SLVS752D November   2007  – April 2026 TPS5420-Q1

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 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  Oscillator Frequency
      2. 6.3.2  Voltage Reference
      3. 6.3.3  Enable (ENA) and Internal Slow Start
      4. 6.3.4  Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      5. 6.3.5  Boost Capacitor (BOOT)
      6. 6.3.6  Output Feedback (VSENSE)
      7. 6.3.7  Internal Compensation
      8. 6.3.8  Voltage Feed Forward
      9. 6.3.9  Pulse-Width-Modulation (PWM) Control
      10. 6.3.10 Overcurrent Limiting
      11. 6.3.11 Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      12. 6.3.12 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Minimum Input Voltage
      2. 6.4.2 ENA Control
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Application Circuits
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 7.2.1.2.2  Switching Frequency
          3. 7.2.1.2.3  Input Capacitors
          4. 7.2.1.2.4  Output Filter Components
            1. 7.2.1.2.4.1 Inductor Selection
            2. 7.2.1.2.4.2 Capacitor Selection
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            4.         45
          5. 7.2.1.2.5  Output Voltage Setpoint
          6. 7.2.1.2.6  Boot Capacitor
          7. 7.2.1.2.7  Catch Diode
          8. 7.2.1.2.8  Output Filter Component Selection
          9. 7.2.1.2.9  External Compensation Network
          10. 7.2.1.2.10 Advanced Information
            1. 7.2.1.2.10.1 Output Voltage Limitations
            2. 7.2.1.2.10.2 Internal Compensation Network
            3. 7.2.1.2.10.3 Thermal Calculations
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Additional Circuits
      3. 7.2.3 Circuit Using Ceramic Output Filter Capacitors
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 PCB Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
7.2.1.2.7 Catch Diode

The TPS5420-Q1 is designed to operate using an external catch diode between PH and GND. The selected diode must meet the absolute maximum ratings for the application: reverse voltage must be higher than the maximum voltage at the PH pin, which is VINMAX + 0.5V. Peak current must be greater than IOUTMAX plus one-half the peak-to-peak inductor current. Forward voltage drop must be small for higher efficiencies. It is important to note that the catch diode conduction time is typically longer than the high-side FET on time; therefore, the diode parameters improve the overall efficiency. Additionally, check that the device chosen is capable of dissipating the power losses. For this design, a Diodes, Inc. B340A is chosen, with a reverse voltage of 40V, forward current of 3A, and a forward voltage drop of 0.5V.