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Texas Instruments TPS65261-1RHBT — Power Management (PMIC / Gate Driver)

TPS65261-1RHBT Triple Buck Regulator, 3 A / 2 A

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Texas Instruments TPS65261-1RHBT triple synchronous buck regulator, 4.5 V–18 V input, 3 A / 2 A adjustable outputs, 250 kHz–2 MHz switching, 32-VQFN (5x5) exposed pad.

$3.5900Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

TPS65261-1RHBT specifications
ParameterValue
Output typeAdjustable
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - input4.5V
Voltage - output18V
Voltage - output (Min (Fixed))0.6V
Output current3A, 2A
Frequency - switching250kHz ~ 2MHz
I/O channels3
Operating temperature-40°C~85°C(TA)
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
FunctionStep-Down
TopologyBuck
Case32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Output configurationPositive
Synchronous rectifierYes

Product details

It delivers one 3 A channel and two 2 A channels from a single 4.5 V to 18 V input rail, with all three outputs adjustable down to 0.6 V. The synchronous rectifier is integrated, so no external Schottky catch diode is needed.

What the 3 A / 2 A rating means for your BOM

The 3 A output is the primary rail — typically the core or I/O supply — while the two 2 A outputs handle auxiliary loads like PLL, memory, or peripheral buses. The 0.6 V minimum output lets it feed modern low-voltage cores without an extra LDO.

Cut Tape (CT) is also listed for prototype or small-batch orders.

Package and rework — the QFN reality

Reflow profile should follow the JEDEC standard for QFN; the exposed pad needs a good solder joint for both thermal and electrical connection to the ground plane.

Frequently asked questions

Can TPS65261-1RHBT replace TPS65261-1RHAR?

The TPS65261-1RHBT and TPS65261-1RHAR share the same base product number and are functionally identical; the suffix difference indicates packaging or reel quantity. Confirm the specific package code (RHBT vs RHAR) matches your assembly house requirements before substituting.

What is the switching frequency range of TPS65261-1RHBT?

The switching frequency is adjustable from 250 kHz to 2 MHz. Lower frequencies improve efficiency but require larger inductors; higher frequencies shrink the magnetics at the cost of increased switching losses.