SLVSCH9E December   2014  – March 2022 TPS62406-Q1 , TPS62407-Q1 , TPS62422-Q1 , TPS62423-Q1 , TPS62424-Q1

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and 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 Timing Requirements
    7. 7.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
      1. 8.1.1 Converter 1
      2. 8.1.2 Converter 2
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Enable
      2. 8.3.2 DEF_1 Pin Function
      3. 8.3.3 180° Out-of-Phase Operation
      4. 8.3.4 Short-Circuit Protection
      5. 8.3.5 Thermal Shutdown
      6. 8.3.6 EasyScale Interface: One-Pin Serial Interface for Dynamic Output-Voltage Adjustment
        1. 8.3.6.1 General
        2. 8.3.6.2 Protocol
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Power-Save Mode
        1. 8.4.1.1 Dynamic Voltage Positioning
        2. 8.4.1.2 Soft Start
        3. 8.4.1.3 100% Duty-Cycle Low-Dropout Operation
        4. 8.4.1.4 Undervoltage Lockout
      2. 8.4.2 Mode Selection
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 Addressable Registers
        1. 8.5.1.1 Bit Decoding
        2. 8.5.1.2 Acknowledge
        3. 8.5.1.3 Mode Selection
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Output Voltage Setting
          1. 9.2.2.1.1 Converter 1 Fixed Default Output-Voltage Setting
          2. 9.2.2.1.2 Converter 2 Fixed Default Output-Voltage Setting
        2. 9.2.2.2 Output Filter Design (Inductor and Output Capacitor)
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 9.2.2.2.2 Output-Capacitor Selection
          3. 9.2.2.2.3 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 System Examples
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Support Resources
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Trademarks
    4. 12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 12.5 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.4.1.3 100% Duty-Cycle Low-Dropout Operation

The converters offer a low input-to-output voltage difference while still maintaining operation with the use of the 100% duty-cycle mode. In this mode, the P-channel switch is constantly on. This is particularly useful in battery-powered applications to achieve longest operation time by taking full advantage of the whole battery-voltage range. The minimum input voltage to maintain regulation depends on the load current and output voltage, which one can calculate as:

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with

  • IOUTxmax = maximum output current plus inductor ripple current
  • rDS(on)max = maximum P-channel switch rDS(on)
  • RL = dc resistance of the inductor
  • VOUTxmax = nominal output voltage plus maximum output-voltage tolerance

With decreasing load current, the device automatically switches into pulse-skipping operation, in which the power stage operates intermittently based on load demand. Running cycles periodically minimizes the switching losses, and the device runs with a minimum quiescent current, maintaining high efficiency.