SLVSAE9F November   2010  – May 2019 TPS54618

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency vs Output Current
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Fixed Frequency PWM Control
      2. 7.3.2  Slope Compensation and Output Current
      3. 7.3.3  Bootstrap Voltage (Boot) and Low Dropout Operation
      4. 7.3.4  Error Amplifier
      5. 7.3.5  Voltage Reference
      6. 7.3.6  Adjusting the Output Voltage
      7. 7.3.7  Enable and Adjusting Undervoltage Lockout
      8. 7.3.8  Soft-Start Pin
      9. 7.3.9  Sequencing
      10. 7.3.10 Constant Switching Frequency and Timing Resistor (RT/CLK Pin)
      11. 7.3.11 Overcurrent Protection
      12. 7.3.12 Frequency Shift
      13. 7.3.13 Reverse Overcurrent Protection
      14. 7.3.14 Synchronize Using the RT/CLK Pin
      15. 7.3.15 Power Good (PWRGD Pin)
      16. 7.3.16 Overvoltage Transient Protection
      17. 7.3.17 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Simple Small Signal Model for Peak Current Mode Control
      2. 7.4.2 Small Signal Model for Frequency Compensation
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Step One: Select the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3 Step Two: Select the Output Inductor
        4. 8.2.2.4 Step Three: Choose the Output Capacitor
        5. 8.2.2.5 Step Four: Select the Input Capacitor
        6. 8.2.2.6 Step Five: Choose the Soft-Start Capacitor
        7. 8.2.2.7 Step Six: Select the Bootstrap Capacitor
        8. 8.2.2.8 Step Eight: Select Output Voltage and Feedback Resistors
          1. 8.2.2.8.1 Output Voltage Limitations
        9. 8.2.2.9 Step Nine: Select Loop Compensation Components
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Power Dissipation Estimate
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Developmental Support
      2. 11.1.2 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.2.2.6 Step Five: Choose the Soft-Start Capacitor

The slow-start capacitor determines the minimum amount of time it takes for the output voltage to reach its nominal programmed value during power up. This is useful if a load requires a controlled voltage slew rate. This is also used if the output capacitance is very large and would require large amounts of current to quickly charge the capacitor to the output voltage level. The large currents necessary to charge the capacitor may make the TPS54618 reach the current limit or excessive current draw from the input power supply may cause the input voltage rail to sag. Limiting the output voltage slew rate solves both of these problems.

The slow-start capacitor value can be calculated using Equation 32. For the example circuit, the slow-start time is not too critical because the output capacitor value is 110 μF which does not require much current to charge to 1.8 V. The example circuit has the slow-start time set to an arbitrary value of 4 ms which requires a 10-nF capacitor. In TPS54618, Iss is 2.2 μA and Vref is 0.799 V.

Equation 32. TPS54618 eq22_css_lv46.gif