SLUSG02 May   2025 TPS6286A06D

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
  7. 6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Power Save Mode (PFM)
      2. 7.3.2 Forced PWM Mode
      3. 7.3.3 Low Dropout Operation (100% Duty Cycle)
      4. 7.3.4 Soft Start
      5. 7.3.5 Switch Current Limit and HICCUP Short-Circuit Protection
      6. 7.3.6 Undervoltage Lockout
      7. 7.3.7 Thermal Warning and Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Enable and Disable (EN)
      2. 7.4.2 Output Discharge
      3. 7.4.3 Power Good (PG)
      4. 7.4.4 Voltage Setting and Mode Selection (VSET/MODE)
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 8.2.2.3 Output Filter Design
        4. 8.2.2.4 Inductor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Capacitor Selection
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
        1. 8.4.2.1 Thermal Considerations
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 9.1.2 Development Support
        1. 9.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    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
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.3.1 Power Save Mode (PFM)

As the load current decreases, the device enters power save mode or pulse frequency modulation (PFM) operation when MODE pin is tied to a low level or left floating. PFM occurs when the inductor current becomes discontinuous, which is when the inductor current reaches 0A during a switching cycle. Power save mode is based on a fixed on-time architecture, as shown in the following equation.

Equation 1. tON=VOUTVIN×833ns

In power save mode, the output voltage rises slightly above the nominal output voltage. This effect is minimized by increasing the output capacitor or inductor value.

When VIN decreases to typically 15% above VOUT, the TP6286A06D does enter power save mode, regardless of the load current. The device maintains output regulation in PWM mode.