TPS65251 Triple Synchronous Buck Converter

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TPS65251 Triple Synchronous Buck Converter

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Part Number
TPS65251
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
40-pin VQFN RHA, 6.00 mm x 6.00 mm
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

TPS65251 from Texas Instruments is a Power_Management power IC and triple synchronous buck converter in a 40-pin VQFN RHA package measuring 6.00 mm x 6.00 mm. It operates from a recommended 4.5 to 18 V input supply and supports 5 V, 9 V, 12 V, or 15 V system input rails. The three buck outputs provide 3 A, 2 A, and 2 A continuous loading, with maximum current ratings of 3.5 A, 2.5 A, and 2.5 A. Output voltage is adjustable from 0.8 V to near the input supply using an external divider, with a 0.8 V feedback reference specified at 1% accuracy.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTPS65251
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Component TypePower_IC
Package / Case40-pin VQFN RHA, 6.00 mm x 6.00 mm
Input Supply Voltage Range4.5 to 18 V; recommended operating condition
Output Voltage Reference Accuracy0.8 V, 1% accuracy; feedback reference
Continuous Output Current Buck 13 A; continuous loading
Continuous Output Current Buck 22 A; continuous loading
Continuous Output Current Buck 32 A; continuous loading
Maximum Output Current Buck 13.5 A; maximum current
Maximum Output Current Buck 22.5 A; maximum current
Maximum Output Current Buck 32.5 A; maximum current
Switching Frequency Range300 kHz to 2.2 MHz; set by external resistor on ROSC or synchronized to external clock
Supported System Input Rails5 V, 9 V, 12 V, or 15 V; converter operation
Output Voltage Adjustment Range0.8 V to near input supply; external resistor divider
Phase OperationBuck 1 operates 180 degrees out of phase with Buck 2 and Buck 3; Buck 2 and Buck 3 run in phase
Absolute Maximum Voltage at VIN1, VIN2, VIN3, LX1, LX2, LX3-0.3 to 20 V; over operating free-air temperature
Absolute Maximum LX Transient Voltage-3 to 23 V; LX1, LX2, LX3 transient less than 10 ns
Absolute Maximum Bootstrap Voltage-0.3 to 7 V; BST1, BST2, BST3 referenced to LX pin
Absolute Maximum Voltage at V7V and COMP Pins-0.3 to 7 V; V7V, COMP1, COMP2, COMP3
Absolute Maximum Voltage at Logic and Control Pins-0.3 to 3.6 V; V3V, RLIM1-3, EN1-3, SS1-3, FB1-3, PGOOD, SYNC, ROSC, LOW_P
Absolute Maximum Voltage at Ground Pins-0.3 to 0.3 V; AGND, GND
Operating Virtual Junction Temperature-40 to 125 °C; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-55 to 150 °C; absolute maximum rating
ESD Human Body Model±2000 V; per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD Charged Device Model±500 V; per JEDEC JESD22-C101
Junction Temperature Range-40 to 125 °C; recommended operating condition
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance30 °C/W; RHA VQFN, 40 pins
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance25.3 °C/W; RHA VQFN, 40 pins
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance73 °C/W; RHA VQFN, 40 pins
Junction-to-Top Characterization Parameter0.2 °C/W; RHA VQFN, 40 pins
Junction-to-Board Characterization Parameter7.6 °C/W; RHA VQFN, 40 pins
Junction-to-Case Bottom Thermal Resistance1.9 °C/W; RHA VQFN, 40 pins
Shutdown Current1.3 mA; EN pin low for all converters, TJ=-40°C to 125°C, VIN=12 V, fSW=1 MHz
Quiescent Current Low-Power Disabled20 mA; converters enabled, no load, Buck1=3.3 V, Buck2=2.5 V, Buck3=7.5 V, L=4.7 µH, fSW=800 kHz
Quiescent Current Low-Power Enabled1.5 mA; converters enabled, no load, Buck1=3.3 V, Buck2=2.5 V, Buck3=7.5 V, L=4.7 µH, fSW=800 kHz
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Rising Threshold4.22 V; rising VIN, TJ=-40°C to 125°C, VIN=12 V, fSW=1 MHz unless otherwise noted
VIN Undervoltage Lockout Falling Threshold4.1 V; falling VIN, TJ=-40°C to 125°C, VIN=12 V, fSW=1 MHz unless otherwise noted
VIN UVLO Deglitch Time110 µs; both edges
V3V Internal Bias Supply Voltage3.2 V min, 3.3 V typ, 3.4 V max; ILOAD=0 mA
V3V Bias Supply Output Current10 mA; VIN=12 V
V7V Internal Bias Supply Voltage5.63 V min, 6.25 V typ, 6.88 V max; ILOAD=0 mA
V7V Bias Supply Output Current10 mA; VIN=12 V
V7V UVLO Rising Threshold3.8 V; rising V7V
V7V UVLO Falling Threshold3.6 V; falling V7V
V7V UVLO Deglitch Time110 µs; falling edge
Enable Threshold High1.55 V min, 1.82 V max; V3p3=3.2 V to 3.4 V, VENX rising
Enable High Level0.66 x V3V; external GPIO, VENX rising
Enable Threshold Low0.98 V min, 1.24 V max; V3p3=3.2 V to 3.4 V, VENX falling
Enable Low Level0.33 x V3V; external GPIO, VENX falling
Bootstrap Capacitor Recommendation47 nF ceramic capacitor; BST1, BST2, BST3 to corresponding switching node
Input Bypass Capacitor Recommendation10 µF ceramic capacitor; close to VIN1, VIN2, VIN3 pins
V7V Bypass Capacitor Recommendation10 µF ceramic capacitor; from V7V to ground
V3V Bypass Capacitor Recommendation3.3 µF to 10 µF ceramic capacitor; from V3V to ground
Power Good Output Typeopen-drain, active high default; asserted after all converters are sequenced and within regulation
Low-Power Mode Controlactive high; LOW_P input enables low-power operation mode
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TPS65251 is a Texas Instruments triple synchronous buck converter for Power_Management designs that need three regulated rails from a shared input supply. Its recommended input supply range is 4.5 to 18 V, and converter operation supports 5 V, 9 V, 12 V, or 15 V system input rails. Buck 1 supports 3 A continuous loading, while Buck 2 and Buck 3 each support 2 A continuous loading.

Output voltage is set with an external resistor divider from 0.8 V to near the input supply. The feedback reference is 0.8 V with 1% accuracy. Switching frequency can be set from 300 kHz to 2.2 MHz with an external resistor on ROSC or synchronized to an external clock.

The device is supplied in a 40-pin VQFN RHA package, 6.00 mm x 6.00 mm. Assembly guidance from the extracted facts includes 47 nF bootstrap capacitors, 10 uF ceramic input bypass capacitors close to VIN pins, a 10 uF V7V bypass capacitor, and a 3.3 uF to 10 uF V3V bypass capacitor.

Key Features

  • Triple synchronous buck converter architecture
  • 4.5 to 18 V recommended input supply range
  • Supports 5 V, 9 V, 12 V, or 15 V rails
  • 3 A, 2 A, and 2 A continuous buck outputs
  • 3.5 A, 2.5 A, and 2.5 A maximum outputs
  • 0.8 V feedback reference with 1% accuracy
  • 300 kHz to 2.2 MHz adjustable or synchronized switching
  • Output adjustable from 0.8 V to near input supply
  • Open-drain active-high power-good output
  • Active-high LOW_P input enables low-power operation

Typical Applications

  • Three-output regulated power rails
  • 5 V system input rails
  • 9 V system input rails
  • 12 V system input rails
  • 15 V system input rails
  • Low-power mode supply designs
  • Externally synchronized buck supplies
  • Sequenced converter power-good monitoring

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What input voltage range does TPS65251 support?

TPS65251 has a recommended input supply voltage range of 4.5 to 18 V. The extracted converter-operation facts also list supported system input rails of 5 V, 9 V, 12 V, or 15 V.

How much output current is available from each buck?

Buck 1 supports 3 A continuous loading and 3.5 A maximum current. Buck 2 and Buck 3 each support 2 A continuous loading and 2.5 A maximum current.

How is the TPS65251 switching frequency configured?

The switching frequency range is 300 kHz to 2.2 MHz. It is set by an external resistor on the ROSC pin or synchronized to an external clock, according to the extracted datasheet facts.

What package is specified for TPS65251?

TPS65251 is specified in a 40-pin VQFN RHA package measuring 6.00 mm x 6.00 mm. The listed thermal data is also for the RHA VQFN, 40-pin package.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 25, 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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