TPS40170 4.5 V To 60 V, Wide-Input Synchronous PWM Buck Controller

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TPS40170 4.5 V to 60 V, Wide-Input Synchronous PWM Buck Controller

1 Features Converters for Industrial, Networking and Telecom
•
1 Wide Input Voltage Range from 4.5 V to 60 V Equipment
• 600 mV Reference Voltage with 1% Accuracy
3 Description
• Programmable UVLO and Hysteresis TPS40170 is a full-featured, synchronous PWM buck
• Voltage Mode Control With Voltage Feed Forward controller that operates at an input voltage between
• Programmable Frequency Between 100 kHz and 4.5 V and 60 V and is optimized for high-power
600 kHz density, high-reliability DC-DC converter applications.
The controller implements voltage-mode control with
• Bi-directional -Frequency Synchronization With input voltage feed-forward compensation that enables
Master/Slave Option instant response to input voltage change. The
• Low-side FET Sensing Overcurrent Protection and switching frequency is programmable from 100 kHz to
High-Side FET Sensing Short-Circuit Protection 600 kHz.
With Integrated Thermal Compensation The TPS40170 has a complete set of system
• Programmable Closed Loop Soft-Start protection and monitoring features such as
• Supports Pre-Biased Outputs programmable undervoltage lockout (UVLO),
programmable overcurrent protection (OCP) by
• Thermal Shutdown at 165°C with Hysteresis
sensing the low-side FET, selectable short-circuit
• Voltage Tracking protection (SCP) by sensing the high-side FET and
• Powergood thermal shutdown. The ENABLE pin allows for
• ENABLE with 1-µA Low Current Shutdown system shutdown in a low-current (1 µA typical)
mode. The controller supports pre-biased output,
• 8.0-V and 3.3-V LDO Output provides an open-drain PGOOD signal, and has
• Integrated Bootstrap Diode closed-loop soft-start, output voltage tracking and
• 20-Pin 3.5 mm × 4.5 mm VQFN (RGY) Package adaptive dead-time control.
• Create a Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
2 Applications
TPS40170 VQFN (20) 3.50 mm × 4.50 mm
• POL Modules
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
• Wide Input Voltage, High-Power Density DC - DC the end of the datasheet.
Simplified Application Efficiency vs. Load Current

VIN 100
ENABLE
1 20 95
ENABLE UVLO
90
Efficiency (%)
2 SYNC VIN 19
3 M/S BOOT 18 85
VOUT
4 RT HDRV 17
80
5 SS SW 16
TPS40170
VIN = 12 V
TRK 6 TRK VBP 15 75
VIN = 24 V
FB
VIN = 48 V
7 LDRV 14
70
COMP
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
8 PGND 13
Load Current (A)
9 AGND GND
ILIM 12
VDD PGOOD
10 11
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intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1 7.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 27
2 Applications ........................................................... 1 8 Application and Implementation ........................ 29
3 Description ............................................................. 1 8.1 Application Information............................................ 29
4 Revision History..................................................... 2 8.2 Typical Application ................................................. 30
5 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3 9 Power Supply Recommendations...................... 37
6 Specifications......................................................... 4 10 Layout................................................................... 37
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 4 10.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 37
6.2 Handling Ratings ...................................................... 4 10.2 Layout Example .................................................... 37
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 4 11 Device and Documentation Support ................. 40
6.4 Thermal Information .................................................. 5 11.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools................. 40
6.5 Electrical Characteristics........................................... 5 11.2 Device Support...................................................... 40
6.6 Typical Characteristics .............................................. 8 11.3 Trademarks ........................................................... 40
7 Detailed Description ............................................ 11 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 40
7.1 Overview ................................................................. 11 11.5 Glossary ................................................................ 40
7.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 11 12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
7.3 Feature Description................................................. 12 Information ........................................................... 40
4 Revision History
Changes from Revision B (December 2014) to Revision C Page
Changes from Revision A (November 2013) to Revision B Page
• Added Handling Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes, Application and
Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation
Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section................................................................ 3
Changes from Original (March 2011) to Revision A Page
• Deleted Ordering Information table. Replaced with Package Option Addenda inserted after the last page of this data
sheet. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
• Added clarity to Figure 20..................................................................................................................................................... 16
• Added significant clarity to and corrected typographic errors in DESIGN EXAMPLE ......................................................... 32
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5 Pin Configuration and Functions
RGY PACKAGE
QFN-20
(Top View)
ENABLE UVLO
SYNC 2 1 20 19 VIN
M/S 3 18 BOOT
RT 4 17 HDRV
SS 5 16 SW
TPS40170
TRK 6 15 VBP
FB 7 14 LDRV
COMP 8 13 PGND
AGND 9 10 11 12 ILIM
VDD PGOOD
Pin Functions
PIN
I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
AGND 9 — Analog signal ground. This pin must be electrically connected to power ground PGND externally.
BOOT 18 O Boot capacitor node for high-side FET gate driver. The boot capacitor is connected from this pin to SW.
Output of the internal error amplifier. The feedback loop compensation network is connected from this pin
COMP 8 O
to the FB pin.
This pin must be high for the device to be enabled. If this pin is pulled low, the device is put in a low-
ENABLE 1 I
power consumption shutdown mode.
Negative input to the error amplifier. The output voltage is fed back to this pin through a resistor divider
FB 7 I
network.
HDRV 17 O Gate driver output for the high-side FET.
A resistor from this pin to PGND sets the overcurrent limit. This pin provides source current used for
ILIM 12 I
overcurrent protection threshold setting.
Gate driver output for the low-side FET. Also, a resistor from this pin to PGND sets the multiplier factor to
LDRV 14 O determine short-circuit current limit. If no resistor is present the multiplier defaults to 7 times the ILIM pin
voltage.
Master or slave mode selector pin for frequency synchronization. This pin must be tied to VIN for master
mode. In the slave mode this pin must be tied to AGND or left floating. If the pin is tied to AGND, the
M/S 3 I
device synchronizes with a 180° phase shift. If the pin is left floating, the device synchronizes with a 0°
phase shift.
PGND 13 — Power ground. This pin must externally connect to the AGND at a single point.
Power good indicator. This pin is an open-drain output pin and a 10 kΩ pull-up resistor is recommended
PGOOD 11 O
to be connected between this pin and VDD.
A resistor from this pin to AGND sets the oscillator frequency. Even if operating in slave mode, it is
RT 4 I
required to have a resistor at this pin to set the free running switching frequency.
Soft-start. A capacitor must be connected at this pin to AGND. The capacitor value sets the soft-start
SS 5 I
time.
This pin must connect to the switching node of the synchronous buck converter. The high-side and low-
SW 16 I
side FET current sensing are also done from this node.
Synchronization. This is a bi-directional pin used for frequency synchronization. In the master mode, it is
SYNC 2 I/O
the SYNC output pin. In the slave mode, it is a SYNC input pin. If unused, this pin can be left open.
Tracking. External signal at this pin is used for output voltage tracking. This pin goes directly to the
TRK 6 I internal error amplifier as a positive reference. The lesser of the voltages between VTRK and the internal
600 mV reference sets the output voltage. If not used, this pin should be pulled up to VDD.
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TPS40170
Pin Functions (continued)

PIN
I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Undervoltage lockout. A resistor divider on this pin from VIN to AGND can be used to set the UVLO
UVLO 20 I
threshold.
8 V regulated output for gate driver. A ceramic capacitor with a value from 1 µF to 10 µF must be
VBP 15 O
connected from this pin to PGND and placed close to this pin.
3.3 V regulated output. A ceramic by-pass capacitor with a value from 0.1 µF to 1 µF must be connected
VDD 10 O
from this pin to AGND and placed close to this pin.
Input voltage for the controller which is also the input voltage for the DC/DC converter. A ceramic by-pass
VIN 19 I capacitor with a value from 0.1 µF to 1 µF must be connected from this pin to PGND and placed close to
this pin.
6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
VIN –0.3 62
M/S –0.3 VIN
UVLO –0.3 16
Input voltage SW –5 VVIN V
SW (for duration less than 200 ns) –10 VVIN
BOOT VSW +
8.8
HDRV VSW BOOT
BOOT-SW, HDRV-SW (differential from BOOT or HDRV to SW) –0.3 8.8
Output voltage V
VBP, LDRV, COMP, RT, ENABLE, PGOOD, SYNC –0.3 8.8
VDD, FB, TRK, SS, ILIM –0.3 3.6
AGND-PGND, PGND-AGND 200 200
mV
PowerPAD to AGND (must be electrically connected external to device) 0
Lead Temperature 260 °C
Operating junction TJ –40 125 °C
temperature
6.2 Handling Ratings

MIN MAX UNIT
Tstg Storage temperature –55 150 °C
(1)
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins 2000
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge Charged device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101, all V
1000
pins (2)
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN MAX UNIT
VIN Input voltage 4.5 60 V
TJ Operating junction temperature range -40 125 °C

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6.4 Thermal Information

TPS40170
THERMAL METRIC (1) RGY UNIT
20 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 35.0
RθJC(top) Junction-to-case(top) thermal resistance 36.7
RθJB Junction-to-board thermal resistance 12.6
°C/W
ψJT Junction-to-top characterization parameter 0.4
ψJB Junction-to-board characterization parameter 12.7
RθJC(bot) Junction-to-case(bottom) thermal resistance 3.1
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
6.5 Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise stated, these specifications apply for -40ºC ≤ TJ ≤ 125ºC, VVIN=12 V
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
INPUT SUPPLY
VVIN Input voltage range 4.5 60 V
ISD Shutdown current VENABLE < 100 mV 1 2.5 µA
IQ Operating current, drivers not switching VENABLE ≥ 2 V, fSW = 300 kHz 4.5 mA
ENABLE
VDIS ENABLE pin voltage to disable the device 100
mV
VEN ENABLE pin voltage to enable the device 600
IENABLE ENABLE pin source current 300 nA
8-V AND 3.3-V REGULATORS
VENABLE ≥ 2 V, 8.2 V < VIN ≤ 60 V,
VBP 8 V regulator output voltage 7.8 8.0 8.3 V
0 mA < IIN < 20 mA
8 V regulator dropout voltage, 4.5 < VIN ≤ 8.2 V, VEN ≥ 2.0 V,
VDO 110 200 mV
VIN-BP IIN = 10 mA
VENABLE ≥ 2 V, 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V,
VVDD 3.3 V regulator output voltage 3.22 3.30 3.42 V
0 mA < IIN < 5 mA
FIXED AND PROGRAMMABLE UVLO
VUVLO Programmable UVLO ON voltage (at UVLO pin) VENABLE ≥ 2 V 878 900 919 mV
IUVLO Hysteresis current out of UVLO pin VENABLE ≥ 2 V , UVLO pin > VUVLO 4.06 5.00 6.20 µA
VBP(ON) VBP turn-on voltage 3.85 4.40
V
VBP(OFF) VBP turn-off voltage VENABLE ≥ 2 V, UVLO pin > VUVLO 3.60 4.05
VBP(HYS) VBP UVLO Hysteresis voltage 180 400 mV
REFERENCE
TJ = 25°C, 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 594 600 606
VREF Reference voltage (+ input of the error amplifier) mV
–40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125ºC, 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 591 600 609
OSCILLATOR
Range (typical) 100 600
RRT = 100 kΩ, 4.5 V <VIN ≤ 60 V 90 100 110
fSW Switching frequency kHz
RRT = 31.6 kΩ, 4.5 V <VIN ≤ 60 V 270 300 330
RRT = 14.3 kΩ, 4.5 V <VIN ≤ 60 V 540 600 660
VVALLEY Valley voltage 0.7 1 1.2 V
KPWM (1) PWM Gain (VIN / VRAMP) 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 14 15 16 V/V
PWM AND DUTY CYCLE
VIN = 4.5 V, fSW = 300 kHz 100 150
tON(min) (1) Minimum controlled pulse VIN = 12 V, fSW = 300 kHz 75 100
ns
VIN = 60 V, fSW = 300 kHz 50 80
(1)
tOFF(max) Minimum OFF time VIN = 12V, fSW = 300 kHz 170 250
(1) Specified by design. Not production tested.

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

fSW = 100 kHz, 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 95%
DMAX (1) Maximum duty cycle FSW = 300 kHz, 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 91%
fSW = 600 kHz, 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 82%
ERROR AMPLIFIER
(2)
GBWP Gain bandwidth product 7 10 13 MHz
AOL (2) Open-loop gain 80 90 95 dB
IIB Input bias current 100 nA
IEAOP Output source current VFB = 0 V 2
mA
IEAOM Output sink current VFB = 1 V 2
PROGRAMMABLE SOFT-START
ISS(source,start) Soft-start source current at VSS < 0.5 V VSS = 0.25 V 42 52 62
ISS(source,normal) Soft-start source current at VSS > 0.5 V VSS = 1.5 V 9.3 11.6 13.9 µA
ISS(sink) Soft-start sink current VSS = 1.5 V 0.77 1.05 1.33
SS pin HIGH voltage during fault (OC or thermal) reset
VSS(fltH) 2.38 2.50 2.61 V
timing
SS pin LOW voltage during fault (OC or thermal) reset
VSS(fltL) 235 300 375 mV
timing
VSS(steady_state) SS pin voltage during steady-state 3.25 3.30 3.50 V
VSS(offst) Initial offset voltage from SS pin to error amplifier input 525 650 775 mV
TRACKING
VTRK(ctrl) (2) Range of TRK which overrides VREF 4.5 V < VIN ≤ 60 V 0 600 mV
SYNCHRONIZATION (MASTER/SLAVE)
VMSTR M/S pin voltage in master mode 3.9 VIN
VSLV(0) M/S pin voltage in slave 0 deg mode 1.25 1.75 V
VSLV(180) M/S pin voltage in slave 180 deg mode 0 0.75
ISYNC(in) SYNC pin pull-down current 8 11 14 µA
VSYNC(in_high) SYNC pin input high-voltage level 2
M/S configured as slave- 0 degrees or V
VSYNC(in_low) SYNC pin input low-voltage level 0.8
slave-180 degrees
tSYNC(high_min) Minimum SYNC high pulse-width 40 50
ns
tSYNC(low_min) Minimum SYNC low pulse-width 40 50
GATE DRIVERS
RHDHI High-side driver pull-up resistance 1.37 2.64 3.50
RHDLO High-side driver pull-down resistance 1.08 2.40 3.35
CLOAD = 2.2 nF, IDRV = 300 mA Ω
RLDHI Low-side driver pull-up resistance 1.37 2.40 3.20
RLDLO Low-side driver pull-down resistance 0.44 1.10 1.70
tNON-OVERLAP1 Time delay between HDRV fall and LDRV rise CLOAD = 2.2 nF, 50
ns
tNON-OVERLAP2 Time delay between HDRV rise and LDRV fall VHDRV = 2 V, VLDRV = 2 V 60
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (LOW-SIDE MOSFET SENSING)
IILIM ILIM pin source current 9.00 9.75 10.45
4.5 V < VIN < 60 V, TJ = 25°C µA
IILIM,(ss) ILIM pin source current during Soft-start 15
IILIM, Tc (2) Temperature coefficient of ILIM current 4.5 V < VIN < 60 V 1400 ppm
VILIM (2) ILIM pin voltage operating range 4.5 V < VIN < 60 V 50 300
Overcurrent protection threshold (Voltage across low- RILIM = 10 kΩ, IILIM = 10 µA mV
OCPTH –110 –100 –84
side FET for detecting overcurrent) (VILIM = 100 mV)
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION HIGH-SIDE MOSFET SENSING)
VLDRV(max) LDRV pin maximum voltage during calibration RLDRV = open 300 360 mV
AOC3 RLDRV = 10 kΩ 2.75 3.20 3.60
Multiplier factor to set the SCP based on OCP level
AOC7 RLDRV = open 6.40 7.25 7.91 V/V
setting at the ILIM pin
AOC15 RLDRV = 20 kΩ 13.9 16.4 18.0

TPS40170
Electrical Characteristics (continued)

THERMAL SHUTDOWN
(3)
TSD,set Thermal shutdown set threshold 155 165 175
TSD,reset (3) Thermal shutdown reset threshold 4.5 V < VIN < 60 V 125 135 145 °C
Thyst (3) Thermal shutdown hysteresis 30
POWERGOOD
VOV FB pin voltage upper limit for power good 627 647 670
VUV FB pin voltage lower limit for power good 527 552 570
VPG,HYST Power good hysteresis voltage at FB pin 4.5 V < VIN < 60 V 8.5 20.0 32.0 mV
PGOOD pin voltage when FB pin voltage > VOV or <

VPG(out) 100
VUV, IPGD=2 mA
VPG(np) PGOOD pin voltage when device power is removed VIN is open, 10 kΩ to VEXT = 5 V 1 1.5 V
BOOT DIODE
VDFWD Bootstrap diode forward voltage I = 20 mA 0.5 0.7 0.9 V
RBOOT-SW Discharge resistor from BOOT to SW 1 MΩ

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6.6 Typical Characteristics
600.0 100.0
VIN = 4.5 V
99.5 VIN = 24 V
599.8 VIN = 60 V
99.0
Switching Frequency (kHz)

Reference Voltage (mV)
98.5
599.5
98.0
599.2 97.5
97.0
599.0
96.5
96.0
598.8
95.5
fSW= 100 kHz
598.5 95.0
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Temperature (°C) Junction Temperature (°C)
Figure 1. Reference Voltage vs. Junction Temperature Figure 2. Switching Frequency vs. Junction Temperature
(fSW = 100 kHz)
302 606
VIN = 4.5 V 602
300
VIN = 24 V
598
298 VIN = 60 V

594
296
590
294 586
292 582
578 VIN = 4.5 V
290
VIN = 24 V
288 574
VIN = 60 V
570
286
566
284
562
282 fSW= 300 kHz 558 fSW= 600 kHz
280 554
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Junction Temperature (°C) Junction Temperature (°C)
Figure 3. Switching Frequency vs. Junction Temperature Figure 4. Switching Frequency vs. Junction Temperature
(fSW = 300 kHz) (fSW = 600 kHz)
1.4 3.28
3.26
1.3 3.24
Operating Current (mA)
Shutdown Current (µA)
3.22
1.2
3.20
3.18
1.1
3.16
1.0 3.14
3.12 VIN = 12 V
VIN = 12 V fSW = 300 kHz
0.9 3.10
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Temperature (°C) Junction Temperature (°C)
Figure 5. Shutdown Current vs. Junction Temperature Figure 6. Operating Current vs. Junction Temperature

TPS40170
Typical Characteristics (continued)

898.0 5.16
5.14
897.5
UVLO Hysteresis Current (µA)

5.12
UVLO On Voltage (mV)
897.0 5.10
5.08
896.5
5.06
896.0 5.04
5.02
895.5
5.00
895.0 4.98
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Figure 7. UVLO Pin On Voltage vs. Junction Temperature Figure 8. UVLO Pin Hysteresis Current vs. Junction
Temperature
4.15 330
325
VBP UVLO Hysteresis Voltage (mV)

4.14
320
VBP Turn−On Voltage (V)
4.13 315
310
4.12
305
300
4.11
295
4.10 290
285
4.09
280
4.08 275
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Figure 9. VBP Turn-On Voltage vs. Junction Temperature Figure 10. VBP UVLO Hysteresis Voltage
11.84 53.00
52.75
Soft−Start Source Current (µA)
Soft−Start Source Current (µA)
11.80
52.50
11.76
52.25
11.72 52.00
51.75
11.68
51.50
11.64
51.25
VSS > 0.5 V VSS < 0.5 V
11.60 51.00
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Figure 11. Soft-Start Source Current vs. Junction Figure 12. Soft-Start Source Current vs. Junction
Temperature (VSS > 0.5 V) Temperature (VSS < 0.5 V)

TPS40170
Typical Characteristics (continued)

11.1 680
674
Soft−Start Initial Offset Voltage (mV)

10.8
668
10.5
ILIM Source Current (µA)
662
10.2
656
9.9 650
9.6 644
638
9.3
632
9.0
626
8.7 620
8.4 614
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125 −40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Figure 13. ILIM Source Current vs. Junction Temperature Figure 14. Soft-Start Initial Offset Voltage vs. Junction
Temperature
675
Power Good Threshold Voltage (mV)
650
625
600 Overvoltage
Undervoltage
575
550
525
−40 −25 −10 5 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
Junction Temperature (°C)
Figure 15. VOV/VUV Power Good Threshold Voltage

TPS40170
7 Detailed Description
7.1 Overview
The TPS40170 is a synchronous PWM buck controller that accepts a wide range of input voltage from 4.5 V to
60 V and features voltage-mode control with input-voltage, feed-forward compensation. The switching frequency
is programmable from 100 kHz to 600 kHz.
The TPS40170 has a complete set of system protections such as programmable undervoltage lockout (UVLO),
programmable overcurrent protection (OCP), selectable short-circuit protection (SCP) and thermal shutdown. The
ENABLE pin allows for system shutdown in a low-current (1 µA typical) mode. The controller supports pre-biased
outputs, provides an open-drain PGOOD signal, and has closed loop programmable soft-start, output voltage
tracking and adaptive dead time control.
The TPS40170 provides accurate output voltage regulation via 1% specified accuracy.
Additionally, the controller implements a novel scheme of bidirectional synchronization with one controller acting
as the master other downstream controllers acting as slaves, synchronized to the master in-phase or 180° out-of-
phase. Slave controllers can be synchronized to an external clock within ±30% of the internal switching
frequency.
7.2 Functional Block Diagram

ENABLE VIN UVLO
1 19 20
TPS40170
8-V
Regulator
VBP Input and
Run
Regulators OK
3.3-V
Regulator Gate Drivers
VDD 10 VBP 18 BOOT

VIN
17 HDRV
RT 4 CLK
Oscillator
SYNC 2 and PWM Logic 16 SW
RAMP Anti-Cross
Synchronization
M/S 3 Conduction 15 VBP
+
PWM
Run Comparator 14 LDRV
TRK 6 Error
Run
SSEAMP + Amplifier 13 PGND
VREF + Fault
FB 7 +
Run
Run
COMP 8
FB
AGND 9 VREF Power Good
TJ Over-Temperature T_FAULT 11 PGOOD
Controller
CLK Fault Controller
FAULT
VIN Run
Run
FAULT
SW Reset Soft-Start
ILIM 12 Overcurrent
and 5 SS
LDRV Fault Controller
Fault Logic
CLK OC_FAULT SSEAMP
Run Run
UDG-09218

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7.3 Feature Description

7.3.1 LDO Linear Regulators and Enable
The TPS40170 has two internal low-drop-out (LDO) linear regulators. One has a nominal output voltage of VVBP
and is present at the VBP pin. This is the voltage that is mainly used for the gate-driver output. The other linear
regulator has an output voltage of VVDD and is present at the VDD pin. This voltage can be used in external low-
current logic circuitry. The maximum allowable current drawn from the VDD pin must not exceed 5 mA.
The TPS40170 has a dedicated device enable pin (ENABLE). This simplifies user level interface design because
no multiplexed functions exist. If the ENABLE pin of the TPS40170 is higher than VEN, then the LDO regulators
are enabled. To ensure that the LDO regulators are disabled, the ENABLE pin must be pulled below VDIS. By
pulling the ENABLE pin below VDIS, the device is completely disabled and the current consumption is very low
(nominally, 1 µA). Both LDO regulators are actively discharged when the ENABLE pin is pulled below VDIS. A
functionally equivalent circuit to the enable circuitry on the TPS40170 is shown in Figure 16.
VIN
19
TPS40170
Always Active
ISD= 1 mA
ENABLE 1
+ DISABLE
VDIS
AGND 9
UDG-09147
Figure 16. TPS40170 Enable Functional Block
The ENABLE pin must not be allowed to float. If the ENABLE function is not needed for the design, then it is
suggested that the ENABLE pin be pulled up to VIN by a high value resistor ensuring that the current into the
ENABLE pin does not exceed 10 µA. If it is not possible to meet this clamp current requirement, then it is
suggested that a resistor divider from VIN to GND be used to connect to ENABLE pin. The resistor divider should
be such that the ENABLE pin should be higher than VEN and lower than 8 V.
NOTE
To avoid potential erroneous behavior of the enable function, the ENABLE signal applied
must have a minimum slew rate of 20 V/s.
7.3.2 Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)

The TPS40170 has both fixed and programmable input undervoltage lockout (UVLO). In order for the device to
turn ON, all of the following conditions must be met:
• The ENABLE pin voltage must be greater than VEN
• The VBP voltage (at VBP pin) must be greater than VBP(on)
• The UVLO pin must be greater than VUVLO
In order for the device to turn OFF, any one of the following conditions must be met:
• The ENABLE pin voltage must be less than VDIS
• The VBP voltage (at VBP pin) must be less than VBP(off)
• The UVLO pin must be less than VUVLO

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Feature Description (continued)

Programming the input UVLO can be accomplished using the UVLO pin. A resistor divider from the input voltage
(VIN pin) to GND sets the UVLO level. Once the input voltage reaches a value that meets the VUVLO level at the
UVLO pin, then a small hysteresis current, IUVLO at the UVLO pin is switched in. The programmable UVLO
function is shown in Figure 17.
VIN
TPS40170
IUVLO
R1
UVLO
20 +
VIN_OK
1 nF
R2
+
VUVLO
AGND
9
UDG-09199
Figure 17. UVLO Functional Block Schematic
7.3.2.1 Equations for Programming the Input UVLO:

Components R1 and R2 represent external resistors for programming UVLO and hysteresis and can be
calculated in Equation 1 and Equation 2 respectively.
V - VOFF
R1 = ON
IUVLO (1)
VUVLO
R2 = R1 ´
(VON - VUVLO )
where
• VON is the desired turn-on voltage of the converter
• VOFF is the desired turn-off voltage for the converter
• IUVLO is the hysteresis current generated by the device, 5.0 µA (typ)
• VUVLO is the UVLO pin threshold voltage, 0.9 V (typ) (2)
NOTE
If the UVLO pin is connected to a voltage greater than 0.9 V, the programmable UVLO is
disabled and the device defaults to an internal UVLO (VBP(on) and VBP(off)). For example,
the UVLO pin can be connected to VDD or the VBP pin to disable the programmable
UVLO function.
A 1 nF ceramic by-pass capacitor must be connected between the UVLO pin and GND.
7.3.3 Oscillator and Voltage Feed-Forward

TPS40170 implements an oscillator with input-voltage feed-forward compensation that enables instant response
to input voltage changes. Figure 18 shows the oscillator timing diagram for the TPS40170. The resistor from the
RT pin to GND sets the free running oscillator frequency. The voltage VRT on the RT pin is made proportional to
the input voltage (see Equation 3).

TPS40170

VIN
VRT =
KPWM
where
• KPWM = 15 (3)
The resistor at the RT pin sets the current in the RT pin. The proportional current charges an internal 100-pF
oscillator capacitor. The ramp voltage on this capacitor is compared with the RT pin voltage, VRT. Once the ramp
voltage reaches VRT, the oscillator capacitor is discharged. The ramp that is generated by the oscillator (which is
proportional to the input voltage) acts as voltage feed-forward ramp to be used in the PWM comparator.
The time between the start of the discharging oscillator capacitor and the start of the next charging cycle is fixed
at 170 ns (typical). During the fixed discharge time, the PWM output is maintained as OFF. This is the minimum
OFF-time of the PWM output.
VIN
Minimum OFF Time
RAMP
VCOMP
VCLK
PWM
t – Time UDG-09200
Figure 18. Feed-Forward Oscillator Timing Diagram
7.3.3.1 Calculating the Timing Resistance (RRT)

æ 104 ö
RRT = ç ÷ - 2 (kW )
ç fSW ÷
è ø
where
• fSW is the switching frequency in kHz
• RRT is the resistor connected from RT pin to GND in kΩ (4)
NOTE
The switching frequency can be adjusted between 100 kHz and 600 kHz. The maximum
switching frequency before skipping pulses is determined by the input voltage, output
voltage, FET resistances, DCR of the inductor, and the minimum on time of the
TPS40170. Use Equation 5 to determine the maximum switching frequency. For further
details, please see application note SLYT293.
fSW (max ) =
(
VOUT(min ) + IOUT(min ) ´ (RDS2 + RLOAD ) )
(
tON(min ) ´ VIN(max ) - IOUT(min ) ´ (RDS1 - RDS2 ) )

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where
• fSW(max) is the maximum switching frequency
• VOUT(min) is the minimum output voltage
• VIN(max) is the maximum input voltage
• IOUT(min) is the minimum output current
• RDS1 is the high-side FET resistance
• RDS2 is the low-side FET resistance
• and RLOAD is the inductor series resistance (5)
7.3.4 Overcurrent Protection and Short-Circuit Protection (OCP and SCP)

The TPS40170 has the capability to set a two-level overcurrent protection. The first level of overcurrent
protection (OCP) is the normal overload setting based on low-side MOSFET voltage sensing. The second level
of protection is the heavy overload setting such as short-circuit based on the high-side MOSFET voltage sensing.
This protection takes effect immediately. The second level is termed short-circuit protection (SCP).
The OCP level is set by the ILIM pin voltage. A current (IILIM) is sourced into the ILIM pin from which a resistor
RILIM is connected to GND. Resistor RILIM sets the first level of overcurrent limit. The OCP is based on the low-
side FET voltage at the switch-node (SW pin) when the LDRV is ON after a blanking time, which is the product of
inductor current and low-side FET turn-on resistance RDS(on). The voltage is inverted and compared to ILIM pin
voltage. If it is greater than the ILIM pin voltage, then a 3-bit counter inside the device increments the fault-count
by 1 at the start of the next switching cycle. Alternatively, if it is less than the ILIM pin voltage, then the counter
inside the device decrements the fault-count by 1. When the fault-count reaches 7, an overcurrent fault
(OC_FAULT) is declared and both the HDRV and LDRV are turned OFF. The resistor RILIM can be calculated by
the following Equation 6.
IOC ´ RDS(on) IOC ´ RDS(on)
RILIM = =
IILIM 9.0 mA (6)
The SCP level is set by a multiple of the ILIM pin voltage. The multiplier has three discrete values, 3, 7 or 15
times, which can be selected by respectively choosing a 10-kΩ, open circuit, or 20 kΩ resistor from LDRV pin to
GND. This multiplier AOC information is translated during the tCAL time, which starts after the enable and UVLO
conditions are met.
The SCP is based on sensing the high-side FET voltage drop from VVIN to VSW when the HDRV is ON after a
blanking time, which is product of inductor current and high-side FET turn-on resistance RDS(on). The voltage is
compared to the product of multiplier and the ILIM pin voltage. If it exceeds the product, then the fault-count is
immediately set to 7 and the OC_FAULT is declared. The HDRV is terminated immediately without waiting for
the duty cycle to end. When an OC_FAULT is declared, both the HDRV and LDRV are turned OFF. The
appropriate multiplier (A), can be selected using Equation 7.
ISC ´ RDS(on)HS
A=
IOC ´ RDS(on)LS
(7)
Figure 19 shows the functional block of the two-level overcurrent protection.

TPS40170
RLDRV (kW) A tBLNK HDRV On

10 3
(A x VILIM) VIN
OPEN 7
+
3-Bit + 19
20 15 State
Machine HDRV
R 17
tBLNK LDRV On
R SW
Q0 16
+
+
OC_FAULT Q1 LDRV
VDD
14
Q2 CLK RLDRV
IILIM
ILIM
12
PGND RILIM
13
UDG-09198
Figure 19. OCP and SCP Protection Functional Block Diagram
NOTE
Both OCP and SCP are based on low-side and high-side MOSFET voltage sensing at the
SW node. Excessive ringing on the SW node can have negative impact on the accuracy of
OCP and SCP. Adding an RC snubber from the SW node to GND helps minimize the
potential impact.
7.3.5 Soft-Start and Fault-Logic

A capacitor from the SS pin to GND defines the SS time, tSS. The TPS40170 enters into soft-start immediately
after completion of the overcurrent calibration. The SS pin goes through the device's internal level-shifter circuit
before reaching one of the positive inputs of the error amplifier. The SS pin must reach approximately 0.65 V
before the input to the error amplifier begins to rise above 0 V. To charge the SS pin from 0 V to 0.65 V faster, at
the beginning of the soft-start in addition to the normal charging current, (11.6 µA, typ.), an extra charging current
(40.4 µA, typ.) is switched-in to the SS pin. As the SS capacitor reaches 0.5 V, the extra charging current is
turned off and only the normal charging current remains. Figure 20 shows the soft-start function block.

TPS40170
VDD TPS40170
40.4 µA 11.6 µA
SS
5 Soft-Start
Charge/Discharge
Control
CSS 1.05 µA
VDD
TRK
VOUT SS Error
SS_EAmp + Amplifier
+ COMP
R1 VREF +
FB
FB
7
R2
UDG-09202
Figure 20. Soft-Start Schematic Block
As the SS pin voltage approaches 0.65 V, the positive input to the error amplifier begins to rise (see Figure 21).
The output of the error amplifier (the COMP pin) starts rising. The rate of rise of the COMP voltage is mainly
limited by the feedback loop compensation network. Once VCOMP reaches the valley of the PWM ramp, the
switching begins. The output is regulated to the error amplifier input through the FB pin in the feedback loop.
Once the FB pin reaches the 600 mV reference voltage, the feedback node is regulated to the reference voltage,
VREF. The SS pin continues to rise and is clamped to VDD.
The SS pin is discharged through an internal switch during the following conditions:
• Input (VIN) undervoltage lock out UVLO pin less than VUVLO
• Overcurrent protection calibration time (tCAL)
• VBP less than threshold voltage (VBP(off))
Because it is discharged through an internal switch, the discharging time is relatively fast compared with the
discharging time during the fault restart which is discussed in the Soft-Start During Overcurrent Fault section.

TPS40170
Internal Logic RUN
Clamped at VDD
tCAL SS
1.1 V SS_EAMP
0.5 V VREF = 0.6 V

0.65 V
VSS
tSS
VVALLEY
VCOMP
(2)
(1)
VOUT
Figure 21. Soft-Start Waveforms
NOTE
Referring to Figure 21
• (1) VREF dominates the positive input of the error amplifier
• (2) SS_EAMP dominates the positive input of the error amplifier
For 0 < VSS_EAMP < VREF

(R1 + R2 )
VOUT = VSS(EAMP) ´
R2 (8)
For VSS_EAMP > VREF
(R1 + R2 )
VOUT = VREF ´
R2 (9)
7.3.5.1 Soft-Start During Overcurrent Fault

The soft-start block also has a role to controls the fault-logic timing. If an overcurrent fault (OC_FAULT) is
declared, the soft-start capacitor is discharged internally through the device by a small current ISS(sink) (1.05 µA,
typ.). Once the SS pin capacitor is discharged to below VSS(flt,low) (300 mV, typ.), the soft-start capacitor begins
charging again. If the fault is persistent, a fault is declared which is determined by the overcurrent protection
state machine. If the soft-start capacitor is below VSS(flt,high) (2.5 V, typ.), then the soft-start capacitor continues to
charge until it reaches VSS(flt,high) before a discharge cycle is initiated. This ensures that the re-start time-interval
is always constant. Figure 22 shows the restart timing.

TPS40170
Persistent FAULT
OC_FAULT
FAULT Reset FAULT Set

tRS
2.5 V
VSS 300 mV
Figure 22. Overcurrent Fault Restart Timing
NOTE
For the feedback to be regulated to the SS_EAMP voltage, the TRK pin must be pulled up
high directly or through a resistor to VDD.
7.3.5.2 Equations for Soft-Start and Restart Time

The soft-start time (tSS) is defined as the time taken for the internal SS_EAMP node to go from 0 V to the 0.6 V,
VREF voltage. The SS_EAMP starts rising as the SS pin goes beyond 0.65 V. The offset voltage between the SS
and the SS_EAMP starts increasing as the SS pin voltage starts rising. Figure 21, shows that the SS time can be
defined as the time taken for the SS pin voltage to change by 1.05 V (see Equation 10).
The restart time (tRS) is defined in Equation 11 as the time taken for the soft-start capacitor (CSS) to discharge
from 2.5 V to 0.3 V and to then recharge up to 2.5 V.
t
CSS = SS
0.09 (10)
tRS » 2.28 ´ CSS
where
• CSS is the soft-start capacitance in nF
• tSS is the soft-start time in ms
• tRS is the re-start time in ms (11)
NOTE
During soft-start (VSS < 2.5 V), the overcurrent protection limit is 1.5 times normal
overcurrent protection limit. This allows higher output capacitance to fully charge without
activating overcurrent protection.
7.3.6 Over-Temperature Fault

Figure 23 shows the over-temperature protection scheme. If the junction temperature of the device reaches the
thermal shutdown limit of tSD(set) (165°C, typ) and SS charging is completed, an over-temperature FAULT is
declared. The soft-start capacitor begins to be discharged. During soft-start discharging period, the PWM
switching is terminated; therefore both HDRV and LDRV are driven low, turning off both MOSFETs.

TPS40170

The soft-start capacitor begins to charge and over-temperature fault is reset whenever the soft-start capacitor is
discharged below VSS(flt,low) (300 mV, typ.). During each restart cycle, PWM switching is turned on. When SS is
fully charged, PWM switching is terminated. These restarts repeat until the temperature of the device has fallen
below the thermal reset level, tSD(reset) (135°C typ). PWM switching continues and system returns to normal
regulation.
Persistent FAULT
TS_FAULT
FAULT Reset FAULT Set
tRS
2.5 V
VSS 300 mV
Figure 23. Over-Temperature Fault Restart Timing
The soft-start timing during over-temperature fault is the same as the soft-start timing during overcurrent fault.
See the Equations for Soft-Start and Restart Time section.
7.3.7 Tracking
The TRK pin is used for output voltage tracking. The output voltage is regulated so that the FB pin equals the
lowest of the internal reference voltage (VREF) or the level-shifted SS pin voltage (SSEAMP) or the TRK pin
voltage. Once the TRK pin goes above the reference voltage, then the output voltage is no longer governed by
the TRK pin, but it is governed by the reference voltage.
If the voltage tracking function is used, then it should be noted that the SS pin capacitor must remain connected
as the SS pin and is also used for FAULT timing. For proper tracking using the TRK pin, the tracking voltage
should be allowed to rise only after SSEAMP has exceeded VREF, so that there is no possibility of the TRK pin
voltage being higher than the SSEAMP voltage. From Figure 21, for SSEAMP = 0.6 V, the SS pin voltage is typically
1.7 V.
The maximum slew rate on the TRK pin should be determined by the output capacitance and feedback loop
bandwidth. A higher slew rate can possibly trip overcurrent protection.
Figure 24 shows the tracking functional block. For SSEAMP voltages greater than TRK pin voltage, the VOUT is
given by Equation 12 and Equation 13.

TPS40170
.
For 0 V < VTRK < VREF TRK TPS40170
. TRK
TRK IN 6
(R1 + R2 )
VOUT = VTRK ´ VOUT
R2 (12) SSEAMP
.
For VTRK > VREF
+ COMP
+
R1
FB
+
.
VREF
(R1 + R2 ) 7
VOUT = VREF ´
R2 (13) FB
R2
UDG-09208
Figure 24. Tracking Functional Block
There are three potential applications for the tracking function.

• simultaneous voltage tracking
• ratiometric voltage tracking
• sequential startup mode
The tracking function configurations and waveforms are shown in Figure 25, Figure 27, and Figure 29
respectively.
In simultaneous voltage tracking shown in Figure 25, tracking signals, VTRK1 and VTRK2, of two modules, POL1
and POL2, start up at the same time and their output voltages VOUT1 initial and VOUT2 initial are approximately the
same during initial startup. Since VTRK1 and VTRK2 are less than VREF (0.6 V, typ), Equation 12 is used. As a
result, components selection should meet Equation 14.
ææ R1 ö ö
çç ÷ ÷
æ (R1 + R2 ) ö æ (R3 + R 4 ) ö R ç çè (R1 + R2 ) ÷ø ÷
ç ÷ ´ VTRK1 = ç ÷ ´ VTRK2 Þ 5 =ç - 1÷
ç ÷ ç ÷
è R1 ø è R3 ø R6 çæ R3 ö ÷
ç çç (R + R ) ÷÷ ÷
èè 3 4 ø ø (14)
After the lower output voltage setting reaches output voltage VOUT1 set point, where VTRK1 increases above VREF,
the output voltage of the other one (VOUT2) continues increasing until it reaches its own set point, where VTRK2
increases above VREF. At that time, Equation 13 is used. As a result, the resistor settings should meet
Equation 15 and Equation 16.
æ (R1 + R2 ) ö
VOUT1 = ç ÷ ´ VREF
ç R1 ÷
è ø (15)
æ (R3 + R 4 ) ö
VOUT2 =ç ÷ ´ VREF
ç R3 ÷
è ø (16)
Equation 14 can be simplified into Equation 17 by replacing with Equation 15 and Equation 16
æ R5 ö æ æ VOUT2 ö ö
ç ÷ = çç ç ÷ - 1÷÷
è R6 ø è è VOUT1 ø ø (17)

TPS40170

If 5 V = VOUT2 and 2.5 V = VOUT1 are required, according to Equation 15, Equation 16 and Equation 17, the
selected components can be as following:
• R5 = R6 = R4 = R2 = 10 kΩ
• R1 = 3.16 kΩ
• R3 = 1.37 kΩ
VIN
VTRK1
External VOUT1
Tracking
Input VTRK1
POL1 R2 VTRK2
R1 0.6
Voltage
R5
VIN VOUT2
VOUT2
VTRK2
VOUT1
POL2 R4
R6
R3
0
UDG-09209
Figure 25. Simultaneous Voltage Tracking Figure 26. Simultaneous Voltage Tracking
Schematic Waveform

TPS40170

In ratiometric voltage tracking shown in Figure 27, the two tracking voltages, VTRK1 and VTRK2, for two modules,
POL1 and POL2, are the same. Their output voltage, VOUT1 and VOUT2, are different with different voltage divider
R2/R1 and R4/R3. VOUT1 and VOUT2 increase proportionally and reach their output voltage set points at about the
same time.
VIN
VTRK2 VTRK1
VOUT1
VTRK1
POL1 R2 0.6
External
Tracking R1
Input
Voltage
VIN VOUT2
VOUT2
VTRK2
VOUT1
POL2 R4
R3
0
UDG-09211
Figure 27. Ratiometric Voltage Tracking Schematic Figure 28. Ratiometric Voltage Tracking Waveform

TPS40170

Sequential startup is shown in Figure 29. During start-up of the first module, POL1, its PGOOD1 is pulled to low.
Since PGOOD1 is connected to soft-start SS2 of the second module, POL2, is not able to charge its soft-start
capacitor. After output voltage VOUT1 of POL1 reaches its setting point, PGOOD1 is released. POL2 starts
charging its soft-start capacitor. Finally, output voltage VOUT2 of POL2 reaches its setting point.
VIN
VOUT1
VOUT1
VSS2, VPGOOD1
PGOOD1
POL1 R2
R1
Voltage
VIN VOUT2
VOUT2
SS2 VPGOOD2
POL2 R4
CSS
R3
0
UDG-09213
Figure 29. Sequential Start-Up Schematic Figure 30. Sequential Start-Up Waveform
NOTE
The TRK pin has high impedance, so it is a noise sensitive terminal. If the tracking
function is used, a small RC filter is recommended at the TRK pin to filter out high-
frequency noise.
If the tracking function is not used, the TRK pin must be pulled up directly or through a
resistor (with a value between 10 kΩ and 100 kΩ) to VDD.
7.3.8 Adaptive Drivers

The drivers for the external high-side and low-side MOSFETs are capable of driving a gate-to-source voltage,
VBP. The LDRV driver for the low-side MOSFET switches between VBP and PGND, while the HDRV driver for
the high-side MOSFET is referenced to SW and switches between BOOT and SW. The drivers have non-
overlapping timing that is governed by an adaptive delay circuit to minimize body diode conduction in the
synchronous rectifier.
7.3.9 Start-Up into Pre-Biased Output

The TPS40170 contains a circuit to prevent current from being pulled out of the output during startup in case the
output is pre-biased. When the soft-start commands a voltage higher than the pre-bias level (internal soft-start
becomes greater than feedback voltage [VFB]), the controller slowly activates synchronous rectification by starting
the first LDRV pulses with a narrow on-time (see Figure 31), where:
• VIN = 5 V
• VOUT = 3.3 V
• VPRE = 1.4 V

TPS40170

• fSW = 300 kHz
• L = 0.6 µH
It then increments the on-time on a cycle-by-cycle basis until it coincides with the time dictated by (1-D), where D
is the duty cycle of the converter. This scheme prevents the initial sinking of the pre-bias output, and ensures
that the output voltage (VOUT) starts and ramps up smoothly into regulation and the control loop is given time to
transition from pre-biased startup to normal mode operation with minimal disturbance to the output voltage. The
time from the start of switching until the low-side MOSFET is turned on for the full (1-D) interval is between
approximately 20 and 40 clock cycles.
Figure 31. Start-Up Switching Waveform during Pre-Biased Condition
If the output is pre-biased to a voltage higher than the voltage commanded by the reference, then the PWM
switching does not start.
NOTE
When output is pre-biased at VPRE-BIAS, that voltage also applies to the SW node during
start-up. When the pre-bias circuitry commands the first few high-side pulses before the
first low-side pulse is initiated, the gate voltage for the high-side MOSFET is as described
in Equation 18. Alternatively, If pre-bias level is high, it is possible that SCP can be tripped
due to high turn-on resistance of the high-side MOSFET with low gate voltage. Once
tripped, the device resets and then attempts to re-start. The device may not be able to
start up until output is discharged to a lower voltage level by either an active load or
through feedback resistors.
In the case of a high pre-bias level, a low gate-threshold voltage rated device is
recommended for the high-side MOSFET and increasing the SCP level also helps
alleviate the problem.

TPS40170

VGATE(hs ) = (VBP - VDFWD - VPRE-BIAS )
where
• VGATE(hs) is the gate voltage for the high-side MOSFET
• VBP is the BP regulator output
• VDFWD is bootstrap diode forward voltage (18)
7.3.10 Powergood (PGOOD)

The TPS40170 provides an indication that the output voltage of the converter is within the specified limits of the
regulation as measured at the FB pin. The PGOOD pin is an open-drain signal and pulls low when any condition
exists that would indicate that the output of the supply might be out of regulation. These conditions include:
• VFB is not within the PGOOD threshold limits.
• Soft-start is active, i.e., SS pin voltage is below VSS,FLT,HIGH limit.
• An undervoltage condition exists for the device.
• An overcurrent or short-circuit fault is detected.
• An over-temperature fault is detected.
Figure 32 shows a situation where no fault is detected during the startup, (the normal PGOOD situation). It
shows that PGOOD goes high tPGD (20 µs, typ.) after all the conditions (listed above) are met.
VDD
Track
VSS, steady-state
VSS, FLT, HI
VSS
VOV
VUV
VFB
tPGD
VPGOOD
t – Time
UDG-09215
Figure 32. PGOOD Signal
When there is no power to the device, PGOOD is not able to pull close to GND if an auxiliary supply is used for
the power good indication. In this case, a built-in resistor connected from drain to gate on the PGOOD pull-down
device allows the PGOOD pin to operate like as a diode to GND.
7.3.11 PGND and AGND

TPS40170 provides separate signal ground (AGND) and power ground (PGND) pins. PGND is primarily used for
gate driver ground return. AGND is an internal logic signal ground return. These two ground signals are internally
loosely connected by two anti-parallel diodes. PGND and AGND must be electrically connected externally.

TPS40170
7.4 Device Functional Modes

7.4.1 Frequency Synchronization
The TPS40170 has three modes.
• Master mode: In this mode the master/slave selector pin, (M/S) is connected to VIN. The SYNC pin emits a
stream of pulses at the same frequency as the PWM switching frequency. The pulse stream at the SYNC pin
is at 50% duty cycle and the same amplitude as VVBP. Also, the falling edge of the voltage on SYNC pin is
synchronized with the rising edge of the HDRV.
• Slave-180° mode: In this mode the M/S pin is connected to GND. The SYNC pin of the TPS40170 accepts a
synchronization clock signal, and the HDRV is synchronized with the rising edge of the incoming
synchronization clock.
• Slave-0° mode: In this mode, the M/S pin is left open. The SYNC pin of the TPS40170 accepts a
synchronization clock signal, and the HDRV is synchronized with the falling edge of the incoming
synchronization clock.
The two slave modes can be synchronized to an external clock through the SYNC pin. They are shown in
Figure 33. The synchronization frequency should be within ±30% of its programmed free running frequency.
Master Mode (SYNC as an output pin)
VHDRV
VSYNC
t – Time
Slave 180 Mode (SYNC as an input pin)
VSYNC
VHDRV
t – Time
Slave 0 Mode (SYNC as an input pin)
VSYNC
VHDRV
t – Time
UDG-09206
Figure 33. Frequency Synchronization Waveforms In Different Modes

TPS40170
Device Functional Modes (continued)

TPS40170 provides a smooth transition for the SYNC clock signal loss at slave mode. In slave mode, a
synchronization clock signal is provided externally through the SYNC pin to the device. The switching frequency
is synchronized to the external SYNC clock signal. If for some reason the external clock signal is missing, the
device switching frequency is automatically overridden by a transition frequency which is 0.7 times its
programmed free running frequency. This transition time is approximately 20 μs. After that, the device switching
frequency is changed to its programmed free running frequency. Figure 34 shows this process.
SYNC clock pulse missing

VSYNC
VHDRV
Synchronized duration 20-ms transition duration Free running duration .
fS = SYNC clock frequency fS = 0.7 x running frequency fS = free running frequency
UDG-09207
Figure 34. Transition for Sync Clock Signal Missing (For Slave-180 Mode)
NOTE
When the device is operating in the master mode with duty ratio around 50%, PWM
jittering may occur. Always configure the device into the slave mode by either connecting
the M/S pin to GND or leaving it floating if master mode is not used.
When an external SYNC clock signal is used for synchronization, limit maximum slew rate
of the clock signal to 10 V/µs to avoid potential PWM jittering and connect the SYNC pin
to the external clock signal via a 5-kΩ resistor.
7.4.2 Operation Near Minimum VIN (VVIN ≤ 4.5 V)

The TPS40170 is designed to operate with input voltages above 4.5 V. With voltages below 4.5 V if the EN pin is
above its 600 mV turn on threshold the VDD and VBP internal regulators are active. These regulators will
operate in drop out and output the highest voltage possible for the given VIN. The EN pin voltage must be below
100 mV to disable the VDD and VBP regulators. Switching is disabled while the VBP output voltage is below the
VBP turn-on voltage of 4.4 V maximum. When there is sufficient VIN voltage to regulate the VBP voltage above
4.4 V the final condition for switching to begin is the UVLO pin voltage must be above its 900 mV typical
threshold. Once all three conditions are met the TPS40170 will begin switching and the soft-start sequence is
initiated. The device starts at the soft-start time determined by the external capacitance at the SS/TR pin. If a
design requires operation near the minimum VIN voltage, due to lower VBP voltage when operating in dropout,
lower gate threshold MOSFETs are recommended

TPS40170
8 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
8.1 Application Information

The wide input TPS40170 controller can function in a very wide range of applications. The WEBENCH software
uses an iterative design procedure and accesses a comprehensive database of components when generating a
design. This section presents a simplified discussion of the design process.
8.1.1 Bootstrap Resistor

A small resistor in series with the bootstrap capacitor reduces the turn-on speed of the high-side MOSFET,
thereby reducing the rising edge ringing of the SW node and reduces short through induced by dv/dt. A bootstrap
resistor value that is too large delays the turn-on time of the high-side switch and may trigger an apparent SCP
fault.
8.1.2 SW Node Snubber Capacitor

Observable voltage ringing at the SW node is caused by fast switching edges and parasitic inductance and
capacitance. If the ringing results in excessive voltage on the SW node, or erratic operation of the converter, an
RC snubber may be used to dampen the ringing and ensure proper operation over the full load range. See
design example.
8.1.3 Input Resistor

The TPS40170 has a wide input voltage range which allows for the device input to share power source with
power stage input. Power stage switching noise may pollute the device power source if the layout is not
adequate in minimizing noise. It may trigger short-circuit fault. If so, adding a small resistor between the device
input and power stage input is recommended. This resistor composites an RC filter with the device input
capacitor and filter out the switching noise from power stage. See R1 in the design example.
8.1.4 LDRV Gate Capacitor

Power device selection is important for proper switching operation. If the low-side MOSFET has low gate
capacitance CGS (if CGS<CGD), there is a risk of short-through induced by high dv/dt at switching node (See
reference[1]) during high-side turned-on. If this happens, add a small capacitance between LDRV and GND. See
design example.

TPS40170
8.2 Typical Application

This example describes the design process for a very wide input (10 V to 60 V) to a regulated 5 V output at a
load current of 6 A. The schematic shown in Figure 35 is configured for the design parameters provided in
Table 1. Alternatively the WEBENCH software can be used to generate a complete design with the TPS40170.
Figure 35. Typical Design Application
8.2.1 Design Requirements
Table 1. Design Requirements

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN NOM MAX UNIT
VIN Input voltage 10 60
VIN(ripple) Input ripple IOUT = 6 A 0.5 V
VOUT Output voltage 0 A ≤ IOUT ≤ 20 A 4.8 5.0 5.2
Line regulation 10 V ≤ VIN ≤ 60 V 0.5%
Load regulation 0 A ≤ IOUT ≤ 6 A 0.5%
VRIPPLE Output ripple IOUT = 6 A 100
VOVER Output overshoot ΔIOUT = 2.5 A 250 mV
VUNDER Output undershoot ΔIOUT = -2.5 A 250
IOUT Output current 10 V ≤ VIN ≤ 60 V 0 6 A
tSS Soft-start time VIN = 24 V 4 ms
ISCP Short circuit current trip point 8 A
η Efficiency VIN = 24 V, IOUT = 6 A 94%
fSW Switching frequency 300 kHz
Size 1.5 in2

TPS40170
8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
8.2.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools

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8.2.2.2 List of Materials
Table 2. Design Example List of Materials

REFERENCE
QTY VALUE DESCRIPTION SIZE PART NUMBER MANUF
DESIGNATOR
C1 4 2.2 µF Capacitor, Ceramic, 100 V, X7R, 15% 1210 Std Std
Capacitor, Aluminum, 63 V, 20%, KZE
C6 1 120 µF 0.315" KZE63VB121M10X16LL Chemi-con
Series
22 µF
C9 2 ea Capacitor, Ceramic, 16 V, X7R, 15% 1210 Std Std
10 µF
C13 1 8200 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50 V, X7R, 15% 603 Std Std
C15 1 47 nF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50 V, X7R, 15% 603 Std Std
C16 1 1 µF Capacitor, 1 6V, X7R, 15% 603 Std Std
C18 1 1 µF Capacitor, Ceramic, 100 V, X7R, 15% 1206 Std Std
L1 1 8.2 µH Inductor, SMT, 10 A, 16 mΩ 0.51"2 IHLP5050FDER8R2M01 Vishay
Q1 1 MOSFET, N-channel, 60 V, 50 A, 11 mΩ BSC110N06NS3G Infineon
Q2 1 MOSFET, N-channel, 60 V, 50 A, 7.6 mΩ BSC076N06NS3G Infineon
R10 1 2.74 kΩ Resistor, Chip, 1/16W, 1% 603 Std R603
R2 1 200 kΩ Resistor, Chip, 1/16W, 1% 603 Std R603
R13 1 511 kΩ Resistor, Chip, 1/16W, 1% 603 Std R603
IC, 4.5 V - 60 V wide input sync. PWM Texas
U1 TPS40170RGY
buck controller Instruments

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8.2.2.3 Select a Switching Frequency

To maintain acceptable efficiency and meet minimum on-time requirements, a 300 kHz switching frequency is
selected.
8.2.2.4 Inductor Selection (L1)

Synchronous buck power inductors are typically sized for approximately 20-40% peak-to-peak ripple current
(IRIPPLE) Given this target ripple current, the required inductor size can be calculated in Equation 19.
VIN(max ) - VOUT V 1 60 V - 5 V 5 V 1
L» ´ OUT ´ = ´ ´ = 8.5 mH
0.3 ´ IOUT VIN(max ) fSW 0.3 ´ 6 A 60 V 300kHz
(19)
Selecting a standard 8.2 µH inductor value, solving for IRIPPLE = 1.86 A.
The RMS current through the inductor is approximated by Equation 20.
2
IL(rms ) = (I ( ) ) +
L avg
1 ´ I
12 (
RIPPLE
2
) = (IOUT )2 + 112 ´ (IRIPPLE )2 = (6 )2 + 112 ´ (1.86 )2 = 6.02 A
(20)
8.2.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection (C9)

The selection of the output capacitor is typically driven by the output transient response. The Equation 21 and
Equation 22 overestimate the voltage deviation to account for delays in the loop bandwidth and can be used to
determine the required output capacitance:
2
ITRAN I I ´L (ITRAN ) ´ L
VOVER < ´ DT = TRAN ´ TRAN =
COUT COUT VOUT VOUT ´ COUT (21)
2
I I I ´L (ITRAN ) ´ L
VUNDER < TRAN ´ DT = TRAN ´ TRAN =
COUT COUT (VIN - VOUT ) (VIN - VOUT )´ COUT (22)
If VIN(min) > 2 x VOUT, use overshoot to calculate minimum output capacitance. If VIN(min) < 2 x VOUT, use
undershoot to calculate minimum output capacitance.
2
COUT(min ) =
(ITRAN(max) ) ´ L (3 )2 ´ 8.2 mH
= = 59 mF
VOUT ´ VOVER 5 ´ 250mV (23)
With a minimum capacitance, the maximum allowable ESR is determined by the maximum ripple voltage and is
approximated Equation 24.
æ IRIPPLE ö æ 1.86 A ö
VRIPPLE(tot) - ç ÷ 100mV - ç ÷
VRIPPLE(tot) - VRIPPLE(cap) è 8 ´ COUT ´ fSW ø = è 8 ´ 59 mF ´ 300kHz ø = 47mW
ESRMAX = =
IRIPPLE IRIPPLE 1.86 A
(24)
Two 1210, 22 µF, 16 V X7R ceramic capacitors plus two 0805 10 µF, 16 V X7R ceramic capacitors are selected
to provide more than 59 µF of minimum capacitance (including tolerance and DC bias derating) and less than
47 mΩ of ESR (parallel ESR of approximately 4 mΩ).
8.2.2.6 Peak Current Rating of Inductor

With output capacitance, it is possible to calculate the charge current during start-up and determine the minimum
saturation current rating for the inductor. The start-up charging current is approximated in Equation 25.
V ´ COUT 5 V ´ (2 ´ 22 mF + 2 ´ 10 mF )
ICHARGE = OUT = = 0.08 A
tSS 4ms (25)
IL(peak ) = IOUT(max) + (12 ´ IRIPPLE )+ ICHARGE = 6 A + 1
2 ´ 1.86 A + 0.08 A = 7.01A (26)
An IHLP5050FDER8R2M01 8.2 µH is selected. This 10-A, 16-mΩ inductor exceeds the minimum inductor ratings
in a 13 mm × 13 mm package.

TPS40170
8.2.2.7 Input Capacitor Selection (C1, C6)

The input voltage ripple is divided between capacitance and ESR. For this design VRIPPLE(cap) = 400 mV and
VRIPPLE(ESR) = 100 mV. The minimum capacitance and maximum ESR are estimated by:
ILOAD ´ VOUT 6A´5V
CIN(min) = = = 25 mF
VRIPPLE(cap) ´ VIN ´ fSW 400mV ´ 10 V ´ 300kHz
(27)
VRIPPLE(esr) 100mV
ESRMAX = = = 14.4mW
ILOAD + 1 ´I 6.93A
2 RIPPLE (28)
The RMS current in the input capacitors is estimated in Equation 29.
IRMS(cin ) = ILOAD ´ D ´ (1 - D ) = 6 A ´ 0.5 ´ (1 - 0.5) = 3.0 A
(29)
To achieve these values, four 1210, 2.2 µF, 100 V, X7R ceramic capacitors plus a 120 µF electrolytic capacitor
are combined at the input. This provides a smaller size and overall cost than 10 ceramic input capacitors or an
electrolytic capacitor with the ESR required.
Table 3. Inductor Summary

PARAMETER VALUE UNIT
L Inductance 8.2 µH
IL(rms) RMS current (thermal rating) 6.02 A
IL(peak) Peak current (saturation rating) 7.01 A
8.2.2.8 MOSFET Switch Selection (Q1, Q2)

Using the J/K method for MOSFET optimization, apply Equation 30 through Equation 33.
High-side gate (Q1):
-9 æ V ´ I ö
è IDRIVE
Q
J = (10 ) ´ ç IN OUT + G ´ VDRIVE ÷ ´ fSW
QSW ø
(W nC)
(30)
K = (10 )
-3
((IOUT )2 + 112 ´ (IP-P )2 )´ æçè VV ö÷ø (W mW)
OUT
IN (31)
Low-side gate (Q2):
K = (10 )
-3
((IOUT )2 + 112 ´ (IP-P )2 )´ æçè1- VV ö÷ø (W mW)
OUT
IN (32)
æ V ´I ö
è IDRIVE
Q
J = 10-9 ç FD OUT + G ´ VDRIVE ÷ ´ fSW W
QSW ø
nC ( )
(33)
Optimizing for 300 kHz, 24 V input, 5 V output at 6 A, calculate ratios of 5.9 mΩ/nC and 0.5 mΩ/nC for the high-
side and low-side FETS respectively. BSC110N06NS2 (Ratio 1.2) and BSC076N06NS3 (Ratio 0.69) MOSFETS
are selected.
8.2.2.9 Timing Resistor (R7)

The switching frequency is programmed by the current through RRT to GND. The RRT value is calculated using
Equation 34.
(10 )4 (10 )4
RRT = - 2kW = - 2 = 31.3kW » 31.6kW
fSW 300kHz (34)
8.2.2.10 UVLO Programming Resistors (R2, R6)

The UVLO hysteresis level is programmed by R2 using Equation 35.

TPS40170
VUVLO(on ) - VUVLO(off ) 9V -8V

RUVLO(hys ) = = = 200kW
IUVLO 5.0 mA (35)
VUVLO(max) 0.919 V
RUVLO(set ) > RUVLO(hys ) = 200kW = 22.7kW » 22.1kW
(
VUVLO _ ON(min) - VUVLO(max) (9.0 V - 0.919 V )
) (36)
8.2.2.11 Boot-Strap Capacitor (C7)

A bootstrap capacitor with a value between 0.1 µF and 0.22 µF must be placed between the BOOT pin and the
SW pin. It should be 10 times higher than MOSFET gate capacitance. To ensure proper charging of the high-
side FET gate, limit the ripple voltage on the boost capacitor to less than 250 mV.
QG1 25nC
CBOOST = = = 100nF
VBOOT(ripple ) 250mV
(37)
8.2.2.12 VIN Bypass Capacitor (C18)

Place a capacitor with a value of 1.0 µF. Select a capacitor with a value from 0.1 µF to 1.0 µF, X5R or better
ceramic bypass capacitor for VIN as specified in Recommended Operating Conditions. For this design a 1.0-µF,
100-V, X7R capacitor has been selected.
8.2.2.13 VBP Bypass Capacitor (C19)

Select a capacitor with a value from 1.0 µF to 10 µF, X5R or better ceramic bypass capacitor for VBP as
specified in Recommended Operating Conditions. It should be at least 10 times higher than the bootstrap
capacitance. For this design a 4.7-µF, 16-V capacitor has been selected.
8.2.2.14 VDD Bypass Capacitor (C16)

Select a capacitor with a value between 0.1 µF and 1 µF, X5R or better ceramic bypass capacitor for VDD as
specified in Recommended Operating Conditions. For this design a 1-µF, 16-V capacitor has been selected.
8.2.2.15 SS Timing Capacitor (C15)

The soft-start capacitor provides smooth ramp of the error amplifier reference voltage for controlled start-up. The
soft-start capacitor is selected by using Equation 38.
t 4ms
CSS = SS = = 44nF » 47nF
0.09 0.09 (38)
8.2.2.16 ILIM Resistor (R9, C17)

The TPS40170 use the negative drop across the low-side FET at the end of the "OFF" time to measure the
inductor current. Allowing for 30% over the minimum current limit for transient recovery and 20% rise in RDS(on)Q2
for self-heating of the MOSFET, the voltage drop across the low-side FET at current limit is given by
Equation 39.
(( ) (
VOC = 1.3 ´ IOCP(min) + 21 ´ IRIPPLE ))´ 1.25 ´ RDS(on)G2 = (1.3 ´ 8 A + 21 ´ 1.86 A) ´ 1.25 ´ 7.6mW = 107.6mV
(39)
The internal current limit temperature coefficient helps compensate for the MOSFET RDS(on) temperature
coefficient, so the current limit programming resistor is selected by Equation 40.
VOC 107.6mV
RILIM = = = 12.0kW » 12.1kW
IOCSET(min ) 9.0 mA
(40)
A 1000 pF capacitor is placed in parallel to improve noise immunity of the current limit set-point.
8.2.2.17 SCP Multiplier Selection (R5)

The TPS40170 controller uses a multiplier (AOC) to translate the low-side over-current protection into a high-side
RDS(on) pulse-by-pulse short circuit protection. Ensure that Equation 41 is true.

TPS40170
A OC >
IOCP(min) + (21 ´ IRIPPLE )´ RDS(on)Q1 = 8 A + 21 ´ 1.86 A ´ 11 mW = 1.45
IOCP(min) + (21 ´ IRIPPLE ) RDS(on )Q2 8 A + 21 ´ 1.86 A 7.6 mW
(41)
AOC = 3 is selected as the next greater AOC. The value of R5 is set to 10 kΩ.
8.2.2.18 Feedback Divider (R10, R11)

The TPS40170 controller uses a full operational amplifier with an internally fixed 0.6 V reference. The value of
R11 is selected between 10 kΩ and 50 kΩ for a balance of feedback current and noise immunity. With the value
of R11 set to 20 kΩ, the output voltage is programmed with a resistor divider given by Equation 42.
VFB ´ R11 0.600 V ´ 20.0kW
R10 = = = 2.73kW » 2.74kW
(VOUT - VFB ) (5.0 V - 0.600 V ) (42)
8.2.2.19 Compensation: (R4, R13, C13, C14, C21)

Using the TPS40k Loop Stability Tool for a 60 kHz bandwidth and a 50° phase margin with an R11 value of
20.0 kΩ, the following values are obtained. The tool is available from the TI website, SLUC263.
• C21 = C1 = 1500 pF
• C13 = C2 = 8200 pF
• C14 = C3 = 220 pF
• R13 = R2 = 511 Ω
• R4 = R3 = 3.83 kΩ
8.2.3 Application Curves

Figure 36 shows an input from 10 V to 60 V for an output of 5.0 V at 6 A, efficiency graph for this design.
Figure 37 shows an input of 24 V for an output of 5.0 V at 6 A, loop response where VIN = 24V and IOUT = 6A,
yielding 58 kHz bandwidth, 51° phase margin. Figure 38 shows the output ripple 20 mV/div, 2 µs/div, 20 MHz
bandwidth.
100 100 225
80 180
95
60 135
90 40 90
Efficiency (%)
Gain (dB)
Phase (°)
20 45
85
0 0
VIN = 10 V
80 VIN = 12 V −20 −45
VIN = 24 V
75 VIN = 36 V −40 Gain −90
VIN = 48 V Phase
VIN = 60 V −60 −135
0.1 1 10 100 1000
70
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (kHz)
Load Current (A)
Figure 36. Efficiency vs. Load Current Figure 37. Loop Response

TPS40170
Figure 38. Output Ripple Waveform

TPS40170
9 Power Supply Recommendations

The TPS40170 is designed for operation from an input voltage supply range between 4.5 V and 60 V. Good
regulation of this input supply is essential. If the input supply is more distant than a few inches from the
TPS40170 and the buck power stage, the circuit may require additional bulk capacitance in addition to ceramic
bypass capacitors. An electrolytic capacitor with a value of 120 µF is a typical choice.
10 Layout
10.1 Layout Guidelines

Figure 39 illustrates an example layout. For the controller, it is important to carefully connect noise sensitive
signals such as RT, SS, FB, and comp as close to the IC as possible and connect to AGND as shown. The
PowerPad should be connected to any internal PCB ground planes using multiple vias directly under the IC. The
AGND and PGND should be connected at a single point.
When using high-performance FETs such as NexFET™ from Texas Instruments, careful attention to the layout is
required. Minimize the distance between positive node of the input ceramic capacitor and the drain pin of the
control (high-side) FET. Minimize the distance between the negative node of the input ceramic capacitor and the
source pin of the syncronization (low-side) FET. Becasue of the large gate drive, smaller gate charge, and faster
turn-on times of the high-performance FETs, it is recommended to use a minimum of 4, 10 µF ceramic input
capacitors such as TDK #C3216X5R1A106M. Ensure the layout allows a continuous flow of the power planes.
The layout of the HPA578 EVM is shown in Figure 39 through Figure 42 for reference.
10.2 Layout Example
Figure 39. Top Copper, Viewed From Top

TPS40170
Layout Example (continued)
Figure 40. Bottom Copper, Viewed From Bottom
Figure 41. Internal Layer 1, Viewed from Top

TPS40170
Layout Example (continued)
Figure 42. Internal Layer 2, Viewed from Top

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11.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools

Create a Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
11.2 Device Support

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ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY TI PRODUCT OR SERVICE.
11.2.2 Related Devices

The following device has characteristics similar to the TPS40170 and may be of interest.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
TPS40057 Wide Input Synchronous Buck Controller
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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.
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Orderable Device Status Package Type Package Pins Package Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp Op Temp (°C) Device Marking Samples
(1) Drawing Qty (2) (6) (3) (4/5)
TPS40170RGYR ACTIVE VQFN RGY 20 3000 Green (RoHS CU NIPDAU Level-2-260C-1 YEAR -40 to 125 40170
& no Sb/Br)
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& no Sb/Br)
(1)
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PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
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(3)
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• Automotive: TPS40170-Q1
• Enhanced Product: TPS40170-EP
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*All dimensions are nominal

Device Package Package Pins SPQ Reel Reel A0 B0 K0 P1 W Pin1
Type Drawing Diameter Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Quadrant
(mm) W1 (mm)
TPS40170RGYR VQFN RGY 20 3000 330.0 12.4 3.8 4.8 1.6 8.0 12.0 Q1
TPS40170RGYT VQFN RGY 20 250 180.0 12.4 3.8 4.8 1.6 8.0 12.0 Q1
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Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
TPS40170RGYR VQFN RGY 20 3000 367.0 367.0 35.0
TPS40170RGYT VQFN RGY 20 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
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GENERIC PACKAGE VIEW
RGY 20 VQFN - 1 mm max height
3.5 x 4.5, 0.5 mm pitch PLASTIC QUAD FGLATPACK - NO LEAD
This image is a representation of the package family, actual package may vary.
Refer to the product data sheet for package details.
4225264/A
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PACKAGE OUTLINE
RGY0020A SCALE 3.000
VQFN - 1 mm max height
PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK - NO LEAD
3.65 B
A
3.35
PIN 1 INDEX AREA
4.65
4.35
1.0
0.8
SEATING PLANE
0.05
0.00 0.08 C
2.05 0.1
2X 1.5
(0.2) TYP
10 11 EXPOSED
THERMAL PAD
9
12
14X 0.5
2X SYMM 21
3.05 0.1
3.5
2
19
0.30
1 20 20X
PIN 1 ID 0.18
SYMM
0.1 C A B
0.5 0.05
20X
0.3
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1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Any dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing
per ASME Y14.5M.
2. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
3. The package thermal pad must be soldered to the printed circuit board for thermal and mechanical performance.
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EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT
RGY0020A VQFN - 1 mm max height
(2.05)
SYMM
1 20
20X (0.6)
2
19
20X (0.24)
(1.275)
(4.3)
SYMM 21
(3.05)
14X (0.5)
(0.775) 12
9
(R0.05) TYP
( 0.2) TYP
VIA 10 11
(0.75) TYP
(3.3)
LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE

EXPOSED METAL SHOWN
SCALE:18X
0.07 MAX 0.07 MIN

ALL AROUND ALL AROUND
SOLDER MASK
METAL OPENING
EXPOSED EXPOSED
METAL SOLDER MASK METAL UNDER
OPENING METAL SOLDER MASK
NON SOLDER MASK

SOLDER MASK
DEFINED
DEFINED
(PREFERRED)
SOLDER MASK DETAILS

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4. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. For more information, see Texas Instruments literature
number SLUA271 (www.ti.com/lit/slua271).
5. Vias are optional depending on application, refer to device data sheet. If any vias are implemented, refer to their locations shown
on this view. It is recommended that vias under paste be filled, plugged or tented.
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RGY0020A VQFN - 1 mm max height
SYMM
4X (0.92)
1 20 (R0.05) TYP
20X (0.6)
2
19
20X (0.24)
4X
(1.33)
21
SYMM
(4.3)
(0.77)
14X (0.5)
(0.56)
9 12
METAL
TYP
10 11
(0.75)
TYP
(3.3)
SOLDER PASTE EXAMPLE

BASED ON 0.125 mm THICK STENCIL
EXPOSED PAD 21
78% PRINTED SOLDER COVERAGE BY AREA UNDER PACKAGE
SCALE:20X
4225320/A 09/2019
NOTES: (continued)
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design recommendations.
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Changes from Original (March 2011) to Revision A Page

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5 Pin Configuration and Functions

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Pin Functions (continued)

6.2 Handling Ratings

6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions

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6.4 Thermal Information

6.5 Electrical Characteristics

(1) Specified by design. Not production tested.

Electrical Characteristics (continued)

(2) Specified by design. Not production tested.

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Electrical Characteristics (continued)

PGOOD pin voltage when FB pin voltage > VOV or <

(3) Specified by design. Not production tested.

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6.6 Typical Characteristics

Switching Frequency (kHz)

Switching Frequency (kHz)

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Typical Characteristics (continued)

UVLO Hysteresis Current (µA)

VBP UVLO Hysteresis Voltage (mV)

Soft−Start Source Current (µA)

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Typical Characteristics (continued)

Soft−Start Initial Offset Voltage (mV)

Figure 15. VOV/VUV Power Good Threshold Voltage

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7.2 Functional Block Diagram

VDD 10 VBP 18 BOOT

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7.3 Feature Description

Figure 16. TPS40170 Enable Functional Block

7.3.2 Input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)

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Feature Description (continued)

Figure 17. UVLO Functional Block Schematic

7.3.2.1 Equations for Programming the Input UVLO:

7.3.3 Oscillator and Voltage Feed-Forward

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Feature Description (continued)

Minimum OFF Time

Figure 18. Feed-Forward Oscillator Timing Diagram

7.3.3.1 Calculating the Timing Resistance (RRT)

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