SLVS576B SEPTEMBER   2005  – January 2016 TPS65150

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and 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 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 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 Boost Converter
        1. 7.3.1.1 Setting the Boost Converter Output Voltage
        2. 7.3.1.2 Boost Converter Rectifier Diode
        3. 7.3.1.3 Choosing the Boost Converter Output Capacitance
        4. 7.3.1.4 Compensation
        5. 7.3.1.5 Soft Start
        6. 7.3.1.6 Gate Drive Signal
      2. 7.3.2 Negative Charge Pump
        1. 7.3.2.1 Negative Charge Pump Output Voltage
        2. 7.3.2.2 Negative Charge Pump Flying Capacitance
        3. 7.3.2.3 Negative Charge Pump Output Capacitance
        4. 7.3.2.4 Negative Charge Pump Diodes
      3. 7.3.3 Positive Charge Pump
        1. 7.3.3.1 Positive Charge Pump Output Voltage
        2. 7.3.3.2 Positive Charge Pump Flying Capacitance
        3. 7.3.3.3 Positive Charge Pump Output Capacitance
        4. 7.3.3.4 Positive Charge Pump Diodes
      4. 7.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout
      5. 7.3.5 Power-On Sequencing, DLY1, DLY2
      6. 7.3.6 Gate Voltage Shaping
      7. 7.3.7 VCOM Buffer
      8. 7.3.8 Protection
        1. 7.3.8.1 Boost Converter Overvoltage Protection
        2. 7.3.8.2 Adjustable Fault Delay
        3. 7.3.8.3 Thermal Shutdown
        4. 7.3.8.4 Undervoltage Lockout
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 VI > VIT+
      2. 7.4.2 VI < VIT-
      3. 7.4.3 Fault Mode
  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  Boost Converter Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.2.1.1 Inductor Selection
        2. 8.2.2.2  Rectifier Diode Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3  Setting the Output Voltage
        4. 8.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Compensation
        7. 8.2.2.7  Negative Charge Pump
          1. 8.2.2.7.1 Choosing the Output Capacitance
          2. 8.2.2.7.2 Choosing the Flying Capacitance
          3. 8.2.2.7.3 Choosing the Feedback Resistors
          4. 8.2.2.7.4 Choosing the Diodes
        8. 8.2.2.8  Positive Charge Pump
          1. 8.2.2.8.1 Choosing the Flying Capacitance
          2. 8.2.2.8.2 Choosing the Output Capacitance
          3. 8.2.2.8.3 Choosing the Feedback Resistors
          4. 8.2.2.8.4 Choosing the Diodes
        9. 8.2.2.9  Gate Voltage Shaping
        10. 8.2.2.10 Power-On Sequencing
        11. 8.2.2.11 Fault Delay
        12. 8.2.2.12 Undervoltage Lockout Function
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 System Examples
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Community Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • RGE|24
  • PWP|24
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7 Detailed Description

7.1 Overview

The TPS65150 device is a complete bias supply for LCD displays. The device generates supply voltages for the source driver and gate driver ICs in the display as well as generating the display's common plane voltage (VCOM). The device also features a gate-voltage shaping function that can be used to reduce image sticking and improve picture quality. The use of external components to control power-up sequencing, fault detection time, and boost converter compensation allows the device to be optimized for a variety of applications.

The device has been designed to work from input supply voltages as low as 1.8 V and is therefore ideal for use in applications where it is supplied from fixed 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5-V supplies or from a single-cell Li-Ion battery.

7.2 Functional Block Diagram

TPS65150 FBD_01_SLVS576.gif

7.3 Feature Description

7.3.1 Boost Converter

Figure 8 shows a simplified block diagram of the boost converter.

TPS65150 FBD_05_SLVS576.gif Figure 8. Boost Converter Block Diagram

The boost converter uses a unique fast-response voltage-mode controller scheme with input feedforward to achieve excellent line and load regulation, while still allowing the use of small external components. The use of external compensation adds flexibility and allows the boost converter's response to be optimized for a wide range of external components.

The TPS65150 device uses a virtual-synchronous topology that allows the boost converter to operate in continuous conduction mode (CCM) even at light loads. This is achieved by including a small MOSFET (Q2) in parallel with the external rectifier diode. Under light-load conditions, Q2 allows the inductor current to become negative, maintaining operation in CCM. By operating always in CCM, boost converter compensation is simplified, ringing on the SW pin at low loads is avoided, and additional charge pump stages can be driven by the SW pin. The boost converter duty cycle is given by Equation 1.

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Equation 1. TPS65150 EQN_15_SLVS576.gif

where

  • η is the boost converter efficiency (either taken from data in Application Curves or a worst-case assumption of 75%).
  • VI is the boost converter input supply voltage.
  • VO is the boost converter output voltage.

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Use Equation 2 to calculate the boost converter peak switch current.

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Equation 2. TPS65150 EQN_16_SLVS576.gif

where

  • f = 1.2 MHz (the boost converter switching frequency);
  • IO is the boost converter output current; and
  • L is the boost converter inductance.

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7.3.1.1 Setting the Boost Converter Output Voltage

The boost converter output voltage is set by the R1/R2 resistor divider, and is calculated using Equation 3.

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Equation 3. TPS65150 EQN_32_SLVS576.gif

where

  • Vref = 1.146 V (the boost converter internal reference voltage).

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To minimize quiescent current consumption, the value of R1 should be in the range of 100 kΩ to 1 MΩ.

7.3.1.2 Boost Converter Rectifier Diode

The diode's reverse voltage rating should be higher than the maximum output voltage of the converter, and its average forward current rating should be higher than the boost converter's output current. Use Equation 4 to calculate the rectifier diode repetitive peak forward current.

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Equation 4. TPS65150 EQN_09_SLVS576.gif

where

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Use Equation 5 to calculate the power dissipated in the rectifier diode.

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Equation 5. TPS65150 EQN_10_SLVS576.gif

where

  • VF is the rectifier diode forward voltage.

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The main diode parameters affecting converter efficiency are its forward voltage and reverse leakage current, and both should be as low as possible.

7.3.1.3 Choosing the Boost Converter Output Capacitance

The boost converter's output capacitance smooths the output voltage and supplies transient output current demands that are outside the converter's loop bandwidth. Generally speaking, larger output currents and/or smaller input supply voltages require larger output capacitances. Use Equation 6 to calculate the boost converter's output voltage ripple.

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Equation 6. TPS65150 EQN_27_SLVS576.gif

where

  • CO is the boost converter output capacitance.

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7.3.1.4 Compensation

The boost converter requires a series R-C network connected between the COMP pin and ground to compensate its feedback loop. The COMP pin is the output of the boost converter's error amplifier, and the compensation capacitor determines the amplifier's low-frequency gain and the resistor its high-frequency gain. Because the converter gain changes with the input voltage, different compensation capacitors may be required: lower input voltages require a higher gain, and therefore a smaller compensation capacitor value. If an application's input supply voltage changes (for example, if the TPS65150 device is supplied from a battery), choose compensation components suitable for a supply voltage midway between the minimum and maximum values. In all cases, verify that the values selected are suitable by performing transient tests over the full range of operating conditions.

Table 1. Recommended Compensation Components for Different Input Supply Voltages

VI CCOMP RCOMP FEED-FORWARD ZERO
CUT-OFF FREQUENCY
2.5 V 470 pF 68 kΩ 8.8 kHz
3.3 V 470 pF 33 kΩ 7.8 kHz
5 V 2.2 nF 0 kΩ 11.2 kHz

A feed-forward capacitor CFF in parallel with the upper feedback resistor R1 adds an additional zero to the loop response, which improves transient performance. Table 1 suggests suitable values for the cut-off frequency of the feedforward zero; however, these are only guidelines. In any application, variations in input supply voltage, inductance, and output capacitance all affect circuit operation, and the optimum value must be verified with transient tests before being finalized.

The cut-off frequency of the feed-forward zero is determined using Equation 7.

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Equation 7. TPS65150 EQN_19_SLVS576.gif

where

  • fco is the cutoff frequency of the feedforward zero formed by R1 and CFF.

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7.3.1.5 Soft Start

The boost converter features a soft-start function that limits the current drawn from the input supply during start-up. During the first 2048 switching cycles, the boost converter's switch current is limited to 40% of its maximum value; during the next 2048 cycles, it is limited to 60% of its maximum value; and after that it is as high as it must be to regulate the output voltage (up to 100% of the maximum). In typical applications, this results in a start-up time of about 5 ms (see Figure 9).

TPS65150 Timing_03_SLVS576.gif Figure 9. Boost Converter Switch Current Limit During Soft-Start

7.3.1.6 Gate Drive Signal

The GD pin provides a signal to control an external P-channel enhancement MOSFET, allowing the boost converter's output to be isolated from its input when disabled (see Figure 36). The GD pin is an open-drain type whose output is latched low as soon as the boost converter's output voltage reaches its power-good threshold. The GD pin goes high impedance whenever the input voltage falls below the undervoltage lockout threshold or the device shuts down as the result of a fault condition (see Adjustable Fault Delay).

7.3.2 Negative Charge Pump

Figure 10 shows a simplified block diagram of the negative charge pump.

TPS65150 FBD_09_SLVS576.gif Figure 10. Negative Charge Pump Block Diagram

The negative charge pump operates with a fixed frequency of 1.2 MHz and a 50% duty cycle in two distinct phases. During the charge phase, transistor Q4 is turned on, controlled current source I(DRVN) is turned off, and flying capacitance CFLY charges up to approximately V(SUP). During the discharge phase, Q4 is turned off, I(DRVN) is turned on, and a negative current of I(DRVN) flows through D1 to the output. The output voltage is fed back through R1 and R2 to an error amplifier that controls I(DRVN) so that the output voltage is regulated at the correct value.

7.3.2.1 Negative Charge Pump Output Voltage

The negative charge pump output voltage is set by resistors R1 and R2 and is given by

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Equation 8. TPS65150 EQN_02_SLVS576.gif

where

  • V(REF) = 1.213 V (the voltage on the REF pin).

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Resistor R2 should be in the range 39 kΩ to 150 kΩ. Smaller values load the REF pin too heavily and larger values may cause stability problems.

7.3.2.2 Negative Charge Pump Flying Capacitance

The flying capacitance transfers charge from the SUP pin to the negative charge pump output. TI recommends a flying capacitance of at least 100 nF for output currents up to 20 mA. Smaller values can be used with smaller output currents.

7.3.2.3 Negative Charge Pump Output Capacitance

The output capacitance smooths the discontinuous current delivered by the flying capacitance to generate a dc output voltage. In general, higher output currents require larger output capacitances. Use Equation 9 to calculate the negative charge pump output voltage ripple.

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Equation 9. TPS65150 EQN_34_SLVS576.gif

where

  • IO is the negative charge pump output current.
  • CO is the negative charge pump output capacitance.
  • f = 1.2 MHz (the negative charge pump switching frequency).

7.3.2.4 Negative Charge Pump Diodes

The average forward current of both diodes is equal to the negative charge pump output current. If the recommended flying capacitance (or larger) is used, the repetitive peak forward current in D1 and D2 is equal to twice the output current.

7.3.3 Positive Charge Pump

Figure 11 shows a simplified block diagram of the positive charge pump, which works in a similar way to the negative charge pump except that the positions of the current source IDRVP and the MOSFET Q3 are reversed.

TPS65150 FBD_02_SLVS576.gif Figure 11. Positive Charge Pump Block Diagram

If higher output voltages are required another charge pump stage can be added to the output, as shown in Figure 34 at the end of the data sheet.

7.3.3.1 Positive Charge Pump Output Voltage

The positive charge pump output voltage is set by resistors R1 and R2 and is calculated using Equation 10:

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Equation 10. TPS65150 EQN_32_SLVS576.gif

where

  • Vref = 1.214 V (the positive charge pump reference voltage).

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TI recommends choosing a value for R2 not greater than 1 MΩ.

7.3.3.2 Positive Charge Pump Flying Capacitance

The flying capacitance transfers charge from the SUP pin to the charge pump output. TI recommends a flying capacitance of at least 330 nF The minimum recommended flying capacitance for the positive charge pump is larger than for the negative charge pump because the r for output currents up to 20 mA. Smaller values can be used with smaller output currents.

1. The minimum recommended flying capacitance for the positive charge pump is larger than for the negative charge pump because the rDS(on) of Q3 is smaller than the rDS(on) of Q4.

7.3.3.3 Positive Charge Pump Output Capacitance

The positive charge pump output voltage ripple is given by

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Equation 11. TPS65150 EQN_34_SLVS576.gif

where

  • IO is the positive charge pump output current.
  • CO is the positive charge pump output capacitance.
  • f = 1.2 MHz (the positive charge pump switching frequency).

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7.3.3.4 Positive Charge Pump Diodes

The average forward current of both diodes is equal to the positive charge pump output current. If the recommended flying capacitance (or larger) is used, the repetitive peak forward current in D1 and D2 equal to twice output current.

7.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout

An undervoltage lockout (UVLO) function inhibits the TPS65150 device if the input supply voltage is too low for proper operation. The UVLO function senses the voltage on the VIN.

7.3.5 Power-On Sequencing, DLY1, DLY2

The boost converter starts as soon as the input supply voltage exceeds the rising UVLO threshold. The negative charge pump starts td(DLY1) seconds after the boost converter output voltage has reached its final value, and the positive charge pump starts td(DLY2) seconds after the negative charge pump's output has reached its final value. The VCOM buffer starts up as soon as the positive charge pump's output voltage (V(CPI)) has reached its final value.

Delay times td(DLY1) and td(DLY2) are set by capacitors connected between the DLY1 and DLY2 pins and ground.

TPS65150 Timing_01_SLVS576.gif Figure 12. Start-Up Sequencing With CTRL = H

The delay times td(DLY1) and td(DLY2) are set by the capacitors connected to the DLY1 and DLY2 pins respectively. Each of these pins is connected to its own 5-µA current source (I(DLY1) and I(DLY2)) that causes the voltage on the external capacitor to ramp up linearly. The delay time is defined by how long it takes the voltage on the external capacitor to reach the reference voltage, and is given by

Equation 12. TPS65150 EQN_08_SLVS576.gif

where

  • Vref = 1.213 V (the internal reference voltage);
  • I(DLY1) = 5 µA (the DLY1 pin output current); and
  • I(DLY2) = 5 µA (the DLY2 pin output current).

7.3.6 Gate Voltage Shaping

The gate voltage shaping function can be used to reduce crosstalk between LCD pixels by reducing the gate drivers’ input supply voltage between lines. Figure 13 shows a simplified block diagram of the gate voltage shaping function. Gate voltage shaping is controlled by a logic-level signal applied to the CTRL pin. When CTRL is high, Q5 and Q7 are on and Q6 is off, and the output of the positive charge pump is connected to the VGH pin. When CTRL is low, Q5 and Q7 are off and Q6 is on. Q6 operates as a source follower and tracks the voltage on the ADJ pin, which ramps down linearly as the current sink I(ADJ) discharges external capacitor CADJ (see Figure 14). The peak-to-peak voltage on the VGH pin is determined by the value of CADJ and the duration of the low level applied to the CTRL pin, and is calculated using Equation 13.

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Equation 13. TPS65150 EQN_21_SLVS576.gif

where

  • I(ADJ) = 200 µA (ADJ pin output current)
  • tw(CTRL) is the duration of the low-level signal connected to the CTRL pin
  • CADJ is the capacitance connected to the ADJ pin

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When the input supply voltage is below the UVLO threshold or the device enters a shutdown condition because of a fault on one or more of its outputs, Q5 and Q6 turn off and the VGH pin is high impedance.

TPS65150 FBD_03_SLVS576.gif Figure 13. Gate Voltage Shaping Block Diagram
TPS65150 Timing_02_SLVS576.gif Figure 14. Gate Voltage Shaping Timing

7.3.7 VCOM Buffer

The VCOM Buffer is a transconductance amplifier designed to drive capacitive loads. The IN pin is the input of the VCOM buffer. The VCOM buffer features a soft-start function that reduces the current drawn from the SUP pin when the amplifier starts up.

If the VCOM buffer is not required for certain applications, it is possible to shut down the VCOM buffer by connecting IN to ground, reducing the overall quiescent current. The IN pin cannot be pulled dynamically to ground during operation.

7.3.8 Protection

7.3.8.1 Boost Converter Overvoltage Protection

The boost converter features an overvoltage protection function that monitors the voltage on the SUP pin and forces the TPS65150 device to enter fault mode if the boost converter output voltage exceeds the overvoltage threshold.

7.3.8.2 Adjustable Fault Delay

The TPS65150 device detects a fault condition and shuts down if the boost converter output or either of the charge pump outputs falls out of regulation for longer than the fault delay time td(FDLY). Fault conditions are detected by comparing the voltage on the feedback pins with the internal power-good thresholds. Outputs that fall below their power-good threshold but recover within less than td(FDLY) seconds are not detected as faults and the device does not shut down in such cases. The output fault detection function is active during start-up, so the device will shut down if any of its outputs fails to reach its power-good threshold during start-up. Shut-down following an output voltage fault is a latched condition, and the input supply voltage must be cycled to recover normal operation after it occurs.

The fault detection delay time is set by the capacitor connected between the FDLY and VIN pins and is given by

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Equation 14. TPS65150 EQN_24_SLVS576.gif

where

  • R(FDLY) = 450 kΩ (the internal resistance connected to the FDLY pin).
  • CFDLY is the external capacitance connected to the FDLY pin.

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TPS65150 Timing_04_SLVS576.png Figure 15. Adjustable Fault Delay Time

7.3.8.3 Thermal Shutdown

A thermal shutdown is implemented to prevent damage because of excessive heat and power dissipation. Typically, the thermal shutdown threshold is 155°C. When this threshold is reached, the device enters shutdown. The device can be enabled again by cycling the input supply voltage.

7.3.8.4 Undervoltage Lockout

The TPS65150 device has an undervoltage lockout (UVLO) function. The UVLO function stops device operation if the voltage on the VIN pin is less than the UVLO threshold voltage. This makes sure that the device only operates when the supply voltage is high enough for correct operation.

7.4 Device Functional Modes

The TPS65150 device's functional modes are illustrated in Figure 16.

7.4.1 VI > VIT+

When the input supply voltage is above the undervoltage lockout threshold, the device is on and all its functions are enabled. Note that full performance may not be available until the input supply voltage exceeds the minimum value specified in Recommended Operating Conditions.

7.4.2 VI < VIT–

When the input supply voltage is below the undervoltage lockout threshold, the TPS65150 device is off and all its functions are disabled.

7.4.3 Fault Mode

The TPS65150 device immediately enters fault mode when any of the following is detected:

  • boost converter overvoltage
  • overtemperature

The TPS65150 device also enters fault mode if any of the following conditions is detected and persists for longer than td(FDLY):

  • boost converter output out of regulation
  • negative charge pump output out of regulation
  • positive charge pump output out of regulation

The TPS65150 device does not function during fault mode. Cycle the input supply voltage to exit fault mode and recover normal operation.

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TPS65150 FuncModes_01_SLVS576.gif Figure 16. Functional Modes