TPS23754
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Bootstrap Topology
The internal startup current source and control logic implement a bootstrap-type startup as discussed in “Startup
and Converter Operation.” The startup current source charges CVC from VDD1 when the converter is disabled
(either by the PD control or the VC control) to store enough energy to start the converter. Steady-state operating
power must come from a converter (bias winding) output or other source. Loading on VC and VB must be minimal
while CVC charges, otherwise the converter may never start. The optocoupler will not load VB when the converter
is off for most situations, however care should be taken in ORing topologies where the output is powered when
PoE is off.
The converter will shut off when VC falls below its lower UVLO. This can happen when power is removed from
the PD, or during a fault on a converter output rail. When one output is shorted, all the output voltages fall
including the one that powers VC. The control circuit discharges VC until it hits the lower UVLO and turns off. A
restart will initiate as described in Startup and Converter Operation if the converter turns off and there is sufficient
VDD1 voltage. This type of operation is sometimes referred to as hiccup mode which provides robust output short
protection by providing time-average heating reduction of the output rectifier.
The bootstrap control logic disables most of the converter controller circuits except the VB regulator and internal
reference. Both GATE and GAT2 (assuming GAT2 is enabled) will be low when the converter is disabled. FRS,
BLNK, and DT will be at ARTN while the VC UVLO disables the converter. While the converter runs, FRS, BLNK,
and DT will be about 1.25 V.
The startup current source transitions to a resistance as (VVDD1 – VVC) falls below 7 V, but will start the converter
from adapters within tST. The lower test voltage for tST was chosen based on an assumed adapter tolerance, but
is not meant to imply a hard cutoff exists. Startup takes longer and eventually will not occur as VDD1 decreases
below the test voltage. The bootstrap source provides reliable startup from widely varying input voltages, and
eliminates the continual power loss of external resistors. The startup current source will not charge above the
maximum recommended VVC if the converter is disabled and there is sufficient VDD1 to charge higher.
Current Slope Compensation and Current Limit
Current-mode control requires addition of a compensation ramp to the sensed inductive (transformer or inductor)
current for stability at duty cycles near and over 50%. The TPS23754 has a maximum duty cycle limit of 78%,
permitting the design of wide input-range flyback and active clamp converters with a lower voltage stress on the
output rectifiers. While the maximum duty cycle is 78%, converters may be designed that run at duty cycles well
below this for a narrower, 36 V to 57 V PI range. The TPS23754 provides a fixed internal compensation ramp
that suffices for most applications.
The TPS23754 provides internal, frequency independent, slope compensation (150 mV, VSLOPE) to the PWM
comparator input for current-mode control-loop stability. This voltage is not applied to the current-limit comparator
whose threshold is 0.55 V (VCSMAX). If the provided slope is not sufficient, the effective slope may be increased
by addition of RS per Figure 31. The additional slope voltage is provided by (ISL-EX × RS). There is also a small dc
offset caused by the ~2.5 µA pin current. The peak current limit does not have duty cycle dependency unless RS
is used. This makes it easier to design the current limit to a fixed value. See Current Slope Compensation for
more information.
The internal comparators monitoring CS are isolated from the IC pin by the blanking circuits while GATE is low,
and for a short time (blanking period) just after GATE switches high. A 440 Ω (max) equivalent pull down on CS
is applied while GATE is low.
Blanking - RBLNK
The TPS23754 provides a choice between internal fixed and programmable blanking periods. The blanking
period is specified as an increase in the minimum GATE on time over the inherent gate driver and comparator
delays. The default period (see the Electrical Characteristics table) is selected by connecting BLNK to RTN, and
the programmable period is set with RBLNK
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The TPS23754 blanker timing is precise enough that the traditional R-C filters on CS can be eliminated. This
avoids current-sense waveform distortion, which tends to get worse at light output loads. There may be some
situations or designers that prefer an R-C approach. The TPS23754 provides a pull-down on CS during the
GATE off time to improve sensing when an R-C filter must be used. The CS input signal should be protected
from nearby noisy signals like GATE drive and the switching MOSFET drain.
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