TPS2024IDRG4Q1

Product Overview

Category

The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) and specifically falls under the power management ICs.

Use

This product is primarily used for power distribution and management in automotive applications.

Characteristics

• High efficiency power management
• Wide input voltage range
• Low quiescent current
• Overvoltage and overcurrent protection
• Thermal shutdown protection

Package

The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence

The essence of the TPS2024IDRG4Q1 lies in its ability to efficiently manage power distribution in automotive systems, ensuring reliable operation and protection against potential faults.

Packaging/Quantity

The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 is typically packaged in reels and is available in quantities of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 4.5V to 40V
• Output Voltage Range: 2.5V to 20V
• Quiescent Current: 50µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C
• Number of Channels: 4
• Maximum Continuous Current per Channel: 500mA

Detailed Pin Configuration

The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 has a total of 16 pins, each serving a specific function. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. EN1: Enable Input Channel 1
2. GND: Ground
3. IN1: Input Voltage Channel 1
4. OUT1: Output Voltage Channel 1
5. EN2: Enable Input Channel 2
6. GND: Ground
7. IN2: Input Voltage Channel 2
8. OUT2: Output Voltage Channel 2
9. EN3: Enable Input Channel 3
10. GND: Ground
11. IN3: Input Voltage Channel 3
12. OUT3: Output Voltage Channel 3
13. EN4: Enable Input Channel 4
14. GND: Ground
15. IN4: Input Voltage Channel 4
16. OUT4: Output Voltage Channel 4

Functional Features

• Overvoltage Protection: The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 monitors the input voltage and protects against overvoltage conditions, ensuring the safety of downstream components.
• Overcurrent Protection: It incorporates overcurrent protection to safeguard the system from excessive current flow, preventing damage to the circuitry.
• Thermal Shutdown Protection: In case of excessive temperature rise, the device automatically shuts down to prevent overheating and potential failure.
• Enable Inputs: Each channel has an individual enable input, allowing selective control of power distribution.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High efficiency power management ensures optimal energy utilization.
• Wide input voltage range enables compatibility with various automotive systems.
• Low quiescent current minimizes power consumption during standby or idle states.
• Overvoltage and overcurrent protection enhance system reliability.
• Thermal shutdown protection prevents damage due to excessive heat.

Disadvantages

• Limited maximum continuous current per channel (500mA) may not be sufficient for high-power applications.
• Availability in SOIC package only might limit compatibility with certain form factors.

Working Principles

The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 operates by regulating the input voltage and distributing it to the respective output channels. It continuously monitors the input voltage and current levels, providing protection against overvoltage and overcurrent conditions. The enable inputs allow selective activation of each channel, enabling efficient power management based on specific requirements. In case of excessive temperature rise, the device activates thermal shutdown to prevent overheating and potential damage.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 finds extensive application in automotive systems, including but not limited to:

1. Electric Power Steering (EPS) Systems: It ensures reliable power distribution to the EPS control unit, protecting against voltage spikes and current surges.
2. Engine Control Units (ECUs): The TPS2024IDRG4Q1 manages power supply to various ECUs, ensuring stable operation and protection against faults.
3. Lighting Systems: It provides efficient power management for automotive lighting systems, preventing overvoltage and overcurrent situations.
4. Infotainment Systems: The device safeguards infotainment units from power fluctuations, ensuring uninterrupted operation and protection against electrical faults.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. TPS2021: Similar to TPS2024IDRG4Q1, but with 2 channels instead of 4.
2. TPS2023: A variant with 3 channels, suitable for applications requiring intermediate power distribution.
3. TPS2025: Offers 5 channels, providing additional