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TPS7H5001-SP: Internal Oscillator and External Synchronization Modes

Part Number: TPS7H5001-SP

Hello

I have some question about the different oscillator/synchronization modes.

I need to start up me converter in free running, so in "Internal Oscillator Mode", so with a resistor mounted from RT pin to AVSS.

Then, once the converter is started and the load is powered, the load (in this case a FPGA) must synchronize the converter at a higher switching frequency (depending on the application)

My problem is : it seems, reading the datasheet, that once the controller is configured in internal oscillator mode by putting a RT resistor, the sync cannot be used as an input.

The output seems to have high output impedance approx 500ohms (0.5V max output voltage on the pin if loaded by 10mA, I imagine that the internal driver is powered by the internal 5V, so a 4.5V voltage drop with 10mA output current), so can I use a low impedance driver to "overdrive" the Sync pin and then synchronize the TSP7H5001 at a higher frequency even with a RT resistor mounted ?

If not, do you have another (simple) idea for my application ?

Thank in advance for your help

Jeremy

  • Hey Jeremy,

    The RT pin sets the SYNC pin as an input or output.
    Overdriving the SYNC pin will just fight the controller using it as an output.

    Truly there isn't a simple method without disconnecting the RT resistor with an external logic device.
    This would unfortunately stop the device from switching for a period of time however.

    Thanks,
    Daniel