The TPS51116-EP is a high-reliability power management integrated circuit (PMIC) designed and manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI), a leading semiconductor company based in the United States. This product falls under TI's extended-temperature, enhanced-product (EP) line, which targets industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications requiring robust performance in harsh environments. The TPS51116-EP serves as a synchronous buck controller, providing efficient voltage regulation for processors, FPGAs, and other power-sensitive components. It features wide input voltage ranges, fault protection, and high-temperature operation, making it suitable for mission-critical systems. Texas Instruments is renowned for its analog and embedded processing solutions, catering to industries such as automation, transportation, and defense.