SLUSCO8B November   2016  – June 2018 TPS54200 , TPS54201

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Excellent Deep Dimming in ADIM
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin 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
    6. 7.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 7.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Fixed-Frequency PWM Control
      2. 8.3.2  Error Amplifier
      3. 8.3.3  Slope Compensation and Output Current
      4. 8.3.4  Input Undervoltage Lockout
      5. 8.3.5  Voltage Reference
      6. 8.3.6  Setting LED Current
      7. 8.3.7  Internal Soft Start
      8. 8.3.8  Bootstrap Voltage (BOOT)
      9. 8.3.9  Overcurrent Protection
        1. 8.3.9.1 High-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
        2. 8.3.9.2 Low-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
        3. 8.3.9.3 Low-Side MOSFET Reverse Overcurrent Protection
      10. 8.3.10 Fault Protection
        1. 8.3.10.1 LED-Open Protection
        2. 8.3.10.2 LED Short Protection
        3. 8.3.10.3 Sense-Resistor Short Protection
        4. 8.3.10.4 Sense-Resistor Open Protection
        5. 8.3.10.5 Overvoltage Protection
        6. 8.3.10.6 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Enable and Disable Device
      2. 8.4.2 Mode Detection
      3. 8.4.3 Analog Dimming Mode Operation
      4. 8.4.4 PWM Dimming-Mode Operation
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 TPS5420x 12-V Input, 1.5-A, 3-Piece IR LED Driver With Analog Dimming
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 9.2.1.2.2 Input Capacitor Selection
          3. 9.2.1.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection
          4. 9.2.1.2.4 FB Pin RC Filter Selection
          5. 9.2.1.2.5 Sense Resistor Selection
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 TPS5420x 24-V Input, 1-A, 4-Piece WLED Driver With PWM Dimming
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 9.2.2.2.2 Input Capacitor Selection
          3. 9.2.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection
          4. 9.2.2.2.4 FB Pin RC Filter Selection
          5. 9.2.2.2.5 Sense Resistor Selection
        3. 9.2.2.3 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 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Links
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Community Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

9.2.1.2.1 Inductor Selection

Use Equation 3 to calculate the minimum value of the output inductor (LMIN).

Equation 3. TPS54200 TPS54201 qu3_lusco8.gif

where

  • KIND is a coefficient that represents the amount of inductor ripple current relative to the maximum LED current.
  • ILED is the maximum LED current.
  • VOUT is the sum of the voltage across LED load and the voltage across the sense resistor.

In general, the suggested value of KIND is between 0.2 and 0.4. For an application that can tolerate higher LED current ripple or use larger output capacitors, one can choose 0.4 for KIND. Otherwise, a smaller KIND like 0.2 can be chosen to get low-enough LED current ripple.

With the chosen inductor value the user can calculate the actual inductor current ripple using Equation 4.

Equation 4. TPS54200 TPS54201 qu4_lusco8.gif

The inductor rms-current and saturation-current ratings must be greater than the rms current and saturation current seen in the application. This ensures that the inductor does not overheat or saturate. During power up, transient conditions, or fault conditions, the inductor current can exceed its normal operating current. For this reason, the most conservative approach is to specify an inductor with a saturation current rating equal to or greater than the converter current limit. This is not always possible due to application size limitations. The peak-inductor-current and rms-current equations are shown in Equation 5 and Equation 6.

Equation 5. TPS54200 TPS54201 qu5_lusco8.gif
Equation 6. TPS54200 TPS54201 qu6_lusco8.gif

In this design, choose KIND = 0.3. According to the LED manufacturer’s data sheet, the IR LED has 1.75-V forward voltage at 1.5-A current, so VOUT = 1.75 V × 3 + 0.2 V = 5.45 V and the calculated inductance is 11.9 µH. A 10-µH inductor (part number is 744066100 from Wurth) is chosen. With this inductor, the ripple, peak, and rms currents of the inductor are 0.53 A, 1.77 A, and 1.51 A, respectively. The chosen inductor has ample margin.