SLUS970C March   2011  – November 2023 TPS40170

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 Handling Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  LDO Linear Regulators and Enable
      2. 6.3.2  Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
        1. 6.3.2.1 Equations for Programming the Input UVLO:
      3. 6.3.3  Oscillator and Voltage Feed-Forward
        1. 6.3.3.1 Calculating the Timing Resistance (RRT)
      4. 6.3.4  Overcurrent Protection and Short-Circuit Protection (OCP and SCP)
      5. 6.3.5  Soft-Start and Fault-Logic
        1. 6.3.5.1 Soft Start During Overcurrent Fault
        2. 6.3.5.2 Equations for Soft Start and Restart Time
      6. 6.3.6  Overtemperature Fault
      7. 6.3.7  Tracking
      8. 6.3.8  Adaptive Drivers
      9. 6.3.9  Start-Up into Pre-Biased Output
      10. 6.3.10 Power Good (PGOOD)
      11. 6.3.11 PGND and AGND
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Frequency Synchronization
      2. 6.4.2 Operation Near Minimum VIN (VVIN ≤ 4.5 V)
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Bootstrap Resistor
      2. 7.1.2 SW Node Snubber Capacitor
      3. 7.1.3 Input Resistor
      4. 7.1.4 LDRV Gate Capacitor
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1  Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.2.2  List of Materials
        3. 7.2.2.3  Select a Switching Frequency
        4. 7.2.2.4  Inductor Selection (L1)
        5. 7.2.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection (C9)
        6. 7.2.2.6  Peak Current Rating of Inductor
        7. 7.2.2.7  Input Capacitor Selection (C1, C6)
        8. 7.2.2.8  MOSFET Switch Selection (Q1, Q2)
        9. 7.2.2.9  Timing Resistor (R7)
        10. 7.2.2.10 UVLO Programming Resistors (R2, R6)
        11. 7.2.2.11 Boot-Strap Capacitor (C7)
        12. 7.2.2.12 VIN Bypass Capacitor (C18)
        13. 7.2.2.13 VBP Bypass Capacitor (C19)
        14. 7.2.2.14 VDD Bypass Capacitor (C16)
        15. 7.2.2.15 SS Timing Capacitor (C15)
        16. 7.2.2.16 ILIM Resistor (R9, C17)
        17. 7.2.2.17 SCP Multiplier Selection (R5)
        18. 7.2.2.18 Feedback Divider (R10, R11)
        19. 7.2.2.19 Compensation: (R4, R13, C13, C14, C21)
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
        1. 8.1.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
      3. 8.1.3 Related Devices
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

3 Description

TPS40170 is a full-featured, synchronous PWM buck controller that operates at an input voltage between 4.5 V and 60 V and is optimized for high-power density, high-reliability DC-DC converter applications. The controller implements voltage-mode control with input voltage feed-forward compensation that enables instant response to input voltage change. The switching frequency is programmable from 100 kHz to 600 kHz.

The TPS40170 has a complete set of system protection and monitoring features such as programmable undervoltage lockout (UVLO), programmable overcurrent protection (OCP) by sensing the low-side FET, selectable short-circuit protection (SCP) by sensing the high-side FET and thermal shutdown. The ENABLE pin allows for system shutdown in a low-current (1 µA typical) mode. The controller supports pre-biased output, provides an open-drain PGOOD signal, and has closed-loop soft-start, output voltage tracking and adaptive dead-time control.

TPS40170 provides accurate output voltage regulation through 1% ensured accuracy. Additionally, the controller implements a novel scheme of bi-directional synchronization with one controller acting as the primary and other downstream controllers acting as secondaries synchronized to the primary in-phase or 180° out-of-phase. Secondary controllers can be synchronized to an external clock within ±30% of the free-running switching frequency.

New products (LM5145 and LM5146) offer reduced BOM cost, higher efficiency, and reduced design size among many other features.

Package Information
PART NUMBER PACKAGE(1) PACKAGE SIZE(2)
TPS40170 RGY (VQFN, 20) 4.50 mm × 3.50 mm
(1) For all available packages, see Section 10.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
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GUID-5431410C-DBB4-4CB6-A6C0-747A14538EEC-low.gifEfficiency vs Load Current