SLVSD01B September   2015  – May 2019 TPS57140-EP

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency vs Load 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 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 Output Current
      3. 7.3.3  Bootstrap Voltage (Boot)
      4. 7.3.4  Low-Dropout Operation
      5. 7.3.5  Error Amplifier
      6. 7.3.6  Voltage Reference
      7. 7.3.7  Adjusting the Output Voltage
      8. 7.3.8  Enable and Adjusting UVLO
      9. 7.3.9  Slow-Start or Tracking Pin (SS/TR)
      10. 7.3.10 Overload Recovery Circuit
      11. 7.3.11 Constant Switching Frequency and Timing Resistor (RT/CLK Pin)
      12. 7.3.12 Overcurrent Protection and Frequency Shift
      13. 7.3.13 Selecting the Switching Frequency
      14. 7.3.14 How to Interface to RT/CLK Pin
      15. 7.3.15 Power Good (PWRGD Pin)
      16. 7.3.16 Overvoltage Transient Protection (OVTP)
      17. 7.3.17 Thermal Shutdown
      18. 7.3.18 Small-Signal Model for Loop Response
      19. 7.3.19 Simple Small-Signal Model for Peak-Current-Mode Control
      20. 7.3.20 Small-Signal Model for Frequency Compensation
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Sequencing
      2. 7.4.2 Pulse-Skip Eco-mode Control Scheme
  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  Selecting the Switching Frequency
        2. 8.2.2.2  Output Inductor Selection (LO)
        3. 8.2.2.3  Output Capacitor
        4. 8.2.2.4  Catch Diode
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitor
        6. 8.2.2.6  Slow-Start Capacitor
        7. 8.2.2.7  Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
        8. 8.2.2.8  UVLO Set Point
        9. 8.2.2.9  Output Voltage and Feedback Resistors Selection
        10. 8.2.2.10 Compensation
      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 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Community Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.2.2.2 Output Inductor Selection (LO)

To calculate the minimum value of the output inductor, use Equation 28.

KIND is a coefficient that represents the amount of inductor ripple current relative to the maximum output current.

The output capacitor filters the inductor ripple current. Therefore, choosing high inductor ripple currents impacts the selection of the output capacitor, because the output capacitor must have a ripple-current rating equal to or greater than the inductor ripple current. In general, the inductor ripple value is at the discretion of the designer; however, the designer can use the following guidelines.

For designs using low-ESR output capacitors such as ceramics, use a value as high as KIND = 0.3. When using higher-ESR output capacitors, KIND = 0.2 yields better results. Because the inductor ripple current is part of the PWM control system, the inductor ripple current should always be >100 mA for dependable operation. In a wide-input voltage regulator, it is best to choose an inductor ripple current on the larger side. This allows the inductor to still have a measurable ripple current with the input voltage at its minimum.

For this design example, use KIND = 0.2 and the calculated minimum inductor value is 7.6 μH. For this design, the choice was a nearest standard value of 10 μH. For the output filter inductor, it is important not to exceed the RMS-current and saturation-current ratings. Find the RMS and peak inductor current from Equation 30 and Equation 31.

For this design, the RMS inductor current is 1.506 A and the peak inductor current is 1.62 A. The chosen inductor is a MSS6132-103. It has a saturation current rating of 1.64 A and an RMS current rating of 1.9 A.

As the equation set demonstrates, lower ripple currents reduce the output voltage ripple of the regulator but require a larger value of inductance. Selecting higher ripple currents increases the output-voltage ripple of the regulator but allows for a lower inductance value.

The current flowing through the inductor is the inductor ripple current plus the output current. During power up, faults, or transient load conditions, the inductor current can increase above the calculated peak inductor current level calculated previously. In transient conditions, the inductor current can increase up to the switch-current limit of the device. For this reason, the most conservative approach is to specify an inductor with a saturation current rating equal to or greater than the switch-current limit rather than the peak inductor current.

Equation 28. TPS57140-EP eq30_lvs795.gif
Equation 29. TPS57140-EP q_iripple_lvs795.gif
Equation 30. TPS57140-EP q_ilrms_lvs795.gif
Equation 31. TPS57140-EP eq33_lvs795.gif