SLVSEC6D June   2019  – March 2020 TPS62840

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application
      2.      Efficiency versus Load Current (VOUT = 1.8 V)
  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 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 Smart Enable and Shutdown
      2. 8.3.2 Soft Start
      3. 8.3.3 Mode Selection: Power-Save Mode (PFM/PWM) or Forced PWM Operation (FPWM)
      4. 8.3.4 Output Voltage Selection (VSET)
      5. 8.3.5 Undervoltage Lockout UVLO
      6. 8.3.6 Switch Current Limit / Short Circuit Protection
      7. 8.3.7 Output Voltage Discharge
      8. 8.3.8 Thermal Shutdown
      9. 8.3.9 STOP Mode
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Power-Save Mode Operation
      2. 8.4.2 Forced PWM Mode Operation
      3. 8.4.3 100% Mode Operation
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 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 Inductor Selection
        2. 9.2.2.2 Output Capacitor Selection
        3. 9.2.2.3 Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 System Example
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Support Resources
    3. 12.3 Trademarks
    4. 12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 12.5 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

8.3.3 Mode Selection: Power-Save Mode (PFM/PWM) or Forced PWM Operation (FPWM)

Connecting the MODE input to GND enables the automatic PWM and power-save mode operation. The converter operates in PWM mode at moderate to heavy loads and in the PFM mode during light loads, which maintains high efficiency over a wide load current range.

Pulling the MODE pin high forces the converter to operate in PWM mode even at light load currents, allowing lower ripple compared to PFM mode switching. In this mode, the efficiency is lower compared to the power-save mode during light loads. For additional flexibility, it is possible to switch from power-save mode to forced PWM mode during operation. This allows efficient power management by adjusting the operation of the converter to the specific system requirements. The MODE pin must be terminated.

This pin is not available in the YBG package, where the device automatically transitions between power-save and PWM modes.