I am using a TPS61170 boost converter in "Phantom Power" mode, exactly as shown in Fig. 22 of the data sheet. Vin (5V)is sourced by a USB host. The output current draw is very modest - less than 2mA @48V. Even though the circuit is in Soft Start-up mode (Ctrl hard-wired to Vin) I see a high in-rush current (>500mA) as soon as the output voltage starts ramping up. This exceeds the capacity of my powered USB hub and causes Vin to drop to <3.5V.
How can I limit the input current to<100mA?
To Summarize:
Vin = 4.5 - 5.5V
Vout = 48V
Iout <2mA
Cin = 4.7uF
Output Load ~ 33K, 4.7uF