SLVSF24C december   2020  – may 2023 TPS272C45

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Device Comparison Table
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 6.1 Recommended Connections for Unused Pins
  8. 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 SNS Timing Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics
  9. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  10. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Programmable Current Limit
        1. 9.3.1.1 Inrush Current Handling
        2. 9.3.1.2 Calculating RILIMx
        3. 9.3.1.3 Configuring ILIMx From an MCU
      2. 9.3.2 Low Power Dissipation
      3. 9.3.3 Protection Mechanisms
        1. 9.3.3.1 Short-Circuit Protection
          1. 9.3.3.1.1 VS During Short-to-Ground
        2. 9.3.3.2 Inductive Load Demagnetization
        3. 9.3.3.3 Thermal Shutdown
        4. 9.3.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout on VS (UVLO)
        5. 9.3.3.5 Undervoltage Lockout on Low Voltage Supply (VDD_UVLO)
        6. 9.3.3.6 Power-Up and Power-Down Behavior
        7. 9.3.3.7 Overvoltage Protection (OVPR)
      4. 9.3.4 Diagnostic Mechanisms
        1. 9.3.4.1 Current Sense
          1. 9.3.4.1.1 RSNS Value
            1. 9.3.4.1.1.1 Current Sense Output Filter
        2. 9.3.4.2 Fault Indication
          1. 9.3.4.2.1 Fault Event Diagrams
        3. 9.3.4.3 Short-to-Supply or Open-Load Detection
          1. 9.3.4.3.1 Detection With Switch Enabled
          2. 9.3.4.3.2 Detection With Switch Disabled
        4. 9.3.4.4 Current Sense Resistor Sharing
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Off
      2. 9.4.2 Diagnostic
      3. 9.4.3 Active
      4. 9.4.4 Fault
  11. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
      1. 10.1.1 IEC 61000-4-5 Surge
      2. 10.1.2 Inverse Current
      3. 10.1.3 Loss of GND
      4. 10.1.4 Paralleling Channels
      5. 10.1.5 Thermal Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1 RILIM Calculation
        2. 10.2.2.2 Diagnostics
          1. 10.2.2.2.1 Selecting the RISNS Value
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 10.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 10.4 Layout
      1. 10.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 10.4.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

9.3.1 Programmable Current Limit

The TPS272C45 integrates a dual stage adjustable current limit. For the most efficient and reliable output protection, the current limit can be set as close to the DC current level as possible. Sometimes, systems require high inrush current handling as well (example incandescent lamp and capacitive loads). By integrating a dual stage current limit, the TPS272C45 enables robust DC current limiting while still allowing flexible inrush handling.

With the adjustable current limit feature, a lower current limit setting can reduce the fault energy and the output current during a load failure event such as a short-circuit or a partial load short (soft-short). By lowering fault energy and current, the overall system improves through:

  • Reduced size and cost in current carrying components such as PCB traces and module connectors
  • Less disturbance at the power supply (VS pin) during a short circuit event
  • Less additional budget for the power supply to account for overload currents in one channel or more
  • Improved protection of the downstream load