SLVSDT3D January   2018  – December 2019 TPS25221

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Over-current Conditions
      2. 9.3.2 Fault Response
      3. 9.3.3 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      4. 9.3.4 Enable, (EN)
      5. 9.3.5 Thermal Sense
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
    5. 9.5 Programming
      1. 9.5.1 Programming the Current-Limit Threshold
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
      1. 10.1.1 Constant-Current
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 Two-Level Current-Limit Circuit
        1. 10.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedures
          1. 10.2.1.2.1 Designing Above a Minimum Current Limit
          2. 10.2.1.2.2 Designing Below a Maximum Current Limit
          3. 10.2.1.2.3 Accounting for Resistor Tolerance
          4. 10.2.1.2.4 Input and Output Capacitance
        3. 10.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 10.2.2 Auto-Retry Functionality
        1. 10.2.2.1 Design Requirements (added)
        2. 10.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 10.2.3 Typical Application as USB Power Switch
        1. 10.2.3.1 Design Requirements
          1. 10.2.3.1.1 USB Power-Distribution Requirements
        2. 10.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 10.2.3.2.1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power-Distribution Requirements
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 11.1 Self-Powered and Bus-Powered Hubs
    2. 11.2 Low-Power Bus-Powered and High-Power Bus-Powered Functions
    3. 11.3 Power Dissipation and Junction Temperature
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
      1. 13.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 13.2 Documentation Support
      1. 13.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 13.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 13.4 Community Resources
    5. 13.5 Trademarks
    6. 13.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 13.7 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

11.3 Power Dissipation and Junction Temperature

The low ON-resistance of the N-channel MOSFET allows small surface-mount packages to pass large currents. It is required design practice to determine power dissipation and junction temperature. The below analysis gives an approximation for calculating junction temperature based on the power dissipation in the package. However, it is important to note that thermal analysis is strongly dependent on additional system level factors. Such factors include air flow, board layout, copper thickness and surface area, and proximity to other devices dissipating power. Good thermal design practice must include all system level factors in addition to individual component analysis.

Begin by determining the rDS(on) of the N-channel MOSFET relative to the input voltage and operating temperature. As an initial estimate, use the highest operating ambient temperature expected and read rDS(on) from the typical characteristics graph. Using this value, the power dissipation can be calculated using Equation 7:

Equation 7. PD = rDS(on) × IOUT2

where

  • PD = Total power dissipation (W)
  • rDS(on) = Power switch on-resistance (Ω)
  • IOUT = Maximum current-limit threshold (A)
  • This step calculates the total power dissipation of the N-channel MOSFET.

Finally, calculate the junction temperature:

Equation 8. TJ = PD × θJA + TA

where

  • TA = Ambient temperature (°C)
  • θJA = Thermal resistance (°C/W)
  • PD = Total power dissipation (W)

Compare the calculated junction temperature with the initial estimate. If they are not within a few degrees, repeat the calculation using the refined rDS(on) from the previous calculation as the new estimate. Two or three iterations are generally sufficient to achieve the desired result. The final junction temperature is highly dependent on thermal resistance θJA, and thermal resistance is highly dependent on the individual package and board layout. The table provides example thermal resistances for specific packages and board layouts.