LMZ14201TZX
Step-Down DC-DC Power ModuleThe LMZ14201TZX is a step-down dc-dc power module from Texas Instruments. View the full LMZ14201TZX datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
LMZ14201TZX shares its datasheet with LMZ14201, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official LMZ14201TZX datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
LMZ14201TZX Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | up to 92% |
| Output Current | 1 A |
| Package Dimensions | 10.16 mm x 9.85 mm |
| Input Voltage Range | 6 V to 42 V |
| Switching Frequency | up to 1 MHz |
| Maximum Output Power | 6 W |
| Output Voltage Range | 0.8 V to 6 V |
| Current Limit Threshold | 1.4 A to 3 A |
| Shutdown Quiescent Current | 25 µA |
| Non Switching Input Current | 1 mA |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
LMZ14201TZX Overview
Part: LMZ14201 — Texas Instruments
Type: SIMPLE SWITCHER Step-Down DC-DC Power Module
Description: 6–42 V input, 1 A step-down power module with integrated shielded inductor, 0.8–6 V adjustable output and efficiency up to 90% (92% typical at VIN = 24 V, VO = 3.3 V, IO = 1 A).
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage (VIN): 6–42 V
- Operating junction temperature: -40 to 125 °C
- Output voltage range: 0.8 V to 6 V
- EN pin: 0 to 6.5 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max VIN, RON to GND: 43.5 V
- Max EN, FB, SS to GND: 7 V
- Max junction temperature: 150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
- ESD (HBM): ±2000 V
Key Specs:
- Feedback reference voltage (VFB): 0.798 V typ; 0.777–0.818 V over TJ = -40 to 125 °C, IO = 1 A
- EN rising threshold: 1.18 V typ (1.10–1.25 V over TJ range); 90 mV hysteresis
- Soft-start source current: 8 μA typ (5–11 μA over TJ range)
- Current limit (DC average): 1.95 A typ (1.4–3 A over TJ range)
- Minimum ON time: 150 ns typ; OFF time: 260 ns typ
- Non-switching input current (VFB = 0.86 V): 1 mA typ; shutdown current (VEN = 0 V): 25 μA typ
- Output voltage ripple: 8 mVPP typ; load regulation 1.5 mV/A; line regulation 0.01% (VIN = 12–42 V, IO = 1 A)
- Thermal shutdown: 165 °C rising, 15 °C hysteresis
- RθJA: 19.3 °C/W (4-layer JEDEC PCB), 21.5 °C/W (2-layer JEDEC PCB)
Features:
- Integrated shielded inductor
- Simple PCB layout
- Flexible start-up sequencing using external soft-start and precision enable
- Protection: input UVLO, output overvoltage, short circuit, current limit, thermal shutdown
- Start-up into prebiased output
- Switching frequency adjustable up to 1 MHz with a single resistor
- Operates at high ambient temperature with no thermal derating
- Low radiated emissions (tested to EN55022 Class B)
- Fast transient response for powering FPGAs and ASICs
- Pin-to-pin compatible with the LMZ1420x and LMZ1200x families
- Enabled for WEBENCH Power Designer
- Requires only three external resistors and four external capacitors
Applications:
- Point-of-load conversion from 12 V and 24 V input rails
- Time-critical projects
- Space-constrained and high-thermal-requirement applications
- Negative output voltage applications (see AN-2027)
Package:
- TO-PMOD (NDW), 7 pins, 10.16 mm × 9.85 mm (nominal), with exposed pad
LMZ14201TZX Applications
- 1 · Integrated Shielded Inductor
- Simple PCB Layout
- Flexible Start-Up Sequencing Using External SoftStart and Precision Enable
- Protection Against Inrush Currents and Faults Such as Input UVLO and Output Short Circuit
- -40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
- Single Exposed Pad and Standard Pinout for Easy Mounting and Manufacturing
- Fast Transient Response for Powering FPGAs and ASICs
- Low Output Voltage Ripple
- Pin-to-Pin Compatible Family:
- -LMZ1420x (42 V Maximum 3 A, 2 A, 1 A)
- -LMZ1200x (20 V Maximum 3 A, 2 A, 1 A)
- Fully Enabled for WEBENCH ® Power Designer
- Electrical Specifications
- -6-W Maximum Total Output Power
- -Up to 1-A Output Current
- -Input Voltage Range 6 V to 42 V
- -Output Voltage Range 0.8 V to 6 V
- -Efficiency up to 90%
- Performance Benefits
- -Operates at High Ambient Temperature With No Thermal Derating
- -High Efficiency Reduces System Heat Generation
- -Low Radiated Emissions (EMI) Tested With EN55022 Class B Standard
- -Low External Component Count
LMZ14201TZX Pin Configuration
LMZ14201TZX Electrical Characteristics
Limits are for T J = 25°C only unless otherwise noted. Minimum and Maximum limits are ensured through test, design or statistical correlation. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm at T J = 25°C, and are provided for reference purposes only. Unless otherwise stated the following conditions apply: VIN = 24 V, Vout = 3.3 V
| PARAMETER | PARAMETER | TEST CONDITIONS | TEST CONDITIONS | MIN (1) | TYP (2) | MAX (1) | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS | SYSTEM PARAMETERS |
| ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) | ENABLE CONTROL (3) |
| V EN | EN threshold trip point | V EN rising | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | V | |
| over the junction temperature (T J ) range of -40°C to +125°C | 1.10 | 1.25 | V | ||||
| V EN-HYS | EN threshold hysteresis | V EN falling | 90 | mV | |||
| SOFT-START | SOFT-START | SOFT-START | SOFT-START | SOFT-START | SOFT-START | SOFT-START | SOFT-START |
| I SS | SS source current | V SS = 0 V | 8 | μA | |||
| over the junction temperature (T J ) range of -40°C to +125°C | 5 | 11 | μA | ||||
| I SS-DIS | SS discharge current | -200 | μA | ||||
| CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT | CURRENT LIMIT |
| I CL | Current limit threshold | DC average | 1.95 | A | |||
| over the junction temperature (T J ) range of -40°C to +125°C | 1.4 | 3 | A | ||||
| ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER | ON/OFF TIMER |
| t ON-MIN | ON timer minimum pulse width | 150 | ns | ||||
| t OFF | OFF timer pulse width | 260 | ns |
LMZ14201TZX Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)(2)(3)
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIN, RON to GND | -0.3 | 43.5 | V |
| EN, FB, SS to GND | -0.3 | 7 | V |
| Junction Temperature | 150 | °C | |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | 150 | °C |
LMZ14201TZX Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| V IN | 6 | 42 | V |
| EN | 0 | 6.5 | V |
| Operation Junction Temperature | - 40 | 125 | °C |
LMZ14201TZX Thermal Information
| THERMAL METRIC (1) | LMZ14201 NDW (TO-PMOD) 7 PINS | UNIT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R θ JA | 4 layer JEDEC Printed Circuit Board, 100 vias, No air flow Junction-to-ambient 2 layer JEDEC Printed Circuit Board, No air flow | 19.3 | °C/W |
| R θ JA | thermal resistance | 21.5 | °C/W |
| R θ JC(top) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance 1.9 | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance 1.9 | °C/W |
LMZ14201TZX Typical Application
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- Point of Load Conversions From 12-V and 24-V Input Rail
- Time-Critical Projects
- Space Constrained and High Thermal Requirement Applications
- Negative Output Voltage Applications (See AN-2027) SNVA425
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| LMZ14201 | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD |
| LMZ14201TZ-ADJ/NO.A | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD-7 |
| LMZ14201TZ-ADJ/NOPB | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD-7 |
| LMZ14201TZE-ADJ/NO.A | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD-7 |
| LMZ14201TZE-ADJ/NOPB | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD-7 |
| LMZ14201TZX-ADJ/NO.A | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD-7 |
| LMZ14201TZX-ADJ/NOPB | Texas Instruments | TO-PMOD-7 |
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