SLVSA67F February   2010  – April 2020 TPS62400-Q1 , TPS62402-Q1 , TPS62404-Q1 , TPS62405-Q1

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      TPS62402-Q1 Efficiency versus Output Current, VOUT1 and VOUT2
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 7.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
      1. 9.1.1 Converter 1
      2. 9.1.2 Converter 2
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Enable
      2. 9.3.2 DEF_1 Pin Function
      3. 9.3.3 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
      4. 9.3.4 Short-Circuit Protection
      5. 9.3.5 Thermal Shutdown
      6. 9.3.6 EasyScale Interface: One-Pin Serial Interface for Dynamic Output-Voltage Adjustment
        1. 9.3.6.1 General
        2. 9.3.6.2 Protocol
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Power-Save Mode
        1. 9.4.1.1 Dynamic Voltage Positioning
        2. 9.4.1.2 Soft Start
        3. 9.4.1.3 100% Duty-Cycle Low-Dropout Operation
        4. 9.4.1.4 Undervoltage Lockout
      2. 9.4.2 Mode Selection
    5. 9.5 Programming
      1. 9.5.1 Addressable Registers
        1. 9.5.1.1 Bit Decoding
        2. 9.5.1.2 Acknowledge
        3. 9.5.1.3 Mode Selection
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1 Output Voltage Setting
          1. 10.2.2.1.1 Converter 1 Adjustable Default Output-Voltage Setting: TPS62400-Q1
          2. 10.2.2.1.2 Converter 1 Fixed Default Output-Voltage Setting (TPS62402-Q1, TPS62404-Q1, and TPS62405-Q1)
          3. 10.2.2.1.3 Converter 2 Adjustable Default Output-Voltage Setting (TPS62400-Q1):
          4. 10.2.2.1.4 Converter 2 Fixed Default Output-Voltage Setting
        2. 10.2.2.2 Output Filter Design (Inductor and Output Capacitor)
          1. 10.2.2.2.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 10.2.2.2.2 Output-Capacitor Selection
          3. 10.2.2.2.3 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 10.3 System Examples
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
      1. 13.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 13.2 Related Links
    3. 13.3 Support Resources
    4. 13.4 Trademarks
    5. 13.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 13.6 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

9.4.2 Mode Selection

The MODE/DATA pin allows mode selection between forced PWM mode and power-save mode for both converters. Furthermore, this pin is a multipurpose pin and provides (besides mode selection) a one-pin interface to receive serial data from a host to set the output voltage, as described in the EasyScale Interface section.

Connecting this pin to GND enables the automatic PWM and power-save-mode operation. The converters operate in fixed-frequency PWM mode at moderate-to-heavy loads, and in the PFM mode during light loads, maintaining high efficiency over a wide load-current range.

Pulling the MODE/DATA pin high forces both converters to operate constantly in the PWM mode, even at light load currents. The advantage is that the converters operate with a fixed frequency, allowing simple filtering of the switching frequency for noise-sensitive applications. In this mode, the efficiency is lower compared to the power-save mode during light loads. For additional flexibility, it is possible to switch from power-save mode to forced PWM mode during operation. This allows efficient power management by adjusting the operation of the converter to the specific system requirements.

In the case of changing the operation mode from forced PWM mode (MODE/DATA = high) to power-save mode (MODE/DATA = 0), enabling the power-save mode occurs after a delay time of ttimeout, which is 520 μs maximum.

Setting the MODE/DATA to 1 enables forced-PWM-mode operation immediately.