AEC-Q100 buck regulator for 1 A automotive rails
The Texas Instruments TPS6281120QWRWYRQ1 is a synchronous step-down (buck) regulator qualified to AEC-Q100, delivering 1 A continuous output from a 2.75 V to 6 V input rail.
Switching frequency and inductor selection
At 2.2 MHz, a 1 µH inductor and 10 µF output capacitor typically fit the compensation, keeping the total solution footprint under 25 mm². The high-frequency range keeps switching noise above the AM band and allows the use of small, low-profile inductors.
Thermal and package considerations
The 9-VFQFN-HR (3x2 mm) package with wettable flanks supports automated optical inspection (AOI) of the solder joints.
