Supply-voltage supervisors

Supply-voltage supervisors safeguard critical system rails

parametric-filterView all products
Our advanced supply-voltage supervisors help optimize system-rail monitoring and are capable of direct connection to 12V to 1,500V rails while delivering precise and fast overvoltage and undervoltage fault detection. These devices help ensure the highest system reliability across industrial, automotive and enterprise applications by incorporating features such as documentation to aid functional safety compliance requirements, latched outputs, built-in self-test (BIST) and scaled output for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs).

Browse by category

Supply-voltage supervisors

Choose from an extensive input voltage range, with options for overvoltage, undervoltage or window detection, along with advanced features to protect critical system rails.

Featured supply-voltage supervisors

TPS37100
Supply-voltage supervisors

105V window supervisor with low quiescent current (Iq) and fast response time

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 0.977

TPS371K-Q1
Supply-voltage supervisors

Automotive 1500V window supervisor with integrated buffer for DC-link measurements

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.9

TPS3762-Q1
Supply-voltage supervisors

Automotive 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and built-in self-test

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.082

TPS37100-Q1
Supply-voltage supervisors

105V window supervisor with low quiescent current for 48V and 72V power rail applications

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.15

TPS3842
Supply-voltage supervisors

42V, small size nano-power undervoltage supervisor with programmable delay and de-glitch

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 0.599

TPS3842-Q1
Supply-voltage supervisors

Automotive, 42V, small size nano-power undervoltage supervisor with programmable delay and de-glitch

Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 0.707

Power trends

High precision

Our high-accuracy supervisors and reset ICs enable better regulation in power supplies and safer operation in critical grid infrastructure, motor drive and industrial automation systems.

Video series
Voltage supervisors 101
This training series covers a wide range of topics including the introduction to supervisors and also understanding the key specifications and features that a supervisor can bring to your subsystem.
Functional safety information
Streamlining Functional Safety Certification in Automotive and Industrial
This white paper explains how TI’s approach to designing integrated circuits (ICs) provides you with the resources needed to streamline your functional safety design.
PDF
Application brief
High Voltage – Fast Power Fault Detection by Monitoring 24V AC Systems Using TPS
Fast power-fault detection by monitoring 24V AC systems using TPS37x voltage supervisors.
PDF | HTML
Featured products for high precision
NEW TPS37100-Q1 PREVIEW 105V window supervisor with low quiescent current for 48V and 72V power rail applications
NEW TPS3842-Q1 ACTIVE Automotive, 42V, small size nano-power undervoltage supervisor with programmable delay and de-glitch
NEW TPS371K-Q1 PREVIEW Automotive 1500V window supervisor with integrated buffer for DC-link measurements

Technical resources

Functional safety information
Functional safety information
TPS3x-Q1 Functional Safety, FIT Rate, Failure Mode Distribution and Pin FMA (Rev. A)
Learn more about how the TPS37-Q1 and TPS38-Q1, in a DSK package, can help you make your designs compliant with functional safety standards.
document-pdfAcrobat PDF
Application note
Application note
Common Applications of Wide VIN Overvoltage and Undervoltage Supervisors
Learn how to use voltage supervisors to monitor a power rail and assert a reset signal when the monitored voltage rises above or falls below a specific threshold.
document-pdfAcrobat PDF
Application brief
Application brief
Using Voltage Supervisors in High Voltage Applications (Rev. B)
This application brief discusses how voltage supervisors come in many form factors, with a variety of functions to help designers increase the reliability of their systems.
document-pdfAcrobat PDF

Discover featured applications

Factory automation & control
Ensure system reliability in factory automation by adding a flexible supply-voltage supervisor with an integrated watchdog timer
ADAS
Enable functional safety for ADAS applications with our precision multichannel voltage supervisors
Motor Drives
Design reliable motor drives with wide-VIN multichannel supervisors
Energy Storage Systems
Optimize energy storage system designs using voltage supervisors and watchdog timers
Hybrid, electric & powertrain systems
Enhance system stability in EVs and comply with functional safety requirements using flexible, high-precision voltage supervisors
Body Electronics and Lighting
Advance power efficiency for body control modules with compact, wide-VIN supervisors

Ensure system reliability in factory automation by adding a flexible supply-voltage supervisor with an integrated watchdog timer

For programmable logic controller field transmitters or industrial PC designs, microcontroller power rails need voltage monitoring to ensure power within regulation specifications, ensuring system safety.

Benefits:

  • Programmable sense-and-reset delay for high-voltage rails
  • Manual reset capability to force system resets
  • Separate VDD and SENSE pins add redundancy to high-reliability systems
  • Functional safety ratings up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 and SIL 4

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-010049 – TUV-assessed digital input reference design for IEC 61508 (SIL-2)
  • TIDEP0020 – AM437x Discrete Power Reference Design
  • TIDEP0050 – EnDat 2.2 System Reference Design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS37 – 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function
  • TPS3704 – Multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS3435 – Nano-quiescent-current precision timeout watchdog timer

Enable functional safety for ADAS applications with our precision multichannel voltage supervisors

In integrated ADAS, monitoring power rails for processors and microcontrollers (MCU) helps prevent brownout from irregular voltage-output conditions. Our portfolio of low-power supervisors help ensure system safety by alerting the MCU during an over- or undervoltage event.

Benefits:

  • Multichannel monitoring allows for precise power control on complex designs
  • Window detection for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Watchdog feature prevents processing glitches and ensures continuous device functionality
  • Support for functional safety requirements up to ASIL D

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-050008 – ADAS power reference design with improved voltage supervision
  • TIDA-00530 – Automotive Power Reference Design for Low Power TDA3x Based Systems
PRODUCTS
  • TPS3704-Q1 – Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS38700-Q1 – Automotive power-supply sequencer with I²C support for up to 12 channels
  • TPS389006-Q1 – Automotive multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage I²C programmable voltage supervisor and monitor

Design reliable motor drives with wide-VIN multichannel supervisors

Motor drives require proper regulation for their power supplies as well as precise sensing for accurate position and torque control. Use our low-current voltage supervisors to monitor core voltage rails and reliable operation without draining power.

Benefits: 

  • VIN options up to 65 V with the TPS37 and TPS38
  • Multichannel monitoring available
  • Adjustable and fixed-sense inputs for high-voltage rails
  • Programmable time delay for sequencing flexibility

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDEP0020 – AM437x Discrete Power Reference Design
  • TIDM-SERVODRIVE – Industrial Servo Drive and AC Inverter Drive Reference Design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS37 – 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function
  • TPS3704 – Multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS3899 – Nanopower supervisor with programmable sense and reset delay

Optimize energy storage system designs using voltage supervisors and watchdog timers

Energy storage systems rely on voltage supervisors to monitor power rails and assert reset signals when necessary. Our voltage supervisors include low quiescent current (IQ), high precision and exceptional programmability.

Benefits:

  • Watchdog timers increase system reliability in the event of an microcontroller malfunction
  • Window voltage monitoring for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Minimize power consumption by maintaining ultra-low IQ on up to four channels

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-01214 – Isolated, High-Accuracy Analog Input Module Reference Design Using 16-Bit ADC and Digital Isolator
  • TIDA-010041 – Nano power, wide VIN (12 V max) supervisor reference design used as comparator or power sequencer
  • TIDA-010052 – Safety power supply for motor drives reference design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS3704 – Multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS3435 – Nano-quiescent-current precision timeout watchdog timer
  • TPS3899 – Nanopower supervisor with programmable sense and reset delay

Enhance system stability in EVs and comply with functional safety requirements using flexible, high-precision voltage supervisors

Voltage supervisors are imperative when monitoring system health in high-reliability automotive systems where functional safety is paramount. Our voltage supervisors include low quiescent current (IQ), high precision and high programmability.

Benefits:

  • Window voltage monitoring for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Minimize power consumption by maintaining ultra-low IQ on up to four channels
  • Programmable reset delays and window watchdog timing options enable customization
  • Support for functional safety requirements up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) D

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-01168 – Bidirectional DC/DC Converter Reference Design for 12-V/48-V Automotive Systems
  • TIDA-020014 – HEV/EV traction inverter power stage with 3 types of IGBT/SiC bias-supply solutions reference design
  • PMP22650 – GaN-based, 6.6-kW, bidirectional, onboard charger reference design
PRODUCTS
  • TPS3850-Q1 – Automotive, window supervisor for OV & UV monitoring with window watchdog timer & programmable delay
  • TPS3704-Q1 – Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor
  • TPS37-Q1 – Automotive 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function

Advance power efficiency for body control modules with compact, wide-VIN supervisors

In body control modules and automotive gateways, reset integrated circuits (ICs) ensure power efficiency and early detection for irregular voltage output conditions. Our supervisors help meet your system needs at some of the industry's fastest detection speeds.

 

Benefits:

  • VIN options up to 65 V with the TPS37-Q1
  • Window voltage monitoring for systems requiring over- and undervoltage monitoring
  • Programmable reset and sense delay timing for more configurability
  • Separate VDD and sense pins enable the monitoring of voltages higher and lower than VDD

Featured resources

REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDA-01168 – Bidirectional DC/DC Converter Reference Design for 12-V/48-V Automotive Systems
  • TIDA-00699 – Front End Power Supply Reference Design with Cold Crank Operation, Transient Protection, EMI Filter
PRODUCTS
  • TPS37-Q1 – Automotive 65-V window supervisor with ultra-low quiescent current and time-delay function
  • TPS389006-Q1 – Automotive multichannel overvoltage and undervoltage I²C programmable voltage supervisor and monitor
  • TPS3704-Q1 – Automotive multichannel window supervisor with high accuracy and compact form factor

Design & development resources

Calculation tool
TPS37, TPS38, and TPS3760 adjustable-resistor and time-delay calculator
This calculator tool guides the user through the design process for the adjustable variants of the TPS37/38 dual-channel supervisors. The default voltage threshold and hysteresis level for these devices are set to 800 mV and 2% respectively, but can be adjusted through the addition of resistors. (...)
Evaluation board
TPS371K evaluation module

The TPS371K evaluation module (EVM) is for the TPS371K-Q1 family of voltage supervisors. The purpose of the this EVM is to provide a sample design and test point for all input and output pins of the TPS371K-Q1 device to capture measurements and gain familiarity with the device.

Evaluation board
TPS3842 evaluation module
The TPS3842EVM is an evaluation module (EVM) for the TPS3842-Q1 and TPS3842 family of voltage supervisors. The purpose of the this EVM is to provide a sample design and test point for all input and output pins of the TPS3842 and TPS3842-Q1 device to capture measurements and gain familiarity with (...)

Reference designs related to Supply-voltage supervisors

Use our reference design selection tool to find designs that best match your application and parameters.