SLVSEQ0A May   2019  – March 2020 TPS54A24

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
    1.     Simplified Schematic
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Efficiency (VIN = 12 V, fSW = 500 kHz)
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin 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 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 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  Fixed Frequency PWM Control
      2. 7.3.2  Continuous Conduction Mode Operation (CCM)
      3. 7.3.3  VIN Pins and VIN UVLO
      4. 7.3.4  Voltage Reference and Adjusting the Output Voltage
      5. 7.3.5  Error Amplifier
      6. 7.3.6  Enable and Adjustable UVLO
      7. 7.3.7  Soft Start and Tracking
      8. 7.3.8  Safe Start-Up Into Prebiased Outputs
      9. 7.3.9  Power Good
      10. 7.3.10 Sequencing (SS/TRK)
      11. 7.3.11 Adjustable Switching Frequency (RT Mode)
      12. 7.3.12 Synchronization (CLK Mode)
      13. 7.3.13 Bootstrap Voltage and 100% Duty Cycle Operation (BOOT)
      14. 7.3.14 Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      15. 7.3.15 Overcurrent Protection
        1. 7.3.15.1 High-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
        2. 7.3.15.2 Low-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 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 Inductor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4  Output Capacitor
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitor
        6. 8.2.2.6  Output Voltage Resistors Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7  Soft-Start Capacitor Selection
        8. 8.2.2.8  Undervoltage Lockout Setpoint
        9. 8.2.2.9  Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
        10. 8.2.2.10 PGOOD Pullup Resistor
        11. 8.2.2.11 Compensation
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  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 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community 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

8.2.2.2 Switching Frequency

The first step is to decide on a switching frequency for the converter. The TPS54A24 is capable of running from 200 kHz to 1.6 MHz. Typically the highest switching frequency possible is desired because it produces the smallest solution size. A high switching frequency allows for smaller inductors and output capacitors compared to a power supply that switches at a lower frequency. The main trade off made with selecting a higher switching frequency is extra switching power loss, which hurt the converter’s efficiency.

The maximum switching frequency for a given application is limited by the minimum on-time of the converter and is estimated with Equation 13. Using a maximum minimum on-time of 150 ns for the TPS54A24 and 17 V maximum input voltage for this application, the maximum switching frequency is 706 kHz. The selected switching frequency must also consider the 10% tolerance of the switching frequency. A switching frequency of 500 kHz was selected for a good balance of solution size and efficiency. Equation 14 calculates R7 (RT) to be 97.6 kΩ. A standard 1% value of 100 kΩ was chosen in the design.

Equation 13. TPS54A24 fswmax_SCO3.gif

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Equation 14. TPS54A24 EQ_RTfromfsw_slvsdc9.gif