SLVSDK8 December   2016 TPS63027

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Typical Application
  5. 5 Revision History
  6. 6  Device Comparison Table
  7. 7 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 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 Timing Requirements
    7. 8.7 Typical Characteristics
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      2. 9.3.2 Output Discharge Function
      3. 9.3.3 Thermal Shutdown
      4. 9.3.4 Softstart
      5. 9.3.5 Short Circuit Protection
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Control Loop Description
      2. 9.4.2 Power Save Mode Operation
      3. 9.4.3 Current Limit
      4. 9.4.4 Supply and Ground
      5. 9.4.5 Device Enable
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1 Output Filter Design
        2. 10.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 10.2.2.3 Capacitor Selection
          1. 10.2.2.3.1 Input Capacitor
          2. 10.2.2.3.2 Output Capacitor
        4. 10.2.2.4 Setting The Output Voltage
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
  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 Documentation Support
      1. 13.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 13.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 13.4 Community Resources
    5. 13.5 Trademarks
    6. 13.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 13.7 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

10 Application and Implementation

NOTE

Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

10.1 Application Information

The TPS63027 are high efficiency, low quiescent current buck-boost converters suitable for application where the input voltage is higher, lower or equal to the output. Output currents can go as high as 2A in boost mode and as high as 5A in buck mode. The maximum average current in the switches is limited to a typical value of 4.5 A.

10.2 Typical Applications

TPS63027 TPS63027_Typ-Application.gif Figure 5. 3.3-V Output Voltage

10.2.1 Design Requirements

The design guideline provides a component selection to operate the device within the recommended operating conditions.

Table 1 shows the list of components for the Application Characteristic Curves.

Table 1. Components for Application Characteristic Curves(1)

REFERENCE DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER
TPS63027 Texas Instruments
L1 1 μH, 8.75A, 13mΩ, SMD XAL4020-102MEB, Coilcraft
C1 10 μF 6.3V, 0603, X5R ceramic Standard
C2 47 μF 6.3V, 0603, X5R ceramic Standard
R1 510kΩ Standard
R2 150kΩ Standard

10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure

The first step is the selection of the output filter components. To simplify this process Table 2 outlines possible inductor and capacitor value combinations.

10.2.2.1 Output Filter Design

Table 2. Matrix of Output Capacitor and Inductor Combinations

NOMINAL INDUCTOR
VALUE [µH](1)		 NOMINAL OUTPUT CAPACITOR VALUE [µF](2)
2x22 47 66 88 100
0.680 + + + + +
1.0 +(3) + + + +
1.5 + + +
(1) Inductor tolerance and current de-rating is anticipated. The effective inductance can vary by 20% and –30%.
(2) Capacitance tolerance and bias voltage de-rating is anticipated. The effective capacitance can vary by 20% and –50%.
(3) Typical application. Other check mark indicates recommended filter combinations

10.2.2.2 Inductor Selection

The inductor selection is affected by several parameter like inductor ripple current, output voltage ripple, transition point into Power Save Mode, and efficiency. See Table 3 for typical inductors.

Table 3. List of Recommended Inductors(1)

INDUCTOR VALUE COMPONENT SUPPLIER SIZE (LxWxH mm) Isat/DCR
1 µH Coilcraft XAL4020-102ME 4 X 4 X 2.10 4.5A/10mΩ
1 µH Toko, DFE322512C 3.2 X 2.5 X 1.2 4.7A/34mΩ
1 µH TDK, SPM4012 4.4 X 4.1 X 1.2 4.1A/38mΩ
1 µH Wuerth, 74438334010 3 X 3 X 1.2 6.6A/42.10mΩ
0.6 µH Coilcraft XFL4012-601ME 4 X 4 X 1.2 5A/17.40mΩ
0.68µH Wuerth,744383340068 3 X 3 X 1.2 7.7A/36mΩ

For high efficiencies, the inductor should have a low dc resistance to minimize conduction losses. Especially at high-switching frequencies, the core material has a high impact on efficiency. When using small chip inductors, the efficiency is reduced mainly due to higher inductor core losses. This needs to be considered when selecting the appropriate inductor. The inductor value determines the inductor ripple current. The larger the inductor value, the smaller the inductor ripple current and the lower the conduction losses of the converter. Conversely, larger inductor values cause a slower load transient response. To avoid saturation of the inductor, the peak current for the inductor in steady state operation is calculated using Equation 6. Only the equation which defines the switch current in boost mode is shown, because this provides the highest value of current and represents the critical current value for selecting the right inductor.

Equation 5. TPS63027 q1_boost_lvsa92.gif
Equation 6. TPS63027 peak_current_boost_lvsa92.gif

where

  • D =Duty Cycle in Boost mode
  • f = Converter switching frequency (typical 2.5MHz)
  • L = Inductor value
  • η = Estimated converter efficiency (use the number from the efficiency curves or 0.90 as an assumption)

Calculating the maximum inductor current using the actual operating conditions gives the minimum saturation current of the inductor needed. It's recommended to choose an inductor with a saturation current 20% higher than the value calculated using Equation 6. Possible inductors are listed in Table 3.

10.2.2.3 Capacitor Selection

10.2.2.3.1 Input Capacitor

At least a 10μF input capacitor is recommended to improve line transient behavior of the regulator and EMI behavior of the total power supply circuit. An X5R or X7R ceramic capacitor placed as close as possible to the VIN and PGND pins of the IC is recommended. This capacitance can be increased without limit. If the input supply is located more than a few inches from the TPS63027 converter additional bulk capacitance may be required in addition to the ceramic bypass capacitors. An electrolytic or tantalum capacitor with a value of 47 μF is a typical choice.

10.2.2.3.2 Output Capacitor

For the output capacitor, use of a small ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to the VOUT and PGND pins of the IC is recommended. The recommended effective output capacitance value is 20 µF with a variance as outlined in Table 2 . This translates into a 44uF nominal cpacitor (6.3V rated) for output voltages up to 3.5V.

There is also no upper limit for the output capacitance value. Larger capacitors causes lower output voltage ripple as well as lower output voltage drop during load transients.

10.2.2.4 Setting The Output Voltage

When the adjustable output voltage version TPS63027 is used, the output voltage is set by an external resistor divider. The resistor divider must be connected between VOUT, FB and GND. When the output voltage is regulated properly, the typical value of the voltage at the FB pin is 800 mV. The current through the resistive divider should be about 10 times greater than the current into the FB pin. The typical current into the FB pin is 0.1 μA, and the voltage across the resistor between FB and GND, R2, is typically 800 mV. Based on these two values, the recommended value for R2 should be lower than 180 kΩ, in order to set the divider current at 4μA or higher. It is recommended to keep the value for this resistor in the range of 180kΩ. From that, the value of the resistor connected between VOUT and FB, R1, depending on the needed output voltage (VOUT), can be calculated using Equation 7:

Equation 7. TPS63027 qr1r2_lvs916.gif

10.2.3 Application Curves

TPS63027 TPS63027_ISW.gif
Figure 6. Average Input Current vs Input Voltage
TPS63027 TPS63027_Eff_3v3.gif
Figure 8. Efficiency vs Output Current
TPS63027 TPS63027_BuBo-PFM.gif
Figure 10. Output Voltage Ripple in Buck-Boost Mode, VIN = 3.6 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, no Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_Buck-PWM.gif
Figure 12. Switching Waveforms in Buck Mode, VIN = 4.3 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, 1-A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_Boost-loadstep-2A_PWM.gif
Figure 14. Load Transient Response Boost Mode, VIN = 3.0 V, VOUT = 3.5 V
TPS63027 TPS63027_BuBo-loadstep-1A_PFM.gif
Figure 16. Load Transient Response, VIN = 3.5 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, PFM Mode
TPS63027 TPS63027_linestep-1A.gif
Figure 18. Line Transient Response,
VOUT = 3.5 V, 1-A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_Startup-1A-load.gif
Figure 20. Start Up After Enable, VIN = 3.7 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, 1-A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_IMAX.gif
Figure 7. Maximum Output Current for a 4A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_VOUT_IOUT_PFM.gif
Figure 9. Output Voltage vs Output Current
TPS63027 TPS63027_Boost-PWM.gif
Figure 11. Switching Waveforms in Boost Mode, VIN = 3.0 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, 1-A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_BuBo-PWM.gif
Figure 13. Switching Waveforms in Buck-Boost Mode, VIN = 3.55 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, 1-A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_Buck-loadstep-2A_PWM.gif
Figure 15. Load Transient Response Buck Mode, VIN = 4.3 V, VOUT = 3.5 V
TPS63027 TPS63027_linesweep-2A.gif
Figure 17. Line Sweep Response, VOUT = 3.5 V, 2-A Load
TPS63027 TPS63027_Startup-no-load.gif
Figure 19. Start Up After Enable, VIN = 3.7 V, VOUT = 3.5 V, no Load