SNVSBC0C September   2020  – December 2021 TPS542A50

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 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 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Enable and Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout
      2. 7.3.2  Input and VREG Undervoltage Lockout Protection
      3. 7.3.3  Voltage Reference and Setting the Output Voltage
      4. 7.3.4  Remote Sense Function
      5. 7.3.5  Switching Frequency
      6. 7.3.6  Voltage Control Mode Internal Compensation
      7. 7.3.7  Soft Start and Prebiased Output Start-up
      8. 7.3.8  Power Good
      9. 7.3.9  Overvoltage and Undervoltage Protection
      10. 7.3.10 Overcurrent Protection
      11. 7.3.11 High-Side FET Throttling
      12. 7.3.12 Overtemperature Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Pulse-Frequency Modulation Eco-mode Light Load Operation
      2. 7.4.2 Forced Continuous-Conduction Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Soft Start
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 I2C Address Selection
      2. 7.5.2 Powering Device Into Programming Mode
      3. 7.5.3 Device Configuration
      4. 7.5.4 Output Voltage Adjustment
    6. 7.6 Pin-Strap Programming
    7. 7.7 Register Maps
      1. 7.7.1 ID Register (Offset = 0x0) [reset = 0x21]
      2. 7.7.2 STATUS Register (Offset = 0x1) [reset = 0x0]
      3. 7.7.3 VOUT_ADJ1 Register (Offset = 0x2) [reset = 0x0]
      4. 7.7.4 VOUT_ADJ2 Register (Offset = 0x3) [reset = 0x0]
      5. 7.7.5 CONFIG1 Register (Offset = 0x4) [reset = 0x0B]
      6. 7.7.6 CONFIG2 Register (Offset = 0x5) [reset = 0x2D]
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Full Analog Configuration
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.1.2.2  Output Voltage Calculation
          3. 8.2.1.2.3  Switching Frequency Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4  Inductor Selection
          5. 8.2.1.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
          6. 8.2.1.2.6  Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
          7. 8.2.1.2.7  R-C Snubber and VIN Pin High-Frequency Bypass
          8. 8.2.1.2.8  Output Capacitor Selection
          9. 8.2.1.2.9  Response to a Load Transient
          10. 8.2.1.2.10 Pin-Strap Setting
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
        4. 8.2.1.4 Typical Application Circuits
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Development Support
        1. 11.1.1.1 Fusion Digital Power™ Designer Tool
        2. 11.1.1.2 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.1 Application Information

The TPS542A50 is a high-efficiency, single-channel, synchronous buck converter with integrated n-channel MOSFETs. The device suits low-output voltage point-of-load applications with 15-A or lower current. The TPS542A50 has a maximum operating junction temperature of 150°C, which makes it suitable for high-ambient temperature applications such as wireless infrastructure. The input voltage range is 4 V to 18 V, and the output voltage range is 0.5 V to 5.5 V. The device features a fixed-frequency voltage-control mode with a switching frequency range of 400 kHz to 2.2 MHz, allowing for efficiency and size optimization when selecting output filter components. The controller features selectable internal compensation making the device easy to use with a low external-component count. The internal compensation networks are able to support a wide range of output inductance and capacitance, supporting all types of capacitors. The controller utilizes a digital PWM modulator that allows for very narrow on-times making it ideal for high-frequency and high-step down ratio applications. The switching frequency of the device can be synchronized to an external clock applied to the SYNC pin. The TPS542A50 also features an I2C interface for device configuration and output voltage adjustments.