SLVSH20B October   2023  – May 2024 TPSM86837 , TPSM86838

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  The Adaptive On-Time Control and PWM Operation
      2. 6.3.2  Mode Selection
        1. 6.3.2.1 FCCM Control and Eco-mode Control
      3. 6.3.3  Soft Start and Prebiased Soft Start
      4. 6.3.4  Enable and Adjusting Undervoltage Lockout
      5. 6.3.5  Output Overcurrent Limit and Undervoltage Protection
      6. 6.3.6  Overvoltage Protection
      7. 6.3.7  UVLO Protection
      8. 6.3.8  Thermal Shutdown
      9. 6.3.9  Output Voltage Discharge
      10. 6.3.10 Power Good
      11. 6.3.11 Large Duty Operation
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Standby Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Light Load Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Output Voltage Resistors Selection
        2. 7.2.2.2 Output Filter Selection
        3. 7.2.2.3 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 7.3.1 Application Thermal Considerations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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6.4.2 Light Load Operation

TPSM86837 operates in Eco-mode, which maintains high efficiency at light loading. As the output current decreases from heavy load conditions, the inductor current is also reduced and eventually comes to a point where the rippled valley touches zero level, which is the boundary between continuous conduction and discontinuous conduction modes. The rectifying MOSFET is turned off when the zero inductor current is detected. As the load current further decreases, the converter runs into discontinuous conduction mode. The on-time is kept almost the same as the on-time was in continuous conduction mode so that discharging the output capacitor with smaller load current to the level of the reference voltage takes longer. This fact makes the switching frequency lower, proportional to the load current, and keeps the light load efficiency high.

TPSM86838 operates in forced CCM (FCCM) mode. The switching frequency is maintained at an almost constant level over the entire load range which is designed for applications requiring tight control of the switching frequency and output voltage ripple at the cost of lower efficiency under light load.