SLVSI78B January   2025  – December 2025 TPS542021 , TPS542025

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  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  Fixed-Frequency PWM Control
      2. 6.3.2  Pulse Frequency Modulation
      3. 6.3.3  Error Amplifier
      4. 6.3.4  Slope Compensation and Output Current
      5. 6.3.5  Enable and Adjusting Undervoltage Lockout
      6. 6.3.6  Safe Start-Up into Prebiased Outputs
      7. 6.3.7  Voltage Reference
      8. 6.3.8  Adjusting Output Voltage
      9. 6.3.9  Internal Soft Start
      10. 6.3.10 Bootstrap Voltage (BOOT)
      11. 6.3.11 Overcurrent Protection
        1. 6.3.11.1 High-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
        2. 6.3.11.2 Low-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
      12. 6.3.12 Spread Spectrum
      13. 6.3.13 Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      14. 6.3.14 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Eco-mode Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 TPS542021 5V to 30V Input, 5V Output Converter
      2. 7.2.2 Design Requirements
      3. 7.2.3 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.3.1 Input Capacitor Selection
        2. 7.2.3.2 Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.3.3 Output Voltage Setpoint
        4. 7.2.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout Setpoint
        5. 7.2.3.5 Output Filter Components
          1. 7.2.3.5.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 7.2.3.5.2 Output Capacitor Selection
          3. 7.2.3.5.3 Feed-Forward Capacitor
      4. 7.2.4 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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6.3.4 Slope Compensation and Output Current

The device adds a compensating ramp to the signal of the switch current. This slope compensation prevents sub-harmonic oscillations as the duty cycle increases. The available peak inductor current remains constant over the full duty-cycle range.