SNOSDG7A May 2025 – March 2026 TPS7H6101-SEP
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Figure 8-2 shows the dual-charging option, which is a combination of the bootstrap switch and direct VIN charging methods. This method offers the benefit of circumventing any potential bootstrap charging issues during startup due to the low-side FET not turning on, while also taking advantage of the reduction of bootstrap voltage during normal operation offered by the internal switch. The series resistor used with the bootstrap diode in the direct VIN charging path must be higher than the resistance of the internal bootstrap switch to facilitate that the charging is conducted via the bootstrap switch during normal operation. This higher resistor value also effectively reduces the Zener current during normal operation. The trade-off for this configuration is the additional part count.