Product Overview
The TPS7A1601AQDGNRQ1 from Texas Instruments is an AEC-Q100 qualified, 40 V input, 150 mA ultra-low-Iq LDO regulator in an HVSSOP-8 package. With 1 µA quiescent current and 1.2 V to 18 V adjustable output, it is designed for always-on automotive battery-powered systems.
Key Specifications
| Input Voltage | 3 V to 40 V |
| Output Voltage | 1.2 V to 18 V (adjustable) |
| Output Current | 150 mA |
| Quiescent Current | 1 µA (typ) |
| Dropout Voltage | 200 mV @ 150 mA |
| PSRR | 42 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
| AEC-Q100 | Grade 1 |
| Package | HVSSOP-8 (3.0 x 3.0 mm) |
Features
- Ultra-low 1 µA quiescent current for always-on systems
- 40 V maximum input voltage for direct car battery connection
- Reverse polarity protection up to -40 V
- Adjustable output from 1.2 V to 18 V
- Enable pin with 1 µA shutdown current
- Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
Applications
- Automotive always-on power supply
- Car battery-powered MCU and sensor rails
- Industrial 24 V and 36 V systems
- Battery-powered tracking and telematics
- Backup battery regulation