The TPS6293x moves between CCM, DCM,
PFM, OOA and FCCM mode as the load changes. Depending on the load current, the
TPS6293x is in one of below modes:
- Continuous conduction mode (CCM)
with fixed switching frequency when load current is above half of the
peak-to-peak inductor current ripple
- Discontinuous conduction mode
(DCM) with fixed switching frequency when load current is lower than half of the
peak-to-peak inductor current ripple in CCM operation
- Pulse frequency modulation mode
(PFM) when switching frequency is decreased at very light load
- Out of audio (OOA) mode when
switching frequency is decreased but is always above 30 kHz at very light
load
- Forced continuous conduction mode
(FCCM) with fixed switching frequency even at light load