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TPS736: Output Impedance of TPS736 when EN is low, Vin is low

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Part Number: TPS736
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS763

Hi, 

Thanks for the previous explanation.  I was wondering if the equivalent resistance network would be similar for a TPS736 device?  Again, this is for the calculation of the DC output impedance when EN and VIN are low.  Vout would be low as well in this case.

Thanks,

JMMN

  • Hi,

    The TPS736 has an NMOS pass element. One advantage of using n-channel pass FETs is that they can achieve lower dropout voltages compared to a p-channel pass FET of the same size. In dropout, the equivalent network will be the same but Rdson will be smaller, resulting in a smaller output impedance compared to the TPS763.

    Another advantage of using n-channel pass FETs is their built in reverse current protection. The parasitic body diode of n-channel pass FETs do not conduct current in the reverse (VOUT to VIN) direction. When EN and VIN are low, the pass FET is in a high impedance state, and the equivalent network simplifies to the feedback network in parallel with the load.

    Thanks,
    Gerard