Dual output PWM controllers for space shun radiation

Texas Instruments has introduced a pair of closely-related dual-output PWM dc-dc converter controllers for space applications, one radiation-hardened and the other radiation tolerant.

TPS7H5001-SP block

Both can operate across 100kHz to 2MHz and with external synchronisation, and will work with silicon or GaN power transistors via suitable drivers. Both include a 0.613V +0.7%/-1% reference.

TPS7H5005-SEP packageTPS7H5005-SEP is the radiation-tolerant part

  • SEL, SEB, and SEGR immune to LET = 43MeVcm2/mg
  • SET and SEFI characterised to LET = 43 MeVcm2/mg
  • TID assured for every wafer lot up to 50krad(Si)
  • 24pin space-grade plastic TSSOP
    Au bondwire and NiPdAu lead finish
    Meets NASA ASTM E595 out-gassing
    One fabrication, assembly, and test site
    Extended product change notification

TPS7H5001-SP packageTPS7H5001-SP is the radiation-hardened part


  • RHA (radiation hardness assured) to TID 100krad(Si)
  • SEL, SEB, and SEGR immune to LET = 75MeVcm2/mg
  • SET and SEFI characterised to LET = 75MeVcm2/mg
  • No cross-conduction events for controller outputs observed during SET characterisation
  • Thermally-enhanced CFP

TPS7H5005-SEP appBoth controllers have a pair of anti-phase non-overlapping outputs with controlled dead-time, plus a pair of synchronised outputs to drive synchronous rectifiers – four outputs total for each IC.

For single-ended converter topologies, they allow control over maximum duty cycle.


Other features include: programmable slope compensation, soft-start and programmable leading edge blank time.

Potential applications include high-current buck converters for
FPGA core voltages.

Both of the above are the fully-featured devices in families generically named TPS7H500x-S(E)P product pages:

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is the long-standing technology editor for Electronics Weekly, covering electronics developments for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the Power and Embedded areas of the industry. He also writes for the Engineer In Wonderland blog, covering 3D printing, CNC machines and miscellaneous other engineering matters.

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