JAJSUU2B October 2014 – June 2024 TPS61169
PRODUCTION DATA
When TPS61169 drives heavy load for large size panel applications, the power dissipation increases a lot and the device junction temperature may reach a very high value, affecting the device function and reliability. In order to lower the thermal stress, the TPS61169 features a thermal foldback function. When the junction temperature is higher than 100°C, the switch current limit ILIM is reduced automatically as Figure 5-2 shows. This thermal foldback mechanism controls the power dissipation and keeps the junction temperature from rising to a very high value. If the typical junction temperature of 160°C is exceeded, an internal thermal shutdown turns off the device. The device is released from shutdown automatically when the junction temperature decreases by 15°C.