MikroElektronika's Step Down 5 Click is an add-on board designed for efficient voltage conversion from higher voltages to lower voltages. This compact board incorporates the TPS628510, a synchronous step-down DC/DC converter manufactured by Texas Instruments.
The TPS628510 is an easy-to-use and highly efficient converter with a maximum output current of 500 mA. It accepts input voltages within the range of 2.7 V to 6 V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where high efficiency is crucial.
Operating at a fixed switching frequency of 2.25 MHz, the TPS628510 provides the flexibility to select between forced-PWM or PWM/PFM mode of operation, depending on specific requirements. The board also includes a selectable output voltage feature that can be set from 0.6 V to 5.5 V using an I2C-configurable digital potentiometer.
Furthermore, the Step Down 5 Click incorporates a Power Good signal, which indicates a stabilized output voltage, ensuring reliable power supply for connected devices.
This add-on board is particularly suitable for power conversion solutions in automation and control applications, industrial sensors, test and measurement equipment, as well as portable low-power devices, among others.
To facilitate software development, the Step Down 5 Click is supported by a mikroSDK-compliant library. This library provides a set of functions that simplify the integration of the board into various projects.
In conclusion, the MikroElektronika's Step Down 5 Click is a fully tested and ready-to-use add-on board that efficiently converts higher voltages to lower voltages. With its compact size and extensive features, it offers reliable and flexible voltage conversion solutions for a wide range of applications.
Based on a peak current mode control topology
Output current up to 0.5 A
Selectable output voltage via digital potentiometer
High accuracy and efficiency
Fixed switching frequency
Forced PWM or PWM/PFM operation
Power Good indicator
Factory automation and control
Motor drivers
Building automation
Test and measurement
General purpose point-of-load (POL)
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