SLVS916I July   2010  – October 2019 TPS63020 , TPS63021

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency vs Output Current
  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 Dynamic Voltage Positioning
      2. 7.3.2 Dynamic Current Limit
      3. 7.3.3 Device Enable
      4. 7.3.4 Power Good
      5. 7.3.5 Overvoltage Protection
      6. 7.3.6 Undervoltage Lockout
      7. 7.3.7 Overtemperature Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Soft-start and Short Circuit Protection
      2. 7.4.2 Buck-Boost Operation
      3. 7.4.3 Control Loop
      4. 7.4.4 Power Save Mode and Synchronization
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4 Input Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Bypass Capacitor
      3. 8.2.3 Setting The Output Voltage
      4. 8.2.4 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 System Examples
      1. 8.3.1 Improved Transient Response for 2 A Load Current
      2. 8.3.2 Supercapacitor Backup Power Supply With Active Cell Balancing
      3. 8.3.3 Low-Power TEC Driver
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Thermal Considerations
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Device Support
      1. 11.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
      2. 11.2.2 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    3. 11.3 Documentation Support
      1. 11.3.1 Related Documentation
    4. 11.4 Related Links
    5. 11.5 Support Resources
    6. 11.6 Trademarks
    7. 11.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 11.8 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

7.3.2 Dynamic Current Limit

To protect the device and the application, the average inductor current is limited internally on the IC. At nominal operating conditions, this current limit is constant. The current limit value can be found in the electrical characteristics table. If the supply voltage at VIN drops below 2.3 V, the current limit is reduced. This can happen when the input power source becomes weak. Increasing output impedance, when the batteries are almost discharged, or an additional heavy pulse load is connected to the battery, can cause the VIN voltage to drop. The dynamic current limit has its lowest value when reaching the minimum recommended supply voltage at VIN. At this voltage, the device is forced into burst mode operation, trying to stay active as long as possible even with a weak input power source.

If the die temperature increases above the recommended maximum temperature, the dynamic current limit becomes active. Similar to the behavior when the input voltage at VIN drops, the current limit is reduced with temperature increasing.