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TPS25947: Continuous operation in the clamped state

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Part Number: TPS25947

I am planning on using the TPS259472LRPW in a product that is powered by a +5VDC supply that the user provides.  The minimum VOVC specification for the TPS259472x is 5.25V, meaning some devices will clamp the supply if the input voltage is greater than 5.25V.  I don't think this will be a problem because the voltage drop across the eFuse will be minimal, and therefore won't overheat and turn itself off.  In the clamping state, I would expect voltage regulation to be impacted, but that is OK since there are downstream regulators that will regulate the voltages for the sensitive components.

I would like to ensure the TPS259472LRPW will function continuously without faulting under the following conditions:

Power Supply: 5V +10% = 5.5V
Maximum current: 1.5 Amps
Ambient temperature: 85°C
RθJA: 41.7°C/W (land pattern with thermal vias under the part)

The VOVC and VCLAMP specs are as follows:

I think there is a mistake in section 8.1 of the datasheet.  It says "overvoltage spikes are either safely clamped to the selected threshold voltage (VOVC)".  Shouldn't it be VCLAMP instead of VOVC?

Since VOVC is typically 5.74V, even a +/-10% tolerance supply will not be clamped by the eFuse if VOVC is 5.74V.  However, since VOVC can be as low as 5.25V, and a 10% tolerance supply could output 5.5V, it is possible that some devices might clamp a 10% tolerance supply.  I've done some basic power dissipation calculations, and I don't think this will be an issue for the requirements I listed above.  But I would really appreciate it if you would let me know if I'm mistaken.

The maximum recommended junction temperature is 125°C.  Does this mean the device will operate at 125°C without a significant reduction in lifetime?  With a 5.5V input, and a clamped output voltage of 5.0V, that means 0.5V will be dropped across the eFuse.  The quiescent current is negligible and I think it can be safely omitted.

The basic power dissipation formulas I'm using are as follows:

PD = (TJ − TA)/RθJA
TJ = TA + (RθJA x PD)

I calculated this in Excel for TA = 50 and 85 degrees, and 0.75W of power dissipation (1.5 Amps x 0.5V).  At 85°C ambient, TJ will be 116°C, which is within the recommended maximum.  I calculate TJ = 126.7°C for a current of 2 Amps, which is over the limit.  Here is a screenshot of my Excel sheet:

Would you please confirm that I have applied the proper analysis?  Will the TPS259472LRPW operate indefinitely given the requirements I outlined above?

Thank you for your help!

Regards,
Greg

  • Hi Greg,

    Thanks for reaching out. I will get back before wednesday on this.

    Regards

    Kunal Goel

  • Hi Greg,

    Your analysis is right.

    1. "I think there is a mistake in section 8.1 of the datasheet.  It says "overvoltage spikes are either safely clamped to the selected threshold voltage (VOVC)".  Shouldn't it be VCLAMP instead of VOVC?" -> Yes it should be Vclamp.

    2. As long as it is below 125C device can operate without any long term reliability concern.

    Regards

    Kunal Goel

  • Hi Kunal,

    Thank you very much for determining I analyzed it correctly and confirming that continuous operation at 125°C will not adversely affect the reliability.  125°C is hot!  It is amazing that it is comfortable at that temperature.

    Regards,

    Greg