SLUSDE4A August   2019  – August 2019 TPS56C230

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency vs Output Current Eco-mode
  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  PWM Operation and D-CAP3 Control
      2. 7.3.2  Soft Start
      3. 7.3.3  Large Duty Operation
      4. 7.3.4  Power Good
      5. 7.3.5  Overcurrent Protection and Undervoltage Protection
      6. 7.3.6  Overvoltage Protection
      7. 7.3.7  Out-of-Bounds Operation
      8. 7.3.8  UVLO Protection
      9. 7.3.9  Output Voltage Discharge
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Light Load Operation
      2. 7.4.2 Eco-mode Control
      3. 7.4.3 Force CCM
      4. 7.4.4 Mode Selection
      5. 7.4.5 Standby Operation
  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 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Output Voltage Set Point
        3. 8.2.2.3 MODE Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4 Inductor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  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 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    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

8.2.2.4 Inductor Selection

The inductor ripple current is filtered by the output capacitor. A higher inductor ripple current means the output capacitor should have a ripple current rating higher than the inductor ripple current. See Table 3 for recommended inductor values.

The RMS and peak currents through the inductor can be calculated using Equation 5 and Equation 6. It is important that the inductor is rated to handle these currents.

Equation 5. TPS56C230 EQ_ILrms_SLVSD05.gif
Equation 6. TPS56C230 EQ_ILpeak_SLVSD05.gif

During transient and short-circuit conditions, the inductor current can increase up to the current limit of the device, so it is safe to choose an inductor with a saturation current higher than the peak current under current limit condition.