JAJSMF5B september 2022 – june 2023 TPS25990
PRODUCTION DATA
The device has two (2) general purpose comparators (CMP1 and CMP2) whose inputs, thresholds and outputs can be digitally configured. This allows the user complete flexibility to use these comparators as per system needs.
Comparator-1:
The positive input of the comparator can be connected to either the TEMP/CMP pin, or internally to the IMON pin. Refer to the DEVICE_CONFIG register for more details and configuration options.
The comparator threshold can be digitally configured using an internal DAC (CMP1REF). Refer to the VCMPxREF register for more details and configuration options.
The comparator output can be digitally configured to be an output on one of the GPIO pins or used to trigger a fault which controls the FET ON/OFF status internally. Also, the comparator output polarity can be digitally configured. Refer to the GPIO_CONFIG_12, GPIO_CONFIG_34, and DEVICE_CONFIG registers for more details and configuration options.
Comparator-2:
The comparator's positive input is internally connected to the AUX pin.
The comparator threshold can be digitally configured using an internal DAC (CMP2REF). Refer to the VCMPxREF register for more details and configuration options.
The comparator output can be digitally configured to be an output on one of the GPIO pins or used to trigger a fault which controls the FET ON/OFF status internally. Also, the comparator output polarity can be digitally configured. Refer to the GPIO_CONFIG_12, GPIO_CONFIG_34, and DEVICE_CONFIG registers for more details and configuration options.
These comparators can be used for various purposes. Here is one such example:
Programmable fast overcurrent detect (PROCHOT#): Comparator-1 is configured to take IMON pin as the input and an appropriate reference voltage is set using the internal DAC (CMP1REF) in the VCMPxREF register. The comparator output is configured to be brought out on one of the General Purpose I/O pins. This pin is connected to the PROCHOT# pin of the processor. When the load current crosses the set threshold, the GPIOx goes low and signals the processor to throttle down immediately.