SIMPLE SWITCHER® nano modules redefine small power supply design

Industry's smallest, high-efficiency 17-V DC/DC power solutions for industrial, communication and enterprise systems

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Feb 02, 2015, 08:00 ET

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced four new SIMPLE SWITCHER^® nano power modules that redefine power supply design for space-constrained applications. The 17-V and 5-V modules feature high performance in the industry's smallest packages, and expand TI's SIMPLE SWITCHER module portfolio to address 100-mA to 2-A industrial designs, such as servers, factory automation, test and measurement, and network security cameras. For more information, samples, and evaluation modules, see www.ti.com/nanomodules-pr.

TI's SIMPLE SWITCHER(R) nano modules redefine small power supply design

TI's 17-V, 0.65-A LMZ21700 and 1-A LMZ21701, as well as the 5-V, 1-A LMZ20501 and 2-A LMZ20502 DC/DC power modules achieve an overall solution size of up to 40-percent smaller than a discrete implementation. The modules combine high efficiency with high density and reduce EMI, even while operating at low power. All four modules enable designers to easily add more features and functionality to their systems in a smaller form factor, while speeding time to market. Watch a demonstration on how to create a high-density, multi-output design.

Building on decades of power management innovation, 2015 also marks the 25^th anniversary of the SIMPLE SWITCHER portfolio. TI introduced the wide V_IN LM257x and LM258x regulators in 1990. Read the Power House blog, "It all started with floppy disks" for more details.

Key features and benefits:

Industry's smallest solution sizes (as small as 30 mm²) reduces board space by 40-percent when compared to discrete solutions.
Low component count simplifies design and increases system reliability.
Modules provide effective power management over the entire operating range.
Low output ripple at less than 10 mVpp for noise sensitive rails.
Low EMI complies with the CISPR 22 (Class B) radiated and conducted electromagnetic interference standard.
Modules enable easy implementation of multiple power rail sequencing using Power Good pin.

About SIMPLE SWITCHER solutions
TI's portfolio of easy-to-use SIMPLE SWITCHER products set the standard for power supply design. With support in TI's award-winning WEBENCH® Power Designer, Power Architect and FPGA Power Architect, SIMPLE SWITCHER products enable optimized power supplies and simplified PCB layout for small, efficient designs. Click here for more information about TI's SIMPLE SWITCHER product portfolio.

About WEBENCH tools from Texas Instruments
The WEBENCH Designer and Architect component libraries include more than 24,000 components from 120 manufacturers. TI's distribution partners update price and availability hourly for design optimization and production planning. Offered in eight languages, users can compare complete system designs and make supply-chain decisions in minutes. Click here to start a cost-free design in TI's WEBENCH design environment.

Availability and pricing
The four nano modules are available now in volume production. The LMZ21700 and LMZ21701 are priced at US$1.55 and US$1.75, and the LMZ20501 and LMZ20502 are priced at US$1.55 and US$1.90, respectively, all in 1,000-unit quantities.

Find out more about TI's power portfolio:

Watch a video about the SIMPLE SWITCHER portfolio and see how the nano modules simplify the design process.
Check out a reference design using the SIMPLE SWITCHER LMZ20502 nano module.
Search for solutions, get help, share knowledge and solve problems with fellow engineers and TI experts in the SIMPLE SWITCHER power management forum in the TI E2E™ Community.
Download power reference designs from the TI Designs reference design library.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at www.ti.com.

Trademarks
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