SLVSI59 April 2026 TPS61382A-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
The TPS61382A-Q1 can apply auto PFM operation to improve efficiency at light load. Auto PFM mode is applied by enabling the PFM function in the internal register. When the TPS61382A-Q1 operates at light load condition, the output of the internal error amplifier decreases to make the inductor peak current down and deliver less power to the load. When the inductor current decreases to ICLAMP_LOW (peak current approximately 4A), the output voltage of the error amplifier is clamped by the internal circuit and does not further reduce. If the load current reduces further, the inductor current is clamped and VOUT increases. When the output voltage hits the PFM reference voltage (101.5% Vout_target), the device pauses switching. The load is supplied by the output capacitor, and the output voltage declines. When the output voltage falls below 100.5% Vout_target, the device starts switching again to ramp up the output voltage.