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TPS2410, TPS2411
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TPS241x Full Featured N+1 and ORing Power Rail Controller
1 Features
3 Description
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The TPS241x controller, in conjunction with an
external N-channel MOSFET, emulates the function
of a low forward-voltage diode. The device can be
used to combine multiple power supplies to a
common bus in an N+1 configuration, or to combine
redundant input power buses. The TPS2410 provides
a linear turn-on control while the TPS2411 has an
on/off control method.
1
Control external FET for N+1 and ORing
Wide supply voltage range of 3 V to 16.5 V
Controls buses from 0.8 V to 16.5 V
Linear or on/off control method
Internal charge pump for N-channel MOSFET
Rapid device turnoff protects bus integrity
Positive gate control on hot insertion
Soft turn on reduces bus transients
Input voltage monitoring
Shorted gate monitor
MOSFET control-state indicator
Industrial temperature range: –40°C to 85°C
Industry-standard 14-Pin TSSOP package
Applications for the TPS2410x include a wide range
of systems including servers and telecom. These
applications often have either N+1 redundant power
supplies, redundant power buses, or both. These
redundant power sources must have the equivalent of
a diode OR to prevent reverse current during faults
and hotplug. A TPS241x and N-channel MOSFET
provide this function with less power loss than a
schottky diode.
2 Applications
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Accurate voltage sensing, programmable fast turn-off
threshold, and input filtering allow operations to be
tailored for a wide range of implementations and bus
characteristics.
Rack Server (Rackmount)
Rack Server (Blade)
Merchant network & server PSU
Battery Backup Unit
Telecom systems
A number of monitoring features are provided to
indicate voltage bus UV/OV, ON/OFF state, and a
shorted MOSFET gate.
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER
TPS2410
TPS2411
PACKAGE
BODY SIZE (NOM)
TSSOP (14)
5.00 mm x 4.40 mm
UQFN (14)
2.50 mm x 2.50 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Typical Application Diagram
A
C
C
VDD
GA TE
FL TR
A
BY P
GN D
RSV D
RSET
OV
PG
FLTB
STAT
Common V oltage Rail
C(FLTR)
C(BYP)
V ol tage Source
UV
R(SET)
Note: Components on RSET, FLTR,
UV and OV are OPTIONAL.
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intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Device Comparison ...............................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
1
1
1
2
3
4
6
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
6
6
6
7
7
9
Absolute Maximum Ratings .....................................
ESD Ratings..............................................................
Recommended Operating Conditions......................
Thermal Information ..................................................
Electrical Characteristics: TPS2410, 11 ...................
Typical Characteristics ..............................................
Detailed Description ............................................ 10
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Overview .................................................................
Functional Block Diagram .......................................
Feature Description.................................................
Device Functional Modes........................................
10
10
10
14
9
Application and Implementation ........................ 16
9.1 Typical Connections................................................ 16
9.2 Typical Application Examples ................................ 17
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 23
10.1 Recommended Operating Range ......................... 23
10.2 System Design and Behavior with Transients ...... 23
11 Layout................................................................... 24
11.1 Layout Considerations .......................................... 24
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 24
12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 25
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
Device Support......................................................
Related Links ........................................................
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
Community Resources..........................................
Trademarks ...........................................................
Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................
Glossary ................................................................
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13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 25
4 Revision History
Changes from Revision D (August 2019) to Revision E
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Changed Gate positive drive MAX voltage from 11.5 to 12.5 in the Electrical Characteristics: TPS2410, 11 (2) (3) (4) (5)
(6) (7) (8)
table .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Changes from Revision C (June 2019) to Revision D
Page
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Added Device Information table, ESD Ratings table, Thermal Information 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 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
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Changed the Applications list ................................................................................................................................................ 1
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Added the RMS (UQFN) pin configuration ............................................................................................................................. 5
Changes from Revision B (November, 2006) to Revision C
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Changed I/O entry and description of STAT in the Pin Functions table................................................................................. 4
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Changed STAT pullup voltage in the Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................... 10
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Changed STAT definition ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
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Changed figure to show STAT connection........................................................................................................................... 17
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5 Device Comparison
TPS2410
TPS2411
√
Linear gate control
TPS2412
√
ON/OFF gate control
Adjustable turn-off threshold
√
√
Fast comparator filtering
√
√
Voltage monitoring
√
√
Enable control
√
√
Mosfet fault monitoring
√
√
Status pin
√
√
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
PW Package
TSSOP 14 Pin
Top View
VDD
1
14
PG
RS ET
2
13
BYP
STAT
3
12
FL TR
FL TB
4
11
A
OV
5
10
C
UV
6
9
RS VD
GND
7
8
GATE
No t to scale
Pin Functions, PW
PIN
NAME
NO.
I/O
DESCRIPTION
Input power for the gate drive charge pump and internal controls. VDD must be connected to a supply voltage
≥ 3 V.
VDD
1
PWR
RSET
2
I
STAT
3
I/O
STAT is a multifunction pin. A high output indicates that the MOSFET gate is being driven high. Overdriving
STAT low while GATE is high shifts the fast-turnoff threshold negative. STAT has a weak pull-up to VDD.
Connect a resistor to ground to program the turn-off threshold. Leaving RSET open results in a slightly
positive V(A-C) turn-off threshold.
FLTB
4
O
Open drain fault output. Fault is active (low) for any of the following conditions:
•
Insufficient VDD
•
GATE should be high but is not.
•
The MOSFET should be ON but the forward voltage exceeds 0.4 V.
OV
5
I
OV is a voltage monitor that contributes to the PG output, and also causes the MOSFET to turn off if it is
above the 0.6-V threshold. OV is programmable via an external resistor divider. An OV voltage above 0.6 V
indicates a bus voltage that is too high.
UV
6
I
UV is a voltage monitor that contributes to the PG output. The UV input has a 0.6 V threshold and is
programmable via an external resistor divider. A UV voltage above 0.6V indicates a bus voltage that is above
its minimum acceptable voltage. A low UV input does not effect the gate drive.
GND
7
PWR
GATE
8
O
RSVD
9
PWR
C
10
I
Voltage sense input that connects to the simulated diode cathode. Connect to the MOSFET drain in the
typical configuration.
A
11
I
Voltage sense input that connects to the simulated diode anode. A also serves as the reference for the
charge-pump bias supply on BYP. Connect to the MOSFET source in the typical configuration.
FLTR
12
I
A capacitor connected from FLTR to A filters the input to the fast comparator. Filtering allows the TPS2410 to
ignore spurious transients on the A and C inputs. This pin may be left open to achieve the fastest response
time.
BYP
13
I/O
Connect a storage capacitor from BYP to A to filter the gate drive supply voltage.
PG
14
O
An open-drain Power Good indicator. PG is open if the UV input is above its threshold, the OV is below its
threshold, and the internal UVLO is satisfied.
4
Device ground.
Connect to the gate of the external MOSFET. Controls the MOSFET to emulate a low forward-voltage diode.
This pin must be connected to GND.
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FL TR
A
C
RS VD
14
13
12
11
RMS Package
UQFN 14 Pin
Top View
VDD
3
8
UV
7
GND
OV
9
6
2
FL Tb
PG
5
GATE
STAT
10
4
1
RS ET
BYP
No t to scale
Pin Functions, RMS
PIN
NAME
NO.
I/O
DESCRIPTION
BYP
1
I/O
Connect a storage capacitor from BYP to A to filter the gate drive supply voltage.
PG;
2
O
An open-drain Power Good indicator. PG is open if the UV input is above its threshold, the OV is below its
threshold, and the internal UVLO is satisfied.
VDD
3
PWR
RSET
4
I
STAT
5
I/O
STAT is a multifunction pin. A high output indicates that the MOSFET gate is being driven high. Overdriving
STAT low while GATE is high shifts the fast-turnoff threshold negative. STAT has a weak pull-up to VDD.
Input power for the gate drive charge pump and internal controls. VDD must be connected to a supply voltage
≥ 3 V.
Connect a resistor to ground to program the turn-off threshold. Leaving RSET open results in a slightly
positive V(A-C) turn-off threshold.
FLTB
6
O
Open drain fault output. Fault is active (low) for any of the following conditions:
•
Insufficient VDD
•
GATE should be high but is not.
•
The MOSFET should be ON but the forward voltage exceeds 0.4 V.
OV
7
I
OV is a voltage monitor that contributes to the PG output, and also causes the MOSFET to turn off if it is
above the 0.6-V threshold. OV is programmable via an external resistor divider. An OV voltage above 0.6 V
indicates a bus voltage that is too high.
UV
8
I
UV is a voltage monitor that contributes to the PG output. The UV input has a 0.6 V threshold and is
programmable via an external resistor divider. A UV voltage above 0.6V indicates a bus voltage that is above
its minimum acceptable voltage. A low UV input does not effect the gate drive.
GND
9
PWR
GATE
10
O
RSVD
11
PWR
C
12
I
Voltage sense input that connects to the simulated diode cathode. Connect to the MOSFET drain in the
typical configuration.
A
13
I
Voltage sense input that connects to the simulated diode anode. A also serves as the reference for the
charge-pump bias supply on BYP. Connect to the MOSFET source in the typical configuration.
FLTR
14
I
A capacitor connected from FLTR to A filters the input to the fast comparator. Filtering allows the TPS2410 to
ignore spurious transients on the A and C inputs. This pin may be left open to achieve the fastest response
time.
Device ground.
Connect to the gate of the external MOSFET. Controls the MOSFET to emulate a low forward-voltage diode.
This pin must be connected to GND.
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (1)
over operating free-air temperature range, voltage are referenced to GND (unless otherwise noted)
A, C, FLTR, VDD, STAT voltage
A above C voltage
MIN
MAX
UNIT
–0.3
18
V
7.5
V
18
V
30
V
(2)
C above A voltage
GATE (3), BYP voltage
BYP
(3)
–0.3
to A voltage
–0.3
GATE above BYP voltage
13
V
0.3
V
FLTR (3) to C voltage
–0.3
0.3
V
OV, UV voltage
–0.3
5.5
V
RSET voltage (3)
–0.3
7
V
FLTB, PG voltage
–0.3
18
V
40
mA
STAT, PG, FLTB sink current
GATE short to A or C or GND
Indefinite
TJ
Maximum junction temperature
Internally limited
Tstg
Storage temperature
(1)
(2)
(3)
–65
°C
150
°C
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.
See the section "Bidirectional Blocking and Protection of C."
Voltage should not be applied to these pins.
7.2 ESD Ratings
VALUE
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 (1)
±2000
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101
or ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002 (2)
±500
UNIT
V
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process. .
7.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
voltages are referenced to GND (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
A, C
Input voltage range TPS2410
A to C
Operating voltage (2)
OV, UV
Voltage range
STAT, PG, FLTB
Continuous sinking current
R(RSET)
Resistance range (3)
VDD = V(C)
(1)
3 ≤ VDD ≤ 16.5 V
NOM
MAX
3
16.5
0.8
16.5
5
0
1.5
(3)
V
V
5.25
V
6.8
mA
∞
kΩ
1000
pF
10k
pF
C(FLTR)
Capacitance Range
C(BYP)
Capacitance Range (3)
TJ
Operating junction temperature
–40
125
°C
TA
Operating free-air temperature
–40
85
°C
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
6
0
UNIT
(4)
800
2200
VDD must exceed 3 V to meet GATE drive specifications
See the section "Bidirectional Blocking and Protection of C."
Voltage should not be applied to these pins.
Capacitors should be X7R, 20% or better
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7.4 Thermal Information
THERMAL METRIC
TPS2410
TPS2411
(1)
PW (TSSOP)
RMS (UQFN)
14 PINS
14 PINS
UNIT
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
148.3
82.5
°C/W
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
68.1
33.8
°C/W
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance
92.7
32.1
°C/W
ψJT
Junction-to-top characterization parameter
16.9
0.8
°C/W
ψJB
Junction-to-board characterization parameter
91.8
32.0
°C/W
RθJC(bot)
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance
n/a
n/a
°C/W
(1)
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC package thermal metrics, application
report.
7.5 Electrical Characteristics: TPS2410, 11 (1)
(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
V(A), V(C), VDD
VDD UVLO
A current
C current
VDD current
VDD rising
2.25
2.5
Hysteresis
0.25
| I(A) |, Gate in active range
0.66
| I(A) |, Gate saturated high
0.1
| I(C) |, VAC ≤ 0.1 V
1
10
Worst case, gate in active range
4.25
Gate saturated high
6
1.2
V
mA
μA
mA
UV / OV / PG
UV threshold voltage
V(UV) rising, V(OV) = 0 V, PG goes high
0.583
0.6
0.615
OV threshold voltage
V(OV) rising, V(UV) = 1 V, PG goes low
0.583
0.6
0.615
V
Response time
50-mV overdrive
0.3
0.6
μs
Hysteresis
V(UV) and V(OV)
PG sink current
V(UV) = 0 V, V(OV) = 0 V, V(PG) = 0.4 V
7
mV
4
mA
UV / OV leakage current (source or sink)
PG leakage current (source or sink)
V
V(UV) = 1 V, V(OV) = 0 V, 0 ≤ V(PG) ≤ 5 V
1
μA
1
μA
FLTB
Sink current
V(FLTB) = 0.4 V, V(GATE-)A = 0 V, V(A-C) = 0.1 V
V(GATE-A) fault threshold
V(A) = V(C) + 20 mV, V(GATE-A) falling until FLTB
switches low
V(A-C) fault threshold
V(A-C) = 0.1 V, increase V(A-C) until FLTB switches
low
4
mA
0.5
0.78
1
V
0.325
0.425
0.525
V
Deglitch on assertion
3.4
Leakage current (source or sink)
ms
1
μA
STAT
Sink current
V(STAT) = 0.4 V, V(A) = V(C) + 0.1 V
Input threshold
VDD ≥ 3 V
Response time
From fast turn-off initiation
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
4
mA
VDD/2
V
50
ns
[3 V ≤ V(A) ≤ 18 V, V(C) = VDD] or [0.8 V ≤ V(A) ≤ 3 V, 3 V ≤ V DD ≤ 18 V]
C(FLTR) = open, C(BYP) = 2200 pF, R(RSET) = open, STAT = open, FLT = open
UV = 1 V, OV = GND
–40°C ≤ TJ ≤ 125°C
Positive currents are into pins
Typical values are at 25°C
All voltages are with respect to GND.
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(3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(continued)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
Source pull-up resistance
MIN
TYP
MAX
30
46
60
UNIT
kΩ
FLTR
Filter resistance
R(FLTR-C)
Ω
520
TURN ON
TPS2410 forward turn-on and regulation
voltage
TPS2410 forward turn-on / turn-off difference
7
R(RSET) = open
10
13
7
TPS2411 forward turn-on voltage
7
10
mV
mV
13
mV
TURN OFF
GATE sinks > 10 mA at V(GATE-A) = 2 V
Fast turn-off threshold voltage
V(A-C) falling, R(RSET) = open
1
3
5
V(A-C) falling, R(RSET) = 28.7 kΩ
-17
-13.25
-10
V(A-C) falling, R(RSET) = 3.24 kΩ
-170
-142
-114
Additional threshold shift with STAT held low
mV
-157
mV
Turn-off delay
V(A) = 12 V, V(A-C): 20 mV → -20 mV,
V(GATE-A) begins to decrease
70
ns
Turn-off time
V(A) = 12 V, C(GATE-GND) = 0.01 μF,
V(A-C) : 20 mV → -20 mV,
measure the period to V(GATE) = V(A)
130
ns
GATE
Gate positive drive voltage, V(GATE-A)
VDD = 3 V, V(A-C) = 20 mV
6
7
8
5 V ≤ VDD ≤ 18 V, V(A-C)= 20 mV
9
10.2
12.5
250
290
350
2
5
V(GATE) = 8 V
1.75
2.35
V(GATE) = 5 V
1.25
1.75
Period
7.5
12.5
μs
V(A-C) = –0.1 V, V(C) = VDD, 3 ≤ VDD ≤ 18 V,
2 V ≤ V(GATE) ≤ 18 V
15
19.5
mA
135
°C
10
°C
Gate source current
V(A-C) = 50 mV, V(GATE-A) = 4 V
Soft turn-off sink current (TPS2410)
V(A-C) = 4 mV, V(GATE-A) = 2 V
V
μA
mA
V(A-C) = -0.1 V
Fast turn-off pulsed current, I(GATE)
Sustain turn-off current, I(GATE)
A
MISCELLANEOUS
Thermal shutdown temperature
Temperature rising, TJ
Thermal hysteresis
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7.6 Typical Characteristics
12.0
5.0
11.5
4.5
11.0
4.0
10.5
3.5
V(AC) − mV
V(AC) − mV
R(RSET) = Open
10.0
3.0
9.5
2.5
9.0
2.0
8.5
1.5
8.0
−40
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
1.0
−40
120
−20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
o
o
TJ − Junction Temperature − C
TJ − Junction Temperature − C
Figure 1. TPS2410 V(AC) Regulation Voltage vs Temperature
Figure 2. Fast Turnoff Threshold vs Temperature
3.0
60
o
TJ = -40 C
2.5
50
o
TJ = -40 C
o
TJ = 25 C
40
o
Delay − ms
I(GATE) − A
2.0
TJ = 85 C
1.5
o
TJ = 25 C
30
o
TJ = 125 C
1.0
20
o
0.5
TJ = 125 C
10
0.0
0
2
4
6
8
0
10
2
4
6
V(GATE - GND) − V
8
10
12
14
16
18
VDD − V
Figure 3. Pulsed Gate Sinking Current vs Gate Voltage
Figure 4. Turnon Delay vs VDD
(Power Applied Until Gate Is Active)
3.0
2.5
2.0
I(VDD) − mA
o
TJ = 125 C
o
TJ = 25 C
1.5
1.0
TJ = -40oC
0.5
0.0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
VDD − V
Figure 5. VDD Current vs VDD Voltage
(Gate Saturated High)
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The TPS2410 and TPS2411 are designed to allow output ORing in N+1 power supply applications (see
Figure 10) and input-power bus ORing in redundant source applications (see Figure 11). The device and external
MOSFET emulate a discrete diode to perform this unidirectional power combining function. The advantage to this
emulation is lower forward voltage drop and the ability to tune operation.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
+
-
10 V
VDD
HVUV
A
Charge Pump
and Bias Supply
BYP
’10: AMP.
’11: COMP.
+
A
GATE
10 mV
3 mV
ON
+
-
RSET
-
+
-
C
0.4 V
EN
+
FLTR
EN
A
FAST
COMP.
FLTB
+
-
0.75 V
A
3 ms
+
-
C
0.4 V
UV
o
T > 135 C
UVLO
VDD
STAT
0.6V
1
ON
PG
OV
RSVD
GND
VDC
Bias and
Control
HVUV
UVLO
EN
VBIAS
0.6 V
8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 Device Pins
The following descriptions refer to the pinout of the device.
8.3.1.1 A, C:
The A pin serves as the simulated diode anode and the C as the cathode. GATE is driven high when V(AC)
exceeds 10 mV. Both devices provide a strong GATE pull-down when V(AC) is less than the programmable fast
turn-off threshold. The TPS2410 has a soft pull-down when V(AC) is less than 10 mV but above the fast turn-off
threshold.
Several internal comparator and amplifier circuits monitor these two pins. The inputs are protected from excess
differential voltage by a clamp diode and series resistance. If C falls below A by more than about 0.7 V, a small
current flows out of A. Protect the internal circuits with an external clamp if C can be more than 6 V lower than A.
A small signal clamp diode and 1-kΩ resistor, or circuit per Figure 13 are suitable.
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The internal charge pump output, which provides bias power to the comparators and voltage to drive GATE, is
referenced to A. Some charge pump current appears on A due to this topology. The A and C pins should be
Kelvin connected to the MOSFET source and drain. A and C connections should also be short and low
impedance, with special attention to the A connection. Residual noise from the charge pump can be reduced with
a bypass capacitor at A if the application permits.
8.3.1.2 BYP:
BYP is the internal charge pump output, and the positive supply voltage for internal comparator circuits and
GATE driver. A capacitor must be connected from BYP to A. While the capacitor value is not critical, a 2200-pF
ceramic is recommended. Traces to this part must be kept short and low impedance to provide adequate filtering.
Shorting this pin to a voltage below A damages the TPS2410/11.
8.3.1.3 FLTR:
The internal fast comparator input may be filtered by placing a small capacitor from FLTR to A. This is useful in
situations where the ambient noise or transients might falsely trigger a MOSFET turnoff. While C(FLTR)
suppresses small transients, large voltage reversals have a relatively small additional turn-off delay.
FLTR is clamped to C and should only be used with a capacitor as shown in Figure 6. Connections to FLTR
should be short and direct to minimize parasitic capacitive loading and crosstalk. The filter pin may not be
shorted to any other voltage.
8.3.1.4 FLTB:
The FLTB pin is the open-drain fault output. FLTB sinks current when the MOSFET should be enabled, but either
there is no GATE voltage, V(AC) is greater than 0.4 V with GATE driven ON, the internal UVLO is not satisfied.
FLTB has a 3-ms deglitch filter on the falling edge to prevent transients from creating false signals. FLTB may
not be valid at voltages below the internal VDD UVLO.
8.3.1.5 GATE:
Gate connects to the external N channel MOSFET gate. GATE is driven positive with respect to A by a driver
operating from the voltage on BYP. A time-limited high current discharge source pulls GATE to GND when the
fast turn-off comparator is activated. The high-current discharge is followed by a sustaining pull-down. The turnoff circuits are disabled by the thermal shutdown, leaving a resistive pull-down to keep the gate from floating. The
gate connection should be kept low impedance to maximize turn-off current.
8.3.1.6 GND:
This is the input supply reference. GND should have a low impedance connection to the ground plane. It carries
several Amperes of rapid-rising discharge current when the external MOSFET is turned off, and also carries
significant charge pump currents.
8.3.1.7 RSET:
A resistor connected from this pin to GND sets the MOSFET fast turn-off comparator threshold. The threshold is
slightly positive when the RSET pin is left open. Current drawn by the resistor programs the turn-off voltage to
increasing negative values. The TPS2411 must have a negative threshold programmed to avoid an unstable
condition at light load. The expression for R(RSET) in terms of the fast comparator-trip voltage, V(OFF), follows.
æ
ö
-470.02
÷
R(RSET) = ç
ç V(OFF) - 0.00314 ÷
è
ø
(1)
The units of the numerator are (V × V/A). V(OFF) is positive for V(A) greater than V(C), V(OFF) is less than 3 mV, and
R(RSET) is in ohms.
8.3.1.8 RSVD:
Connect to ground.
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8.3.1.9 STAT
STAT is a multifunction pin. STAT outputs the status of the GATE pin drive. The internal weak pull-up pulls STAT
to VDD when GATE is being driven high and V(GATE) is 0.4 V greater than V(A). If STAT is externally pulled below
VDD/2 while the pin is high, the turnoff threshold is shifted negative (~157 mV) from the RSET programmed
value. Interconnecting the STAT pins of redundant devices, in systems that normally have both devices on,
reduces the likelihood that both devices turn off in the event of a transient. See the Functional Block Diagram,
INPUT ORing and STAT, and Figure 11.
8.3.1.10 UV, OV, PG:
These signals are used to monitor an input voltage for proper range. PG sinks current to GND if UV is below its
threshold, OV is above its threshold, or VD D is below the internal UVLO. PG may not be valid when VDD is below
the UVLO.
A high input on OV causes GATE to be driven low. UV does not effect the MOSFET operation. This permits OV
to be used as an active-high disable.
OV and UV should be connected to ground when not used, and PG may be left open. Multiple PG pins to be wire
ORed using a common pull-up resistor.
8.3.1.11 VDD:
VDD is the primary supply for the gate drive charge pump and other internal circuits. This pin must be connected
a source that is 3 V or greater when the external MOSFET is to be turned on. VDD may be greater or lower than
the controlled bus voltage.
A 0.01-μF bypass capacitor, or 10-Ω and a 0.0 1-μF filter, is recommended because charge pump currents are
drawn through VDD.
8.3.2 Gate Drive, Charge Pump and C(BYP)
Gate drive of 270 μA typical is generated by an internal charge pump and current limiter. A separate supply, VDD,
is provided to avoid having the large charge pump currents interfere with voltage sensing by the A and C pins.
The GATE drive voltage is referenced to V(A) as GATE is only driven high when V(A) > V(C). The recommended
capacitor on BYP (bypass) must be used in order to form a quiet supply for the internal high-speed comparator.
V(GATE) must not exceed V(BYP).
8.3.3 Fast Comparator Input Filtering – C(FLTR)
The FLTR (filter) pin enables a simple method of filtering the input to the fast turn-off comparator as
demonstrated in Figure 6. To minimize the impact of a bus fault, the ORing controller turns off the external
MOSFET as fast as possible when a voltage reversal occurs. However, having a fast reaction increases the
likelihood that noise or non-fault transients may cause false triggering. Examples of such transients are ESD,
EFT, RF induction, step loads, and insertion of high-inrush units. The effect of the filter on a time-domain
transient are illustrated by assuming a step input from positive to negative. The expression for the time to reach 0
V across the fast comparator inputs follows, where the variables are defined in Figure 6.
æ v
ö
tDLY = - R × C(FLTR) × ln ç 2 ÷
è v 2 -v1 ø
(
)
(2)
Figure 6 graphically illustrates that the external MOSFET is turned off after a longer delay for a small transient
than a large voltage reversal. For example, the delay from 10 mV forward to 10-mV reverse is about 52 ns (R =
520 Ω, C = 150 pF), while the delay for a 100-mV reverse transient is 7 ns. It is unlikely that the transient in a
real system is a step response, making exact calculations on the effect of the R-C filter to a specific transient
difficult.
The need for a C(FLTR), and its value, is dependent on the electrical noise environment of the particular system. If
the electrical environment is understood, the need for the filter, or its value, is selected based on approximations
or simulations. If the system is not understood or does not exist when the TPS2410 circuit design is completed, it
is recommended that a C(FLTR) of 100 pF be included in initial schematics. Evaluation of system performance may
allow removal of C(FLTR). The tolerance of the internal resistance is about ±25% including temperature variations.
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Feature Description (continued)
v1
V
1
Source
Comparator Input
time
Load
C(FLTR)
V
C
FLTR-A
V(FLTR-A)
A
V2
Bus Transient
Dt DLY
Turn-on
Amplifier/
Comparator
FLTR
t DLY
vV1
1
VF LTR -A
V(FLTR-A)
Fast
Comparator
t DLY
Comparator Input
time
V2
Bus Transient
Figure 6. Fast Comparator Input Filtering
8.3.4 UV, OV, and PG
The UV and OV inputs can be used in a several ways. These include voltage monitoring and forcing the pass
MOSFET off.
A voltage bus may be monitored for undervoltage with the UV pin, and overvoltage with the OV pin. Figure 7
demonstrates a basic three resistor divider, however, two separate two resistor dividers may be used. PG is high
if V(UV) exceeds the UV threshold, and V(OV) is below the OV threshold, else PG is low. Each of these inputs has
a 0.6-V threshold and 7 mV of hysteresis. Optionally, UV and OV may be independently disabled by connecting
them to ground, and PG may be left floating if not used. The state of PG is undefined until the internal UVLO is
satisfied.
GATE is forced low if V(OV) exceeds 0.6 V. This allows OV to be used as an enable as shown in Figure 7. This
can be used for testing purposes, or control of back-to-back MOSFETs to force an output off even though V(AC) is
greater than 10 mV.
Basic Supply
Monitoring
OV used as an Enable
Logic
Supply
P/O
TPS2410
Logic
Supply
UV
RB
PG
To
Monitor
P/O
TPS2410
UV
OV
GND
OV
GND
Monitored Input Supply
Logic
Supply
RA
PG
To
Monitor
RC
Figure 7. UV, OV, AND PG
8.3.5 Input ORing and Stat
STAT provides information regarding the state of the MOSFET gate drive. STAT is pulled to VDD, through a 46kΩ internal pullup, if GATE is being driven high and V(GATE) exceeds V(A) plus 0.4 V. The STAT pin may be
directly connected to low-voltage logic by using the logic gate input ESD clamp to control the voltage or by using
a much lower pullup resistor (that is, 5 kΩ) to the logic supply voltage. STAT must be allowed to rise above VDD/2
to avoid effecting the reverse turn-off threshold.
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Feature Description (continued)
Interconnecting STAT pins can be used to reduce the occurrence of both MOSFETs turning off in topologies
such as Figure 11 that normally have both MOSFETs ON. This might occur when there is a noise transient on
both buses due to fans cycling on and off, or an ac mains disturbance. If both MOSFETs are ON, and then an
ORing circuit turns OFF, the second ORing circuit fast turnoff threshold is shifted negative by 157 mV from the
RSET programmed value because STAT is pulled low. This reduces the probability that it too turns off as the
arrival of the transient, and speed of both circuits, is unlikely to be matched. Maintaining at least one device ON
avoids both a bus transient due to the current interruption, and momentary downstream hotswap overload when
the ORing recovers. The function of STAT is not limited to the topology of Figure 11 and may be used to
dynamically shift the fast turnoff threshold. The internal circuit shown in the FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
assists in designing these applications.
Figure 8 shows how STAT and OV can be used to latch the TPS2410 off. This is useful when a system operation
benefits from preventing a failed power module from repeatedly disturbing the bus, and may be used in
conjunction with back-to-back MOSFETs. The OV pin must be help low until V(GATE) is 0.4 V above V(A) in order
to accomplish a reset.
Logic Rail
OV
GND
Pull Low
to Reset
STAT
Figure 8. Use of STAT and OV to Latch TPS2411 OFF
8.4 Device Functional Modes
8.4.1 TPS2410 vs TPS2411 – MOSFET Control Methods
The TPS2410 turns the MOSFET on with a linear control loop that regulates V(AC) to 10 mV as shown in
Figure 9. With the gate low, and V(AC) increasing to 10 mV, the amplifier drives GATE high with all available
output current until regulation is reached. The regulator controls V(GATE) to maintain V(AC) at 10 mV as long as the
MOSFET rDS(on) × I(DRAIN) is less than this the regulated voltage. The regulator drives GATE high, turning the
MOSFET fully ON when the rDS(on) × I(DRAIN) exceeds 10 mV; otherwise, V(GATE) is near V(A) plus the MOSFET
gate threshold voltage. If the external circuits force V(AC) below 10 mV and above the programmed fast turnoff,
GATE is slowly turned off. GATE is rapidly pulled to ground if V(AC) falls to the RSET programmed fast turn-off
threshold.
The TPS2411 turns the MOSFET on and off like a comparator with hysteresis as shown in Figure 9. GATE is
driven high when V(AC) exceeds 10 mV, and rapidly turned off if V(AC) falls to the RSET programmed fast turn-off
threshold.
System designs should account for the inherent delay between a device circuit becoming forward biased, and the
MOSFET actually turning ON. The delay is the result of the MOSFET gate capacitance charge from ground to its
threshold voltage by the 270 μA gate current. If there are no additional sources holding the ORed rail voltage up,
the MOSFET internal diode conductd and maintain voltage on the ORed output, but there is some voltage droop.
This condition is analogous to the power source being ORed in this case. The DC/DC converter output voltage
droops when its load increases from zero to a high value. Load sharing techniques that keep all ORed sources
active solve this condition.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
TPS2410
(See Text)
TPS2411
(See Text)
V(GATE)
V(GATE)
Slow Turn-off
Range
V(A) + 10 V
Active
Regulation
Gnd
V(A) + V(T)
Gate
ON
Gate
OFF
V(AC)
Programmable
Fast Turn-off
Threshold
10mV
3mV
Programmable
Fast Turn-off
Threshold
10mV
3mV
V(AC)
Figure 9. TPS2410, TPS2411 Operation
The operation of the two parts is summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Operation as a Function of VAC
Turnoff Threshold (1) ≤ VAC ≤ 10 mV
V(AC) ≤ Turnoff Threshold
(1)
TPS2410 Strong GATE pull-down (OFF)
TPS2411 Strong GATE pull-down (OFF)
(1)
V(AC) Forced < 10 mV
Weak GATE pull-down
(OFF)
(MOSFET
rDS(on) × ILOAD) ≤ 10 mV
V(AC) regulated to 10 mV
Depends on previous state
(Hysteresis region)
V(AC) > 10 mV
GATE pulled high (ON)
GATE pulled high (ON)
Turnoff threshold is established by the value of RSET.
The TPS2410 control method yields several benefits. First, the low current GATE driver provides a gentle turn-on
and turn-off for slowly rising and falling input voltage. Second, it reduces the tendency for on/off cycling of a
comparator based solution at light loads. Third, it avoids reverse currents if the fast turn-off threshold is left
positive. The drawback to this method is that the MOSFET appears to have a high resistance at light load when
the regulation is active. A momentary output voltage droop occurs when a large step load is applied from a lightload condition. The TPS2410 is a better solution for a mid-rail bus that is re-regulated.
The TPS2411 turns the MOSFET on if V(AC) is greater than 10 mV, and hard off when V(AC) is less than the
RSET programmed threshold. There is no linear control range and slow turn-off. The disadvantage is that the
turn-off threshold must be negative (unless a specified load is always present) permitting a continuous reverse
current. Under a dynamic reverse voltage fault, the lower threshold voltage may permit a higher peak reverse
current. There are a number of advantages to this control method. Step loads from a light load condition are
handled without a voltage droop beyond I × R. If the redundant converter fails, applications with redundant
synchronous converters may permit a small amount of reverse current at light load in order to assure that the
MOSFET is all ready on. The TPS2411 is a better solution for low-voltage busses that are not re-regulated, and
that may see large load steps transients.
These applications recommendations are meant as a starting point, with the needs of specific implementations
over-riding them.
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9 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.
9.1 Typical Connections
9.1.1 N+1 Power Supply
The N+1 power supply configuration shown in Figure 10 is used where multiple power supplies are paralleled for
either higher capacity, redundancy or both. If it takes N supplies to power the load, adding an extra, identical unit
in parallel permits the load to continue operation in the event that any one of the N supplies fails. The supplies
are ORed together, rather than directly connected to the bus, to isolate the converter output from the bus when it
is plugged-in or fails short. The TPS2410 and TPS2411 with an external MOSFET emulates the function of the
ORing diode.
It is possible for a malfunctioning converter in an ORed topology to create a bus overvoltage if the loading is less
than the converter’s capacity (that is, N = 1). The ORed topology shown cannot protect the bus from this
condition, even if the ORing MOSFET can be turned off. One common solution is to use two MOSFETs in a
back-to-back configuration to provide bidirectional blocking. See the section on BIDIRECTIONAL BLOCKING
AND PROTECTION OF C.
ORed supplies are usually designed to share power by various means, although the desired operation could
implement an active and standby concept. Sharing approaches include both passive, or voltage droop, and
active methods. Not all of the output ORing devices may be active depending on the sharing control method, bus
loading, distribution resistences, and device settings.
Implementation
Concept
C(BYP)
V DD
C
GATE
A
BYP
Input
Voltage
GND
Power Conversion Block
DC/DC
Converter
CommonBus
DC/DC
Converter
Power
Bus
Figure 10. N+1 Power Supply Example
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Typical Connections (continued)
9.1.2 Input ORing
Figure 11 shows how redundant buses may be ORed to a common point to achieve higher reliability. It is
possible to have both MOSFETs ON at once if the bus voltages are matched, or the combination of tolerance
and regulation causes both TPS2410 and TPS2411 circuits to see a forward voltage. The ORing MOSFET
disconnects the lower-voltage bus, protecting the remaining bus from potential overload by a fault.
Plug-In Unit
STAT
STAT
Optional Connection
Figure 11. Example ORing of Input Power Buses
9.2 Typical Application Examples
9.2.1 VDD, BYP, and Powering Options
The separate VDD pin provides flexibility for operational power and controlled rail voltage. While the internal
UVLO has been set to 2.5 V, the device requires at least 3 V to generate the specified GATE drive voltage.
Sufficient BYP voltage to run internal circuits occurs at VDD voltages between 2.5 V and 3 V. There are three
choices for power, A, C, or a separate supply, two of which are demonstrated in Figure 12. One choice for
voltage rails over 3.3 V is to power from C, since it is typically the source of reliable power. Voltage rails below
3.3 V, that is, 2.5 V and below, should use a separate supply such as 5 V. A separate VDD supply can be used to
control voltages above it, for example 5 V powering VDD to control a 12-V bus.
VDD is the main source of power for the internal control circuits. The charge pump that powers BYP draws most
of its power from VDD. The input should be low impedance, making a bypass capacitor a preferred solution.
A 10-Ω series resistor may be used to limit inrush current into the bypass capacitor, and to provide noise filtering
for the supply.
BYP is the interconnection point between a charge pump, V(AC) monitor amplifiers and comparators, and the gate
driver. C(BYP) must be used to filter the charge pump. A 2200 pF is recommended, but the value is not critical.
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Typical Application Examples (continued)
Common
Bus
Common Bus Powering
Common
Bus
Separate Bus Powering
5V
2200pF
* Optional Filtering
0.01 mF
Voltage
0.8 V - 18 V
10*
V DD
C
GATE GND
BYP
A
3.3 V - 18 V
Input
0.01 mF
Input
Voltage
V DD
C
GATE GND
2200pF
BYP
A
10*
* Optional Filtering
Figure 12. VDD Powering Examples
9.2.2 Bidirectional Blocking and Protection of C
The TPS2410 and TPS2411 may be used in applications where bidirectional blocking is desired. This may occur
in situations where two different voltages are ORed together, and operation from the lower voltage is desired.
Another important application allows isolation of a redundant unit that is generating too high an output voltage.
There are two considerations, first is the selection of the VDD source, and second is protection of the C pin from
excessive current. Figure 13 provides an example of this type of application.
VDD needs to have voltage applied when A is to be connected to the load. Connecting VDD to C only works when
voltage on C is always present before A is connected. VDD may be connected to A, a separate supply, or have
voltage from A ORed with voltage from C. OV may be used to force GATE low, even when V(A) is greater than
V(C), by driving OV to a voltage between 0.6 V and less than 5.25 V.
The C pin must be protected from excessive current if V(A) can exceed V(C) by more than 5.5 V. With a single
MOSFET, V(C) is never more than a diode drop lower than V(A). When V(AC) is greater than a diode drop, a small
current flows out of the C pin into the load. If V(AC) exceeds 5.5 V, a current limiting circuit should be used to
protect C. Figure 13 provides an example circuit. Inserting this protection circuit creates a small offset in the
forward regulation and threshold voltage.
Power
Bus
C
GATE
BY P
A
SST270 VDD
1kW
C(BYP)
Switchable
Input
UV
OV
GND
Control
Figure 13. Bidirectional Blocking Example
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9.2.3 ORing Examples
Applications with the TPS2410 and TPS2411 are not limited to ORIng of identical sections. The device and
external MOSFET form a general purpose function block. Figure 14 shows a circuit with ORing between a
discrete diode and a TPS2410 MOSFET section. This circuit can be used to combine two different voltages in
cases where the output is re-regulated, and the additional voltage drop in the Input 1 path is not a concern. An
example is ORing of an ac adapter on Input 1 with a lower voltage on Input 2 Figure 15 shows an improved
efficiency version of the first in which a P MOSFET replaces the simple diode. This circuit may not be useful in
applications where Input 1 may be shorted because the P MOSFET is not managed, permitting reverse current
flow. Input 2 should be the lower of the two voltage rails. If Input 1 was the lower voltage rail and connected first,
then Input 2 is connected, there is a momentary reverse current in the P MOSFET. The reverse current occurs
because the STAT signal does not go high until VGATE ramps above Input 2 (the higher voltage) by 0.4 V. The
Input 1 to Input 2 difference voltage momentarily appears across the PMOS device which is turned on until STAT
switches high, causing a reverse current. The highest efficiency with the best fault tolerance is provided by two
TPS2410 MOSFET sections.
Input 1
Input 1
Input 2
Output
Output
Input 2
2 2 0 0 pF
2200 pF
10 kW
C
VDD
GATE
BYP
A
VDD
C
GATE
A
BYP
GND
GND
Figure 14. ORing Circuit
STAT
Figure 15. P MOSFET Circuit
The TPS2410 may be a better choice in applications where inputs may be removed, causing an open-circuit
input. If the MOSFET was ON when the input is removed, VAC is virtually zero. If the reverse turn-off threshold is
programmed negative, the device does not pull GATE low. A system interruption can then be created if a short is
applied to the floating input. For example, if an ac adapter is first connected to the unit, and then connected to
the ac mains, the adapter output capacitors look like a momentary short to the unit. A TPS2410 with RSET open
turns the MOSFET OFF when the input goes open circuit.
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9.2.4 Design Requirements
9.2.4.1 MOSFET Selection and R(RSET)
MOSFET selection criteria include voltage rating, voltage drop, power dissipation, size, and cost. The voltage
rating consists of both the ability to withstand the rail voltage with expected transients, and the gate breakdown
voltage. The MOSFET gate rating should be the minimum of 12 V or the controlled rail voltage. Typically this
requires a ±20 V GATE voltage rating.
While rDS(on) is often chosen with the power dissipation, voltage drop, size and cost in mind, there are several
other factors to be concerned with in ORing applications. When using the TPS2410, the minimum voltage across
the device is 10 mV. A device that would have a lower voltage drop at full-load would be over-specified. When
using a TPS2411 or TPS2410 with RSET programmed to a negative voltage, the permitted static reverse current
is equal to the turn-off threshold divided by the rDS(on). While this current may actually be desirable in some
systems, the amount may be controlled by selection of rDS(on) and RSET. The practical range of rDS(on) runs from
the low milliohms to 40 mΩ for a single MOSFET.
MOSFETs may be paralleled for lower voltage drop (power loss) at high current. For TPS2410 operation, one
should plan for only one of the MOSFETs to carry current until the 10 mV regulation point is exceeded and the
loop forces GATE fully ON. TPS2411 operation does not rely on linear range operation, so the MOSFETs are all
ON or OFF together except for short transitional times. Beyond the control issues, current sharing depends on
the resistance match including both the rDS(on) and the connection resistance.
The TPS2410 may be used without a resistor on RSET If the turnoff V(AC) threshold is about 3 mV. The TPS2411
may only be operated without an RSET programming resistor if the loading provides a higher V(AC). A larger
negative turnoff threshold reduces sensitivity to false tripping due to noise on the bus, but permits larger static
reverse current. Installing a resistor from RSET to ground creates a negative shift in the fast turn-off threshold
per Equation 3.
æ
ö
-470.02
÷
R(RSET) = ç
ç V(OFF) - 0.00314 ÷
è
ø
(3)
To obtain a –10 mV fast turnoff ( V(A) is less than V(C) by 10 mV ), R(RSET) = (–470.02/ ( –0.01–0.00314) ) ≈
35,700Ω. If a 10 mΩ rDS(on) MOSFET was used, the reverse turnoff current is calculated as follows.
V(THRESHOLD)
I(TURN_OFF) =
r DS(on)
I(TURN_OFF) = -10 mV
10 mW
I(TURN_OFF) = - 1 A
(4)
The sign indicates that the current is reverse, or flows from the MOSFET drain to source ( C to A ).
The turn-off speed of a MOSFET is influenced by the effective gate-source and gate-drain capacitance (CISS).
Since these capacitances vary a great deal between different vendor parts and technologies, they should be
considered when selecting a MOSFET where the fastest turn-off is desired.
9.2.4.2 TPS2410 Regulation-loop Stability
The TPS2410 uses an internal linear error amplifier to keep the external MOSFET from saturating at light load.
This feature has the benefits of setting a turn-off above 0 V, providing a soft turn-off for slowly decaying input
voltages, and helps droop-sharing redundancy at light load.
Although the control loop has been designed to accommodate a wide range of applications, there are a few
guidelines to be followed to assure stability.
• Select a MOSFET C(ISS) of 1 nF or greater
• Use low ESR bulk capacitors on the output C terminal, typically greater than 100 μF with less than 50 mΩ
ESR
• Maintain some minimum operational load (e.g. 100 mA or more)
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Symptoms of stability issues include V(AC) undershoot and possible fast turn-off on large-transient recovery, and
a worst-case situation where the gate continually cycles on and off. These conditions are solved by following the
rules above. Loop stability should not be confused with tripping the fast comparator due to V(AC) tripping the gate
off.
Although not common, a condition may arise where the dc/dc converter transient response may cause the GATE
to cycle on and off at light load. The converter experiences a load spike when GATE transitions from OFF to ON
because the ORed bus capacitor voltage charges abruptly by as much as a diode drop. The load spike may
cause the supply output to droop and overshoot, which can result in the ORed capacitor peak charging to the
overshoot voltage. When the supply output settles to its regulated value, the ORed bus may be higher than the
source, causing the device to turn the GATE off. While this may not actually cause a problem, its occurrence
may be mitigated by control of the power supply transient characteristic and increasing its output capacitance
while increasing the ORed load to capacitance ratio. Adjusting the TPS2410 turn-off threshold or using STAT if
possible to desensitize the redundant ORing device may help as well. Careful attention to layout and chargepump noise around the device helps with noise margin.
The linear gate driver has a pull-up current of 290 μA and pull-down current of 3 mA typical.
9.2.5 Detailed Design Procedure
The following is a summarized design procedure:
1. Choose between the TPS2410 or TPS2411, see TPS2410 vs TPS2411 – MOSFET Control Methods.
2. Choose the VDD source. Table 2 provides a guide for where to connect VDD that covers most cases. VDD may
be directly connected to the supply, but an R(VDD) / C(VDD) of 10 Ω / 0.01 μF is recommended.
Table 2. VDD Connection Guide
3 V ≤ VA ≤ 3.5 V
VA < 3 V
Bias Supply > 3 V
VA or Bias Supply > 3 V. VC if always > 3 V
VA > 3.5 V
VC, VA or Bias for special configurations
3. Noise voltage and impedance at the A pin should be kept low. C(A) may be required if there is noise on the
bus, or A is not low impedance. If either of these is a concern, a C(A) of 0.01 μF or more may be required.
4. Select C(BYP) as 2200 pF, X7R, 25-V or 50-V ceramic capacitor.
5. If the noise and transient environment is not well known, design C(FLTR) in, then experimentally determine if it
is required. Start with a 100 pF, X7R, 25-V or 50-V ceramic capacitor and adjust if necessary.
6. Select M1 based on considerations of voltage drop, power dissipated, voltage ratings, and gate capacitance.
See sections: MOSFET Selection and RSET and TPS2410 Regulation-Loop Stability.
7. Select R(RSET) based on which MOSFET was chosen and reverse current considerations – see MOSFET
Selection and RSET. If the noise and transient environment is not well known, make provision for R(RSET)
even when using the TPS2410.
8. Configure the UV and OV inputs per the desired behavior – UV, OV, and PG. Calculate the resistor dividers.
9. Add optional interface for PG, FLTB, and STAT as desired.
10. Make sure to connect RSVD to ground.
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M1
Optional Logic
Interface
10 kW
C(VDD)
C
Logic
Voltage
PG
FLTB
GND
OV
R SV D
R SET
R(B)
STAT
R(RSET)
R(C)
V DD
GA TE
FLTR
A
BY P
UV
Input
Voltage
See
Text
Common
Voltage
10 kW
C(FLTR)
C(BYP)
C(A)
R(A)
R(VDD)
Figure 16. Design Template
9.2.6 Application Curves
V(AC) (Left)
at 10 mV/div
V(AC) (Left)
at 20 mV/div
V(GATE) (Right)
at 5 V/div
V(AC)
V(IN)
V(AC)
V(GATE) (Left)
at 5 V/div
V(IN) (Right)
at 20 mVac/div
V(STAT)
GATE
V(STAT) (Left)
at 10 V/div
V(GATE) (Right)
at 10 V/div
50 ns/div
V(GATE) (Left)
at 10 V/div
GATE
500 μs/div
VDD = 12
I(LOAD) = 5 A
VDD = 3 V
Figure 17. Typical Turnoff with Two Ored Devices Active
vs IRL3713 Transient Applied to Left Side
V(AC)
V(GATE)
at 5 V/div
V(AC)
at 20 mV/div
I(GATE)
at 2 A/div
I(GATE
I(LOAD) = 5 A
Figure 18. Typical Turnoff and Recovery with Two Ored
Devices Active vs IRL3713 Transient Applied to Left Side
V(AC)
V(GATE)
at 2 V/div
V(AC)
at 20 mV/div
I(GATE)
at 2A/div
I(GATE
GATE
GATE
Delay = 68 ns, V(GATE) = 12 V at 103 ns
C(GATE) = 10 nF
VDD = VA = 12 V
20 ns/div
V(AC) = -20 mV
Delay = 70 ns, V(GATE) = 1 V at 113 ns
C(GATE) = 10 nF
VA = 1 V
Figure 19. Turnoff Time
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20 ns/div
VDD = 5
Figure 20. Turnoff Time
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10 Power Supply Recommendations
10.1 Recommended Operating Range
The maximum recommended bus voltage is lower than the absolute maximum voltage ratings on A, C, and VDD
solely to provide margin for transients on the bus. Most power systems experience transient voltages above the
normal operating level. Short transients, or voltage spikes, may be clamped by the ORing MOSFET to an output
capacitor and/or voltage rail depending on the system design. Transient protection, that is, a TVS diode
(transient voltage suppressor, a type of Zener diode), may be required on the input or output if the system design
does not inherently limit transient voltages below the device absolute maximum ratings. If a TVS is required, it
must protect to the absolute maximum ratings at the worst case clamping current. The devices operate properly
up to the absolute maximum voltage ratings on A, C, and VDD.
10.2 System Design and Behavior with Transients
The power system, perhaps consisting of multiple supplies, interconnections, and loads, is unique for every
product. A power distribution has low impedance, and low loss, which yields high Q by its nature. While the
addition of lossy capacitors helps at low frequencies, their benefit at high frequencies is compromised by
parasitics. Transient events with rise times in the 10-ns range may be caused by inserting or removing units, load
fluctuations, switched loads, supply fluctuations, power supply ripple, and shorts. These transients cause the
distribution to ring, creating a situation where ORing controllers may trip off unnecessarily. In particular, when an
ORing device turns off due to a reverse current fault, there is an abrupt interruption of the current, causing a fast
ringing event. Since this ringing occurs at the same point in the topology as the other ORing controllers, they are
the most likely to be effected.
The ability to operate in the presence of noise and transients is in direct conflict with the goal of precise ORing
with rapid response to actual faults. A fast response reduces peak stress on devices, reduces transients, and
promotes un-interrupted system operation. However, a control with small thresholds and high speed is most
likely to be falsely tripped by transients that are not the result of a fault. The power distribution system should be
designed to control the transient voltages seen by fast-responding devices such as ORing and hotswap devices.
The TPS2410 was designed with several features to help tune its speed and sensitivity to individual systems.
The FLTR pin provides a convenient place to filter the bus voltage before it causes undesired tripping (see Fast
Comparator Input Filtering – C(FLTR) ). Some applications may find it possible to use RSET to advantage by
setting the reverse turn-off threshold more negative. Last, the STAT pin may be used to desensitize the turnoff
threshold of an on-line TPS2410 when a redundant TPS2410 has turned off. This is especially attractive in dual
redundant systems (see Input ORing and STAT). Ultimately, the performance may have to be tuned to fit the
characteristics of each particular system.
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11 Layout
11.1 Layout Considerations
See Figure 16 for reference designations.
1. The TPS2410 and TPS2411, M1, and associated components should be used over a ground plane.
2. The GND connection should be short with multiple vias to ground.
3. C(VDD) should be adjacent to the VDD pin with a minimal ground connection length to the plane.
4. The GATE connection should be short and wide (this is, 0.025" minimum).
5. The C pin should be Kelvin connected to M1.
6. The A pin should be a short, wide, Kelvin connection to M1 and the bus.
7. C(BYP), C(FLTR), and R(RSET) should be kept immediately adjacent to the TPS2410 and TPS2411 with short
leads.
8. Do not run noisy signals adjacent to FLTR.
11.2 Layout Example
Via
Track in bottom layer
Track in top layer
GATE
DRAIN
VIN Top Layer
Power Plane
SOURCE
VOUT Top Layer
Power Plane
RSVD
C
R(A)
A
FLTR
C(FLTR)
C(BYP)
BYP
GATE
Vs>3V
R(B)
TPS2411
PG
GND
R(VDD)
VDD
UV
OV
FLTb
RSET
R(C)
STAT
C(VDD)
R(RSET)
Top Layer
GND Plane
Figure 21. Example Layout
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12.1 Device Support
12.2 Related Links
The table below lists quick access links. Categories include technical documents, support and community
resources, tools and software, and quick access to order now.
Table 3. Related Links
PARTS
PRODUCT FOLDER
ORDER NOW
TECHNICAL
DOCUMENTS
TOOLS &
SOFTWARE
SUPPORT &
COMMUNITY
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TPS2411
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To receive notification of documentation updates, navigate to the device product folder on ti.com. In the upper
right corner, click on Alert me to register and receive a weekly digest of any product information that has
changed. For change details, review the revision history included in any revised document.
12.4 Community Resources
TI E2E™ support forums are an engineer's go-to source for fast, verified answers and design help — straight
from the experts. Search existing answers or ask your own question to get the quick design help you need.
Linked content is provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do
not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.
12.5 Trademarks
E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with
appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.
ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more
susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.
12.7 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
(2)
Lead finish/
Ball material
MSL Peak Temp
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(3)
(4/5)
(6)
TPS2410PW
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
90
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
TPS2410
TPS2410PWR
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
TPS2410
TPS2410PWRG4
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
TPS2410
TPS2410RMSR
ACTIVE
UQFN
RMS
14
3000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAUAG
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
T2410
TPS2410RMST
ACTIVE
UQFN
RMS
14
250
RoHS & Green
NIPDAUAG
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
T2410
TPS2411PW
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
90
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
TPS2411
TPS2411PWR
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
TPS2411
TPS2411PWRG4
ACTIVE
TSSOP
PW
14
2000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAU
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
-40 to 85
TPS2411
TPS2411RMSR
ACTIVE
UQFN
RMS
14
3000
RoHS & Green
NIPDAUAG
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
T2411
TPS2411RMST
ACTIVE
UQFN
RMS
14
250
RoHS & Green
NIPDAUAG
Level-2-260C-1 YEAR
-40 to 85
T2411
(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)
RoHS: TI defines "RoHS" to mean semiconductor products that are compliant with the current EU RoHS requirements for all 10 RoHS substances, including the requirement that RoHS substance
do not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, "RoHS" products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes. TI may
reference these types of products as "Pb-Free".
RoHS Exempt: TI defines "RoHS Exempt" to mean products that contain lead but are compliant with EU RoHS pursuant to a specific EU RoHS exemption.
Green: TI defines "Green" to mean the content of Chlorine (Cl) and Bromine (Br) based flame retardants meet JS709B low halogen requirements of