TPS61169 High-Current Boost WLED Driver

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TPS61169 High-Current Boost WLED Driver

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Part Number
TPS61169
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
DCK 5-pin SC70 / SOT-5, 2.00 mm x 1.25 mm nominal body
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

TPS61169 from Texas Instruments is a Power_Management high-current boost WLED driver in a DCK 5-pin SC70 / SOT-5 package with a 2.00 mm x 1.25 mm nominal body. It operates from a 2.7 to 5.5 V input and supports LED string drive up to 38 V, with an output range from VIN to 38 V. The device integrates a 40 V, 1.8 A switch FET and operates at a 1.2 MHz typical switching frequency. It supports PWM dimming from 5 to 100 kHz with 1% to 100% duty cycle, making it suitable for WLED string current-driver and dimming applications.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTPS61169
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Package / CaseDCK 5-pin SC70 / SOT-5, 2.00 mm x 1.25 mm nominal body
Input Voltage Range2.7 to 5.5 V; recommended operating conditions
Integrated Switch FET Voltage Rating40 V; internal MOSFET rating
Integrated Switch FET Current Rating1.8 A; internal MOSFET rating
Minimum Switch Current Limit1.2 A; feature list
LED String Drive VoltageUp to 38 V; LED string output capability
Output VoltageVIN to 38 V; recommended operating conditions
Switching Frequency0.75 min, 1.2 typ, 1.5 max MHz; VIN = 3 V
Feedback Reference Voltage188 min, 204 typ, 220 max mV; Duty = 100%, TA >= 25°C
FB Pin Bias Current2.5 µA; VFB = 204 mV
Reference Filter Time Constant1 ms; VREF filter
N-Channel MOSFET On-Resistance0.35 typ, 0.7 max ohm; power switch
N-Channel MOSFET Leakage Current1 µA; VSW = 35 V
Switching MOSFET Current Limit1.2 min, 1.8 typ, 2.4 max A; D = DMAX, TA <= 85°C
Startup Current Limit0.72 A; TA <= 85°C, during soft start
Half Current Limit Time Step6.5 ms; soft-start protection timing
Output Overvoltage Threshold36 min, 37.5 typ, 39 max V; VOVP_SW
Undervoltage Lockout Threshold2.0 typ, 2.3 max V falling; 2.6 typ V rising
UVLO Hysteresis200 mV; VIN undervoltage lockout hysteresis
Operating Quiescent Current0.3 typ, 0.45 max mA; device enabled, switching at 1.2 MHz, no load
Shutdown Current1 typ, 2 max µA; CTRL = GND
CTRL Logic High Voltage1.2 V; control logic input threshold
CTRL Logic Low Voltage0.4 V; control logic input threshold
CTRL Internal Pull-Down Resistor300 kOhm; CTRL pin
CTRL Logic Low Time to Shutdown2.5 ms; CTRL high to low
PWM Dimming Frequency5 to 100 kHz; recommended operating conditions
PWM Dimming Duty Cycle1% to 100%; recommended operating conditions
Recommended Inductor4.7 to 10 µH; recommended operating conditions
Recommended Input Capacitor1 µF; recommended operating conditions
Recommended Output Capacitor1 to 10 µF; recommended operating conditions
Operating Junction Temperature-40 to 125°C recommended; -40 to 150°C absolute maximum
Storage Temperature-65 to 150°C; absolute maximum rating
VIN, CTRL, PWM, FB Absolute Maximum Voltage-0.3 to 7 V; with respect to ground
SW Absolute Maximum Voltage-0.3 to 40 V; with respect to ground
HBM ESD Rating±2000 V; ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
CDM ESD Rating±500 V; JEDEC JESD22-C101
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance263.8°C/W; DCK SC70 5-pin package
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance76.1°C/W; DCK SC70 5-pin package
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance51.4°C/W; DCK SC70 5-pin package
Junction-to-Top Characterization Parameter1.1°C/W; DCK SC70 5-pin package
Junction-to-Board Characterization Parameter50.7°C/W; DCK SC70 5-pin package
Thermal Shutdown Threshold160°C; thermal shutdown
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis15°C; thermal shutdown
Open LED Protection ConditionShuts down when SW exceeds VOVP threshold and FB is less than 30 mV for 3 switching cycles
Pin 1 FunctionSW, drain connection of internal power FET
Pin 2 FunctionGND, ground
Pin 3 FunctionFB, feedback pin for current; connect sense resistor from FB to GND
Pin 4 FunctionCTRL, PWM dimming signal input
Pin 5 FunctionVIN, supply input pin
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TPS61169 is a Texas Instruments high-current boost WLED driver for Power_Management designs that require boosted LED string voltage from a low-voltage input. Recommended operation covers a 2.7 to 5.5 V input range and output operation from VIN to 38 V, with LED string drive capability up to 38 V.

The device integrates a 40 V, 1.8 A internal MOSFET with 0.35 ohm typical on-resistance and a switching MOSFET current limit specified at 1.2 A minimum, 1.8 A typical, and 2.4 A maximum. Switching frequency is specified at 0.75 MHz minimum, 1.2 MHz typical, and 1.5 MHz maximum at VIN = 3 V.

The DCK 5-pin SC70 / SOT-5 package assigns SW, GND, FB, CTRL, and VIN pins. The FB pin is used for LED current feedback through a sense resistor to ground, while CTRL accepts the PWM dimming input. Recommended external components include a 4.7 to 10 uH inductor, 1 uF input capacitor, and 1 to 10 uF output capacitor.

Key Features

  • 2.7 to 5.5 V recommended input range
  • LED string drive voltage up to 38 V
  • VIN to 38 V recommended output range
  • 40 V, 1.8 A integrated switch FET
  • 1.2 MHz typical switching frequency at VIN = 3 V
  • 188 to 220 mV feedback reference range
  • 5 to 100 kHz PWM dimming frequency
  • 1% to 100% PWM dimming duty cycle
  • 36 to 39 V output overvoltage threshold
  • 1 µA typical shutdown current at CTRL grounded

Typical Applications

  • WLED string boost driving
  • PWM-dimmed LED current control
  • Low-voltage input LED drivers
  • VIN-to-38 V boost outputs
  • SC70 power-management assemblies
  • Sense-resistor LED current feedback

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What input voltage range does TPS61169 support?

TPS61169 is specified for a recommended input voltage range of 2.7 to 5.5 V. Its output operating range is specified from VIN to 38 V, and the LED string drive voltage capability is up to 38 V.

How is LED current feedback implemented on TPS61169?

The FB pin is the current feedback pin. The extracted pin description specifies connecting a sense resistor from FB to GND. The feedback reference voltage is 188 mV minimum, 204 mV typical, and 220 mV maximum at 100% duty and TA >= 25°C.

What dimming range is specified for TPS61169?

TPS61169 supports PWM dimming under recommended operating conditions. The PWM dimming frequency range is 5 to 100 kHz, and the PWM dimming duty-cycle range is 1% to 100%.

What protection behavior is specified for an open LED condition?

For open LED protection, the device shuts down when SW exceeds the VOVP threshold and FB is less than 30 mV for 3 switching cycles. The output overvoltage threshold is specified as 36 V minimum, 37.5 V typical, and 39 V maximum.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 8, 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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