SLUSFG2A September   2024  – November 2024 TPS6286A06 , TPS6286B10

PRODMIX  

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  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Options
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Rating
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 I2C Interface Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Power Save Mode (PFM)
      2. 7.3.2 Forced PWM Mode
      3. 7.3.3 Low Dropout Operation (100% Duty Cycle)
      4. 7.3.4 Soft Start
      5. 7.3.5 Switch Current Limit and HICCUP Short-Circuit Protection
      6. 7.3.6 Undervoltage Lockout
      7. 7.3.7 Thermal Warning and Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Enable and Disable (EN)
      2. 7.4.2 Output Discharge
      3. 7.4.3 Power Good (PG)
      4. 7.4.4 Voltage Setting and Mode Selection (VSET/MODE), TPS6286Axx Devices
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 Serial Interface Description
      2. 7.5.2 Standard-, Fast-, and Fast-Mode Plus Protocol
      3. 7.5.3 HS Mode Protocol
      4. 7.5.4 I2C Update Sequence
      5. 7.5.5 I2C Register Reset
  9. 8 Register Map
    1. 8.1 Target Address Byte
    2. 8.2 Register Address Byte
    3. 8.3 VOUT Register
    4. 8.4 CONTROL Register
    5. 8.5 STATUS Register
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 9.2.2.2 Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 9.2.2.3 Output Filter Design
        4. 9.2.2.4 Inductor Selection
        5. 9.2.2.5 Capacitor Selection
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
        1. 9.4.2.1 Thermal Considerations
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.3.1 Power Save Mode (PFM)

As the load current decreases, the device enters power save mode or pulse frequency modulation (PFM) operation. PFM occurs when the inductor current becomes discontinuous, which is when the inductor current reaches 0A during a switching cycle. Power save mode is based on a fixed on-time architecture, as shown in the following equation.

Equation 1. t ON = V OUT V IN × 833 n s

In power save mode, the output voltage rises slightly above the nominal output voltage. This effect is minimized by increasing the output capacitor or inductor value.

When VIN decreases to typically 15% above VOUT, the TP6286Axx and TPS6286Bxx does enter power save mode, regardless of the load current. The device maintains output regulation in PWM mode.