SLVSDF8B December   2016  – July 2017 TPSM84A22

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Transient Response
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin 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 Package Specifications
    8. 6.8 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  Adjusting the Output Voltage (VADJ)
      2. 7.3.2  Input and Output Capacitance
      3. 7.3.3  Transient Response
        1. 7.3.3.1 Transient Response Waveforms
      4. 7.3.4  Oscillator Frequency
      5. 7.3.5  External Clock Syncronization
      6. 7.3.6  Soft Start
      7. 7.3.7  Power Good (PGOOD)
      8. 7.3.8  Gate Driver (VG)
      9. 7.3.9  Startup into Pre-biased Outputs
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
      11. 7.3.11 Overcurrent Protection
      12. 7.3.12 Output Undervoltage/Overvoltage Protection
      13. 7.3.13 Enable (EN)
      14. 7.3.14 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Active Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Light Load Operation
      3. 7.4.3 Shutdown 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 Setting the Output Voltage
        2. 8.2.2.2 Input and Output Capacitance
        3. 8.2.2.3 Power Good (PGOOD)
        4. 8.2.2.4 External VG Voltage
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Examples
    3. 10.3 EMI
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 12.1 Tape and Reel Information

Package Options

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

7.3.11 Overcurrent Protection

For protection against load faults, the TPSM84A22 incorporates output overcurrent protection. Applying a load that exceeds the module's overcurrent threshold causes the output to shut down and PGOOD is pulled low. Following shut down, the module attempts to restart after a 32.8-ms hiccup interval counter has expired. This provides a hiccup response to an overcurrent condition. During this period, the average current flowing into the fault is significantly reduced which reduces power dissipation. Once the fault is removed, the module automatically recovers and returns to normal operation.

The TPSM84A22 overcurrent trip point is 15 A (typ) when the ILIM pin is left open. This provides enough margin for brief overshoots in inductor currents during a load transient while at the same time protecting against short circuits or other potentially catastrophic faults on the output. The overcurrent trip point can be reduced to 11.25 A (typ) by placing a 47 kΩ between the ILIM pin and PGND. Programming resistors with up to ±5% variation can be used. The current limit selection is latched in at power up and cannot be changed without cycling input power or the EN pin voltage.