SLVS736C February   2008  – October 2023 TPS2550 , TPS2551

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Device Comparison Table
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 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
  9. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  10. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 Overcurrent
      2. 9.3.2 Reverse-Voltage Protection
      3. 9.3.3 FAULT Response
      4. 9.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      5. 9.3.5 ENABLE ( EN or EN)
      6. 9.3.6 Thermal Sense
      7. 9.3.7 Device Functional Modes
    4. 9.4 Programming
      1. 9.4.1 Programming the Current-Limit Threshold
  11. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Applications
      1. 10.2.1 Two-Level Current-Limit Circuit
      2. 10.2.2 Design Requirements
      3. 10.2.3 Detail Design Procedures
        1. 10.2.3.1 Designing Above a Minimum Current Limit
        2. 10.2.3.2 Designing Below a Maximum Current Limit
        3. 10.2.3.3 Input and Output Capacitance
      4. 10.2.4 Auto-Retry Functionality
      5. 10.2.5 Latch-Off Functionality
      6. 10.2.6 Typical Application as USB Power Switch
        1. 10.2.6.1 Design Requirements
          1. 10.2.6.1.1 USB Power-Distribution Requirements
        2. 10.2.6.2 Detail Design Procedures
          1. 10.2.6.2.1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power-Distribution Requirements
    3. 10.3 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 10.3.1 Self-Powered and Bus-Powered Hubs
      2. 10.3.2 Low-Power Bus-Powered and High-Power Bus-Powered Functions
      3. 10.3.3 Power Dissipation and Junction Temperature
    4. 10.4 Layout
      1. 10.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 10.4.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Support Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

9.1 Overview

The TPS2550/51 are current-limited, power distribution switches using N-channel MOSFETs for applications where short-circuits or heavy capacitive loads are encountered. These devices allow the user to program the current-limit threshold between 100 mA and 1.1 A via an external resistor. Additional device shutdown features include overtemperature protection and reverse-voltage protection. The device incorporates an internal charge pump and gate drive circuitry necessary to drive the N-channel MOSFET. The charge pump supplies power to the driver circuit and provides the necessary voltage to pull the gate of the MOSFET above the source. The charge pump operates from input voltages as low as 2.5 V and requires little supply current. The driver controls the gate voltage of the power switch. The driver incorporates circuitry that controls the rise and fall times of the output voltage to limit large current and voltage surges and provide built-in soft-start functionality.