SLUSCD1C June   2017  – November 2018 TPS2373

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  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  APD Auxiliary Power Detect
      2. 7.3.2  PG Power Good (Converter Enable) Pin Interface
      3. 7.3.3  CLSA and CLSB Classification
      4. 7.3.4  DEN Detection and Enable
      5. 7.3.5  Internal Pass MOSFET
      6. 7.3.6  TPH, TPL and BT PSE Type Indicators
      7. 7.3.7  VC_IN, VC_OUT, UVLO_SEL, and Advanced PWM Startup
      8. 7.3.8  AMPS_CTL, MPS_DUTY and Automatic MPS
      9. 7.3.9  VDD Supply Voltage
      10. 7.3.10 VSS
      11. 7.3.11 Exposed Thermal PAD
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1  PoE Overview
      2. 7.4.2  Threshold Voltages
      3. 7.4.3  PoE Startup Sequence
      4. 7.4.4  Detection
      5. 7.4.5  Hardware Classification
      6. 7.4.6  Inrush and Startup
      7. 7.4.7  Maintain Power Signature
      8. 7.4.8  Advanced Startup and Converter Operation
      9. 7.4.9  PD Hotswap Operation
      10. 7.4.10 Startup and Power Management, PG and TPH, TPL, BT
      11. 7.4.11 Adapter ORing
      12. 7.4.12 Using DEN to Disable PoE
      13. 7.4.13 ORing Challenges
  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 Requirements
        1. 8.2.2.1  Input Bridges and Schottky Diodes
        2. 8.2.2.2  Protection, D1
        3. 8.2.2.3  Capacitor, C1
        4. 8.2.2.4  Detection Resistor, RDEN
        5. 8.2.2.5  Classification Resistors, RCLSA and RCLSB
        6. 8.2.2.6  APD Pin Divider Network RAPD1, RAPD2
        7. 8.2.2.7  Opto-isolators for TPH, TPL and BT
        8. 8.2.2.8  VC Input and Output, CVCIN and CVCOUT
        9. 8.2.2.9  UVLO Select, UVLO_SEL
        10. 8.2.2.10 Automatic MPS and MPS Duty Cycle, RMPS and RMPS_DUTY
        11. 8.2.2.11 Internal Voltage Reference, RREF
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 EMI Containment
    4. 10.4 Thermal Considerations and OTSD
    5. 10.5 ESD
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    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

7.3.7 VC_IN, VC_OUT, UVLO_SEL, and Advanced PWM Startup

VC_OUT provides the auxiliary power supply for the external DC-DC controller. After the inrush phase has completed, VC_OUT initially sources the startup current from VDD input, then it is internally connected to VC_IN once VVC_IN has exceeded approximately 8.5 V, meaning that the DC-DC converter has ramped up its output voltage, or if VVC_IN has remained below 8.5 V for more than about 50 ms (time out period). VC_IN is usually fed by a bias winding of the DC-DC converter's power transformer to sustain operation after startup. The startup current source is turned on at the end of the inrush phase, and it is turned off about 24 ms after the VC switch, connecting VC_IN and VC_OUT together, has been turned on. Due to the high current capability of the startup source, the recommended capacitance at VC_OUT is relatively small, typically 1 µF in most applications, including when there is auxiliary power input in the range of 20V and higher. VC_IN capacitance is also typically 1/10 of VC_OUT capacitance to avoid a significant voltage drop at VC_OUT when the VC switch is turned on.

Once VVC_OUT falls below its UVLO threshold, the startup current source is turned back on, while the VC switch is turned off, initiating a new PWM startup cycle. The UVLO_SEL input is used to select the VC_OUT UVLO threshold between ~6.9 V and ~3.9 V, which should be slightly below the minimum falling UVLO threshold of the PWM controller. The VC switch is also turned off when V(VDD-VSS) drops below the POE UVLO falling threshold.

If VC_OUT is not used, VC_IN must be connected to the low voltage bias supply of the PWM controller to ensure proper operation.