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The Texas Instruments TPL5111 is a nano-power system timer designed for power gating applications in ultra-low-power battery-powered devices. With an exceptionally low quiescent current of just 35nA, it’s ideal for IoT devices, wireless sensor nodes, and energy-harvesting applications that require periodic wake-up and power management.
Description
The TPL5111 is a programmable timer IC that enables efficient power management by periodically enabling and disabling power to a system. It features an internal oscillator and can be configured with external resistors to set custom delay periods. The device is designed to minimize power consumption during standby, making it perfect for battery-powered applications that need to operate for extended periods.
Specifications
- Type: Nano-Power System Timer for Power Gating
- Package: SOT-23-6 (6-pin surface mount)
- Supply Voltage: 2.0V to 5.5V (typical 2.5V)
- Quiescent Current: 35nA (ultra-low power)
- Output: Reset/Enable output for controlling system power
- Programmable Delay: Configurable via external resistor
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +105°C
- Features:
- Nano-power operation
- Programmable delay timer
- Low-power reset output
- Small 6-pin SOT-23 package
- Excellent for battery-powered applications
Pin Configuration (SOT-23-6)
- Pin 1: VDD (Power Supply)
- Pin 2: GND (Ground)
- Pin 3: DELAY (Timing resistor input)
- Pin 4: RESET (Output - active low)
- Pin 5: ENABLE (Input - active high)
- Pin 6: NC (No Connect)
Applications
- Battery-powered IoT devices
- Wireless sensor nodes
- Ultra-low-power microcontroller wake-up timers
- Periodic data logging systems
- Energy-harvesting applications
- Smart meters
- Wearable devices
- Remote monitoring systems
Technical Notes
- Extremely low power consumption makes it ideal for battery-powered applications
- Programmable delay allows customization for different application requirements
- Can be used to periodically wake up a microcontroller from sleep mode
- Excellent for extending battery life in IoT and wireless applications
- Small package size suitable for space-constrained designs
- The DELAY pin timing is set using an external resistor
Tags
TPL5111, nano-power, timer, power-gating, ultra-low-power, 35nA, SOT-23-6, Texas Instruments, battery-powered, IoT, wireless sensor