SLVS839H July   2008  – October 2023 TPS54331

PRODUCTION DATA  

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  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Revision History
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Fixed-Frequency PWM Control
      2. 7.3.2  Voltage Reference (VREF)
      3. 7.3.3  Bootstrap Voltage (BOOT)
      4. 7.3.4  Enable and Adjustable Input Undervoltage Lockout (VIN UVLO)
      5. 7.3.5  Programmable Slow Start Using SS Pin
      6. 7.3.6  Error Amplifier
      7. 7.3.7  Slope Compensation
      8. 7.3.8  Current-Mode Compensation Design
      9. 7.3.9  Overcurrent Protection and Frequency Shift
      10. 7.3.10 Overvoltage Transient Protection
      11. 7.3.11 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Eco-mode
      2. 7.4.2 Operation With VIN < 3.5 V
      3. 7.4.3 Operation With EN Control
  9. 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  Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2  Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3  Output Voltage Set-Point
        4. 8.2.2.4  Input Capacitors
        5. 8.2.2.5  Output Filter Components
          1. 8.2.2.5.1 Inductor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7  Compensation Components
        8. 8.2.2.8  Bootstrap Capacitor
        9. 8.2.2.9  Catch Diode
        10. 8.2.2.10 Output Voltage Limitations
        11. 8.2.2.11 Power Dissipation Estimate
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 8.4.3 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Considerations
  10. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Development Support
        1. 9.1.1.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Layout Guidelines

The VIN pin must be bypassed to ground with a low-ESR ceramic bypass capacitor. Take care to minimize the loop area formed by the bypass capacitor connections, the VIN pin, and the anode of the catch diode. The typical recommended bypass capacitor is 10-μF ceramic with a X5R or X7R dielectric and the optimum placement is closest to the VIN pins and the source of the anode of the catch diode. Figure 8-16 shows a PCB layout example. The GND pin must be tied to the PCB ground plane at the pin of the device. The source of the low-side MOSFET must be connected directly to the top-side PCB ground area used to tie together the ground sides of the input and output capacitors as well as the anode of the catch diode. The PH pin must be routed to the cathode of the catch diode and to the output inductor. Because the PH connection is the switching node, the catch diode and output inductor must be located very close to the PH pins, and the area of the PCB conductor minimized to prevent excessive capacitive coupling. For operation at full rated load, the top-side ground area must provide adequate heat dissipating area. The TPS54331 device uses a fused lead frame so that the GND pin acts as a conductive path for heat dissipation from the die. Many applications have larger areas of internal or back-side ground plane available, and the top-side ground area can be connected to these areas using multiple vias under or adjacent to the device to help dissipate heat. The additional external components can be placed approximately as shown. Obtaining acceptable performance with alternate layout schemes can be possible, however this layout has been shown to produce good results and is intended as a guideline.