SLVSCE9D June   2014  – October  2017 TPS25942A , TPS25942L , TPS25944A , TPS25944L

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
  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 Timing Requirements
    7. 7.7 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  Enable and Adjusting Undervoltage Lockout
      2. 9.3.2  Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      3. 9.3.3  Hot Plug-In and In-Rush Current Control
      4. 9.3.4  Overload and Short Circuit Protection
        1. 9.3.4.1 Overload Protection
        2. 9.3.4.2 Short Circuit Protection
        3. 9.3.4.3 Start-Up With Short on Output
        4. 9.3.4.4 Constant Current Limit Behavior During Overcurrent Faults
      5. 9.3.5  Reverse Current Protection
      6. 9.3.6  FAULT Response
      7. 9.3.7  Current Monitoring
      8. 9.3.8  Power Good Comparator
      9. 9.3.9  IN, OUT and GND Pins
      10. 9.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Diode Mode
      2. 9.4.2 Shutdown Control
      3. 9.4.3 Operational Differences Between the TPS25942 and TPS25944
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1 Step by Step Design Procedure
        2. 10.2.2.2 Programming the Current-Limit Threshold: R(ILIM) Selection
        3. 10.2.2.3 Undervoltage Lockout and Overvoltage Set Point
        4. 10.2.2.4 Programming Current Monitoring Resistor—RIMON
        5. 10.2.2.5 Setting Output Voltage Ramp Time (tdVdT)
          1. 10.2.2.5.1 Case1: Start-Up Without Load: Only Output Capacitance C(OUT) Draws Current During Start-Up
          2. 10.2.2.5.2 Case 2: Start-Up With Load: Output Capacitance C(OUT) and Load Draws Current During Start-Up
        6. 10.2.2.6 Programing the Power Good Set Point
        7. 10.2.2.7 Support Component Selections—R6, R7 and CIN
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 10.3 System Examples
      1. 10.3.1 Active ORing (Auto-Power Multiplexer) Operation
        1. 10.3.1.1 N+1 Power Supply Operation
        2. 10.3.1.2 Priority Power MUX Operation
        3. 10.3.1.3 Priority MUXing With Almost Equal Rails (VIN1 ~ VIN2)
        4. 10.3.1.4 Reverse Polarity Protection
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 11.1 Transient Protection
    2. 11.2 Output Short-Circuit Measurements
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
    2. 13.2 Documentation Support
      1. 13.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 13.3 Related Links
    4. 13.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 13.5 Community Resources
    6. 13.6 Trademarks
    7. 13.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 13.8 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

9.4.3 Operational Differences Between the TPS25942 and TPS25944

The TPS25942 and TPS25944 respond differently to overload and short circuit conditions. The operational differences are explained in Table 1.

Table 1. Device Operational Differences

Device TPS25942
(Current Limiter)		TPS25944
(Circuit Breaker)
Start-up Inrush ramp controlled by dVdT Inrush ramp controlled by dVdT
Inrush limited to I(LIM) level as set by R(ILIM) Inrush limited to I(LIM) level as set by R(ILIM)
Fault Timer runs when current is limited to I(LIM)
Fault timer expires after tCB(dly) (4 ms) causing device shutoff
If TJ > T(TSD) device shuts off Device turns off if TJ > T(TSD) before timer expires
Over current response Current is limited to I(LIM) level as set by R(ILIM) Current is allowed through the device if I(LOAD) < I(FASTRIP)
Power dissipation increases as V(IN) – V(OUT) grows Fault Timer runs when current goes above I(LIM)
Fault timer expires after tCB(dly) (4 ms) causing device shutoff
Device turns off when TJ > T(TSD) Device turns off if TJ > T(TSD) before timer expires
‘L' Version remains off ‘L' Version remains off
'A' Version attempts restart 128 ms after TJ < [T(TSD) –12°C] 'A' Version attempts restart 128 ms after TJ < [T(TSD) – 12°C]
Short-circuit response Fast shut off when I(LOAD) > I(FASTRIP) Fast shut off when I(LOAD) > I(FASTRIP)
Quick restart and current limited to I(LIM), follows standard TPS25942 start-up Quick restart and current limited to I(LIM), follows standard TPS25944 start-up