SLVSB53A May   2012  – December 2014 TLV61220

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Typical Application Schematic
  5. 5 Revision History
  6. 6 Device Options
  7. 7 Pin Configuration and 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 Parameter Measurement Information
  10. 10Detailed Description
    1. 10.1 Overview
    2. 10.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 10.3 Feature Description
      1. 10.3.1 Controller Circuit
        1. 10.3.1.1 Startup
        2. 10.3.1.2 Operation at Output Overload
        3. 10.3.1.3 Undervoltage Lockout
        4. 10.3.1.4 Overvoltage Protection
        5. 10.3.1.5 Overtemperature Protection
    4. 10.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 10.4.1 Device Enable and Shutdown Mode
  11. 11Application and Implementation
    1. 11.1 Application Information
    2. 11.2 Typical Application
      1. 11.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 11.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 11.2.2.1 Adjustable Output Voltage Version
        2. 11.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 11.2.2.3 Capacitor Selection
          1. 11.2.2.3.1 Input Capacitor
          2. 11.2.2.3.2 Output Capacitor
      3. 11.2.3 Application Curves
  12. 12Power Supply Recommendations
  13. 13Layout
    1. 13.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 13.2 Layout Example
    3. 13.3 Thermal Considerations
  14. 14Device and Documentation Support
    1. 14.1 Device Support
      1. 14.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 14.2 Documentation Support
      1. 14.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 14.3 Trademarks
    4. 14.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 14.5 Glossary
  15. 15Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

10 Detailed Description

10.1 Overview

The TLV61220 is a high performance, highly efficient boost converter. To achieve high efficiency the power stage is realized as a synchronous boost topology. For the power switching two actively controlled low RDS(on) power MOSFETs are implemented.

10.2 Functional Block Diagram

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10.3 Feature Description

10.3.1 Controller Circuit

The device is controlled by a hysteretic current mode controller. This controller regulates the output voltage by keeping the inductor ripple current constant in the range of 200 mA and adjusting the offset of this inductor current depending on the output load. In case the required average input current is lower than the average inductor current defined by this constant ripple the inductor current gets discontinuous to keep the efficiency high at low load conditions.

TLV61220 HCM_slvs776.gifFigure 13. Hysteretic Current Operation

The output voltage VOUT is monitored via the feedback network which is connected to the voltage error amplifier. To regulate the output voltage, the voltage error amplifier compares this feedback voltage to the internal voltage reference and adjusts the required offset of the inductor current accordingly. An external resistor divider needs to be connected.

The self oscillating hysteretic current mode architecture is inherently stable and allows fast response to load variations. It also allows using inductors and capacitors over a wide value range.

10.3.1.1 Startup

After the EN pin is tied high, the device starts to operate. In case the input voltage is not high enough to supply the control circuit properly a startup oscillator starts to operate the switches. During this phase the switching frequency is controlled by the oscillator and the maximum switch current is limited. As soon as the device has built up the output voltage to about 1.8 V, high enough for supplying the control circuit, the device switches to its normal hysteretic current mode operation. The startup time depends on input voltage and load current.

10.3.1.2 Operation at Output Overload

If in normal boost operation the inductor current reaches the internal switch current limit threshold the main switch is turned off to stop further increase of the input current.

In this case the output voltage will decrease since the device can not provide sufficient power to maintain the set output voltage.

If the output voltage drops below the input voltage the backgate diode of the rectifying switch gets forward biased and current starts flow through it. This diode cannot be turned off, so the current finally is only limited by the remaining DC resistances. As soon as the overload condition is removed, the converter resumes providing the set output voltage.

10.3.1.3 Undervoltage Lockout

An implemented undervoltage lockout function stops the operation of the converter if the input voltage drops below the typical undervoltage lockout threshold. This function is implemented in order to prevent malfunctioning of the converter.

10.3.1.4 Overvoltage Protection

If, for any reason, the output voltage is not fed back properly to the input of the voltage amplifier, control of the output voltage will not work anymore. Therefore an overvoltage protection is implemented to avoid the output voltage exceeding critical values for the device and possibly for the system it is supplying. For this protection the TLV61220 output voltage is also monitored internally. In case it reaches the internally programmed threshold of 6.5 V typically the voltage amplifier regulates the output voltage to this value.

If the TLV61220 is used to drive LEDs, this feature protects the circuit if the LED fails.

10.3.1.5 Overtemperature Protection

The device has a built-in temperature sensor which monitors the internal IC junction temperature. If the temperature exceeds the programmed threshold (see electrical characteristics table), the device stops operating. As soon as the IC temperature has decreased below the programmed threshold, it starts operating again. To prevent unstable operation close to the region of overtemperature threshold, a built-in hysteresis is implemented.

10.4 Device Functional Modes

10.4.1 Device Enable and Shutdown Mode

The device is enabled when EN is set high and shut down when EN is low. During shutdown, the converter stops switching and all internal control circuitry is turned off. In this case the input voltage is connected to the output through the back-gate diode of the rectifying MOSFET. This means that there always will be voltage at the output which can be as high as the input voltage or lower depending on the load.