SLVS413L October   2002  – August 2026 TPS61040 , TPS61041

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  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 Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Peak Current Control
      2. 6.3.2 Soft Start
      3. 6.3.3 Enable
      4. 6.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout
      5. 6.3.5 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Inductor Selection, Maximum Load Current
        2. 7.2.2.2 Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 7.2.2.3 Line and Load Regulation
        4. 7.2.2.4 Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 7.2.2.5 Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 7.2.2.6 Diode Selection
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 System Examples
    4. 7.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 7.5 Layout
      1. 7.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.5.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    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

7.2.2.1 Inductor Selection, Maximum Load Current

Because the PFM peak current control scheme is inherently stable, the inductor value does not affect the stability of the regulator. The selection of the inductor together with the nominal load current, input and output voltage of the application determines the switching frequency of the converter. Depending on the application, inductor values from 2.2 μH to 47μH are recommended. The maximum inductor value is determined by the maximum on time of the switch, typically 6 μs. The peak current limit of 400mA/250mA (typically) must be reached within this 6-μs period for proper operation.

The inductor value determines the maximum switching frequency of the converter. Therefore, select the inductor value that ensures the maximum switching frequency at the converter maximum load current is not exceeded. The maximum switching frequency is calculated by the following formula:

Equation 2. TPS61040 TPS61041

where

  • IP = Peak current as described in Peak Current Control
  • L = Selected inductor value
  • VIN(min) = The highest switching frequency occurs at the minimum input voltage

If the selected inductor value does not exceed the maximum switching frequency of the converter, the next step is to calculate the switching frequency at the nominal load current using the following formula:

Equation 3. TPS61040 TPS61041

where

  • IP = Peak current as described in Peak Current Control
  • L = Selected inductor value
  • Iload = Nominal load current
  • Vd = Rectifier diode forward voltage (typically 0.3V)

A smaller inductor value gives a higher converter switching frequency, but lowers the efficiency.

The inductor value has less effect on the maximum available load current and is only of secondary order. The best way to calculate the maximum available load current under certain operating conditions is to estimate the expected converter efficiency at the maximum load current. This number can be taken out of the efficiency graphs shown in Figure 5-1 through Figure 5-4. The maximum load current can then be estimated as follows:

Equation 4. TPS61040 TPS61041

where

  • IP = Peak current as described in Peak Current Control
  • L = Selected inductor value
  • fSmax = Maximum switching frequency as calculated previously
  • η = Expected converter efficiency. Typically 70% to 85%

The maximum load current of the converter is the current at the operation point where the converter starts to enter the continuous conduction mode. Usually the converter must always operate in discontinuous conduction mode.

Last, the selected inductor must have a saturation current that meets the maximum peak current of the converter (as calculated in Peak Current Control). Use the maximum value for ILIM for this calculation.

Another important inductor parameter is the dc resistance. The lower the dc resistance, the higher the efficiency of the converter. See Table 7-2 and the typical applications for the inductor selection.

Table 7-2 Recommended Inductor for Typical LCD Bias Supply (see Figure 10-1)
DEVICE INDUCTOR VALUE COMPONENT SUPPLIER(1) COMMENTS
TPS61040 10μH Sumida CR32-100 High efficiency
10μH Sumida CDRH3D16-100 High efficiency
10μH Murata LQH4C100K04 High efficiency
4.7μH Sumida CDRH3D16-4R7 Small design size
4.7μH Murata LQH3C4R7M24 Small design size
TPS61041 10μH Murata LQH3C100K24 High efficiency
Small design size
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