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μPOL Power Module

TDK μPOL DC-DC converters are compact and highly integrated point-of-load converters for powering CPUs, MCUs, ASICs, FPGAs, DSP, and other advanced digital logic devices, providing the high performance, fast load transient response, and high accuracy voltage regulation required by these devices. Micro-POL converters are high current density power modules that feature a chip-embedded power IC in a thermally enhanced semiconductor-embedded-in-substrate package.

Featured Products

Product Iout Size Dimensions Input Voltage Output Voltage Watts
FS1403 3A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5mm 8V to 16V 3.3V, 5.0V 15W
FS1404 4A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5mm 6V to 16V 2.5V, 3.3V 15W
FS1406 6A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5mm 4.5V to 16V 0.6V to 2.5V 15W
FS1412 12A 4.9 x 5.8 x 1.6mm 4.5V to 16V 0.6V to 1.8V 25W
FS1703 3A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5mm 4.5V to 5.5V 5.5V 15W
FS1603 3A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35 mm 4.5V to 16V 3.3V, 5.0V 15W
FS1604 4A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35 mm 4.75V to 16V
4.2V to 16V
3.3V, 2.5V 15W
FS1606 6A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35 mm 4.5V to 16V 0.6V to 2.5V 15W
FS1003 3A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35 mm 4.5V to 16V 0.6V to 5.5V 15W
FS1006 6A 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.35 mm 4.5V to 16V 3.3V, 5.0V 30W

Evaluation Boards

Evaluation Boards Description Reference User Guide
EV1406-0600-A FS1406 µPOL DC/DC, Step Down 1, Non-Isolated Outputs Evaluation Board
EV1703-3300-A FS1703 µPOL DC/DC, Step Down 1, Non-Isolated Outputs Evaluation Board
EV1403-5000-A FS1403 series DC/DC, Step Down 1, Non-Isolated Outputs Evaluation Board
EV1404-3300-A FS1404 series DC/DC, Step Down 1, Non-Isolated Outputs Evaluation Board
EV1406-1800-A FS1406 series DC/DC, Step Down 1, Non-Isolated Outputs Evaluation Board
EV1412-0600-A FS1412 series DC/DC Converter 1, Non-Isolated Outputs Evaluation Board
EV1603-5000-A FS1603-5000 - 1 Non-Isolated Output DC/DC, Step Down Evaluation Board
EV1604-3300-A FS1604-3300 - 1 Non-Isolated Output DC/DC, Step Down Evaluation Board
EV1606-0600-A FS1606-0600 - 1 Non-Isolated Output DC/DC, Step Down Evaluation Board
EV1003-0600-A FS1003 µPOL 1 Non-Isolated Output DC/DC, Step Down Evaluation Board
EV1006-3300-A FS1006 µPOL 1 Non-Isolated Output DC/DC, Step Down Evaluation Board
EV1006-5000-A FS1006 µPOL 1 Non-Isolated Output DC/DC, Step Down Evaluation Board
TDK MICRO-POL DONGLE µPOL µPOL micro-POL Programmer
TDK-PMBUS-I2C DONGLE Programming dongle: I2C and PMBU

Reference Designs

Reference Designs Ordering Code
5W to 40W Multiple Modules FS1412, FS1406, FS1404, FS1403
FS1412 12A Design (20W+) FS1412
FS1406-0600 FS1406
FS1003 FS1003
FS1006 FS1006
FS160* Series FS1606, FS1604, FS1603
FS1525-0600 FS1525
FS1525 (25A) FS1525
FS1525 (50A, Single Supply Input) FS1525
FS1525 (50A, Dual Supply Input) FS1525
FS1525 (75A) FS1525
FS1525 (100A) FS1525

TDK μPOL DC-DC Fast Starter Reference Design: Power map, BOM, Schematics, Layout (Ultra Librarian)

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Application Note

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as an example Single and Dual Supply Modes can be used with the FS1406 as shown below.

Single Supply Mode

  • PVIN = 4.5V to 16V
  • PVIN tied to VIN (via 2.7ohm)

Dual Supply Mode

  • PVIN = 2.5V to 16V
  • VCC = 5.0V / ~30mA (per device)

FS1406 Minimum input voltage requirements datasheet curve [Design Guidelines]

Guideline Example:

  • PVIN = 3.3V
  • VIN = VCC = 5V
  • Vout range: 0.6V to ~1.6V

Notes: upper Vout limit could also be limited to output transients. See Ton(min)

Yes, the datasheet recommends the use of the FS1406-0600 (FS1412-0600) for voltage divider modes as shown below.

FS1406-0600 with External Resistors for Flexible Vout

  • Advantages: one device for 0.6V to 1.8 V

Yes, as an example Single and Dual Supply Modes can be used with the FS1406 as shown below.

Design Tools for Custom Vout Prototyping:

  • Programming Dongle - TDK I2C Interface Board
  • ControlCenter GUI - TDK micro-POL modules
  • Standard Evaluation Boards.

Option: Evals a I2C port to customize your Vout

1. Select Your Vout option of the FS1406

2. How to select a custom Vout via I2C for FS1406

  • Vout can be trimmed to POL in +/-5mV steps
  • Check your Vout with Voltage meter or measurement system
  • Each device has volatile register for trimming the Vout
  • Each device will have 4 burn fuse banks available once the desired Vout target is achieved

Yes, download from our website.

This guideline provides recommendations on the design of the solder mask, copper pads and tracks, and solder stencil.