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TPSM5601R5: Heating problem when used as inverting buck boost converter

Part Number: TPSM5601R5


Tool/software:

Hello

On a lot of our PCB boards we have two DC-DC voltage converters to support some components with +15V and some with -15V. Our main supply voltage is +24V. the measurements were conducted at room temperature (20°)

We use the TPSM for both voltages with the same layout and the same load(105mA). However the Chip wich is producing -15V is always about 15°C hotter than the one producing +15V. According to the datasheets, efficiency should drop only about 10% when used as inverting-buck-boost converter, but in my opinion this cant be the reason for a 15° difference.

+15V -> 50°C at 105mA 

-15V -> 65°C at 105mA 

I just wanted to know if thats normal or if i need make some adjustments to the circuit to get rid of this issue without adding cooling.

  • Hi Tobias,

    One thing to also consider is that there is a higher voltage applied to the -15V IC, so it may come into play with regards to power dissipation in the LDO. Otherwise, looks like you are still within the boundaries of the device so I think it is ok.

    Thanks,

    Richard