SLVSFS6C May   2021  – March 2023 TPS629210-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Thermal Information - DYC Package
    6. 7.6 Electrical Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Mode Selection and Device Configuration (MODE/S-CONF Pin)
      2. 8.3.2 Adjustable VO Operation (External Voltage Divider)
      3. 8.3.3 Selectable VO Operation (VSET and Internal Voltage Divider)
      4. 8.3.4 Smart Enable with Precise Threshold
      5. 8.3.5 Power Good (PG)
      6. 8.3.6 Output Discharge Function
      7. 8.3.7 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      8. 8.3.8 Current Limit and Short Circuit Protection
      9. 8.3.9 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Forced Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Operation
      2. 8.4.2 Power Save Mode Operation (Auto PFM/PWM)
      3. 8.4.3 AEE (Automatic Efficiency Enhancement)
      4. 8.4.4 100% Duty-Cycle Operation
      5. 8.4.5 Starting into a Prebiased Load
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 9.2.2.2 Programming the Output Voltage
        3. 9.2.2.3 External Component Selection
          1. 9.2.2.3.1 Output Filter and Loop Stability
          2. 9.2.2.3.2 Inductor Selection
          3. 9.2.2.3.3 Capacitor Selection
            1. 9.2.2.3.3.1 Output Capacitor
            2. 9.2.2.3.3.2 Input Capacitor
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 System Examples
      1. 9.3.1 Powering Multiple Loads
      2. 9.3.2 Inverting Buck-Boost (IBB)
    4. 9.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 9.5 Layout
      1. 9.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.5.2 Layout Example
      3. 9.5.3 Thermal Considerations
  10. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.4.2 Power Save Mode Operation (Auto PFM/PWM)

When the MODE/S-CONF pin is configured for auto PFM/PWM mode, power save mode is allowed. The device operates in PWM mode as long the output current is higher than half the ripple current of the inductor. To maintain high efficiency at light loads, the device enters power save mode at the boundary to discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). This happens if the output current becomes smaller than half the ripple current of the inductor. Power save mode is entered seamlessly to make sure there is high efficiency in light-load operation. The device remains in power save mode as long as the inductor current is discontinuous.

In power save mode, the switching frequency decreases linearly with the load current maintaining high efficiency. The transition into and out of power save mode is seamless in both directions.

The TPS629210-Q1 adjusts the on time (TON) in power save mode, depending on the input voltage and the output voltage to maintain highest efficiency. The on time in steady-state operation can be estimated as:

With the MODE/S-CONF pin set to 1.0-MHz operation:

Equation 4. TON (µs)=VOUTVIN

With the MODE/S-CONF pin set to 2.5-MHz operation:

Equation 5. TON (ns)=100 ×VINVIN - VOUT

Using TON, the typical peak inductor current in power save mode is approximated by:

Equation 6. ILPSMpeak=VIN -VOUTL × TON

The output voltage ripple in power save mode is given by #GUID-5CB51CEE-FDCE-4E2C-9353-9A8BBDA49A22/GUID-4A035DAC-9CC2-4EF4-8E4F-8B1A35548341:

Equation 7. ∆V=L×VIN2200 ×C +1VIN -VOUT +1VOUT  
Note:

When VIN decreases to typically 15% above VOUT, the device does not enter power save mode regardless of the load current. The device maintains output regulation in PWM mode.