SLVSDT3D January   2018  – December 2019 TPS25221

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  4. Revision History
  5. Device Comparison Table
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  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 Typical Characteristics
  8. Parameter Measurement Information
  9. Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Over-current Conditions
      2. 9.3.2 Fault Response
      3. 9.3.3 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      4. 9.3.4 Enable, (EN)
      5. 9.3.5 Thermal Sense
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
    5. 9.5 Programming
      1. 9.5.1 Programming the Current-Limit Threshold
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
      1. 10.1.1 Constant-Current
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 Two-Level Current-Limit Circuit
        1. 10.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 10.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedures
          1. 10.2.1.2.1 Designing Above a Minimum Current Limit
          2. 10.2.1.2.2 Designing Below a Maximum Current Limit
          3. 10.2.1.2.3 Accounting for Resistor Tolerance
          4. 10.2.1.2.4 Input and Output Capacitance
        3. 10.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 10.2.2 Auto-Retry Functionality
        1. 10.2.2.1 Design Requirements (added)
        2. 10.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 10.2.3 Typical Application as USB Power Switch
        1. 10.2.3.1 Design Requirements
          1. 10.2.3.1.1 USB Power-Distribution Requirements
        2. 10.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 10.2.3.2.1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power-Distribution Requirements
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 11.1 Self-Powered and Bus-Powered Hubs
    2. 11.2 Low-Power Bus-Powered and High-Power Bus-Powered Functions
    3. 11.3 Power Dissipation and Junction Temperature
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Device Support
      1. 13.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 13.2 Documentation Support
      1. 13.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 13.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 13.4 Community Resources
    5. 13.5 Trademarks
    6. 13.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 13.7 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

Programming the Current-Limit Threshold

The over-current threshold is user programmable through an external resistor. The TPS25221 uses an internal regulation loop to provide a regulated voltage on the ILIM pin. The current-limit threshold is proportional to the current sourced out of ILIM. The recommended 1% resistor range for RILIM is 20 kΩ ≤ RILIM ≤ 210 kΩ to ensure stability of the internal regulation loop. Many applications require that the minimum current limit is above a certain current level or that the maximum current limit is below a certain current level, so it is important to consider the tolerance of the over-current threshold when selecting a value for RILIM. The following equations and Figure 24 can be used to calculate the resulting over-current threshold for a given external resistor value (RILIM). Figure 24 includes current-limit tolerance due to variations caused by temperature and process. However, the equations do not account for tolerance due to external resistor variation, so it is important to account for this tolerance when selecting RILIM. The traces routing the RILIM resistor to the TPS25221 must be as short as possible to reduce parasitic effects on the current-limit accuracy.

RILIM can be selected to provide a current-limit threshold that occurs: 1) above a minimum load current or 2) below a maximum load current.

To design above a minimum current-limit threshold, find the intersection of RILIM and the maximum desired load current on the IOS(min) curve and choose a value of RILIM below this value. Programming the current limit above a minimum threshold is important to ensure start-up into full load or heavy capacitive loads. The resulting maximum current-limit threshold is the intersection of the selected value of RILIM and the IOS(max) curve.

To design below a maximum current-limit threshold, find the intersection of RILIM and the maximum desired load current on the IOS(max) curve and choose a value of RILIM above this value. Programming the current limit below a maximum threshold is important to avoid current limiting upstream power supplies, causing the input voltage bus to droop. The resulting minimum current-limit threshold is the intersection of the selected value of RILIM and the IOS(min) curve.

Current-Limit Threshold Equation (IOS):

Equation 1. TPS25221 eq_curr_lim_slvsdt3.gif

where

    TPS25221 Current-LimitThresholdvsRILIM.gifFigure 24. Current-Limit Threshold vs Current-Limit Resistor (RILIM)