SLVSG65A May   2022  – March 2023 TPS62903-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and 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 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Mode Selection and Device Configuration MODE/S-CONF
      2. 8.3.2  Adjustable VO Operation (External Voltage Divider)
      3. 8.3.3  Selectable VO Operation (VSET and Internal Voltage Divider)
      4. 8.3.4  Soft Start and Tracking (SS/TR)
        1. 8.3.4.1 Tracking Function
      5. 8.3.5  Smart Enable with Precise Threshold
      6. 8.3.6  Power Good (PG)
      7. 8.3.7  Output Discharge Function
      8. 8.3.8  Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      9. 8.3.9  Current Limit and Short-Circuit Protection
      10. 8.3.10 High Temperature Specifications
      11. 8.3.11 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Forced Pulse Width Modulation (FPWM) Operation
      2. 8.4.2 Power Save Mode Operation (Auto PFM and PWM)
      3. 8.4.3 AEE (Automatic Efficiency Enhancement)
      4. 8.4.4 100% Duty-Cycle Operation
      5. 8.4.5 Starting into a Prebiased Load
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application with Adjustable Output Voltage
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 9.2.2.2 Programming the Output Voltage
        3. 9.2.2.3 External Component Selection
          1. 9.2.2.3.1 Output Filter and Loop Stability
          2. 9.2.2.3.2 Inductor Selection
          3. 9.2.2.3.3 Capacitor Selection
            1. 9.2.2.3.3.1 Output Capacitor
            2. 9.2.2.3.3.2 Input Capacitor
            3. 9.2.2.3.3.3 Soft-Start Capacitor
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
        1. 9.2.3.1 Application Curves Vout = 1.8 V
        2. 9.2.3.2 Application Curves Vout = 1.2 V
        3. 9.2.3.3 Application Curves Vout = 0.6 V
    3. 9.3 Typical Application with Selectable VOUT using VSET
      1. 9.3.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.3.2.1 Programming the Output Voltage
      3. 9.3.3 Application Curves
        1. 9.3.3.1 Application Curves Vout = 5 V
        2. 9.3.3.2 Application Curves Vout = 3.3 V
    4. 9.4 System Examples
      1. 9.4.1 LED Power Supply
      2. 9.4.2 Powering Multiple Loads
      3. 9.4.3 Voltage Tracking
      4. 9.4.4 Inverting Buck-Boost (IBB)
    5. 9.5 Power Supply Recommendations
    6. 9.6 Layout
      1. 9.6.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.6.2 Layout Example
      3. 9.6.3 Thermal Considerations
  10. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

8.3.4 Soft Start and Tracking (SS/TR)

With the SS/TR pin, the user can adjust the soft-start behavior or track an external voltage source (see Section 8.3.4.1 for operation details).

The internal soft-start circuitry controls the output voltage slope during start-up. This avoids excessive inrush current and makes sure there is a controlled output voltage rise time. The soft-start circuitry also prevents unwanted voltage drops from high impedance power sources or batteries. When EN is set high to start operation, the device starts switching after the start-up delay, while the internal reference, and hence VO, rises with a slope controlled by the 2.5μA (typical) ISS current source and an external capacitor connected to the SS/TR pin and the 2.5μA (typical) ISS current source.

Note: Shorting or pulling the SS/TR pin LOW externally prevents the device from switching as this sets the internal reference voltage to 0 V.
Note: Leaving the SS/TR pin unconnected provides the fastest start-up response, but this can result in some output voltage overshoot depending on the Vout value, load current, and external component sizes. Adding or increasing the soft-start capacitor (CSS) minimizes or removes the voltage overshoot.

If the device is set to shut down (EN = GND), undervoltage lockout, or thermal shutdown, an internal resistor pulls the SS/TR pin down to make sure there is a proper low level. Returning from those states causes a new start-up sequence as set by the SS/TR connection.