SBVS304B June   2017  – October 2021 TPS7A83A

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics: General
    6. 7.6 Electrical Characteristics: TPS7A8300A
    7. 7.7 Electrical Characteristics: TPS7A8301A
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics: TPS7A8300A
    9. 7.9 Typical Characteristics: TPS7A8301A
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Voltage Regulation Features
        1. 8.3.1.1 DC Regulation
        2. 8.3.1.2 AC and Transient Response
      2. 8.3.2 System Start-Up Features
        1. 8.3.2.1 Programmable Soft-Start (NR/SS)
        2. 8.3.2.2 Internal Sequencing
          1. 8.3.2.2.1 Enable (EN)
          2. 8.3.2.2.2 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) Control
          3. 8.3.2.2.3 Active Discharge
        3. 8.3.2.3 Power-Good Output (PG)
      3. 8.3.3 Internal Protection Features
        1. 8.3.3.1 Foldback Current Limit (ICL)
        2. 8.3.3.2 Thermal Protection (Tsd)
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Regulation
      2. 8.4.2 Disabled
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 External Component Selection
        1. 9.1.1.1 Adjustable Operation
        2. 9.1.1.2 ANY-OUT Programmable Output Voltage
        3. 9.1.1.3 ANY-OUT Operation
        4. 9.1.1.4 Increasing ANY-OUT Resolution for LILO Conditions
        5. 9.1.1.5 Recommended Capacitor Types
        6. 9.1.1.6 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements (CIN and COUT)
        7. 9.1.1.7 Feed-Forward Capacitor (CFF)
        8. 9.1.1.8 Noise-Reduction and Soft-Start Capacitor (CNR/SS)
      2. 9.1.2 Start Up
        1. 9.1.2.1 Soft-Start (NR/SS)
          1. 9.1.2.1.1 Inrush Current
        2. 9.1.2.2 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
        3. 9.1.2.3 Power-Good (PG) Function
      3. 9.1.3 AC and Transient Performance
        1. 9.1.3.1 Power-Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR)
        2. 9.1.3.2 Output Voltage Noise
        3. 9.1.3.3 Optimizing Noise and PSRR
          1. 9.1.3.3.1 Charge Pump Noise
        4. 9.1.3.4 Load Transient Response
      4. 9.1.4 DC Performance
        1. 9.1.4.1 Output Voltage Accuracy (VOUT)
        2. 9.1.4.2 Dropout Voltage (VDO)
          1. 9.1.4.2.1 Behavior When Transitioning From Dropout Into Regulation
      5. 9.1.5 Sequencing Requirements
      6. 9.1.6 Negatively Biased Output
      7. 9.1.7 Reverse Current
      8. 9.1.8 Power Dissipation (PD)
        1. 9.1.8.1 Estimating Junction Temperature
        2. 9.1.8.2 Recommended Area for Continuous Operation (RACO)
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Development Support
        1. 12.1.1.1 Evaluation Models
        2. 12.1.1.2 Spice Models
      2. 12.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Support Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

9.1.4.2 Dropout Voltage (VDO)

Generally speaking, dropout voltage often refers to the minimum voltage difference between the input and output voltage (VDO = VIN – VOUT) that is required for regulation. When VIN drops below the required VDO for the given load current, the device functions as a resistive switch and does not regulate output voltage. Figure 9-11 shows that dropout voltage is proportional to the output current because the device is operating as a resistive switch.

GUID-869EA482-1BDA-4235-846A-EFFFDEBD7AFC-low.gifFigure 9-11 Dropout Voltage versus Output Current

Dropout voltage is affected by the drive strength for the gate of the pass element, which is nonlinear with respect to VIN on this device because of the internal charge pump. Dropout voltage increases exponentially when the input voltage nears its maximum operating voltage.