SLVSAZ9D June   2012  – February 2018 TPS81256

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application
      2.      Efficiency vs Load Current
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Options
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Operation
      2. 8.3.2 Power-Save Mode
      3. 8.3.3 Current Limit Operation, Maximum Output Current
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Softstart, Enable
      2. 8.4.2 Load Disconnect and Reverse Current Protection
      3. 8.4.3 Undervoltage Lockout
      4. 8.4.4 Thermal Regulation
      5. 8.4.5 Thermal Shutdown
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Output Capacitor Selection CEXT
        2. 9.2.2.2 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 System Examples
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
    3. 11.3 Surface Mount Information
    4. 11.4 Thermal and Reliability Information
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Community Resources
    3. 12.3 Trademarks
    4. 12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 12.5 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • SIP|9
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

8.4.1 Softstart, Enable

The TPS81256 device starts operation when EN is set high and starts up with the soft-start sequence. For proper operation, the EN pin must be terminated and must not be left floating.

The TPS81256 device has an internal softstart circuit that limits the inrush current during start-up. The first step in the start-up cycle is the pre-charge phase. During pre-charge, the rectifying switch is turned on until the output capacitor is charged to a value close to the input voltage. The rectifying switch is current limited (approx. 200mA) during this phase. This mechanism is used to limit the output current under short-circuit condition.

Once the output capacitor has been biased to the input voltage, the converter starts switching. The soft-start system progressively increases the on-time as a function of the input-to-output voltage ratio. As soon as the output voltage is reached, the regulation loop takes control and full current operation is permitted.

Pulling the EN pin low forces the device in shutdown, with a shutdown current of typically 1µA. In this mode, true load disconnect between the battery and load prevents current flow from VIN to VOUT, as well as reverse flow from VOUT to VIN.