JAJSK66A March 2021 – March 2022 TPS2521
PRODUCTION DATA
In the case of a short-circuit and overload current limit when the device interrupts current flow, the input inductance generates a positive voltage spike on the input, and the output inductance generates a negative voltage spike on the output. The peak amplitude of voltage spikes (transients) is dependent on the value of inductance in series to the input or output of the device. Such transients can exceed the absolute maximum ratings of the device if steps are not taken to address the issue. Typical methods for addressing transients include:
The approximate value of input capacitance can be estimated with Equation 15:
where
Some applications can require the addition of a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) to prevent transients from exceeding the absolute maximum ratings of the device. In some cases, even if the maximum amplitude of the transients is below the absolute maximum rating of the device, a TVS can help to absorb the excessive energy dump and prevent it from creating very fast transient voltages on the input supply pin of the IC, which can couple to the internal control circuits and cause unexpected behavior.
For applications such as USB-C ports where a powered cable can be plugged to the output of the device, there can be excess voltage stress from OUT to IN which exceeds the absolute maximum rating of the device. TI recommends to add a TVS diode from OUT to IN to clamp the voltage to a safe level.
The circuit implementation with optional protection components is shown in Figure 10-1.