SLVSD05G March   2016  – August 2024 TPS56C215

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  PWM Operation and D-CAP3™ Control Mode
      2. 6.3.2  Eco-mode Control
      3. 6.3.3  4.7-V LDO
      4. 6.3.4  MODE Selection
      5. 6.3.5  Soft Start and Prebiased Soft Start
      6. 6.3.6  Enable and Adjustable UVLO
      7. 6.3.7  Power Good
      8. 6.3.8  Overcurrent Protection and Undervoltage Protection
      9. 6.3.9  UVLO Protection
      10. 6.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
      11. 6.3.11 Output Voltage Discharge
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Light Load Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Standby Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 External Component Selection
          1. 7.2.2.1.1 Output Voltage Set Point
          2. 7.2.2.1.2 Switching Frequency and MODE Selection
          3. 7.2.2.1.3 Inductor Selection
          4. 7.2.2.1.4 Output Capacitor Selection
          5. 7.2.2.1.5 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
    5. 8.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 8.6 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 10.1 Package Marking

6.3.5 Soft Start and Prebiased Soft Start

The TPS56C215 has an adjustable soft start time that can be set by connecting a capacitor on SS pin. When the EN pin becomes high, the soft-start charge current (ISS) begins charging the external capacitor (CSS) connected between SS and AGND. The devices tracks the lower of the internal soft-start voltage or the external soft-start voltage as the reference. The equation for the soft-start time (TSS) is shown in Equation 3:

Equation 3. TPS56C215

where

  • VREF is 0.6 V and ISS is 6 µA

If the output capacitor is prebiased at start-up, the device initiates switching and starts ramping up only after the internal reference voltage becomes greater than the feedback voltage VFB. This scheme makes sure that the converters ramp up smoothly into regulation point.