SLVS646B September   2006  – November 2018 TPS2376-H

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application Circuit
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  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 ESD Ratings IEC
    4. 7.4 Recommended Operating Conditions
    5. 7.5 Thermal Information
    6. 7.6 Electrical Characteristics
    7. 7.7 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 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      2. 8.3.2 Programmable Inrush Current Limit and Fixed Operational Current Limit
      3. 8.3.3 Power Good
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Internal Thresholds
      2. 9.1.2 Detection
      3. 9.1.3 Classification
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 External Components
        1. 9.2.1.1 Detection Resistor and UVLO Divider
        2. 9.2.1.2 Magnetics
        3. 9.2.1.3 Input Diodes or Diode Bridges
        4. 9.2.1.4 Input Capacitor
        5. 9.2.1.5 Load Capacitor
        6. 9.2.1.6 Transient Suppressor
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Maintain Power Signature
    2. 10.2 DC/DC Converter Startup
    3. 10.3 Auxiliary Power Source ORing
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
    3. 11.3 Thermal Protection
    4. 11.4 ESD
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Documentation Support
      1. 12.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Community Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

11.3 Thermal Protection

The TPS2376-H may overheat if the ambient temperature becomes excessive, or if it operates for an extended period of time in classification or current limit. The TPS2376-H protects itself by disabling the RTN and CLASS pins and pulling PG low when the internal die temperature reaches about 140°C. It automatically restarts when the die temperature has fallen approximately 20°C. If V(RTN-VSS) is less than 10 V when the TPS2376-H restarts, the current limit remains at 765 mA and PG goes open-drain. If the overload has caused V(RTN-VSS) to exceed 10 V while disabled, the current limit is set to the inrush level and PG remains low. This process is referred to as thermal cycling. Thermal protection is active whenever the TPS2376-H is not in detection.

Short periods of thermal cycling do not significantly impact the reliability or life expectancy, but prolonged periods may. Other components in the power path can be overstressed if this condition exists for a prolonged time as well.