SLUS812D February   2008  – February 2020 TPS51200

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified DDR Application
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Sink and Source Regulator (VO Pin)
      2. 7.3.2  Reference Input (REFIN Pin)
      3. 7.3.3  Reference Output (REFOUT Pin)
      4. 7.3.4  Soft-Start Sequencing
      5. 7.3.5  Enable Control (EN Pin)
      6. 7.3.6  Powergood Function (PGOOD Pin)
      7. 7.3.7  Current Protection (VO Pin)
      8. 7.3.8  UVLO Protection (VIN Pin)
      9. 7.3.9  Thermal Shutdown
      10. 7.3.10 Tracking Start-up and Shutdown
      11. 7.3.11 Output Tolerance Consideration for VTT DIMM Applications
      12. 7.3.12 REFOUT (VREF) Consideration for DDR2 Applications
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Low Input Voltage Applications
      2. 7.4.2 S3 and Pseudo-S5 Support
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Input Voltage Capacitor
        2. 8.2.2.2 VLDO Input Capacitor
        3. 8.2.2.3 Output Capacitor
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 System Examples
      1. 8.3.1 3.3-VIN, DDR2 Configuration
      2. 8.3.2 2.5-VIN, DDR3 Configuration
      3. 8.3.3 3.3-VIN, LP DDR3 or DDR4 Configuration
      4. 8.3.4 3.3-VIN, DDR3 Tracking Configuration
      5. 8.3.5 3.3-VIN, LDO Configuration
      6. 8.3.6 3.3-VIN, DDR3 Configuration with LFP
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Thermal Design Considerations
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Development Support
        1. 11.1.2.1 Evaluation Modules
        2. 11.1.2.2 Spice Models
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.3.4 Soft-Start Sequencing

A current clamp implements the soft-start function of the VO pin. The current clamp allows the output capacitors to be charged with low and constant current, providing a linear ramp-up of the output voltage. When VO is outside of the powergood window, the current clamp level is one-half of the full overcurrent limit (OCL) level. When VO rises or falls within the PGOOD window, the current clamp level switches to the full OCL level. The soft-start function is completely symmetrical and the overcurrent limit works for both directions. The soft-start function works not only from GND to the REFOUT voltage, but also from VLDOIN to the REFOUT voltage.