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

7.3.6 Load Disconnect

Load disconnect electrically removes the output from the input of the power supply when the supply is disabled. This is especially important during shutdown. In shutdown of a boost converter, the load is still connected to the input through the inductor and catch diode. Since the input voltage is still connected to the output, a small current continues to flow, even when the supply is disabled. Even small leakage currents significantly reduce battery life during extended periods of off time.

The benefit of this implemented feature for a system design is that the battery is not depleted during shutdown of the converter. No additional components must be added to the design to make sure that the battery is disconnected from the output of the converter.