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TPS56121: Internal regulator and EN pin

Part Number: TPS56121
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS543C20,

Hello There,

I have a quick question on the internal regulator operation depending on EN pin. Per I know, the internal regulator keeps running once VDD pin is applied with a proper level (>V_UVLO) regardless of EN pin. This is what's happening with TPS543C20. BP pin of TPS543C20 is always on. I believe this is the general operation of most DCDC converter devices.

However, I notice TPS56121 has a different operation. BP pin of TPS56121 will be off when EN pin is low even though VDD is properly applied. What's the reason? Maybe is it a special case because EN pin is implemented along with SS functionality unlike other general devices? Is there any other devices that EN pin can control the internal regulator as well?

Please help provide a insight. Thank you!