2A switch current — the output power ceiling
The TPS61085PWR is a step-up (boost) converter from Texas Instruments with a 2A integrated switch. That 2A rating is the peak current the internal N-channel MOSFET can handle, not the continuous output current.
Selectable switching frequency — inductor vs efficiency trade-off
The TPS61085PWR lets you choose between 650 kHz and 1.2 MHz switching frequency via a logic pin. At 1.2 MHz you can use a smaller inductor, which shrinks the board footprint.
Industrial temperature range — where it fits
It does not carry AEC-Q100 automotive qualification, so it is not specified for under-hood or chassis-mounted applications where the ambient exceeds 85°C. For a 12V rail in a factory sensor module or a white-LED backlight driver in an outdoor display, this temperature grade is a solid fit.
That means no last-time-buy notice is pending and no imminent obsolescence risk for production BOMs.