TPS51396A: TPS51396A: Component short circuit during power on

Part Number: TPS51396A


Hi there,

I have a problem with the IC TPS51396A when I try to power on. There appears to be a short on all pins to gnd (except NC, PGOOD, MODE).

In both cases, there is no load on vout, both boards assembled by JLCPCB.

So far I have tested on two PCBs.

PCB #1:

  • 4V was first applied with current limit of 100mA, no short was detected. 
  • voltage was increased to 12V, upon power up a short was present.

PCB #2: 

  • 4V was first applied with a current limit of 100mA, no short was detected.
  • Voltage was increased to 12V, upon power up no short was detected; vout was 5V
  • After some time of testing, upon power up (12V) a short developed

Both PCBs are share the same layout and components.

Any insight into what I am doing incorrectly would be appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

Relevant Schematic:

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