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

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  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Device Options Table
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 7 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. 8 Parameter Measurement Information
  10. 9 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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9.3.6.2 External Clock Mode

The TPS7H401x is configured for external clock mode if a clock signal is input on SYN1. In this mode, a clock is input on SYNC1 and the TPS7H401x switching will switch 180° out of phase with SYNC1.

In external clock mode, RT may be left floating as it is not required to program the switching frequency with a resistor from RT to GND. However, a resistor from RT to GND must be configured (as shown in Section 9.3.6.1) if it is desired to have a fallback default switching frequency if the input clock is not available (such as before the clock is provided to the TPS7H401x device or during a clock fault). If RT is populated in this mode and no external clock signal is detected for tCLK_E_I (typically 2 clock cycles), the TPS7H401x will transition to the internal clock. This is shown in Figure 9-5. If the external clock is again provided, it will switch back to the external clock in tCLK_I_E (typically 1 clock cycle). This is shown in Figure 9-6. When this configuration is utilized, program the internal clock frequency to the same nominal value as the external clock frequency.

TPS7H4012-SEP TPS7H4013-SEP External to Internal Clock Transition Figure 9-5 External to Internal Clock Transition
TPS7H4012-SEP TPS7H4013-SEP Internal to External Clock Transition Figure 9-6 Internal to External Clock Transition

The external clock may be provided by an oscillator, FPGA, or other suitable device. Alternatively, the external clock may be provided by a TPS7H4011 device that is configured in internal oscillator mode.