The TPS543x21 moves between CCM, DCM, PFM, and
FCCM mode as the load changes. Depending on the load current, the TPS543x21 is in
one of the following modes:
- Continuous conduction mode (CCM)
with fixed switching frequency when load current is above half of the
peak-to-peak inductor current ripple
- Discontinuous conduction mode
(DCM) with fixed switching frequency when load current is lower than half of the
peak-to-peak inductor current ripple in CCM operation
- Pulse frequency modulation mode
(PFM) when switching frequency is decreased at very light load
- Forced continuous conduction mode
(FCCM) with fixed switching frequency even at light load