SNVS983A April 2024 – August 2024 TPS7H4011-SP
PRODMIX
Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings
It is possible for the low-side MOSFET to sink current from the load (such as during light load operation). In certain situations (such as a high current load being suddenly removed or VOUT being raised above the set point), the low-side sink current can become excessive. Therefore, low-side overcurrent sinking protection is provided.
If the low-side sinking current limit is exceeded, the low-side MOSFET is turned off immediately for the rest of that clock cycle. In this scenario, both MOSFETs are off until the start of the next cycle. When the low-side MOSFET turns off, the switch node voltage increases and forward biases the high-side MOSFET parallel body diode (the high-side MOSFET is still off at this stage).