TPS4811-Q1: Unable to get FETs to turn on with all protections disabled.

Part Number: TPS4811-Q1

Tool/software:

Page 3 of this schematic shows implementation of TPS48111-Q1.

With C13, C15, C51 shorted that should disable overcurrent & temperature fault.

I also have R67 + C21 removed, and a wire from R67.2 to C2.2 to disable short circuit protection.

There is a wire connecting C36.2 to Q13 SRC. 

INP has a 3.16k pull-up to 5V. EN/UVLO is referenced to EXTDC not EXTDC_OUT.

When EXTDC is applied, the chip should be powered and charge pump enabled (I see this). As soon as the charge pump passes BST_UVLOR, the FETs enable but immediately shut off. I see FLT_I still trip from HI - LO. 

Can nuisance / false trips still occur with all of the protections disabled? Am I missing something?

  • Hi Michael, 

    1. Are your FLT pins also pulled up to a VCC source? This is an open drain pin and requires a pull up
    2. Nuisance trips can still affect the device since the SCP comparator doesn't actually deactivate. You can also try shorting the RSNS to see if the trip still occurs.

    Thanks,

    Sarah