SLVSFX8A March   2021  – March 2022 TPS2521

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 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 7.7 Switching Characteristics
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    8. 7.8 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 Input Reverse Polarity Protection
      2. 8.3.2 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO and UVP)
      3. 8.3.3 Overvoltage Clamp (OVC)
      4. 8.3.4 Inrush Current, Overcurrent, and Short Circuit Protection
        1. 8.3.4.1 Slew Rate (dVdt) and Inrush Current Control
        2. 8.3.4.2 Active Current Limiting
        3. 8.3.4.3 Short-Circuit Protection
      5. 8.3.5 Analog Load Current Monitor
      6. 8.3.6 Reverse Current Protection
      7. 8.3.7 Overtemperature Protection (OTP)
      8. 8.3.8 Fault Response
      9. 8.3.9 Power Good Indication (PG)
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Single Device, Self-Controlled
    3. 9.3 Typical Application
      1. 9.3.1 Application
      2. 9.3.2 Design Requirements
      3. 9.3.3 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.3.3.1 Device Selection
        2. 9.3.3.2 Setting Undervoltage and Overvoltage Thresholds
        3. 9.3.3.3 Setting Output Voltage Rise Time (tR)
        4. 9.3.3.4 Setting Power Good Assertion Threshold
        5. 9.3.3.5 Setting Overcurrent Threshold (ILIM)
        6. 9.3.3.6 Setting Overcurrent Blanking Interval (tITIMER)
      4. 9.3.4 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Transient Protection
    2. 10.2 Output Short-Circuit Measurements
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Documentation Support
      1. 12.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Support Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.3.3 Overvoltage Clamp (OVC)

The TPS2521xx implements a voltage clamp on the output to protect the system in the event of input overvoltage. When the device detects the input has exceeded the Overvoltage Clamp Threshold (VOVC), it quickly responds within tOVC and stops the output from rising further and then regulates the HFET linearly to clamp the output voltage below VCLAMP as long as an overvoltage condition is present on the input.

If the part stays in clamping state for an extended period of time, there is higher power dissipation inside the part which can eventually lead to thermal shut-down (TSD). After the part shuts down due to TSD fault, it either stays latched off (TPS2521xL variant) or restarts automatically after a fixed delay (TPS2521xA variant). See Overtemperature Protection (OTP) for more details on device response to overtemperature.

GUID-20210324-CA0I-R9WB-XG61-QLST2GZSC4M4-low.gifFigure 8-2 TPS2521xA Overvoltage Response (Auto-Retry)

There are two available overvoltage clamp threshold options which can be configured using the OVCSEL pin.

Table 8-1 TPS2521xx Overvoltage Clamp Threshold Selection
OVCSEL Pin ConnectionOvervoltage Clamp Threshold
Shorted to GND3.8 V
Open5.7 V