SLVSAO4C December   2010  – June 2020 TPS61240-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Simplified Schematic
  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 Current Limit Operation
      2. 7.3.2 Undervoltage Lockout
      3. 7.3.3 Input Overvoltage Protection
      4. 7.3.4 Enable
      5. 7.3.5 Soft Start
      6. 7.3.6 Load Disconnect
      7. 7.3.7 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Power-Save Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Programming the Output Voltage
        2. 8.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3 Input Capacitor
        4. 8.2.2.4 Output Capacitor
        5. 8.2.2.5 Checking Loop Stability
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 System Example
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 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 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

10.1 Layout Guidelines

As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an important step in the design, especially at high peak currents and high switching frequencies. If the layout is not carefully done, the regulator could show stability problems as well as EMI problems. The following are some guidelines for good layout design.

Figure 20 provides an example of layout design with the TPS61240-Q1 device. Follow the guidelines for a good layout.

  • Use wide and short traces for the main current path and for the power ground tracks.
  • The input and output capacitor, as well as the inductor, should be placed as close as possible to the IC.
  • Connect the exposed thermal pad to the GND plane and place multiple thermal vias below the thermal pad to enhance the thermal performance.