TI TPS62601

TPS62600
TPS62601
CSP-6
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500-mA, 6-MHz SYNCHRONOUS STEP-DOWN CONVERTER
IN CHIP SCALE PACKAGING
FEATURES
1
•
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Cell Phones, Smart-Phones
PDAs, Pocket PCs
WLAN and Bluetooth™ Applications
DVB-H Tuner Applications
Portable Hard Disk Drives
DC/DC Micro Modules
TPS 6260x
VIN
2.2 mF
The TPS6260x operates at a regulated 6-MHz
switching frequency and enters the power-save mode
operation at light load currents to maintain high
efficiency over the entire load current range.
The PFM mode extends the battery life by reducing
the quiescent current to 30µA (typ) during light load
and
standby
operation.
For
noise-sensitive
applications, the device can be forced into fixed
frequency PWM mode by pulling the MODE pin high.
In the shutdown mode, the current consumption is
reduced to less than 1µA.
EN
GND
90
FB
MODE
200
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
180
160
80
70
VO
SW
0.47 mH
CI
With a wide input voltage range of 2.3V to 5.5V, the
device supports applications powered by Li-Ion
batteries with extended voltage range. Different fixed
voltage output versions are available from 1V to 2.5V.
100
L
2.3 V.. 5.5 V
VI
The TPS6260x device is a high-frequency
synchronous step-down dc-dc converter optimized for
battery-powered portable applications. Intended for
low-power applications, the TPS6260x supports up to
500mA load current, and allows the use of low cost
chip inductor and capacitors.
The TPS6260x is available in an 6-pin chip-scale
package (CSP).
APPLICATIONS
•
•
•
•
•
•
DESCRIPTION
1.8 V/ 500 mA
Figure 1. Smallest Solution Size Application
(Fixed Output Voltage)
140
120
60
100
50
40
Power Loss
PFM/PWM Operation
80
60
30
40
20
CO
4.7 mF
Efficiency
PFM/PWM Operation
10
0
0.1
Power Loss - mW
•
89% Efficiency at 6MHz Operation
Output Current Up to 500mA
Wide VIN Range From 2.3V to 5.5V
6MHz Regulated Frequency Operation
Best in Class Load and Line Transient
±1.5% Total DC Voltage Accuracy
Automatic PFM/PWM Mode Switching
30µA Quiescent Current
35ns Minimum On-Time
Internal Soft Start, <200-µs Start-Up Time
Current Overload and Thermal Shutdown
Protection
Three Surface-Mount External Components
Required (One MLCC Inductor, Two Ceramic
Capacitors)
Complete Sub 1-mm Component Profile
Solution
Total Solution Size <13 mm2
Available in a 6-Pin NanoFree™ (CSP)
Packaging
Efficiency - %
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
23
L = 0.5 mH (Aircoil),
CO = 4.7 mF
1
10
100
IO - Load Current - mA
20
0
1000
Figure 2. Efficiency vs Load Current
1
2
3
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
NanoFree is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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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These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
ORDERING INFORMATION (1)
TA
-40°C to 85°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
PART
NUMBER
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
TPS62600
1.83V
TPS62601
1.8V
PACKAGE
MARKING
CHIP CODE
ORDERING (2) (3)
PACKAGE
YFF-6
TPS62600YFF
G9
TPS62601YFF
GA
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.
The YFF package is available in tape and reel. Add a R suffix (TPS62600YFFR) to order quantities of 3000 parts. Add a T suffix
(TPS62600YFFT) to order quantities of 250 parts.
Internal tap points are available to facilitate output voltages in 25mV increments.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
UNIT
Voltage at VIN, SW (2)
-0.3 V to 7 V
Voltage at FB (2)
VI
Voltage at EN, MODE
-0.3 V to 3.6 V
(2)
-0.3 V to VI + 0.3 V
Power dissipation
Internally limited
TA
Operating temperature range (3)
TJ (max)
Maximum operating junction temperature
Tstg
Storage temperature range
-40°C to 85°C
150°C
-65°C to 150°C
Human body model
ESD rating
(4)
2 kV
Charge device model
1 kV
Machine model
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
200 V
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.
In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may
have to be derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA(max)) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ(max)), the
maximum power dissipation of the device in the application (PD(max)), and the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the part/package
in the application (θJA), as given by the following equation: TA(max)= TJ(max)–(θJA X PD(max)).
The human body model is a 100-pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5-kΩ resistor into each pin. The machine model is a 200-pF
capacitor discharged directly into each pin.
DISSIPATION RATINGS (1)
(1)
(2)
2
PACKAGE
RθJA (2)
RθJB (2)
POWER RATING
TA ≤ 25°C
DERATING FACTOR
ABOVE TA = 25°C
YFF-6
125°C/W
53°C/W
800mW
8mW/°C
Maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(max), θJA and TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any allowable ambient
temperature is PD = [TJ(max)-TA] / θJA.
This thermal data is measured with high-K board (4 layers board according to JESD51-7 JEDEC standard).
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VI = 3.6V, VO = 1.83V, EN = 1.8 V, TA = -40°C to 85°C, typical values are at TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
SUPPLY CURRENT
VI
Input voltage range
2.3
IO = 0mA. PFM mode enabled, device not switching
30
6.5
IQ
Operating quiescent current
IO = 0mA, L = 0.47µH (Aircoil)
Forced PWM operation
I(SD)
Shutdown current
EN = GND
UVLO
Undervoltage lockout threshold
5.5
V
45
µA
mA
0.2
1
µA
2.05
2.1
V
ENABLE, MODE
VIH
High-level input voltage
VIL
Low-level input voltage
Ilkg
Input leakage current
1
V
Input connected to GND or VIN
0.01
VI = V(GS) = 3.6V
310
VI = V(GS) = 2.5V
380
0.4
V
1
µA
POWER SWITCH
rDS(on)
P-channel MOSFET on resistance
Ilkg
P-channel leakage current, PMOS
V(DS) = 5.5V, -40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 85°C
mΩ
mΩ
1
µA
VI = V(GS) = 3.6V
250
mΩ
VI = V(GS) = 2.5V
320
mΩ
rDS(on)
N-channel MOSFET on resistance
Ilkg
N-channel leakage current, NMOS
V(DS) = 5.5V, -40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 85°C
P-MOS current limit
2.3V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5V. Open loop
Input current limit under short-circuit
conditions
VO = 0 , L = 0.47µH
900
Thermal shutdown
Thermal shutdown hysteresis
1000
2
µA
1100
mA
30
mA
140
°C
10
°C
OSCILLATOR
fSW
Oscillator frequency
TPS62600
TPS62601
IO = 0mA, L = 0.47µH. Forced PWM operation
5.4
6
6.6
MHz
2.5V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5V, 0mA ≤ IO ≤ 500mA
PFM/PWM operation
0.985×VNOM
VNOM
1.025×VNOM
V
2.5V ≤ VI ≤ 5.5V, 0 mA ≤ IO ≤ 500mA
PWM operation
0.985×VNOM
VNOM
1.015×VNOM
V
OUTPUT
Regulated DC
output voltage
V(OUT)
TPS62600
TPS62601
Line regulation
VI = VO + 0.5V (min 2.3V) to 5.5V, IO = 200mA
Load regulation
IO = 0mA to 500mA
Feedback input resistance
ton(MIN)
Minimum on-time
(P-channel MOSFET)
ΔVO
Power-save mode
ripple voltage
Start-up time
TPS62600
TPS62601
IO = 1mA
IO = 0mA, Time from active EN to VO
0.25
-0.0003
460
kΩ
35
ns
0.015×VNOM
VPP
180
µs
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%/V
%/mA
3
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PIN ASSIGNMENTS
TPS6260x
CSP-6
(TOP VIEW)
TPS6260x
CSP-6
(BOTTOM VIEW)
MODE
A1
A2
VIN
VIN
A2
A1
MODE
SW
B1
B2
EN
EN
B2
B1
SW
C2
GND
GND
C2
C1
FB
FB
C1
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
I/O
DESCRIPTION
NAME
NO.
FB
C1
I
Output feedback sense input. Connect FB to the converter’s output.
VIN
A2
I
Power supply input.
SW
B1
I/O
EN
B2
I
This is the switch pin of the converter and is connected to the drain of the internal Power
MOSFETs.
This is the enable pin of the device. Connecting this pin to ground forces the device into
shutdown mode. Pulling this pin to VI enables the device. This pin must not be left floating and
must be terminated.
This is the mode selection pin of the device. This pin must not be left floating and must be
terminated.
MODE
A1
I
MODE = LOW: The device is operating in fixed frequency pulse width modulation mode (PWM)
at high-load currents and in pulse frequency modulation mode (PFM) at light load currents.
MODE = HIGH: Low-noise mode enabled, fixed frequency PWM operation forced.
GND
C2
–
Ground pin.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
MODE
VIN
Undervoltage
Lockout
Bias Supply
Bandgap
EN
Soft-Start
V REF = 0.8 V
VIN
Negative Inductor
Current Detect
Power Save Mode
Switching Logic
Thermal
Shutdown
Current Limit
Detect
Frequency
Control
R1
FB
Gate Driver
R2
Anti
Shoot-Through
VREF
SW
+
GND
4
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
TPS6260x
L
VIN
SW
EN
FB
VO
1.8 V/500 mA
0.47 mH
2.3 V .. 5.5 V
VI
CI
2.2 mF
CO
4.7 mF
GND
MODE
List of components:
• L = MURATA LQM21PN1R0NGR
• CI = MURATA GRM155R60J225ME15 (2.2µF, 6.3V, 0402, X5R)
• CO = MURATA GRM155R60G475ME47 (4.7µF, 4V, 0402, X5R)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table of Graphs
FIGURE
Efficiency
3, 4, 5
vs Input voltage
6
Combined line/load transient
response
7, 8
9, 10, 11, 12
13, 14, 15, 16
Load transient response
VO
DC output voltage
vs Load current
17
IQ
No load quiescent current
vs Input voltage
18
fs
Switching frequency
vs Temperature
19
P-channel MOSFET rDS(on)
vs Input voltage
20
N-channel MOSFET rDS(on)
vs Input voltage
21
rDS(on)
PWM operation
22
Power-save mode operation
23
Start-up
24
EFFICIENCY
vs
LOAD CURRENT
100
EFFICIENCY
vs
LOAD CURRENT
100
VI = 2.7 V
PFM/PWM Operation
VO = 1.83 V
90
90
80
60
50
VI = 4.2 V
PFM/PWM Operation
40
VI = 3.6 V
Forced PWM Operation
30
20
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
10
0
0.1
1
160
70
VI = 3.6 V
PFM/PWM Operation
10
100
IO - Load Current - mA
Efficiency - %
Efficiency - %
180
80
70
60
120
100
50
Power Loss
PFM/PWM Operation
40
80
30
60
20
40
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
10
1000
140
Efficiency
PFM/PWM Operation
0
0.1
1
Figure 3.
6
200
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
10
100
IO - Load Current - mA
Power Loss - mW
η
vs Load current
20
0
1000
Figure 4.
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EFFICIENCY
vs
LOAD CURRENT
EFFICIENCY
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
100
100
VO = 1.2 V
90
90
80
80
70
70
VI = 3.6 V
PFM/PWM Operation
60
50
Efficiency - %
Efficiency - %
IO = 300 mA
IO = 100 mA
VI = 2.7 V
PFM/PWM Operation
VI = 4.2 V
PFM/PWM Operation
40
30
IO = 1 mA
60
50
40
30
20
20
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
10
0
0.1
1
10
100
IO - Load Current - mA
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
10
1000
0
2.3
2.7
3.1
VO = 1.83 V,
PFM/PWM Operation
3.5
3.9
4.3
4.7
VI - Input Voltage - V
5.1
5.5
Figure 5.
Figure 6.
COMBINED LINE/LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
COMBINED LINE/LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
VI = 500 mV/div - 3.3 V Offset
IO = 200 mA/div
VI = 500 mV/div - 3.3 V Offset
IO = 200 mA/div
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
t - Time - 5 ms/div
t - Time - 5 ms/div
Figure 7.
Figure 8.
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MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
IO = 0 to 150 mA load step
IO = 100 mA/div
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
IO = 0 to 150 mA load step
Figure 9.
Figure 10.
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
IO = 150 to 0 mA load step
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
IO = 200 mA/div
t - Time - 2.5 ms/div
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
PFM Operation
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
IO = 50 to 350 mA load step CO = 4.7 mF
t - Time - 10 ms/div
t - Time - 1 ms/div
Figure 11.
8
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
t - Time - 10 ms/div
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
IO = 100 mA/div
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
IO = 100 mA/div
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
Figure 12.
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IO = 50 to 350 mA load step
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
IO = 200 mA/div
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
IO = 200 mA/div
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
IO = 350 to 50 mA load step
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
t - Time - 2.5 ms/div
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE IN
PFM/PWM OPERATION
IO = 150 to 500 mA load step
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
IO = 200 mA/div
Figure 14.
IO = 200 mA/div
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
t - Time - 2.5 ms/div
Figure 13.
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V
IO = 500 to 150 mA load step
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
t - Time - 1 ms/div
t - Time - 1 ms/div
Figure 15.
Figure 16.
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs
LOAD CURRENT
QUIESCENT CURRENT
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
1.885
45
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V,
40
TA = 85°C
L = 0.47 mH
IQ − Quiescent Current − mA
VO - Output Voltage - V
1.867
1.848
PFM/PWM Operation
1.830
PWM Operation
1.812
35
TA = 25°C
30
25
20
15
TA = -40°C
10
1.793
5
1.775
0.1
10
100
IO - Load Current - mA
Figure 18.
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
P-CHANNEL rDS(ON)
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
IO = 0 mA
VO = 1.83 V
fS - Switching Frequency - MHz
IO = 500 mA
5.5
4.5
4
VI - Input Voltage - V
Figure 17.
6
5
2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5
1000
IO = 400 mA
IO = 250 mA
IO = 150 mA
IO = 50 mA
3.5
3
MODE = High
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
2.5
2
1.5
2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5
rDS(on) − Static Drain-Source On-Resistance − mW
6.5
0
1
400
375
350
325
TA = 25°C
300
275
250
225
200
175
150
TA = -40°C
125
100
2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5
VI - Input Voltage - V
Figure 19.
10
TA = 85°C
VI - Input Voltage - V
Figure 20.
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PWM OPERATION
335
310
TA = 85°C
285
260
VI = 3.6 V, VO = 1.83 V, IO = 200 mA
TA = 25°C
235
210
185
160
135
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH, CO = 4.7 mF
TA = -40°C
110
2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5
VO = 10 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
IL = 100 mA/div
360
SW = 2 V/div
rDS(on) − Static Drain-Source On-Resistance − mW
N-CHANNEL rDS(ON)
vs
INPUT VOLTAGE
t - Time - 62.5 ns/div
Figure 22.
POWER-SAVE MODE OPERATION
START-UP
EN = 2 V/div
Figure 21.
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V,
IO = 0 mA
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
IL = 100 mA/div
VO = 1 V/div
VI = 3.6 V,
VO = 1.83 V,
IO = 25 mA
VO = 20 mV/div - 1.83 V Offset
IL = 100 mA/div
VI - Input Voltage - V
MODE = Low,
L = 0.47 mH,
CO = 4.7 mF
t - Time - 500 ns/div
Figure 23.
t - Time - 50 ms/div
Figure 24.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
OPERATION
The TPS6260x is a synchronous step-down converter typically operates at a regulated 6-MHz frequency pulse
width modulation (PWM) at moderate to heavy load currents. At light load currents, the TPS6260x converter
operates in power-save mode with pulse frequency modulation (PFM).
The converter uses a unique frequency locked ring oscillating modulator to achieve best-in-class load and line
response and allows the use of tiny inductors and small ceramic input and output capacitors. At the beginning of
each switching cycle, the P-channel MOSFET switch is turned on and the inductor current ramps up rising the
output voltage until the main comparator trips, then the control logic turns off the switch.
One key advantage of the non-linear architecture is that there is no traditional feed-back loop. The loop response
to change in VO is essentially instantaneous, which explains the transient response. The absence of a traditional,
high-gain compensated linear loop means that the TPS6260x is inherently stable over a range of L and CO.
The device 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. When 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 current limit in the N-channel MOSFET is important for small duty-cycle operation when the current in the
inductor does not decrease because of the P-channel MOSFET current limit delay, or because of start-up
conditions where the output voltage is low.
SWITCHING FREQUENCY
The magnitude of the internal ramp, which is generated from the duty cycle, reduces for duty cycles either set of
50%. Thus, there is less overdrive on the main comparator inputs which tends to slow the conversion down. The
intrinsic maximum operating frequency of the converter is about 10MHz to 12MHz, which is controlled to circa.
6MHz by a frequency locked loop.
When high or low duty cycles are encountered, the loop runs out of range and the conversion frequency falls
below 6MHz. The tendency is for the converter to operate more towards a "constant inductor peak current" rather
than a "constant frequency". In addition to this behavior which is observed at high duty cycles, it is also noted at
low duty cycles.
When the converter is required to operate towards the 6MHz nominal at extreme duty cycles, the application can
be assisted by decreasing the ratio of inductance (L) to the output capacitor's equivalent serial inductance (ESL).
This increases the ESL step seen at the main comparator's feed-back input thus decreasing its propagation
delay, hence increasing the switching frequency.
POWER-SAVE MODE
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 and maintaining high efficiency. The converter
positions the dc output voltage approximately 0.5% above the nominal output voltage under light load conditions.
This voltage positioning feature minimizes voltage drops caused by a sudden load step.
When in power-save mode, the converter resumes its operation when the output voltage trips below the nominal
voltage. It ramps up the output voltage with a minimum of three pulses and goes into power-save mode when the
inductor current has returned to a zero steady state. As a consequence of the dynamic voltage positioning in the
power-save mode, the average output voltage is slightly higher than its nominal value in PWM mode. For a load
transient from light load to heavy load, the logic returns the regulated output voltage to nominal after 64
continuous cycles.
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The output current at which the PFM/PWM transition occurs is approximated by Equation 1:
V
V *V
I
O
I
+ O
PFMńPWM
V
2
L
f sw
I
• IPFM/PWM : output current at which PFM/PWM transition occurs
• fSW : switching frequency (6-MHz typical)
• L : inductor value
(1)
PFM Mode at Light Load
PFM Ripple
Comp Low Threshold = VONOM
PWM Mode at Heavy Load
Figure 25. Operation in PFM Mode and Transfer to PWM Mode
MODE SELECTION
The MODE pin allows to select the operating mode of the device. Connecting this pin to GND enables the
automatic PWM and power-save mode operation. The converter operates in fixed frequency PWM mode at
moderate to heavy loads and in the PFM mode during light loads, which maintains high efficiency over a wide
load current range.
Pulling the MODE pin high forces the converter to operate in the PWM mode even at light load currents. The
advantage is that the converter operates with a fixed frequency that allows 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.
ENABLE
The device starts operation when EN is set high and starts up with the soft start as previously described.
Pulling the EN pin low forces the device into shutdown, with a shutdown quiescent current of typically 0.1µA. In
this mode, the P and N-channel MOSFETs are turned off, the internal resistor feedback divider is disconnected,
and the entire internal-control circuitry is switched off. For proper operation, the EN pin must be terminated and
must not be left floating.
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SOFT START
The TPS6260x has an internal soft-start circuit that limits the inrush current during start-up. This limits input
voltage drops when a battery or a high-impedance power source is connected to the input of the converter. The
soft-start system progressively increases the on-time from a minimum pulse-width of 30ns as a function of the
output voltage. This mode of operation continues for c.a. 180µs after enable. Should the output voltage not have
reached its target value by this time, such as in the case of heavy load, the soft-start transitions to a second
mode of operation.
The converter then operates in a current limit mode, specifically the P-MOS current limit is set to half the nominal
limit, and the N-channel MOSET remains on until the inductor current has reset. After a further 100 µs, the
device ramps up to the full current limit operation if the output voltage has risen above 0.7V (approximately).
Therefore, the start-up time mainly depends on the output capacitor and load current.
UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT
The undervoltage lockout circuit prevents the device from misoperation at low input voltages. It prevents the
converter from turning on the switch or rectifier MOSFET under undefined conditions. The TPS6260x device
have a UVLO threshold set to 2.05V (typical). Fully functional operation is permitted down to 2.1V input voltage.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION
As soon as the output voltage falls below 0.7V (approximately), the converter current limit is reduced to half of
the nominal value. Because the short-circuit protection is enabled during start-up, the device does not deliver
more than half of its nominal current limit until the output voltage exceeds 0.7V (approximately). This needs to be
considered when a load acting as a current sink is connected to the output of the converter.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
As soon as the junction temperature, TJ, exceeds typically 140°C, 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 again falls below typically 130°C.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
INDUCTOR SELECTION
The TPS6260x series of step-down converters have been designed to operate with an effective inductance value
in the range of 0.3µH to 1.3µH and with output capacitors in the range of 4.7µF to 10µF. The internal
compensation is optimized to operate with an output filter of L = 0.47µH and CO = 4.7µF. Larger or smaller
inductor values can be used to optimize the performance of the device for specific operation conditions. For more
details, see the CHECKING LOOP STABILITY section.
The inductor value affects its peak-to-peak ripple current, the PWM-to-PFM transition point, the output voltage
ripple and the efficiency. The selected inductor has to be rated for its dc resistance and saturation current. The
inductor ripple current (ΔIL) decreases with higher inductance and increases with higher VI or VO.
V
V *V
DI
I
O
DI + O
DI
+I
) L
L
L(MAX)
O(MAX)
2
V
L ƒ sw
I
(2)
with: fSW = switching frequency (6 MHz typical)
L = inductor value
ΔIL = peak-to-peak inductor ripple current
IL(MAX) = maximum inductor current
In high-frequency converter applications, the efficiency is essentially affected by the inductor AC resistance (i.e.
quality factor) and to a smaller extent by the inductor DCR value. To achieve high efficiency operation, care
should be taken in selecting inductors featuring a quality factor above 25 at the switching frequency. Increasing
the inductor value produces lower RMS currents, but degrades transient response. For a given physical inductor
size, increased inductance usually results in an inductor with lower saturation current.
The total losses of the coil consist of both the losses in the DC resistance (R(DC)) and the following
frequency-dependent components:
• The losses in the core material (magnetic hysteresis loss, especially at high switching frequencies)
• Additional losses in the conductor from the skin effect (current displacement at high frequencies)
• Magnetic field losses of the neighboring windings (proximity effect)
• Radiation losses
The following inductor series from different suppliers have been used with the TPS6260x converters.
Table 1. List of Inductors
MANUFACTURER
MURATA
HITACHI METALS
TOKO
SERIES
DIMENSIONS
LQM21P_J0
2.0 x 1.2 x 1.0 max. height
LQM21P_C0
2.0 x 1.2 x 0.55 max. height
HSLI-201210AG-R47
2.0 x 1.2 x 1.0 max. height
HSLI-201210SW-R85
2.0 x 1.2 x 1.0 max. height
JSLI-201610AG-R70
2.0 x 1.6 x 1.0 max. height
MDT2012-CX1R0-R
2.0 x 1.2 x 1.0 max. height
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OUTPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION
The advanced fast-response voltage mode control scheme of the TPS6260x allows the use of tiny ceramic
capacitors. Ceramic capacitors with low ESR values have the lowest output voltage ripple and are
recommended. The output capacitor requires either an X7R or X5R dielectric. Y5V and Z5U dielectric capacitors,
aside from their wide variation in capacitance over temperature, become resistive at high frequencies.
At nominal load current, the device operates in PWM mode and the overall output voltage ripple is the sum of the
voltage step caused by the output capacitor ESL and the ripple current flowing through the output capacitor
impedance.
At light loads, the device operates in power-save mode and the output voltage ripple is independent of the output
capacitor value. The output voltage ripple is set by the internal comparator thresholds and propagation delays.
The typical output voltage ripple is 1.5% of the nominal output voltage VO.
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 interferences with other
circuits in the system. For most applications, a 2.2-µF capacitor is sufficient.
Take care when using only ceramic input capacitors. When a ceramic capacitor is used at the input and the
power is being supplied through long wires, such as from a wall adapter, a load step at the output can induce
ringing at the VIN pin. This ringing can couple to the output and be mistaken as loop instability or could even
damage the part. Additional "bulk" capacitance (electrolytic or tantalum) should in this circumstance be placed
between CI and the power source lead to reduce ringing than can occur between the inductance of the power
source leads and CI.
CHECKING LOOP STABILITY
The first step of circuit and stability evaluation is to look from a steady-state perspective at the following signals:
• Switching node, SW
• Inductor current, IL
• Output ripple voltage, VO(AC)
These are the basic signals that need to be measured when evaluating a switching converter. When the
switching waveform shows large duty cycle jitter or the output voltage or inductor current shows oscillations, the
regulation loop may be unstable. This is often a result of board layout and/or L-C combination.
As a next step in the evaluation of the regulation loop, the load transient response is tested. The time between
the application of the load transient and the turn on of the P-channel MOSFET, the output capacitor must supply
all of the current required by the load. VO immediately shifts by an amount equal to ΔI(LOAD) x ESR, where ESR
is the effective series resistance of CO. ΔI(LOAD) begins to charge or discharge CO generating a feedback error
signal used by the regulator to return VO to its steady-state value. The results are most easily interpreted when
the device operates in PWM mode.
During this recovery time, VO can be monitored for settling time, overshoot or ringing that helps judge the
converter’s stability. Without any ringing, the loop has usually more than 45° of phase margin.
Because the damping factor of the circuitry is directly related to several resistive parameters (e.g., MOSFET
rDS(on)) that are temperature dependant, the loop stability analysis has to be done over the input voltage range,
load current range, and temperature range.
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LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
As for all switching power supplies, the layout is an important step in the design. High-speed operation of the
TPS6260x devices demand 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 and switching frequency 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.
The input capacitor should be placed as close as possible to the IC pins as well as the inductor and output
capacitor. In order to get an optimum ESL step, the output voltage feedback point (FB) should be taken in the
output capacitor path, approximately 1mm away for it. The feed-back line should be routed away from noisy
components and traces (e.g. SW line).
MODE
L
VIN
CI
ENABLE
CO
GND
VOUT
Figure 26. Suggested Layout (Top)
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THERMAL INFORMATION
Implementation of integrated circuits in low-profile and fine-pitch surface-mount packages typically requires
special attention to power dissipation. Many system-dependant issues such as thermal coupling, airflow, added
heat sinks, and convection surfaces, and the presence of other heat-generating components, affect the
power-dissipation limits of a given component
Three basic approaches for enhancing thermal performance are listed below:
• Improving the power dissipation capability of the PCB design
• Improving the thermal coupling of the component to the PCB
• Introducing airflow in the system
The maximum recommended junction temperature (TJ) of the TPS6260x devices is 125°C. The thermal
resistance of the 6-pin CSP package (YFF-6) is RθJA = 125°C/W. Regulator operation is specified to a maximum
ambient temperature TA of 85°C. Therefore, the maximum power dissipation is about 320 mW.
TJ(MAX) - TA
125°C - 85°C
PD(MAX) =
=
= 320mW
RqJA
125°C/W
(3)
PACKAGE SUMMARY
CHIP SCALE PACKAGE
(BOTTOM VIEW)
D
A2
A1
B2
B1
CHIP SCALE PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
YMSCC
LLLL
A1
C2
C1
Code:
E
•
YM — Year Month date Code
•
S — Assembly site code
•
CC— Chip code
•
LLLL — Lot trace code
CHIP SCALE PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
The TPS6260x device is available in an 6-bump chip scale package (YFF, NanoFree™). The package
dimensions are given as:
• D = 1.290 ±0.05 mm
• E = 0.916 ±0.05 mm
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status (1)
Package
Type
Package
Drawing
Pins Package Eco Plan (2)
Qty
TPS62600YFFR
ACTIVE
DSBGA
YFF
6
3000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
SnAgCu
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
TPS62600YFFT
ACTIVE
DSBGA
YFF
6
250
Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
SnAgCu
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
TPS62601YFFR
ACTIVE
DSBGA
YFF
6
3000 Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
SnAgCu
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
TPS62601YFFT
ACTIVE
DSBGA
YFF
6
250
SnAgCu
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
Green (RoHS &
no Sb/Br)
Lead/Ball Finish
MSL Peak Temp (3)
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in
a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check
http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements
for all 6 substances, including the requirement that lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered
at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and
package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS
compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame
retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. -- The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder
temperature.
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