SLVSD26C April   2016  – February 2026 TPS54202

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  Pulse Skip Mode
      3. 6.3.3  Error Amplifier
      4. 6.3.4  Slope Compensation and Output Current
      5. 6.3.5  Enable and Adjusting Under Voltage Lockout
      6. 6.3.6  Safe Startup into Pre-Biased 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 Spread Spectrum
      13. 6.3.13 Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
      14. 6.3.14 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Eco-mode Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 TPS54202 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 Input Capacitor Selection
        2. 7.2.3.2 Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.3.3 Output Voltage Set Point
        4. 7.2.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout Set Point
        5. 7.2.3.5 Output Filter Components
          1. 7.2.3.5.1 Inductor Selection
          2. 7.2.3.5.2 Output Capacitor Selection
          3. 7.2.3.5.3 Feed-Forward 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. 8.2 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

6.4.2 Eco-mode Operation

The device is designed to operate in high-efficiency pulse-skipping mode under light load conditions. Pulse skipping initiates when the switch current falls to 300mA (typical). During pulse skipping, the low-side FET turns off when the switch current falls to 0A. The switching node (the SW pin) waveform takes on the characteristics of discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation and the apparent switching frequency decreases. As the output current decreases, the perceived time between switching pulses increases.