SNVSCU9B May   2025  – April 2026 TPS7H4012-SEP , TPS7H4012-SP , TPS7H4013-SEP , TPS7H4013-SP

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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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9.3.3.1 Minimum Output Voltage

Like all current-mode control buck converters, there is a minimum configurable output voltage. First, the output voltage can never be lower than the internal voltage reference of 0.6V (typ). Additionally, the minimum on time, ton(min), will limit the minimum output voltage. ton(min) is specified as 250ns (max). See the Electrical Characteristics for more information. The minimum output voltage is approximated by Equation 2.

Equation 2. V O U T ( m i n ) ≈ V I N × t O N ( m i n ) × f S W

In this equation:

  • VOUT(min) is the minimum possible output voltage
  • VIN is the input voltage for the application
  • ton(min) is the minimum on-time; use the maximum ton(min) value for the worst case calculation
  • fSW is the switching frequency; use the maximum possible fSW for the worst case calculation

Table 9-1 shows calculated minimum output voltages for selected values of fSW and VIN assuming ton(min) = 250ns.

Table 9-1 Calculated Minimum Output Voltages
fSWVINVOUT(min)
100kHz5V0.6V(1)
12V0.6V(1)
14V0.6V(1)
500kHz5V0.625V
12V1.5V
14V1.75V
1MHz5V1.25V
12V3V
14V3.5V
(1) The calculated value is lower, but the minimum is limited to VREF itself which is typically 0.6V.