What this programmable timer does and why the 35 nA matters
The TPL5110DDCR is a programmable timer from Texas Instruments that generates a single output pulse after a user-set delay period, drawing only 35 nA from the supply while waiting. That 35 nA quiescent current is the headline spec — it is low enough that a battery-powered sensor node can leave the timer running continuously for years without draining the cell, making it a fit for periodic wake-up circuits in energy-harvesting or long-life IoT endpoints.
Package and board-fit for the TSOT-23-6
The TPL5110DDCR comes in a TSOT-23-6 package (SOT-23-6 Thin), a surface-mount footprint with 0.95 mm pitch that routes easily on a two-layer board. The supplier device package is SOT-23-THIN, which is the same physical outline as the standard SOT-23-6 but with a thinner body — the PCB land pattern is identical, so no footprint change is needed if you are migrating from a standard SOT-23-6 timer.
Lifecycle and compliance — active, RoHS3, no obsolescence watch
The part is ROHS3 Compliant, so it meets the current EU restriction on hazardous substances without an exemption. For a BOM that needs a long-life timer with a known supply chain, this is a straightforward line item to commit.
