SLVS398H June   2001  – October 2015 TPS54610

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency at 350 kHz
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 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 Dissipation Ratings
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      2. 8.3.2  Slow Start/Enable (SS/ENA)
      3. 8.3.3  VBIAS Regulator (VBIAS)
      4. 8.3.4  Voltage Reference
      5. 8.3.5  Oscillator and PWM Ramp
      6. 8.3.6  Error Amplifier
      7. 8.3.7  PWM Control
      8. 8.3.8  Dead-Time Control and MOSFET Drivers
      9. 8.3.9  Overcurrent Protection
      10. 8.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
      11. 8.3.11 Power-Good (PWRGD)
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Continuous Conduction Mode
      2. 8.4.2 Switching Frequency Selection/Synchronization
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 High Frequency Switching Regulator Using Ceramic Output Capacitors
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1 Component Selection
          2. 9.2.1.2.2 Input Filter
          3. 9.2.1.2.3 Feedback Circuit
          4. 9.2.1.2.4 Operating Frequency
          5. 9.2.1.2.5 Output Filter
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 High Frequency Application
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curve
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
    3. 11.3 Thermal Considerations
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Related DC/DC Products
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Community Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.3.2 Slow Start/Enable (SS/ENA)

The slow-start/enable pin provides two functions. First, the pin acts as an enable (shutdown) control by keeping the device turned off until the voltage exceeds the start threshold voltage of approximately 1.2 V. When SS/ENA exceeds the enable threshold, device start-up begins. The reference voltage fed to the error amplifier is linearly ramped up from 0 V to 0.891 V in 3.35 ms. Similarly, the converter output voltage reaches regulation in approximately 3.35 ms. Voltage hysteresis and a 2.5-μs falling edge deglitch circuit reduce the likelihood of triggering the enable due to noise.

The second function of the SS/ENA pin provides an external means of extending the slow-start time with a low-value capacitor connected between SS/ENA and AGND.

Adding a capacitor to the SS/ENA pin has two effects on start-up. First, a delay occurs between release of the SS/ENA pin and start-up of the output. The delay is proportional to the slow-start capacitor value and lasts until the SS/ENA pin reaches the enable threshold. The start-up delay is approximately:

Equation 1. TPS54610 Q_td_css_lvs398.gif

Second, as the output becomes active, a brief ramp-up at the internal slow-start rate may be observed before the externally set slow-start rate takes control and the output rises at a rate proportional to the slow-start capacitor. The slow-start time set by the capacitor is approximately:

Equation 2. TPS54610 Q_tss_css_lvs398.gif

The actual slow-start time is likely to be less than the above approximation due to the brief ramp-up at the internal rate.