Fixed 1.8 V rail for low-power loads
The TPS62171DSGR: This is a fixed-output buck converter delivering 1.8 V at up to 500 mA. The 3 V to 17 V input range covers common 5 V, 12 V, or unregulated intermediate buses. The 2.25 MHz switching frequency lets the layout engineer use small inductors and capacitors — typically 2.2 µH and 10 µF — shrinking the PCB footprint.
