SNVSCU9A May   2025  – November 2025 TPS7H4012-SEP , TPS7H4013-SEP

PRODMIX  

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  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Device Comparison Table
  6. Device Options Table
  7. Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Quality Conformance Inspection
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  9. Parameter Measurement Information
  10. Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1 VIN and Power VIN Pins (VIN and PVIN)
      2. 9.3.2 Voltage Reference
      3. 9.3.3 Voltage Sensing and Setting VOUT
        1. 9.3.3.1 Minimum Output Voltage
        2. 9.3.3.2 Maximum Output Voltage
      4. 9.3.4 Enable
      5. 9.3.5 Power Good (PWRGD)
      6. 9.3.6 Adjustable Switching Frequency and Synchronization
        1. 9.3.6.1 Internal Clock Mode
        2. 9.3.6.2 External Clock Mode
      7. 9.3.7 Turn-On Behavior
        1. 9.3.7.1 Soft-Start (SS_TR)
        2. 9.3.7.2 Safe Start-Up Into Prebiased Outputs
        3. 9.3.7.3 Tracking and Sequencing
      8. 9.3.8 Protection Modes
        1. 9.3.8.1 Overcurrent Protection
          1. 9.3.8.1.1 High-Side 1 Overcurrent Protection (HS1)
          2. 9.3.8.1.2 High-Side 2 Overcurrent Protection (HS2)
          3. 9.3.8.1.3 COMP Shutdown
          4. 9.3.8.1.4 Low-Side Overcurrent Sinking Protection
        2. 9.3.8.2 Output Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
        3. 9.3.8.3 Thermal Shutdown
      9. 9.3.9 Error Amplifier and Loop Response
        1. 9.3.9.1 Error Amplifier
        2. 9.3.9.2 Power Stage Transconductance
        3. 9.3.9.3 Slope Compensation
        4. 9.3.9.4 Frequency Compensation
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
  11. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1  Operating Frequency
        2. 10.2.2.2  Output Inductor Selection
        3. 10.2.2.3  Output Capacitor Selection
        4. 10.2.2.4  Input Capacitor Selection
        5. 10.2.2.5  Soft-Start Capacitor Selection
        6. 10.2.2.6  Rising VIN Set Point (Configurable UVLO)
        7. 10.2.2.7  Output Voltage Feedback Resistor Selection
        8. 10.2.2.8  Output Voltage Accuracy
        9. 10.2.2.9  Slope Compensation Requirements
        10. 10.2.2.10 Compensation Component Selection
        11. 10.2.2.11 Schottky Diode
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curve
      4. 10.2.4 Inverting Buck-Boost
    3. 10.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 10.4 Layout
      1. 10.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 10.4.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  13. 12Revision History
  14. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
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High-Side 2 Overcurrent Protection (HS2)

Sometimes, the HS1 current limit is not sufficient to protect the device. For example, a short circuit may be so aggressive that even if the high side is only on for the minimum on time, tON, the current would continue to rise. To mitigate this risk, the TPS7H401x implements a secondary overcurrent protection in the form of high-side overcurrent protection 2 (HS2).

The HS2 current limit is reached when the current through the high side MOSFET meets or exceeds IOC_HS2. To prevent sustained current increase, the next four high-side cycles are skipped while the low side MOSFET remains on in order to discharge the inductor. The simplified waveforms of this operation are shown in Figure 9-10.

TPS7H4012-SEP TPS7H4013-SEP High-Side 2 Overcurrent
                    ProtectionFigure 9-10 High-Side 2 Overcurrent Protection

The high side 2 overcurrent protection (HS2) threshold value is typically 11.8A for the TPS7H4012 and 6.8A for the TPS7H4013.

Similar to the IOC_HS1 current limit, the IOC_HS2 limit threshold is measured in an open loop configuration due to testability limitations while actual short circuit events are dynamic and in closed loop