Boost regulator sized for camera flash LED drive
The TPS61050DRCR is a dedicated step-up (boost) DC-DC regulator from Texas Instruments, designed specifically to drive a high-current LED for camera flash applications. It integrates the switching FET internally and delivers a regulated 5.5 V output at up to 1.2 A in flash mode, with PWM dimming control for exposure timing.
2 MHz switching shrinks the inductor
The 2 MHz switching frequency supports a small inductor, fitting tight PCB layouts in camera modules or handheld devices.
The 1.2 A output is specified as a flash current, not continuous. The part is intended to deliver a short, high-current pulse to the LED during image capture, then drop back to a lower standby or torch current. The PWM dimming input lets the host controller set the flash duration and intensity.
