SBVS441 December   2022 TPS7B4255

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.     Timing Characteristics
    7. 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 Regulated Output (VOUT)
      2. 7.3.2 Undervoltage Lockout
      3. 7.3.3 Thermal Protection
      4. 7.3.4 Current Limit
      5. 7.3.5 VOUT Short to Battery
      6. 7.3.6 Tracking Regulator With an Enable Circuit
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Operation With VIN < 3 V
      2. 7.4.2 Operation With ADJ/EN Control
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Dropout Voltage
      2. 8.1.2 Reverse Current
      3. 8.1.3 Signal-Buffering LDO
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Input and Output Capacitor Selection
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Package Mounting
        2. 8.4.1.2 Board Layout Recommendations to Improve PSRR and Noise Performance
        3. 8.4.1.3 Power Dissipation and Thermal Considerations
        4. 8.4.1.4 Thermal Performance Versus Copper Area
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Device Nomenclature
      2. 9.1.2 Development Support
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  10. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

7.3.3 Thermal Protection

Thermal protection disables the output when the junction temperature rises to approximately 175°C, which allows the device to cool. When the junction temperature cools to approximately 160°C, the output circuitry enables. Based on power dissipation, thermal resistance, and ambient temperature, the thermal protection circuit can cycle off and on until the excessive power dissipation condition is removed. This cycling limits the dissipation of the regulator, thus protecting the regulator from damage as a result of overheating.

The internal protection circuitry of the TPS7B4255 is designed to protect against overload conditions. The circuitry is not intended to replace proper heat sinking. Continuously running the TPS7B4255 into thermal shutdown degrades device reliability.