SLVSEA0B january   2018  – june 2023 TPS61280D , TPS61280E , TPS61281D

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  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Description (continued)
  7. 6 Device Comparison Table
  8. 7 Pin Configuration and Functions
  9. 8 Specifications
    1. 8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 8.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 8.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 8.4 Thermal Information
    5. 8.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 8.6 I2C Interface Timing Characteristics #GUID-BD85FD7C-B9AF-4F5D-9DFF-CD61365A592A/SLVS5401494
    7. 8.7 I2C Timing Diagrams
    8. 8.8 Typical Characteristics
  10. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Voltage Scaling Management (VSEL)
      2. 9.3.2 Spread Spectrum, PWM Frequency Dithering
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Power-Save Mode
      2. 9.4.2 Pass-Through Mode
      3. 9.4.3 Mode Selection
      4. 9.4.4 Current Limit Operation
      5. 9.4.5 Start-Up and Shutdown Mode
      6. 9.4.6 Undervoltage Lockout
      7. 9.4.7 Thermal Shutdown
      8. 9.4.8 Fault State and Power-Good
    5. 9.5 Programming
      1. 9.5.1 Serial Interface Description (TPS61280D/E)
      2. 9.5.2 Standard-, Fast-, Fast-Mode Plus Protocol
      3. 9.5.3 HS-Mode Protocol
      4. 9.5.4 TPS6128xD/E I2C Update Sequence
    6. 9.6 Register Maps
      1. 9.6.1  Slave Address Byte
      2. 9.6.2  Register Address Byte
      3. 9.6.3  I2C Registers, E2PROM, Write Protect
      4. 9.6.4  E2PROM Configuration Parameters
      5. 9.6.5  CONFIG Register [reset = 0x01]
      6. 9.6.6  VOUTFLOORSET Register [reset = 0x02]
      7. 9.6.7  VOUTROOFSET Register [reset = 0x03]
      8. 9.6.8  ILIMSET Register [reset = 0x04]
      9. 9.6.9  Status Register [reset = 0x05]
      10. 9.6.10 E2PROMCTRL Register [reset = 0xFF]
  11. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 TPS61281D with 2.5V-4.35 VIN, 1500 mA Output Current (TPS61280D with default I2C Configuration)
        1. 10.2.1.1 Design Requirement
        2. 10.2.1.2 Detailed Design Parameters
          1. 10.2.1.2.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 10.2.1.2.2 Output Capacitor
          3. 10.2.1.2.3 Input Capacitor
          4. 10.2.1.2.4 Checking Loop Stability
        3. 10.2.1.3 Application Performance Curves
      2. 10.2.2 TPS61282D with 2.5V-4.35 VIN, 2000 mA Output Current (TPS61280D with I2C Programmable)
        1. 10.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedures
        3. 10.2.2.3 Application Performance Curves
  12. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  13. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
    3. 12.3 Thermal Information
  14. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
      1. 13.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 13.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 13.3 Support Resources
    4. 13.4 Trademarks
    5. 13.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 13.6 Glossary
  15. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 14.1 Package Summary

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

9.3.2 Spread Spectrum, PWM Frequency Dithering

The goal is to spread out the emitted RF energy over a larger frequency range so that the resulting EMI is similar to white noise. The end result is a spectrum that is continuous and lower in peak amplitude, making it easier to comply with electromagnetic interference (EMI) standards and with the power supply ripple requirements in cellular and non-cellular wireless applications. Radio receivers are typically susceptible to narrowband noise that is focused on specific frequencies.

Switching regulators can be particularly troublesome in applications where electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a concern. Switching regulators operate on a cycle-by-cycle basis to transfer power to an output. In most cases, the frequency of operation is either fixed or regulated, based on the output load. This method of conversion creates large components of noise at the frequency of operation (fundamental) and multiples of the operating frequency (harmonics).

The spread spectrum architecture varies the switching frequency by ca. ±15% of the nominal switching frequency thereby significantly reducing the peak radiated and conducting noise on both the input and output supplies. The frequency dithering scheme is modulated with a triangle profile and a modulation frequency fm.

GUID-C05D684C-79C7-4E91-9C66-3029B4CADFD1-low.gifFigure 9-1 Spectrum of a Frequency Modulated Sin. Wave with Sinusoidal Variation in Time
GUID-47534BED-A58A-4027-89B1-E4D9CEC81B0B-low.gifFigure 9-2 Spread Bands of Harmonics in Modulated Square Signals (1)

The above figures show that after modulation the sideband harmonic is attenuated compared to the non-modulated harmonic, and the harmonic energy is spread into a certain frequency band. The higher the modulation index (mf) the larger the attenuation.

Equation 1. GUID-819F924C-8166-4535-968D-4C8FFD66CFD6-low.gif

where

  • fc is the carrier frequency (approx. 2.3MHz)
  • fm is the modulating frequency (approx. 40kHz)
  • δ is the modulation ratio (approx 0.15)
Equation 2. GUID-1A78E2CD-D77A-4518-B00D-161CDCC4413C-low.gif

The maximum switching frequency fc is limited by the process and finally the parameter modulation ratio (δ), together with fm, which is the side-band harmonics bandwidth around the carrier frequency fc. The bandwidth of a frequency modulated waveform is approximately given by the Carson’s rule and can be summarized as:

Equation 3. GUID-BE976141-25C1-47A7-A0F0-4CC329D499E2-low.gif

fm < RBW: The receiver is not able to distinguish individual side-band harmonics, so, several harmonics are added in the input filter and the measured value is higher than expected in theoretical calculations.

fm > RBW: The receiver is able to properly measure each individual side-band harmonic separately, so the measurements match with the theoretical calculations.

1. Spectrum illustrations and formulae (Figure 9-1 and Figure 9-2) copyright IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY, VOL. 47, NO.3, AUGUST 2005.