SLVS861F august   2008  – june 2020 TPS40210-Q1 , TPS40211-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
    1.     4
  4. Revision History
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  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 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Minimum On-Time and Off-Time Considerations
      2. 7.3.2  Current Sense and Overcurrent
      3. 7.3.3  Current Sense and Subharmonic Instability
      4. 7.3.4  Current Sense Filtering
      5. 7.3.5  Soft Start
      6. 7.3.6  BP Regulator
      7. 7.3.7  Shutdown (DIS/ EN Pin)
      8. 7.3.8  Control Loop Considerations
      9. 7.3.9  Gate Drive Circuit
      10. 7.3.10 TPS40211-Q1
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Setting the Oscillator Frequency
      2. 7.4.2 Synchronizing the Oscillator
  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  Duty Cycle Estimation
        2. 8.2.2.2  Inductor Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3  Rectifier Diode Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Current Sense and Current Limit
        7. 8.2.2.7  Current Sense Filter
        8. 8.2.2.8  Switching MOSFET Selection
        9. 8.2.2.9  Feedback Divider Resistors
        10. 8.2.2.10 Error Amplifier Compensation
        11. 8.2.2.11 R-C Oscillator
        12. 8.2.2.12 Soft-Start Capacitor
        13. 8.2.2.13 Regulator Bypass
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  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. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Related Links
    4. 11.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 11.5 Support Resources
    6. 11.6 Trademarks
    7. 11.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 11.8 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
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Setting the Oscillator Frequency

The oscillator frequency is determined by a resistor and capacitor connected to the RC pin of the TPS40210-Q1 device. The capacitor is charged to a level of approximately VDD / 20 by current flowing through the resistor and is then discharged by a transistor internal to the TPS40210-Q1 device. The required resistor for a given oscillator frequency is found from either Figure 6-1 or Equation 31.

Equation 31. GUID-A4174C19-AF61-4827-A082-CBE4EDBE9A88-low.gif

where

  • RT is the timing resistance in kΩ
  • fSW is the switching frequency in kHz
  • CT is the timing capacitance in pF

For most applications, a capacitor in the range of 68 pF to 120 pF gives the best results. Resistor values should be limited to between 100 kΩ and 1 MΩ as well. If the resistor value falls below 100 kΩ, decrease the capacitor size and recalculate the resistor value for the desired frequency. As the capacitor size decreases below 47 pF, the accuracy of Equation 31 degrades, and empirical means may be needed to fine tune the timing component values to achieve the desired switching frequency.