SLVSBI5B May   2013  – October 2023 TPS54531

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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
  8. 7 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. 8 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  Undervoltage Lockout Set Point
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitors
        6. 8.2.2.6  Output Filter Components
          1. 8.2.2.6.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 8.2.2.6.2 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 Slow-Start Capacitor
        11. 8.2.2.11 Output Voltage Limitations
        12. 8.2.2.12 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. 9 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 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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7.3.5 Programmable Slow Start Using SS Pin

Programming the slow-start time externally is highly recommended because no slow-start time is implemented internally. The TPS54531 device effectively uses the lower voltage of the internal voltage reference or the SS pin voltage as the reference voltage of the power supply that is fed into the error amplifier and regulates the output accordingly. A capacitor (CSS) on the SS pin to ground implements a slow-start time. The TPS54531 device has an internal pullup current source of 2 μA that charges the external slow-start capacitor. Use Equation 3 to calculate the slow-start time (10% to 90%).

Equation 3. TSS(ms)=CSS(nF)×VREF(V)ISS(μA)

where

  • VREF = 0.8 V
  • ISS = 2 μA

The slow-start time must be set between 1 ms to 10 ms to ensure good startup behavior. The value slow-start capacitor must not exceed 27 nF.

During normal operation, the TPS54531 device stops switching if the input voltage drops below the VIN UVLO threshold, the EN pin is pulled below 1.25 V, or a thermal shutdown event occurs.