TIDA-050096

Scalable, high-current, parallel automotive reference design

TIDA-050096

Design files

Overview

This reference design demonstrates two methods for paralleling the TPS7B7702-Q1 linear regulator to achieve higher load currents which can be required in common applications such as phantom power supplies. The first approach uses external operational amplifiers (op amps) to parallel four TPS7B7702- Q1 channels, delivering up to 1.2A to the load. This technique is scalable and more linear regulator channels can be paralleled for additional current. The second approach uses ballast resistors to parallel two TPS7B7702-Q1 channels, providing up to 500mA of output current.

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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

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PDF | HTML
TIDUFE2.PDF (8255 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

SLURB64.PDF (272 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

SLVRBW7.PDF (123 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

SLVRBW9.ZIP (1812 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

SLVC902.ZIP (4914 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

SLVRBW8.PDF (1250 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

SLVRBW6.PDF (407 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

General-purpose op amps

LMV321A-Q1Automotive, single-channel, 5.5-V, 1-MHz 4-mV offset voltage rail-to-rail output op amp

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS7B7702-Q1Automotive 300-mA, off-battery (40-V), dual-channel adjustable antenna low-dropout voltage regulator

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Precision op amps (Vos<1mV)

OPA388-Q1Automotive qualified, wide bandwidth, zero drift, zero cross over, precision amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Design guide Scalable, High-Current, Parallel Automotive Reference Design PDF | HTML Oct 16, 2025

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