Resistance0.7 Ohm max; VIN=3.0 V
N-Channel Leakage Current1 uA typical; VSW=35 V, TA=25°C
N-Channel MOSFET Current Limit0.96 min, 1.2 typ, 1.44 max A; D=Dmax
Startup Current Limit0.7 A typical; D=Dmax
Half Current Limit Time Step5 ms typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
Open LED Protection Threshold37 min, 38 typ, 39 max V; Measured on SW pin
Open LED Protection Threshold on FB50% of Vref; Measured on FB pin, Vref=200 mV and 20 mV
VREF Filter Time Constant180 us typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
VREF Ramp-Up Time213 us typical; Each step, measured as number of cycles of the 1.2-MHz clock
Thermal Shutdown Threshold160 °C typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis15 °C typical; VIN=3.6 V, CTRL=VIN
EasyScale Start Time of Program Stream2 us minimum; Timing requirement
EasyScale End Time of Program Stream2 min, 360 max us; Timing requirement
EasyScale High Time Low Bit2 min, 180 max us; Logic 0
EasyScale Low Time Low Bit2 x tH_LB to 360 us; Logic 0
EasyScale High Time High Bit2 x tL_HB to 360 us; Logic 1
EasyScale Low Time High Bit2 min, 180 max us; Logic 1
Acknowledge Output Voltage Low0.4 V maximum; Open drain, Rpullup=15 kOhm to VIN
Acknowledge Valid Time2 us typical; Acknowledge condition active 0, RFA bit set
Duration of Acknowledge Condition512 us typical; Acknowledge condition active 0, RFA bit set
DRV Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance80.7 °C/W; 6-pin WSON DRV package
DBV Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance210.1 °C/W; 6-pin SOT-23 DBV package
DRV Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance55.4 °C/W; 6-pin WSON DRV package
DBV Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance46.8 °C/W; 6-pin SOT-23 DBV package
DRV Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance140.2 °C/W; 6-pin WSON DRV package
DBV Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance56.7 °C/W; 6-pin SOT-23 DBV package
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

TPS61165 is a Texas Instruments Power_Management IC for white LED boost-driver applications. The device uses a fixed 1.2 MHz boost converter architecture with an integrated N-channel switch specified for a 1.2 A typical current limit. LED current regulation is based on a 200 mV default feedback reference, with voltage feedback regulation specified from 196 mV minimum to 204 mV maximum under the listed test conditions.

Key Features

  • 3 to 18 V recommended input operating range
  • VIN to 38 V recommended output voltage range
  • 1.2 MHz fixed boost converter switching frequency
  • 1.2 A typical integrated switch current limit
  • 200 mV default LED current regulation reference
  • 2% feedback reference accuracy specification
  • Up to 90% efficiency feature specification
  • 5 to 100 kHz PWM dimming frequency
  • 37 to 39 V open LED protection threshold
  • Thermal shutdown at 160°C typical with 15°C hysteresis

Typical Applications

  • White LED boost driver circuits
  • PWM dimmed LED strings
  • Power_Management LED current regulation
  • 3 to 18 V input systems
  • VIN to 38 V boost outputs
  • Compact 6-pin LED driver assemblies

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What input voltage range does TPS61165 support?

TPS61165 has a recommended VIN operating range of 3 to 18 V. Absolute maximum VIN voltage is specified from -0.3 to 20 V with respect to ground.

What output voltage range is specified for TPS61165?

The recommended output voltage range is VIN to 38 V. Open LED protection is specified at 38 V typical, with a 37 V minimum and 39 V maximum threshold measured on the SW pin.

Which packages are listed for TPS61165?

TPS61165 is listed in a 6-pin WSON DRV package measuring 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm and a 6-pin SOT-23 DBV package measuring 2.90 mm x 1.60 mm.

What external capacitor and inductor values are recommended?

Recommended operating conditions list a 10 to 22 uH inductor, a 1 uF input capacitor, and a 1 to 10 uF output capacitor for TPS61165.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 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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