SLVSGM3B March   2023  – January 2024 TPS56836 , TPS56837 , TPS56838

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  1.   1
  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  The Adaptive On-Time Control and PWM Operation
      2. 6.3.2  Mode Selection
      3. 6.3.3  Soft Start and Pre-Biased Soft Start
      4. 6.3.4  Enable and Adjusting Undervoltage Lockout
      5. 6.3.5  Output Overcurrent Limit and Undervoltage Protection
      6. 6.3.6  Overvoltage Protection
      7. 6.3.7  UVLO Protection
      8. 6.3.8  Thermal Shutdown
      9. 6.3.9  Output Voltage Discharge
      10. 6.3.10 Power Good
      11. 6.3.11 Large Duty Operation
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Standby Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Eco-mode
      3. 6.4.3 Forced Continuous Conduction Mode
      4. 6.4.4 Out-of-Audio™ Mode
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.2.2 Output Voltage Resistors Selection
        3. 7.2.2.3 Output Filter Selection
        4. 7.2.2.4 Input Capacitor Selection
        5. 7.2.2.5 Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
      3. 7.2.3 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 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    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

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

6.4.3 Forced Continuous Conduction Mode

The TPS56838 is designed to operate in forced continuous conduction mode (FCCM) under light load conditions. During FCCM, the switching frequency is maintained at a constant level over the entire load range, which is designed for applications requiring tight control of the switching frequency and output voltage ripple at the cost of lower efficiency under light load. For some audio applications, this mode can help avoid switching frequency drop into audible range that can introduce some noise.