TI TPS62400-Q1

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TPS62402-Q1, TPS62403-Q1
TPS62404-Q1
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2.25-MHz 400-mA/600-mA DUAL STEP-DOWN CONVERTER
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FEATURES
1
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Qualified for Automotive Applications
High Efficiency—Up to 95%
VIN Range From 2.5 V to 6 V
2.25-MHz Fixed Frequency Operation
Output Current 400 mA and 600 mA
Adjustable Output Voltage From 0.6 V to VIN
Pin Selectable Output Voltage Supports
Simple Dynamic Voltage Scaling
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•
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EasyScale™ Optional One-Pin Serial Interface
Power Save Mode at Light Load Currents
180° Out of Phase Operation
Output Voltage Accuracy in PWM Mode ±1%
Typical 32-mA Quiescent Current for Both
Converters
100% Duty Cycle for Lowest Dropout
Available in a 10-Pin QFN (3mm×3mm)
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DESCRIPTION
The TPS6240x device series are synchronous dual step-down DC-DC converters optimized for battery powered
portable applications. They provide two independent output voltage rails powered by 1-cell Li-Ion or 3-cell
NiMH/NiCD batteries. The devices are also suitable to operate from a standard 3.3-V or 5-V voltage rail.
With the EasyScale™ serial interface the output voltages can be modified during operation. The fixed output
voltage versions TPS62401, TPS62402, TPS62403, and TPS62404 support one pin controlled simple Dynamic
Voltage Scaling for low power processors.
The TPS6240x operates at 2.25-MHz fixed switching frequency and enters the power save mode operation at
light load currents to maintain high efficiency over the entire load current range. For low noise applications the
devices can be forced into fixed frequency PWM mode by pulling the MODE/DATA pin high. In the shutdown
mode, the current consumption is reduced to 1.2-mA, typical. The devices allow the use of small inductors and
capacitors to achieve a small solution size.
The TPS62400 is available in a 10-pin leadless package (3mm×3mm QFN)
100
TPS62404
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
VIN
10 mF
FB 1
90
2.2 mH
SW1
Vout1: 1.575 V
80
400 mA
10 mF
EN_1
EN_2
SW2
2.2 mH
ADJ2
GND
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
VIN = 3.6 V
MODE/DATA = 0
60
50
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
40
Vout2: 3.3 V
600 mA
MODE/
DATA
Efficiency
70
DEF_1
10 mF
30
20
10
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
IOUT mA
1
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Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
ORDERING INFORMATION
PART
NUMBER
TJ
TPS62400
TPS62401
DEFAULT OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (1)
OUT1
Fixed
default
OUT2
OUT1
–40°C to
125°C
TPS62402
TPS62403
OUT1
OUT1
Fixed
default
DEF_1 = Low 1.2V
DEF_1 = High 1.1V
DEF_1 = Low 1.575V
Fixed default 2.8V
Fixed
default
OUT2
(1)
(2)
DEF_1 = High 1.8V
Fixed default 3.3V
OUT2
TPS62404
DEF_1 = Low 1.575V
Fixed default 1.8V
OUT2
ORDERING (2)
PACKAGE
MARKING
DRC
TPS62400QDRCQ1
PREVIEW
DRC
TPS62401QDRCQ1
PREVIEW
DRC
TPS62402QDRCQ1
PREVIEW
DRC
TPS62403QDRCQ1
PREVIEW
DRC
TPS62404QDRCQ1
OET
600mA
DEF_1 = High 1.1V
Fixed
default
QFN
PACKAGE
400mA
Adjustable
OUT2
OUT1
OUTPUT
CURRENT
DEF_1 = High 1.9V
DEF_1 = Low 1.575V
Fixed default 3.3V
400mA
600mA
400mA
600mA
400mA
600mA
400mA
600mA
Contact TI for other fixed output voltage options.
For the most current package and ordering information, see the Package Option Addendum at the end of this document, or see the TI
website at www.ti.com.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
Input voltage range on VIN
(2)
V
V
≤ 0.5
mA
Voltage on SW1, SW2
–0.3 to 7
V
Voltage on ADJ2, FB1
–0.3 to VIN +0.3, ≤ 7
V
150
°C
–65 to 150
°C
current into MODE/DATA
TJ(max)
Maximum operating junction temperature
Tstg
Storage temperature range
(2)
UNIT
–0.3 to VIN +0.3, ≤ 7
Voltage range on EN, MODE/DATA, DEF_1
(1)
VALUE
–0.3 to 7
Stresses beyond those listed under absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under recommended operating
conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute–maximum–rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
All voltage values are with respect to network ground terminal.
DISSIPATION RATINGS
2
PACKAGE
RqJA
POWER RATING FOR TA ≤ 25°C
DERATING FACTOR ABOVE TA = 25°C
DRC
49°C/W
2050mW
21mW/°C
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RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
VIN
TJ
NOM
MAX
UNIT
Supply voltage
2.5
6
Output voltage range for adjustable voltage
0.6
VIN
V
V
Operating junction temperature
-40
125
°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.8V, EN = VIN, MODE = GND, L = 2.2mH, COUT = 20mF, TA = TJ = –40°C to 125°C,
typical values are at TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
SUPPLY CURRENT
VIN
Input voltage range
IQ
2.5
Operating quiescent current
ISD
Shutdown current
VUVLO
Undervoltage lockout threshold
6.0
V
One converter, IOUT = 0mA. PFM mode
enabled (Mode = 0) device not switching,
EN1 = 1 OR EN2 = 1
19
29
mA
Two converter, IOUT = 0mA. PFM mode
enabled (Mode = 0) device not switching,
EN1 = 1 AND EN2 = 1
32
48
mA
IOUT = 0mA, MODE/DATA = GND, for one
converter, VOUT 1.575V (1)
23
mA
IOUT = 0mA, MODE/DATA = VIN, for one
converter, VOUT 1.575V (1)
3.6
mA
EN1, EN2 = GND, VIN = 3.6V (2)
1.2
3
EN1, EN2 = GND, VIN ramped from 0V to
3.6V (3)
0.1
1
Falling
1.5
2.35
Rising
2.4
mA
V
ENABLE EN1, EN2
VIH
High-level input voltage, EN1, EN2
1.2
VIN
V
VIL
Low-level input voltage, EN1, EN2
0
0.4
V
IIN
Input bias current, EN1, EN2
1.0
mA
EN1, EN2 = GND or VIN
0.05
DEF_1 INPUT
VDEF_1H
DEF_1 high level input voltage
DEF_1 pin is a digital input at TPS62401
fixed output voltage option
0.9
VIN
V
VDEF_1L
DEF_1 low level input voltage
DEF_1 pin is a digital input at TPS62401
fixed output voltage option
0
0.4
V
IIN
Input bias current DEF_1
DEF_1 GND or VIN
1.0
mA
0.01
MODE/DATA
VIH
High-level input voltage, MODE/DATA
1.2
VIN
V
VIL
Low-level input voltage, MODE/DATA
0
0.4
V
IIN
Input bias current, MODE/DATA
MODE/DATA = GND or VIN
VOH
Acknowledge output voltage high
Open drain, via external pullup resistor
VOL
Acknowledge output voltage low
Open drain, sink current 500mA
0.01
0
1.0
mA
VIN
V
0.4
V
INTERFACE TIMING
tStart
Start time
tH_LB
High time low bit, logic 0 detection
tL_LB
(1)
(2)
(3)
Low time low bit, logic 0 detection
2
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin is > 1.2V
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin < 0.4V
2
2x
tH_LB
ms
200
ms
400
ms
Device is switching with no load on the output, L = 3.3mH, value includes losses of the coil
These values are valid after the device has been already enabled one time (EN1 or EN2 = high) and supply voltage VIN has not
powered down.
These values are valid when the device is disabled (EN1 and EN2 low) and supply voltage VIN is powered up. The values remain valid
until the device has been enabled first time (EN1 or EN2 = high). After first enable, Note 3 becomes valid.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
VIN = 3.6V, VOUT = 1.8V, EN = VIN, MODE = GND, L = 2.2mH, COUT = 20mF, TA = TJ = –40°C to 125°C,
typical values are at TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
tL_HB
Low time high bit, logic 1 detection
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin < 0.4V
tH_HB
High time high bit, logic 1 detection
Signal level on MODE/DATA pin is > 1.2V
TEOS
End of Stream
TEOS
tACKN
Duration of acknowledge condition
(MODE/DATE line pulled low by the
device)
VIN 2.5V to 6V
tvalACK
Acknowledge valid time
ttimeout
Timeout for entering power save mode
MAX
UNIT
2
TYP
200
ms
2x
tL_HB
400
ms
2
ms
400
520
ms
2
ms
520
ms
620
mΩ
1
mA
200
450
mΩ
6
7.5
mA
0.68
0.8
0.92
0.85
1.0
1.15
MODE/DATA Pin changes from high to low
POWER SWITCH
RDS(ON)
P-Channel MOSFET on-resistance,
Converter 1,2
VIN = VGS = 3.6V
ILK_PMOS
P-Channel leakage current
VDS = 6.0V
RDS(ON)
N-Channel MOSFET on-resistance
Converter 1,2
VIN = VGS = 3.6V
ILK_SW1/SW2
Leakage current into SW1/SW2 pin
Includes N-Chanel leakage current,
VIN = open, VSW = 6.0V, EN = GND (4)
ILIMF
Forward Current Limit OUTPUT 1
PMOS and NMOS
OUTPUT 2
2.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 6.0V
TSD
Thermal shutdown
Increasing junction temperature
150
°C
Thermal shutdown hysteresis
Decreasing junction temperature
20
°C
280
A
OSCILLATOR
fSW
2.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 6V
Oscillator frequency
2.0
2.25
2.5
MHz
OUTPUT
VOUT
Adjustable output voltage range
Vref
Reference voltage
0.6
Voltage positioning active,
MODE/DATA = GND,
device operating in PFM mode,
VIN = 2.5V to 5.0V (6) (7)
VOUT (PFM)
DC output voltage accuracy adjustable
and fixed output voltage (5)
VOUT(PWM)
VIN
600
V
mV
–1.5%
1.01
VOUT
2.5%
MODE/DATA = GND;
device operating in PWM Mode,
VIN = 2.5V to 6.0V (7)
–1%
0%
1%
VIN = 2.5V to 6.0V, Mode/Data = VIN ,
Fixed PWM operation,
0mA < IOUT1 < 400mA ; 0mA < IOUT2 <
600mA (8)
–1%
0%
1%
DC output voltage load regulation
PWM operation mode
tStart up
Start-up time
Activation time to start switching (9)
170
ms
tRamp
VOUT Ramp UP time
Time to ramp from 5% to 95% of VOUT
750
ms
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
4
0.5
%/A
On pins SW1 and SW2 an internal resistor of 1MΩ is connected to GND.
Output voltage specification does not include tolerance of external voltage programming resistors
Configuration L typ 2.2mH, COUT typ 20mF, see parameter measurement information, the output voltage ripple in PFM mode depends on
the effective capacitance of the output capacitor, larger output capacitors lead to tighter output voltage tolerance.
In Power Save Mode, PWM operation is typically entered at IPSM = VIN/32Ω.
For VOUT > 2V, VIN min = VOUT +0.5V
This time is valid if one converter turns from shutdown mode (EN2 = 0) to active mode (EN2 = 1) AND the other converter is already
enabled (e.g., EN1 = 1). In case both converters are turned from shutdown mode (EN1 and EN2 = low) to active mode (EN1 and/or
EN2=1) a value of typ 80 ms for ramp up of internal circuits needs to be added. After tStart the converter starts switching and ramps
VOUT.
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PIN ASSIGNMENTS
ADJ2
1
MODE/DATA
2
VIN
3
FB1
4
DEF_1
5
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w
o
P
AD
rP
10
SW2
9
EN2
8
GND
7
EN1
6
SW1
Top view DRC package
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
NAME
ADJ2
NO.
(QFN)
1
I/O
DESCRIPTION
I
Input to adjust output voltage of converter 2. In adjustable version (TPS62400) connect a external resistor
divider between VOUT2, this pin and GND to set output voltage between 0.6V and VIN. At fixed output
voltage version (TPS62401) this pin MUST be directly connected to the output. If EasyScale Interface is
used for converter 2, this pin must be directly connected to the output, too.
This Pin has 2 functions:
MODE/DATA
2
I/0
1. Operation Mode selection: With low level, Power Save Mode is enabled where the device operates
in PFM mode at light loads and enters automatically PWM mode at heavy loads. Pulling this PIN to
high forces the device to operate in PWM mode over the whole load range.
2. EasyScale™ Interface function: One wire serial interface to change the output voltage of both
converters. The pin has an open drain output to provide an acknowledge condition if requested. The
current into the open drain output stage may not exceed 500mA. The interface is active if either EN1
or EN2 is high.
VIN
3
FB1
4
Supply voltage, connect to VBAT, 2.5V to 6V
I
Direct feedback voltage sense input of converter 1, connect directly to Vout 1. An internal feed forward
capacitor is connected between this pin and the error amplifier. In case of fixed output voltage versions or
when the Interface is used, this pin is connected to an internal resistor divider network.
This pin defines the output voltage of converter 1. The pin acts either as analog input for output voltage
setting via external resistors (TPS62400), or digital input to select between two fixed default output
voltages (TPS62401, TPS62402, TPS62403, TPS62404).
DEF_1
5
I
For the TPS62400, an external resistor network needs to be connected to this pin to adjust the default
output voltage.
Using the fixed output voltage device options this pin selects between two fixed default output voltages,
see table ordering information
SW1
6
I/O
EN1
7
I
GND
8
Enable Input for Converter1, active high
GND for both converters; connect this pin to the PowerPAD™
EN2
9
I
SW2
10
I/O
PowerPAD™
Switch Pin of Converter1. Connect to Inductor
Enable Input for Converter 2, active high
Switch Pin of Converter 2. Connect to Inductor.
Connect to GND
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIN
PMOS Current
Limit Comparator
Converter 1
VIN
FB_VOUT
Thermal
Shutdown
Softstart
VREF +1%
Skip Comp.
EN1
FB_VOUT
VREF- 1%
Ext. res. network
DEF1
Skip Comp. Low
VREF
Control
Stage
Error Amp.
Internal
FB
VOUT1 compensated
Int. Resistor
Network
PWM
Comp.
Cff 25pF
SW1
MODE
Register
RI 1
Sawtooth
Generator
DEF1_High
RI3
RI..N
FB1
Gate Driver
GND
DEF1_Low
Average
Current Detector
Skip Mode Entry
Note 1
NMOS Current
Limit Comparator
CLK 0°
Reference
Easy Scale
Interface
Mode/
DATA
ACK
MOSFET
Open drain
Undervoltage
Lockout
PMOS Current
Limit Comparator
CLK 180°
Converter 2
Int. Resistor
Network
Load Comparator
2.25MHz
Oscillator
VIN
FB_VOUT
VREF +1%
Skip Comp.
Register
FB_VOUT
DEF2
Note 2
Cff 25pF
VREF- 1%
Skip Comp. Low
VREF
Error Amp.
RI 1
Internal
compensated
RI..N
Control
Stage
Gate Driver
PWM
Comp.
SW2
MODE
FB_VOUT2
ADJ2
Thermal
Shutdown
Softstart
Sawtooth
Generator
CLK 180°
GND
Average
Current Detector
Skip Mode Entry
NMOS Current
Limit Comparator
EN2
Load Comparator
GND
6
(1)
In fixed output voltage version, the PIN DEF_1 is connected to an internal digital input and disconnected from the
error amplifier
(2)
To set the output voltage of Converter 2 via EasyScale™ Interface, ADJ2 pin must be directly connected to VOUT2
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
TPS62400
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
FB 1
VIN
L1
CIN
VOUT1
SW1
2.2 mH
LSP4018
10 mF
R11
COUT1 2x10 mF
GRM21BR61A106K
DEF_1
R12
EN_1
L2
EN_2
VOUT2
SW2
2.2 mH
LSP4018
MODE/
DATA
R21
C ff2
33 pF
ADJ2
COUT2 2x10 mF
GRM21BR61A106K
R22
GND
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE OF GRAPHS AND FIGURES
FIGURE NO.
Efficiency TPS62401 VOUT1 = 1.1V
1
Efficiency TPS62401 VOUT1 = 1.575V
2
Efficiency VOUT 2 = 1.8V
3
Efficiency TPS62400 VOUT2 = 3.3V
4
Efficiency TPS62402
5
Efficiency TPS62403
6
Efficiency
vs VIN
7,8
DC Output Accuracy VOUT1 = 1.1V
9
DC Output Accuracy VOUT2 = 3.3V
10
DC Output Accuracy VOUT2 = 1.8V
11
DC Output Accuracy VOUT1 1.575V, L = 2.2mH, COUT = 22mF
12
DC Output Accuracy VOUT1 1.575V, L = 3.3mH, COUT = 10mF
13
FOSC
vs VIN
14
Iq for one converter
15
Iq for both converters, not switching
16
RDSON PMOS
vs VIN
17
RDSON NMOS
vs VIN
18
Light Load Output Voltage Ripple in Power Save Mode
19
Output Voltage Ripple in Forced PWM Mode
20
Output Voltage Ripple in PWM Mode
21
Forced PWM/ PFM Mode Transition
22
Load Transient Response PFM/PWM
23
Load Transient Response PWM Operation
24
Line Transient Response
25
Startup Timing One Converter
26
TPS62401 DEF1_pin Function for Output Voltage Selection
27
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
FIGURE NO.
Typical Operation VIN = 3.6V, VOUT1 = 1.575V, VOUT2 = 1.8V
28
Typical Operation VIN = 3.6V, VOUT1 = 1.8V, VOUT2 = 3.0V
29
Typical Operation VIN = 3.6V, VOUT1 = 1.2V, VOUT2 = 1.2V
30
VOUT1 Change With EasyScale
31
Dynamic Voltage Positioning
32
Soft Start
33
EasyScale™ Protocol Overview
34
EasyScale Protocol Without Acknowledge
35
EasyScale Protocol Including Acknowledge
36
EasyScale – Bit Coding
37
MODE/DATA PIN: Mode Selection
38
MODE/DATA Pin: Power Save Mode / Interface Communication
39
Typical Application Circuit 1.5V / 2.85V Adjustable Outputs, low PFM
voltage ripple optimized
40
Typical Application Circuit 1.5V / 2.85V Adjustable Outputs
41
TPS62401 Fixed 1.575V/1.8 V Outputs, low PFM voltage ripple optimized
42
TPS62401 Fixed 1.1V/1.8 V Outputs, low PFM voltage ripple optimized
43
TPS62401 Fixed 1.575V/1.8 V Outputs
44
Dynamic Voltage Scaling on Vout1 Controlled by DEF_1 pin
45
TPS62403 1.575V/2.8V Outputs
46
Layout Diagram
47
PCB Layout
48
EFFICIENCY TPS62401 VOUT1 = 1.1V
100
VOUT1 = 1.1 V
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
90
90
80
80
70
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 2.7 V
60
VIN = 3.6 V
50
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 5 V
VIN = 5 V
40
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
30
Efficiency %
70
Efficiency %
EFFICIENCY TPS62401 VOUT1 = 1.575V
100
20
10
10
0
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0
0.01
VIN = 5 V
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
0.1
IOUT mA
1
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
10
100
1000
IOUT mA
Figure 1.
8
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 5 V
40
20
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
50
30
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
VIN = 2.7 V
60
Figure 2.
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EFFICIENCY VOUT 2 = 1.8V
EFFICIENCY TPS62400 VOUT 2 = 3.3V
100
100
90
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
90
80
80
VIN = 2.7 V
60
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 3.6 V
50
VIN = 5 V
VIN = 5 V
40
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
VIN = 5 V
50
40
10
10
1
10
100
0
0.01
1000
Forced PWM Mode
MODE/DATA = 1
Power Save Mode
MODE/DATA = 0
30
20
0.1
VIN = 5 V
60
20
0
0.01
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 3.6 V
70
VIN = 2.7 V
Efficiency %
Efficiency %
70
30
VOUT2 = 3.3 V
0.1
1
10
IOUT mA
Figure 3.
90
EFFICIENCY TPS62403 VOUT1/VOUT2
100
VI = 3.7 V
VI = 4.2 V
VO2 = 3.3 V
MODE/DATA = Low
90
80
80
VI = 3.7 V
VI = 4.2 V
VO1 = 1.8 V
MODE/DATA = Low
60
40
30
20
VI = 3.7 V
VI = 4.2 V
VO2 = 1.8 V
MODE/DATA = High
VI = 3.7 V
VI = 4.2 V
VO1 = 1.2 V
MODE/DATA = Low
50
VI = 3.7 V
VI = 4.2 V
VO2 = 1.2 V
MODE/DATA = High
VI = 3.7 V
VI = 4.2 V
VO2 = 3.3 V
MODE/DATA = High
0.1
60
VOUT2 = 2.8 V
VIN = 3.3 V
VIN = 3.6 V
MODE/DATA = high
TPS62403
Efficiency VOUT1/VOUT2,
MODE/DATA = 0,
DEF_1 = 0
50
40
30
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
VIN = 3.3 V
VIN = 3.6 V
MODE/DATA = low
20
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
VIN = 3.3 V
VIN = 3.6 V
MODE/DATA = high
10
10
0
0.01
VOUT2 = 2.8 V
VIN = 3.3 V
VIN = 3.6 V
MODE/DATA = low
70
Efficiency - %
Efficiency - %
70
1000
Figure 4.
EFFICIENCY TPS62402 VOUT1/VOUT2
100
100
IOUT mA
1
10
100
1000
0
0.01
IO - Output Current - mA
Figure 5.
0.1
1
10
IOUT - mA
100
1000
Figure 6.
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EFFICIENCY vs VIN
EFFICIENCY vs VIN
100
100
MODE/DATA = 0
VOUT = 1.575 V
95
90
90
IOUT = 10 mA
80
IOUT = 1 mA
Efficiency %
85
Efficiency %
MODE/DATA = 0
VOUT = 3.3 V
IOUT = 100 mA
IOUT = 10 mA
IOUT = 200 mA
75
70
IOUT = 1 mA
80
70
65
60
60
55
50
50
2
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
VIN - V
VIN - V
Figure 7.
Figure 8.
DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT1 = 1.1V
DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT2 = 3.3V
3.400
1.150
VOUT2 = 3.3V
VOUT1 = 1.1 V
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
VIN = 4.2 V
1.125
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
VIN = 5 V
3.350
PWM Mode
PWM Mode
Operation
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
VOUT DC - V
VOUT DC - V
Operation
1.100
VIN = 4.2 V
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
3.300
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 5 V
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
0.10
1
10
100
1000
3.200
0.01
IOUT - mA
Figure 9.
10
VIN = 4.2 V
3.250
1.075
1.050
0.01
VIN = 4.2 V
VIN = 3.6 V
0.10
1
10
100
1000
IOUT - mA
Figure 10.
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DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT1 = 1.575V,
L = 2.2mH, COUT = 22mF
DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT2 = 1.8V
1.854
1.836
1.650
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
1.625
VIN = 4.2 V
VOUT DC - V
1.818 VIN = 5 V V = 4.2 V V = 3.6 V
IN
IN
VIN = 2.7 V
1.800
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 2.7 V
VOUT DC - V
PWM Mode
Operation
VIN = 4.2 V
VIN = 5 V
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
1.782
1.575
VIN = 2.7 V
0.10
1
10
100
1.500
0.01
1000
0.10
100
1
10
IOUT - mA
1000
Figure 12.
DC OUTPUT ACCURACY VOUT1 = 1.575V,
L = 3.3mH, COUT = 10mF
FOSC vs VIN
2.5
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
2.45
MODE/DATA = low, PFM Mode, voltage positioning active
1.625
2.4
VIN = 4.2 V
PWM Mode
Operation
1.600
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
1.575
VIN = 2.7 V
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 4.2 V
2.35
Fosc - MHz
VOUT DC - V
VIN = 4.2 V
1.525
Figure 11.
1.550
VIN = 3.6 V
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
IOUT - mA
1.650
VIN = 3.6 V
VIN = 2.7 V
1.550
1.764
1.746
0.01
PWM Mode
Operation
1.600
2.3
-40°C
2.25
2.2
MODE/DATA = high, forced PWM Mode
25°C
2.15
2.1
1.525
85°C
2.05
1.500
0.01
0.10
1
10
IOUT - mA
100
1000
2
2.5
3
Figure 13.
3.5
4
4.5
VIN - V
5
5.5
6
Figure 14.
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Iq FOR ONE CONVERTER, NOT SWITCHING
Iq FOR BOTH CONVERTERS, NOT SWITCHING
24
42
23
40
85°C
22
38
Iddq - mA
Iddq - mA
85°C
25°C
21
20
36
25°C
34
-40°C
19
32
18
30
17
-40°C
28
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
VIN - V
5
5.5
6
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
VIN - V
Figure 15.
Figure 16.
RDSON PMOS vs VIN
RDSON NMOS vs VIN
0.55
0.3
0.5
0.25
0.45
RDSon - W
RDSon - W
0.4
85°C
0.35
25°C
0.3
0.2
85°C
25°C
0.15
-40°C
0.25
0.1
-40°C
0.2
0.15
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
0.05
2.5
3
VIN - V
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
VIN - V
Figure 17.
12
3.5
Figure 18.
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LIGHT LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
IN POWER SAVE MODE
Power Save Mode
Mode/Data = low
IOUT = 10mA
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
IN FORCED PWM MODE
Mode/Data = high,
forced PWM MODE operation
IOUT = 10mA
VOUT = 1.8V 20mV/Div
VOUT = 1.8V 20mV/Div
Inductor current 100mA/Div
Inductor current 100mA/Div
Time base - 400 ns/Div
Time base - 10 ms/Div
Figure 19.
Figure 20.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE
IN PWM MODE
FORCED PWM/PFM MODE TRANSITION
PWM MODE OPERATION
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 400mA
VOUT ripple 20mV/Div
Forced PWM
Mode
MODE/DATA 1V/Div
Enable Power Save Mode
Entering PFM Mode
Voltage positioning active
VOUT 20mV/Div
Inductor current 200mA/Div
VOUT = 1.8V
IOUT = 20mA
Time base - 200 ms/Div
Time base - 200 ns/Div
Figure 21.
Figure 22.
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LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE PFM/PWM
VOUT = 1.575V
50mV/Div
MODE/DATA = low
Voltage positioning in PFM
Mode reduces voltage drop
during load step
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE PWM OPERATION
MODE/DATA = high
PWM Mode operation
VOUT = 1.575V
50mV/Div
PWM Mode operation
IOUT 200mA/Div
IOUT 200mA/Div
IOUT1 = 360mA
IOUT1 = 360mA
IOUT= 40mA
IOUT= 40mA
Time base - 50 ms/Div
Time base - 50 ms/Div
Figure 23.
Figure 24.
LINE TRANSIENT RESPONSE
STARTUP TIMING ONE CONVERTER
VIN 3.6V to 4.6V
VIN 1V/Div
MODE/DATA = high
EN1 / EN2 5V/Div
VIN = 3.8V
IOUT1 max = 400mA
VOUT1
500mV/Div
VOUT 1.575
IOUT 200mA
SW1 1V/Div
VOUT 50mV/Div
Icoil 500mA/Div
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Time base - 400 ms/Div
Time base - 200 ms/Div
Figure 25.
Figure 26.
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TPS62401DEF1_PIN FUNCTION FOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
SELECTION
TYPICAL OPERATION VIN = 3.6V,
VOUT1 = 1.575V, VOUT2 = 1.8V
VIN = 3.6V, MODE/DAT = low
IOUT1 = 40mA
DEF_1 pin
2V/Div
SW1 5V/Div
VOUT1 = 1.575V
I coil1 200mA/Div
VOUT1
500mV/Div
VOUT1 = 1.1V
SW2 5V/Div
Icoil2 200mA/Div
Icoil 500mA/Div
VIN 3.6V,
VOUT1: 1.575V
VOUT2: 1.8V
I OUT1 = IOUT2 = 200mA
Time base - 100 ms/Div
Time base - 100 ns/Div
Figure 27.
Figure 28.
TYPICAL OPERATION VIN = 3.6V,
VOUT1 = 1.8V, VOUT2 = 3.0V
TYPICAL OPERATION VIN = 3.6V,
VOUT1 = 1.2V, VOUT2 = 1.2V
SW1 5V/Div
SW1 5V/Div
I coil1 200mA/Div
I coil1 200mA/Div
SW2 5V/Div
SW2 5V/Div
Icoil2 200mA/Div
VIN 3.6V,
VOUT1 : 1.8V
VOUT2 : 3.0V
I OUT1 = I OUT2 = 200mA
I coil2 200mA/Div
VIN 3.6V,
VOUT1 : 1.2V
VOUT2 : 1.2V
I OUT1 = I OUT2 = 200mA
Time base - 100 ns/Div
Time base - 100 ns/Div
Figure 29.
Figure 30.
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MODE/DATA
2V/Div
VOUT1 : 200mV/Div
VOUT1: 1.1V
VOUT1 : 1.5V
VIN 3.8V
ACKN = off
IOUT1 = 150mA
REG_DEF_1_Low
Time base - 100 ms/Div
Figure 31.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
The TPS62400 includes two synchronous step-down converters. The converters operate with typically 2.25MHz
fixed frequency pulse width modulation (PWM) at moderate to heavy load currents. If Power Safe Mode is
enabled, the converters automatically enter Power Save Mode at light load currents and operate in PFM (Pulse
Frequency Modulation).
During PWM operation the converters use a unique fast response voltage mode controller scheme with input
voltage feed-forward to achieve good line and load regulation allowing the use of small ceramic input and output
capacitors. At the beginning of each clock cycle initiated by the clock signal, the P-channel MOSFET switch is
turned on and the inductor current ramps up until the comparator trips and the control logic turns off the switch.
Each converter integrates two current limits, one in the P-channel MOSFET and another one in the N-channel
MOSFET. When the current in the P-channel MOSFET reaches its current limit, the P-channel MOSFET is
turned off and the N-channel MOSFET is turned on. If the current in the N-channel MOSFET is above the
N-MOS current limit threshold, the N-channel MOSFET remains on until the current drops below its current limit.
The two DC-DC converters operate synchronized to each other. A 180° phase shift between converter 1 and
converter 2 decreases the input RMS current.
Converter 1
In the adjustable output voltage version TPS62400 the converter 1 default output voltage can be set via an
external resistor network on PIN DEF_1, which operates as an analog input. In this case, the output voltage can
be set in the range of 0.6V to VIN V. The FB1 Pin must be directly connected to the converter 1 output voltage
VOUT1. It feeds back the output voltage directly to the regulation loop.
The output voltage of converter 1 can also be changed by the EasyScale™ serial Interface. This makes the
device very flexible for output voltage adjustment. In this case, the device uses an internal resistor network.
In the fixed default output voltage version TPS62401, the DEF_1 Pin is configured as a digital input. The
converter 1 defaults to 1.1V or 1.575V depending on the level of DEF_1 pin. If DEF_1 is low the default is
1.575V; if high, the default is 1.1V. With the EasyScale™ interface, the output voltage for each DEF_1 Pin
condition (high or low) can be changed.
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Converter 2
In the adjustable output voltage version TPS62400, the converter 2 output voltage is set by an external resistor
divider connected to ADJ2 Pin and uses an external feed forward capacitor of 33pF.
In fixed output voltage version TPS62401, the default output voltage is fixed to 1.8V. In this case, the ADJ2 pin
must be connected directly to the converter 2 output voltage VOUT2.
It is also possible to change the output voltage of converter 2 via the EasyScale™ Interface. In this case, the
ADJ2 Pin must be directly connected to converter 2 output voltage VOUT2 and no external resistors may be
connected.
POWER SAVE MODE
The Power Save Mode is enabled with Mode/Data Pin set to low for both converters. If the load current of a
converter decreases, this converter will enter Power Save Mode operation automatically. The transition to Power
Save Mode of a converter is independent from the operating condition of the other converter. During Power Save
Mode the converter operates with reduced switching frequency in PFM mode and with a minimum quiescent
current to maintain high efficiency. The converter will position the output voltage in PFM mode to typically
1.01×VOUT. This voltage positioning feature minimizes voltage drops caused by a sudden load step.
In order to optimize the converter efficiency at light load the average inductor current is monitored. The device
changes from PWM Mode to Power Save Mode, if in PWM mode the inductor current falls below a certain
threshold. The typical output current threshold depends on VIN and can be calculated according to Equation 1
for each converter.
Equation 1: Average output current threshold to enter PFM Mode
VINDCDC
I OUT_PFM_enter +
32 W
(1)
Equation 2: Average output current threshold to leave PFM Mode
VINDCDC
I OUT_PFM_leave +
24 W
(2)
In order to keep the output voltage ripple in Power Save Mode low, the output voltage is monitored with a single
threshold comparator (skip comparator). As the output voltage falls below the skip comparator threshold (skip
comp) of 1.01 x VOUTnominal, the corresponding converter starts switching for a minimum time period of typ.
1ms and provides current to the load and the output capacitor. Therefore the output voltage will increase and the
device maintains switching until the output voltage trips the skip comparator threshold (skip comp) again. At this
moment all switching activity is stopped and the quiescent current is reduced to minimum. The load is supplied
by the output capacitor until the output voltage has dropped below the threshold again. Hereupon the device
starts switching again.
The Power Save Mode is left and PWM Mode entered in case the output current exceeds the current
IOUT_PFM_leave or if the output voltage falls below a second comparator threshold, called skip comparator low
(Skip Comp Low) threshold. This skip comparator low threshold is set to -2% below nominal Vout, and enables a
fast transition from Power Save Mode to PWM Mode during a load step.
In Power Save Mode the quiescent current is reduced typically to 19mA for one converter and 32mA for both
converters active. This single skip comparator threshold method in Power Save Mode results in a very low output
voltage ripple. The ripple depends on the comparator delay and the size of the output capacitor. Increasing
output capacitor values will minimize the output ripple. The Power Save Mode can be disabled through the
MODE/DATA pin set to high. Both converters will then operate in fixed PWM mode. Power Save Mode
Enable/Disable applies to both converters.
Dynamic Voltage Positioning
This feature reduces the voltage under/overshoots at load steps from light to heavy load and vice versa. It is
activated in Power Save Mode operation. It provides more headroom for both the voltage drop at a load step,
and the voltage increase at a load throw-off. This improves load transient behavior.
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At light loads, in which the converter operates in PFM Mode, the output voltage is regulated typically 1% higher
than the nominal value. In case of a load transient from light load to heavy load, the output voltage drops until it
reaches the skip comparator low threshold set to –2% below the nominal value and enters PWM mode. During a
load throw off from heavy load to light load, the voltage overshoot is also minimized due to active regulation
turning on the N-channel switch.
Smooth
increased load
+1%
Fast load transient
PFM Mode
light load
PFM Mode
light load
VOUT_NOM
PWM Mode
medium/heavy load
PWM Mode
medium/heavy load
PWM Mode
medium/heavy load
COMP_LOW threshold -2%
Figure 32. Dynamic Voltage Positioning
Soft Start
The two converters have an internal soft start circuit that limits the inrush current during start-up. During soft
start, the output voltage ramp up is controlled as shown in Figure 33.
EN
95%
5%
VOUT
t Startup
tRAMP
Figure 33. Soft Start
100% Duty Cycle Low Dropout Operation
The converters offer a low input-to-output voltage difference while still maintaining operation with the use of the
100% duty cycle mode. In this mode the P-channel switch is constantly turned on. This is particularly useful in
battery-powered applications to achieve longest operation time by taking full advantage of the whole battery
voltage range. The minimum input voltage to maintain regulation depends on the load current and output voltage,
and can be calculated as:
Vin min + Vout max ) Iout max
ǒRDSonmax ) R LǓ
(3)
with:
Ioutmax = maximum output current plus inductor ripple current
RDSonmax = maximum P-channel switch RDSon.
RL = DC resistance of the inductor
Voutmax = nominal output voltage plus maximum output voltage tolerance
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With decreasing load current, the device automatically switches into pulse skipping operation in which the power
stage operates intermittently based on load demand. By running cycles periodically the switching losses are
minimized and the device runs with a minimum quiescent current, maintaining high efficiency.
Under-Voltage Lockout
The under-voltage lockout circuit prevents the device from malfunctioning at low input voltages, and from
excessive discharge of the battery, and disables the converters. The under-voltage lockout threshold is typically
1.5V; maximum of 2.35V. In case the default register values are overwritten by the Interface, the new values in
the registers REG_DEF_1_High, REG_DEF_1_Low and REG_DEF_2 remain valid as long the supply voltage
does not fall below the under-voltage lockout threshold, independent of whether the converters are disabled.
MODE SELECTION
The MODE/DATA pin allows mode selection between forced PWM Mode and Power Save Mode for both
converters. Furthermore, this pin is a multipurpose pin and provides (besides Mode selection) a one-pin interface
to receive serial data from a host to set the output voltage. This is described in the EasyScale™ Interface
section.
Connecting this pin to GND enables the automatic PWM and power save mode operation. The converters
operates in fixed-frequency PWM mode at moderate-to-heavy loads, and in the PFM mode during light loads,
maintaining high efficiency over a wide load current range.
Pulling the MODE/DATA pin high forces both converters to operate constantly in the PWM mode, even at light
load currents. The advantage is that the converters operate with a fixed frequency, allowing simple filtering of the
switching frequency for noise-sensitive applications. In this mode, the efficiency is lower compared to the power
save mode during light loads. For additional flexibility, it is possible to switch from power save mode to forced
PWM mode during operation. This allows efficient power management by adjusting the operation of the converter
to the specific system requirements.
In case the operation mode is changed from forced PWM mode (MODE/DATA = high) to Power Save Mode
Enable (MODE/DATA = 0), the Power Save Mode is enabled after a delay time of ttimeout , which is max. 520ms.
The forced PWM Mode operation is enabled immediately with Pin MODE/DATA set to 1.
ENABLE
The device has a separate EN pin for each converter to start up each converter independently. If EN1 and EN2
are set to high, the corresponding converter starts up with soft start as previously described.
Pulling EN1 and EN2 pin low forces the device into shutdown, with a shutdown quiescent current of typically
1.2mA. In this mode, the P and N-Channel MOSFETs are turned-off and the entire internal control circuitry is
switched-off. For proper operation the EN1 and EN2 pins must be terminated and must not be left floating.
DEF_1 PIN FUNCTION
The DEF_1 pin is dedicated to converter 1 and makes the output voltage selection very flexible to support
dynamic voltage management.
Depending on the device version, this pin works either as:
1. Analog input for adjustable output voltage setting (TPS62400):
– Connecting an external resistor network to this pin adjusts the default output voltage to any value starting
from 0.6V to VIN
2. Digital input for fixed default output voltage selection (TPS62401):
– In case this pin is tied to low level, the output voltage is set according to the value in register
REG_DEF_1_Low. The default voltage will be 1.575V. If tied to high level, the output voltage is set
according to the value in register REG_DEF_1_High. The default value in this case is 1.1V. Depending
on the level of Pin DEF_1, it selects between the two registers REG_DEF_1_Low and REG_DEF_1_High
for output voltage setting. Each register content (and therefore output voltage) can be changed
individually via the EasyScale™ interface. This makes the device very flexible in terms of output voltage
setting; see Table 4.
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180° OUT-OF-PHASE OPERATION
In PWM Mode the converters operate with a 180° turn-on phase shift of the PMOS (high side) transistors. This
prevents the high-side switches of both converters from being turned on simultaneously, and therefore smooths
the input current. This feature reduces the surge current drawn from the supply.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Both outputs are short-circuit protected with maximum output current = ILIMF(P-MOS and N-MOS). Once the
PMOS switch reaches its current limit, it is turned off and the NMOS switch is turned on. The PMOS only turns
on again, once the current in the NMOS decreases below the NMOS current limit.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
As soon as the junction temperature, TJ, exceeds 150°C (typical) the device goes into thermal shutdown. In this
mode, the P and N-Channel MOSFETs are turned-off. The device continues its operation when the junction
temperature falls below the thermal shutdown hysteresis.
EasyScale™: One-Pin Serial Interface for Dynamic Output Voltage Adjustment
General
EasyScale is a simple but very flexible one pin interface to configure the output voltage of both DC/DC
converters. The interface is based on a master – slave structure, where the master is typically a microcontroller
or application processor. Figure 34 and Table 3. give an overview of the protocol. The protocol consists of a
device specific address byte and a data byte. The device specific address byte is fixed to 4E hex. The data byte
consists of five bits for information, two address bits, and the RFA bit. RFA bit set to high indicates the Request
For Acknowledge condition. The Acknowledge condition is only applied if the protocol was received correctly.
The advantage of EasyScale™ compared to other one pin interfaces is that its bit detection is in a large extent
independent from the bit transmission rate. It can automatically detect bit rates between 1.7kBit/sec and up to
160kBit/sec. Furthermore, the interface is shared with the Mode/Data Pin and requires no additional pin.
Protocol
All bits are transmitted MSB first and LSB last. Figure 35 shows the protocol without acknowledge request (bit
RFA = 0), Figure 36 with acknowledge (bit RFA = 1) request.
Prior to both bytes, device address byte and data byte, a start condition needs to be applied. For this, the
Mode/Data pin need be pulled high for at least tStart before the bit transmission starts with the falling edge. In
case the Mode/Data line was already at high level (forced PWM Mode selection), no start condition need be
applied prior the device address byte.
The transmission of each byte needs to be closed with an End Of Stream condition for at least TEOS.
Addressable Registers
Three registers with a data content of 5 bits can be addressed. With 5 bit data content, 32 different values for
each register are available. Table 1 shows the addressable registers to set the output voltage when DEF_1 pin
works as digital input. In this case, converter 1 has a related register for each DEF_1 Pin condition, and one
register for converter 2. With a high/low condition on pin DEF_1 (TPS62401) either the content of register
REG_DEF_1_high/REG_DEF1_low is selected. The output voltage of converter 1 is set according to the values
in Table 4.
Table 2 shows the addressable registers if DEF_1 pin acts as analog input with external resistors connected. In
this case one register is available for each converter. The output voltage of converter 1 is set according to the
values in Table 5. For converter 2, the available voltages are shown in Table 6. To generate these output
voltages a precise internal resistor divider network is used, making external resistors unnecessary (less board
space), and provides higher output voltage accuracy. The Interface is activated if at least one of the converters is
enabled (EN1 or EN2 is high). After the startup-time tStart (170ms) the interface is ready for data reception.
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Table 1. Addressable Registers for default Fixed Output Voltage Options (PIN DEF_1 = digital input)
DEVICE
REGISTER
TPS62401,
TPS62402,
TPS62403,
TPS62404
DESCRIPTION
DEF_1
PIN
A1
A0
D4
D3
D2
D1
REG_DEF_1_High Converter 1 output voltage setting for
DEF_1 = High condition. The content of
the register is active with DEF1_ Pin high.
High
0
1
Output voltage setting, see
Table 4
REG_DEF_1_Low
Converter 1 output voltage setting for
DEF_1 = Low condition.
Low
0
0
Output voltage setting, see
Table 4
REG_DEF_2
Converter 2 output voltage
Not
applicable
1
0
Output voltage setting, see
Table 6
1
1
Don’t use
D0
Table 2. Addressable Registers for Adjustable Output Voltage Options (PIN DEF_1 = analog input)
DEVICE
TPS62400
REGISTER
DESCRIPTION
A1
A0
Converter 1 output voltage setting
0
0
see Table 5
Converter 2 output voltage
1
0
see Table 6
Don’t’ use
1
1
REG_DEF_1_High
not available
REG_DEF_1_Low
REG_DEF_2
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Bit Decoding
The bit detection is based on a PWM scheme, where the criterion is the relation between tLOW and tHIGH. It can
be simplified to:
High Bit: tHigh > tLow, but with tHigh at least 2x tLow, see Figure 34
Low Bit: tLow> tHigh, but with tLow at least 2x tHigh, see Figure 34
The bit detection starts with a falling edge on the MODE/DATA pin and ends with the next falling edge.
Depending on the relation between tLow and tHigh a 0 or 1 is detected.
Acknowledge
The Acknowledge condition is only applied if:
• Acknowledge is requested by a set RFA bit
• The transmitted device address matches with the device address of the device
• 16 bits were received correctly
In this case, the device turns on the internal ACKN-MOSFET and pulls the MODE/DATA pin low for the time
tACKN, which is 520ms maximum . The Acknowledge condition is valid after an internal delay time tvalACK. This
means the internal ACKN-MOSFET is turned on after tvalACK, when the last falling edge of the protocol was
detected. The master controller keeps the line low during this time.
The master device can detect the acknowledge condition with its input by releasing the MODE/DATA pin after
tvalACK and read back a 0.
In case of an invalid device address, or not-correctly-received protocol, no-acknowledge condition is applied;
thus, the internal MOSFET is not turned on and the external pullup resistor pulls MODE/DATA pin high after
tvalACK. The MODE/DATA pin can be used again after the acknowledge condition ends.
NOTE
The acknowledge condition may only be requested in case the master device has an open
drain output.
In case of a push-pull output stage it is recommended to use a series resistor in the MODE/DATA line to limit the
current to 500 mA in case of an accidentally requested acknowledge, to protect the internal ACKN-MOSFET.
MODE Selection
Because the MODE/DATA pin is used for two functions, interface and a MODE selection, the device needs to
determine when it has to decode the bit stream or to change the operation mode.
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The device enters forced PWM mode operation immediately whenever the MODE/DATA pin turns to high level.
The device also stays in forced PWM mode during the entire protocol reception time.
With a falling edge on the MODE/DATA pin the device starts bit decoding. If the MODE/DATA pin stays low for at
least ttimeout, the device gets an internal timeout and Power Save Mode operation is enabled.
A protocol sent within this time is ignored because the falling edge for the Mode change is first interpreted as
start of the first bit. In this case it is recommended to send the protocol first, and then change at the end of the
protocol to Power Save Mode.
DATA IN
Start
Start
Device Address
DA7 DA6 DA5 DA4
0
1
0
0
DATABYTE
DA3 DA2 DA1
1
1
1
DA0 EOS Start RFA
0
A1
A0
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
EOS
DATA OUT
ACK
Figure 34. EasyScale™ Protocol Overview
Table 3. EasyScale™ Bit Description
BYTE
BIT
NUMBER
NAME
TRANSMISSION
DIRECTION
Device
Address
Byte
7
DA7
IN
0 MSB device address
6
DA6
IN
1
5
DA5
IN
0
4
DA4
IN
0
3
DA3
IN
1
2
DA2
IN
1
1
DA1
IN
1
4Ehex
Databyte
DESCRIPTION
0
DA0
IN
0 LSB device address
7(MSB)
RFA
IN
Request For Acknowledge, if high, Acknowledge condition will applied by the device
6
A1
Address Bit 1
5
A0
Address Bit 0
4
D4
Data Bit 4
3
D3
Data Bit 3
2
D2
Data Bit 2
1
D1
Data Bit 1
0(LSB)
D0
Data Bit 0
ACK
OUT
Acknowledge condition active 0, this condition will only be applied in case RFA bit is
set. Open drain output, Line needs to be pulled high by the host with a pullup
resistor.
This feature can only be used if the master has an open drain output stage. In case
of a push pull output stage Acknowledge condition may not be requested!
tStart
DATA IN
tStart
Address Byte
DATA Byte
Mode, Static
High or Low
Mode, Static
High or Low
DA7
0
DA0
0
TEOS
RFA
0
D0
1
TEOS
Figure 35. EasyScale™ Protocol Without Acknowledge
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tStart
tStart
Address Byte
DATA Byte
Mode, Static
High or Low
Mode, Static
High or Low
DATA IN
DA7
0
DA0
0
D0
1
RFA
1
T EOS
tvalACK
ACKN
tACKN
Controller needs to
Pullup Data Line via a
resistor to detect ACKN
DATA OUT
Acknowledge
true, Data Line
pulled down by
device
Acknowledge
false, no pull
down
Figure 36. EasyScale™ Protocol Including Acknowledge
t Low
tHigh
t Low
t High
Low Bit
High Bit
(Logic 0)
(Logic 1)
Figure 37. EasyScale™ – Bit Coding
MODE/DATA
ttimeout
Power Save Mode
Forced PWM MODE
Power Save Mode
Figure 38. MODE/DATA PIN: Mode Selection
tStart Address Byte
tStart DATA Byte
MODE/DATA
TEOS
TEOS
t timeout
Power Save Mode
Forced PWM MODE
Power Save Mode
Figure 39. MODE/DATA Pin: Power Save Mode/Interface Communication
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Table 4. Selectable Output Voltages for Converter 1,
With Pin DEF_1 as Digital Input (TPS62401)
TPS62401 OUTPUT
VOLTAGE [V]
REGISTER REG_DEF_1_LOW
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VOLTAGE [V]
REGISTER REG_DEF_1_HIGH
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0.8
0.9
0
0
0
0
0
1
0.825
0.925
0
0
0
0
1
2
0.85
0.95
0
0
0
1
0
3
0.875
0.975
0
0
0
1
1
4
0.9
1.0
0
0
1
0
0
5
0.925
1.025
0
0
1
0
1
6
0.95
1.050
0
0
1
1
0
7
0.975
1.075
0
0
1
1
1
8
1.0
1.1(default TPS62401,
TPS62403)
0
1
0
0
0
9
1.025
1.125
0
1
0
0
1
10
1.050
1.150
0
1
0
1
0
11
1.075
1.175
0
1
0
1
1
12
1.1
1.2
0
1
1
0
0
13
1.125
1.225
0
1
1
0
1
14
1.150
1.25
0
1
1
1
0
15
1.175
1.275
0
1
1
1
1
16
1.2 (default TPS62402)
1.3
1
0
0
0
0
17
1.225
1.325
1
0
0
0
1
18
1.25
1.350
1
0
0
1
0
19
1.275
1.375
1
0
0
1
1
20
1.3
1.4
1
0
1
0
0
21
1.325
1.425
1
0
1
0
1
22
1.350
1.450
1
0
1
1
0
23
1.375
1.475
1
0
1
1
1
24
1.4
1.5
1
1
0
0
0
25
1.425
1.525
1
1
0
0
1
26
1.450
1.55
1
1
0
1
0
27
1.475
1.575
1
1
0
1
1
28
1.5
1.6
1
1
1
0
0
29
1.525
1.7
1
1
1
0
1
30
1.55
1.8 (default TPS62402)
1
1
1
1
0
31
1.575 (default TPS62401,
TPS62403, TPS62404)
1.9 (default TPS624024)
1
1
1
1
1
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Table 5. Selectable Output Voltages for Converter 1,
With DEF1 Pin as Analog Input (Adjustable, TPS62400)
0
TPS62400 OUTPUT VOLTAGE [V]
REGISTER REG_DEF_1_LOW
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
VOUT1 Adjustable with Resistor Network on DEF_1 Pin (default
TPS62400)
0
0
0
0
0
0.6V with DEF_1 connected to VOUT1 (default TPS62400)
1
0.825
0
0
0
0
1
2
0.85
0
0
0
1
0
3
0.875
0
0
0
1
1
4
0.9
0
0
1
0
0
5
0.925
0
0
1
0
1
6
0.95
0
0
1
1
0
7
0.975
0
0
1
1
1
8
1.0
0
1
0
0
0
9
1.025
0
1
0
0
1
10
1.050
0
1
0
1
0
11
1.075
0
1
0
1
1
12
1.1
0
1
1
0
0
13
1.125
0
1
1
0
1
14
1.150
0
1
1
1
0
15
1.175
0
1
1
1
1
16
1.2
1
0
0
0
0
17
1.225
1
0
0
0
1
18
1.25
1
0
0
1
0
19
1.275
1
0
0
1
1
20
1.3
1
0
1
0
0
21
1.325
1
0
1
0
1
22
1.350
1
0
1
1
0
23
1.375
1
0
1
1
1
24
1.4
1
1
0
0
0
25
1.425
1
1
0
0
1
26
1.450
1
1
0
1
0
27
1.475
1
1
0
1
1
28
1.5
1
1
1
0
0
29
1.525
1
1
1
0
1
30
1.55
1
1
1
1
0
31
1.575
1
1
1
1
1
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Table 6. Selectable Output Voltages for Converter 2,
(ADJ2 Connected to VOUT)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE [V]
FOR REGISTER REG_DEF_2
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
VOUT2 Adjustable with resistor network and Cff on ADJ2 pin
(default TPS62400)
0
0
0
0
0
0.85
0
0
0
0
1
2
0.9
0
0
0
1
0
3
0.95
0
0
0
1
1
4
1.0
0
0
1
0
0
5
1.05
0
0
1
0
1
6
1.1
0
0
1
1
0
7
1.15
0
0
1
1
1
8
1.2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0.6V with ADJ2 pin directly connected to VOUT2 (default
TPS62400)
1
26
9
1.25
0
1
0
0
1
10
1.3
0
1
0
1
0
11
1.35
0
1
0
1
1
12
1.4
0
1
1
0
0
13
1.45
0
1
1
0
1
14
1.5
0
1
1
1
0
15
1.55
0
1
1
1
1
16
1.6
1
0
0
0
0
17
1.7
1
0
0
0
1
18
1.8 (default TPS62401)
1
0
0
1
0
19
1.85
1
0
0
1
1
20
2.0
1
0
1
0
0
21
2.1
1
0
1
0
1
22
2.2
1
0
1
1
0
23
2.3
1
0
1
1
1
24
2.4
1
1
0
0
0
25
2.5
1
1
0
0
1
26
2.6
1
1
0
1
0
27
2.7
1
1
0
1
1
28
2.8 (default TPS62403)
1
1
1
0
0
29
2.85
1
1
1
0
1
30
3.0
1
1
1
1
0
31
3.3 (default TPS62402, TPS62404)
1
1
1
1
1
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
OUTPUT VOLTAGE SETTING
Converter1 Adjustable Default Output Voltage Setting: TPS62400
The output voltage can be calculated to:
V OUT + VREF
ǒ
R
1 ) 11
R 12
Ǔ
with an internal reference voltage VREF typical 0.6V
(4)
To keep the operating current to a minimum, it is recommended to select R12 within a range of 180kΩ to 360kΩ.
The sum of R12 and R11 should not exceed ~1MΩ. For higher output voltages than 3.3V, it is recommended to
choose lower values than 180kΩ for R12. Route the DEF_1 line away from noise sources, such as the inductor
or the SW1 line. The FB1 line needs to be directly connected to the output capacitor. A feedforward capacitor is
not necessary.
Converter1 Fixed Default Output Voltage Setting (TPS62401, TPS62402, TPS62403, TPS62404).
The output voltage VOUT1 is selected with DEF_1 pin.
Pin DEF_1 = low:
TPS62401, TPS62403, TPS62404 = 1.575V
TPS62402 = 1.2V
Pin DEF_1 = high:
TPS62401, TPS62403 = 1.1V
TPS62402: = 1.8V
TPS62404: = 1.9V
Converter 2 Adjustable Default Output Voltage Setting TPS62400:
The output voltage of converter 2 can be set by an external resistor network. For converter 2 the same
recommendations apply as for converter1. In addition to that, a 33pF feedforward Capacitor Cff2 for good load
transient response should be used. The output voltage can be calculated to:
V OUT + VREF
ǒ
R
1 ) 21
R 22
Ǔ
with an internal reference voltage VREF typical 0.6V
(5)
Converter 2 Fixed Default Output Voltage Setting
ADJ2 pin must be directly connected with VOUT2
TPS62401, VOUT2 default = 1.8V
TPS62403, VOUT2 default = 2.8V
TPS62402, VOUT2 default = 3.3V
TPS62404, VOUT2 default = 3.3V
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TPS62400
VIN 3.3 V – 6 V
FB 1
VIN
SW1
CIN
10 mF
L1
2.2 mH
VOUT1 = 1.5 V
R11
270 kW
DEF_1
R12
180 kW
IOUT1 up to 400 mA
COUT1 22 mF
EN_1
L2
EN_2
VOUT2 = 2.85 V
SW2
3.3 mH
MODE/
DATA
C ff2
R21
825 kW 33 pF
ADJ2
R22
220 kW
IOUT2 up to 600 mA
COUT2 22 mF
GND
Figure 40. Typical Application Circuit 1.5V/2.85V Adjustable Outputs, low PFM Voltage Ripple Optimized
TPS62400
VIN 3.3 V – 6 V
VIN
CIN
FB 1
L1
SW1
10 mF
2.2 mH
VOUT1 = 1.5 V
R11
270 kW
COUT1 10 mF
DEF_1
R12
180 kW
EN_1
EN_2
L2
VOUT2 = 2.85
SW2
3.3 mH
MODE/
DATA
IOUT1 up to 400 mA
ADJ2
C ff2
R21
825 kW 33 pF
IOUT2 up to 600 mA
COUT2 10 mF
R22
220 kW
GND
Figure 41. Typical Application Circuit 1.5V/2.85V Adjustable Outputs
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TPS62401
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
FB 1
VIN
2.2 mH
SW1
10 mF
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
400 mA
22 mF
DEF_1
EN_1
EN_2
2.2 mH
SW2
MODE/
DATA
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
600 mA
22 mF
ADJ2
GND
Figure 42. TPS62401 Fixed 1.575V/1.8V Outputs, low PFM Voltage Ripple Optimized
TPS62401
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
FB 1
VIN
2.2 mH
10 mF
SW1
DEF_1
VOUT1 = 1.1 V
400 mA
22 mF
EN_1
EN_2
2.2 mH
SW2
MODE/
DATA
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
600 mA
22 mF
ADJ2
GND
Figure 43. TPS62401 Fixed 1.1V/1.8V Outputs, low PFM Ripple Voltage Optimized
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TPS62401
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
FB 1
VIN
2.2 mH
SW1
10 mF
VOUT1 = 1.575 V
400 mA
10 mF
DEF_1
EN_1
EN_2
2.2 mH
SW2
MODE/
DATA
VOUT2 = 1.8 V
600 mA
10 mF
ADJ2
GND
Figure 44. TPS62401 Fixed 1.575V/1.8V Outputs
TPS62401/03
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
VIN
Processor
FB 1
L1
SW 1
10 µF
EN_1
Vout 1 400 mA:
DEF _1 = 0: 1.575 V
DEF _1 = 1: 1.1 V
10 µF
DEF _1
V Core_Sel
L2
EN_2
SW 2
MODE /
DATA
ADJ 2
V Core
Vout 2 600 mA:
TPS 62401 : 1.8 V
TPS 62403 : 2.8 V
V I/O
10 µF
GND
Figure 45. Dynamic Voltage Scaling on Vout1 Controlled by DEF_1 pin
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TPS62403
VIN 2.5 V – 6 V
VIN
FB 1
2.2 µH
Vout 1 : 1.575 V
400 mA
SW 1
10 m F
10 µF
DEF _1
EN _1
3.3 µH
EN _2
SW 2
MODE/
DATA
ADJ 2
Vout 2: 2.8 V
600 mA
10 µF
GND
Figure 46. TPS62403 1.575V/2.8V Outputs
OUTPUT FILTER DESIGN (INDUCTOR AND OUTPUT CAPACITOR)
The converters are designed to operate with a minimum inductance of 1.75mH and minimum capacitance of 6mF.
The device is optimized to operate with inductors of 2.2mH to 4.7mH and output capacitors of 10mF to 22mF.
Inductor selection
The selected inductor has to be rated for its DC resistance and saturation current. The DC resistance of the
inductor will influence directly the efficiency of the converter. Therefore an inductor with lowest DC resistance
should be selected for highest efficiency.
Equation 6 calculates the maximum inductor current under static load conditions. The saturation current of the
inductor should be rated higher than the maximum inductor current as calculated with Equation 7. This is
recommended because during heavy load transient the inductor current rises above the calculated value.
DI L + Vout
1 * Vout
Vin
L
I Lmax + I outmax )
ƒ
(6)
DI L
2
(7)
with:
f = Switching Frequency (2.25MHz typical)
L = Inductor Value
ΔIL = Peak-to-Peak inductor ripple current
ILmax = Maximum Inductor current
The highest inductor current occurs at maximum Vin.
Open core inductors have a soft saturation characteristic and they can usually handle higher inductor currents
versus a comparable shielded inductor.
A more conservative approach is to select the inductor current rating just for the maximum switch current of the
corresponding converter. Take into consideration that the core material from inductor to inductor differs and this
difference has an impact on the efficiency.
Refer to Table 7 and the typical application circuit examples for possible inductors.
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Table 7. List of Inductors
3
DIMENSIONS [mm ]
INDUCTOR TYPE
SUPPLIER
3.2×2.6×1.0
MIPW3226
FDK
3×3×0.9
LPS3010
Coilcraft
2.8×2.6×1.0
VLF3010
TDK
2.8x2.6×1.4
VLF3014
TDK
3×3×1.4
LPS3015
Coilcraft
3.9×3.9×1.7
LPS4018
Coilcraft
Output Capacitor Selection
The advanced fast response voltage mode control scheme of the converters allows the use of tiny ceramic
capacitors with a typical value of 10mF to 22mF, without having large output voltage under and overshoots during
heavy load transients. Ceramic capacitors with low ESR values results in lowest output voltage ripple, and are
therefore recommended. The output capacitor requires either X7R or X5R dielectric. Y5V and Z5U dielectric
capacitors are not recommended due to their wide variation in capacitance.
If ceramic output capacitors are used, the capacitor RMS ripple current rating always meets the application
requirements. The RMS ripple current is calculated as:
1 * Vout
1
Vin
I RMSCout + Vout
ƒ
L
2
Ǹ3
(8)
At nominal load current the inductive converters operate in PWM mode and the overall output voltage ripple is
the sum of the voltage spike caused by the output capacitor ESR, plus the voltage ripple caused by charging and
discharging the output capacitor:
DVout + Vout
1 * Vout
Vin
L
ƒ
ǒ8
1
Cout
ƒ
Ǔ
) ESR
(9)
Where the highest output voltage ripple occurs at the highest input voltage Vin.
At light load currents the converters operate in Power Save Mode and the output voltage ripple is dependent on
the output capacitor value. The output voltage ripple is set by the internal comparator delay and the external
capacitor. Higher output capacitors like 22mF values minimize the voltage ripple in PFM Mode and tighten DC
output accuracy in PFM Mode.
Input Capacitor Selection
Because of the nature of the buck converter having a pulsating input current, a low ESR input capacitor is
required to prevent large voltage transients that can cause misbehavior of the device or interference with other
circuits in the system. An input capacitor of 10mF is sufficient.
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an important step in the design. Proper function of the device
demands careful attention to PCB layout. Care must be taken in board layout to get the specified performance. If
the layout is not carefully done, the regulator could show poor line and/or load regulation, stability issues as well
as EMI problems. It is critical to provide a low-inductance, impedance ground path. Therefore, use wide and
short traces for the main current paths as indicated in bold in Figure 47.
The input capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the IC pins VIN and GND, the inductor and output
capacitor as close as possible to the pins SW1 and GND.
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Connect the GND Pin of the device to the PowerPAD of the PCB and use this Pad as a star point. For each
converter use a common Power GND node and a different node for the signal GND to minimize the effects of
ground noise. Connect these ground nodes together to the PowerPAD (star point) underneath the IC. Keep the
common path to the GND PIN, which returns the small signal components and the high current of the output
capacitors, as short as possible to avoid ground noise. The output voltage sense lines (FB 1, DEF_1, ADJ2)
should be connected right to the output capacitor and routed away from noisy components and traces (e.g., SW1
and SW2 lines). If the EasyScale™ interface is operated with high transmission rates, the MODE/DATA trace
must be routed away from the ADJ2 line to avoid capacitive coupling into the ADJ2 pin. A GND guard ring
between the MODE/DATA pin and ADJ2 pin avoids potential noise coupling.
TPS62400
VIN 3 V – 6 V
VIN
EN_1
CIN
EN_2
10 mF
MODE/
DATA
FB 1
L2
SW2
COUT2
Cff2
33 pF
SW1
3.3 mH
R21
L1
3.3 mH
R11
ADJ2
DEF_1
R22
COUT1
R12
PowerPAD
GND
Figure 47. Layout Diagram
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COUT1
CIN
GND Pin
connected
with Power
Pad
COUT2
Figure 48. PCB Layout
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