SBVS416B May   2022  – August 2022 TPS7A74

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and 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 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 Enable and Shutdown
      2. 7.3.2 Active Discharge
      3. 7.3.3 Global Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) Circuit
      4. 7.3.4 Internal Current Limit
      5. 7.3.5 Thermal Shutdown Protection (TSD)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 7.4.2 Dropout Operation
      3. 7.4.3 Disabled
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 Programmable Soft-Start
      2. 7.5.2 Sequencing Requirements
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Adjusting the Output Voltage
      2. 8.1.2 Input, Output, and Bias Capacitor Requirements
      3. 8.1.3 Transient Response
      4. 8.1.4 Dropout Voltage
      5. 8.1.5 Output Noise
      6. 8.1.6 Estimating Junction Temperature
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 FPGA I/O Supply at 1.8 V With a Bias Rail
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Estimating Junction Temperature
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Development Support
        1. 9.1.1.1 Evaluation Modules
        2. 9.1.1.2 Spice Models
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Support Resources
    5. 9.5 Trademarks
    6. 9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  10. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

8.1 Application Information

The TPS7A74 is a low-input, low-output (LILO) low-dropout regulator (LDO) that feature soft-start capability. This regulator uses a low-current bias input to power all internal control circuitry, allowing the NMOS pass transistor to regulate very low input and output voltages.

The use of an NMOS pass transistor offers several critical advantages for many applications. Unlike a PMOS topology device, the output capacitor has little effect on loop stability. This architecture allows stability with ceramic capacitors of 10 μF or greater. Transient response is also superior to PMOS topologies, particularly for low VIN applications.

A programmable voltage-controlled, soft-start circuit provides a smooth, monotonic start-up and limits start-up inrush currents that can be caused by large capacitive loads. An enable (EN) pin with hysteresis and deglitch allows slow-ramping signals to be used for sequencing the device. The low VIN and VOUT capability allows for inexpensive, easy-to-design, and efficient linear regulation between the multiple supply voltages often required by processor-intensive systems.