SLVSAF7C September   2010  – April 2019 TPS61251

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (Continued)
  6. 6 Device Options
  7. 7 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  8. 8 Specifications
    1. 8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 8.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 8.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 8.4 Thermal Information
    5. 8.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 8.6 Typical Characteristics
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Current Limit Operation
      2. 9.3.2 Soft Start
      3. 9.3.3 Enable
      4. 9.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      5. 9.3.5 Power Good
      6. 9.3.6 Input Overvoltage Protection
      7. 9.3.7 Load Disconnect and Reverse Current Protection
      8. 9.3.8 Thermal Regulation
      9. 9.3.9 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Power-Save Mode
      2. 9.4.2 Snooze Mode
      3. 9.4.3 100% Duty-Cycle Mode
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 10.2.2.2 Output Voltage Setting
        3. 10.2.2.3 Average Input Current Limit
        4. 10.2.2.4 Maximum Output Current
        5. 10.2.2.5 Inductor Selection
        6. 10.2.2.6 Output Capacitor
        7. 10.2.2.7 Input Capacitor
        8. 10.2.2.8 Checking Loop Stability
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
    3. 12.3 Thermal Consideration
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
      1. 13.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 13.2 Development Support
      1. 13.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    3. 13.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 13.4 Community Resource
    5. 13.5 Trademarks
    6. 13.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 13.7 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

12.1 Layout Guidelines

For all switching power supplies, the layout is an important step in the design, especially at high peak currents and high switching frequencies. If the layout is not carefully done, the regulator could show stability problems as well as EMI problems. Therefore, use wide and short traces for the main current path and for the power ground tracks. The input capacitor, output capacitor, and the inductor should be placed as close as possible to the IC. Use a common ground node for power ground and a different one for control ground to minimize the effects of ground noise. Connect these ground nodes at any place close to one of the ground pins of the IC.

The feedback divider should be placed close to the IC to keep the feedback connection short. To lay out the ground, short traces and wide are recommended. This avoids ground shift problems, which can occur due to superimposition of power ground current and the feedback divider.