SLVS337E March   2001  – January 2025 TPS792

PRODUCTION DATA  

  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 Diagrams
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      2. 6.3.2 Shutdown
      3. 6.3.3 Active Discharge (New Chip)
      4. 6.3.4 Foldback Current Limit
      5. 6.3.5 Thermal Protection
      6. 6.3.6 Reverse Current
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Dropout Operation
      3. 6.4.3 Disabled
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Adjustable Operation
      2. 7.1.2 Exiting Dropout
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Capacitor Recommendations
        2. 7.2.2.2 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements
        3. 7.2.2.3 Noise Reduction and Feed-Forward Capacitor Requirements
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.4.1.1 Board Layout Recommendations to Improve PSRR and Noise Performance
        2. 7.4.1.2 Power Dissipation and Junction Temperature
      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 Evaluation Modules
        2. 8.1.1.2 Spice Models
      2. 8.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    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

6.3.5 Thermal Protection

Thermal protection disables the output when the junction temperature rises to approximately 165°C, allowing the device to cool. When the junction temperature cools to approximately 140°C, the output circuitry is again enabled. Depending on power dissipation, thermal resistance, and ambient temperature, the thermal protection circuit may cycle on and off. This cycling limits regulator dissipation, protecting the device from damage as a result of overheating. Any tendency to activate the thermal protection circuit indicates excessive power dissipation or an inadequate heatsink. For reliable operation, junction temperature must be limited to 125°C maximum. To estimate the margin of safety in a complete design (including heatsink), increase the ambient temperature until the thermal protection is triggered; use worst-case loads and signal conditions.

The TPS792xx internal protection circuitry is designed to protect against overload conditions. This circuitry is not intended to replace proper heatsinking. Continuously running the TPS792xx into thermal shutdown degrades device reliability.