SLUSCV2B June   2017  – August 2026 TPS54308

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 Timing Requirements
    7. 5.7 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  Fixed-Frequency PWM Control
      2. 6.3.2  Force Continuous Conduction Mode (FCCM)
      3. 6.3.3  Error Amplifier
      4. 6.3.4  Slope Compensation and Output Current
      5. 6.3.5  Enable and Adjusting Undervoltage Lockout
      6. 6.3.6  Safe Start-Up into Prebiased Outputs
      7. 6.3.7  Voltage Reference
      8. 6.3.8  Adjusting Output Voltage
      9. 6.3.9  Internal Soft Start
      10. 6.3.10 Bootstrap Voltage (BOOT)
      11. 6.3.11 Overcurrent Protection
        1. 6.3.11.1 High-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
        2. 6.3.11.2 Low-Side MOSFET Overcurrent Protection
      12. 6.3.12 Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      13. 6.3.13 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 TPS54308 8V to 28V Input, 5V Output Converter
      2. 7.2.2 Design Requirements
      3. 7.2.3 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.3.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.3.2 Input Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.3.3 Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
        4. 7.2.3.4 Output Voltage Set Point
        5. 7.2.3.5 Undervoltage Lockout Set Point
        6. 7.2.3.6 Output Filter Components
          1. 7.2.3.6.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 7.2.3.6.2 Output Capacitor Selection
          3. 7.2.3.6.3 Feedforward Capacitor
      4. 7.2.4 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 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
        1. 8.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
    5. 8.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 8.6 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

6.3.2 Force Continuous Conduction Mode (FCCM)

The TPS54308 is designed to operate in forced continuous conduction mode (FCCM) during light load conditions. During FCCM, the switching frequency is maintained at an almost constant level over the entire load range, which is desired 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 an audible range that can introduce some "noise".