SLVSET0E May   2020  – October 2024 TPS61378-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  VCC Power Supply
      2. 7.3.2  Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      3. 7.3.3  Enable and Soft Start
      4. 7.3.4  Shut Down
      5. 7.3.5  Switching Frequency Setting
      6. 7.3.6  Spread Spectrum Frequency Modulation
      7. 7.3.7  Adjustable Peak Current Limit
      8. 7.3.8  Bootstrap
      9. 7.3.9  Load Disconnect
      10. 7.3.10 MODE/SYNC Configuration
      11. 7.3.11 Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      12. 7.3.12 Output Short Protection/Hiccup
      13. 7.3.13 Power-Good Indicator
      14. 7.3.14 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Forced PWM Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Auto PFM Mode
      3. 7.4.3 External Clock Synchronization
      4. 7.4.4 Down Mode
  9. 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 Programming the Output Voltage
        2. 8.2.2.2 Setting the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3 Setting the Current Limit
        4. 8.2.2.4 Selecting the Inductor
        5. 8.2.2.5 Selecting the Output Capacitors
        6. 8.2.2.6 Selecting the Input Capacitors
        7. 8.2.2.7 Loop Stability and Compensation
          1. 8.2.2.7.1 Small Signal Model
          2. 8.2.2.7.2 Loop Compensation Design Steps
          3. 8.2.2.7.3 Selecting the Bootstrap Capacitor
          4. 8.2.2.7.4 VCC Capacitor
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Glossary
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
  13. 12Revision History
  14. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.3.12 Output Short Protection/Hiccup

In addition to the cycle-by-cycle current limit function, the TPS61378-Q1 also has output short protection.

During normal working condition, when output draws an excessive amount of current, causing the low-side FET to reach peak current limit and the output voltage is pulled below the input voltage, the device enters short circuit protection mode, triggering the hiccup timer. When the hiccup timer is active, the device limits the current for 1.8 ms and then shuts down. After 67 ms, it restarts.

During start-up, whether normal start-up or hiccup restart, the device can trigger short protection. The device has limited loading capacity at start up phase because of smaller peak current limit, which is list in Table 7-1.

Starting up with heavy load or very large capacitors at output side may causes short hiccup protection.