SLVSCG7A July   2014  – September 2021 TPS55340-EP

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 Handling Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Switching Frequency
      2. 8.3.2  Voltage Reference and Setting Output Voltage
      3. 8.3.3  Soft Start
      4. 8.3.4  Slope Compensation
      5. 8.3.5  Overcurrent Protection and Frequency Foldback
      6. 8.3.6  Enable and Thermal Shutdown
      7. 8.3.7  Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      8. 8.3.8  Minimum On-Time and Pulse Skipping
      9. 8.3.9  Layout Considerations
      10. 8.3.10 Thermal Considerations
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Operation With VIN < 2.9 V (Minimum VIN)
      2. 8.4.2 Synchronization
      3. 8.4.3 Oscillator
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Boost Converter Application
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1  Selecting the Switching Frequency (R4)
          2. 9.2.1.2.2  Determining the Duty Cycle
          3. 9.2.1.2.3  Selecting the Inductor (L1)
          4. 9.2.1.2.4  Computing the Maximum Output Current
          5. 9.2.1.2.5  Selecting the Output Capacitor (C8 to C10)
          6. 9.2.1.2.6  Selecting the Input Capacitors (C2, C7)
          7. 9.2.1.2.7  Setting Output Voltage (R1, R2)
          8. 9.2.1.2.8  Setting the Soft-Start Time (C7)
          9. 9.2.1.2.9  Selecting the Schottky Diode (D1)
          10. 9.2.1.2.10 Compensating the Control Loop (R3, C4, C5)
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 SEPIC Converter Application
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.2.2.1  Selecting the Switching Frequency (R4)
          2. 9.2.2.2.2  Duty Cycle
          3. 9.2.2.2.3  Selecting the Inductor (L1)
          4. 9.2.2.2.4  Calculating the Maximum Output Current
          5. 9.2.2.2.5  Selecting the Output Capacitor (C8 to C10)
          6. 9.2.2.2.6  Selecting the Series Capacitor (C6)
          7. 9.2.2.2.7  Selecting the Input Capacitor (C2, C7)
          8. 9.2.2.2.8  Selecting the Schottky Diode (D1)
          9. 9.2.2.2.9  Setting the Output Voltage (R1, R2)
          10. 9.2.2.2.10 Setting the Soft-Start Time (C3)
          11. 9.2.2.2.11 MOSFET Rating Considerations
          12. 9.2.2.2.12 Compensating the Control Loop (R3, C4)
        3. 9.2.2.3 SEPIC Converter Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Examples
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Support Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.3.3 Soft Start

The TPS55340-EP has a built-in soft-start circuit which significantly reduces the start-up current spike and output voltage overshoot. When the IC is enabled, an internal bias current source (6 µA typical) charges a capacitor (CSS) on the SS pin. The voltage at the capacitor clamps the output of the internal error amplifier that determines the peak current and duty cycle of PWM controller. Limiting the peak switch current during start-up with a slow ramp on the SS pin reduces in-rush current and output voltage overshoot. After the capacitor reaches 1.8 V, the soft-start cycle is completed and the soft-start voltage no longer clamps the error amplifier output. When the EN is pulled low for at least 1 ms, the IC enters the shutdown mode and the SS capacitor is discharged through a 5-kΩ resistor to prepare for the next soft-start sequence.