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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] TPS2640 TPS2660: How to recover fast during supply line interruptions ?

    Part Number: TPS2640 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS2663 , TPS2660 How to recover fast during supply line interruptions ?

  • [FAQ] TPS2660: How much time does the eFuse takes to thermal shutdown during overcurrent fault ?

    Part Number: TPS2660 How much time does the eFuse takes to thermal shutdown during overcurrent fault ?

  • [FAQ] Powering FPGAs which require large input capacitance

    How to ensure loop stability for our devices when powering FPGAs which require large input capacitance typically?

  • [FAQ] More information needed about Multi-function Pins and their Applications in TI Step-down Converters

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS62864 , TPS62800 , TPS62865 What are the advantages of multi-function pins and how do I best design my application using multi-function pins (VSET/VID for TPS62864/6/8/9, VSET/MODE for TPS62865/7 and VSEL/MODE for TPS62800…

  • [FAQ] Is there an index where all App Notes relevant to BSR-LV are stored?

    I'm interested in learning more about technical content related to BSR-LV converters

  • [FAQ] How to understand the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the SW Node?

    The measured waveform of SW node in my applications seems to be exceeding the SW node voltage ratings mentioned in the datasheet. What can I do?

  • [FAQ] How can I design my application in a way to minimize the switching noise distributed in the power distribution network of the system?

    My application uses different DC/DC converters for powering different functional blocks of the system. How can I design my application in a way to minimize the switching noise distributed in the power distribution network of the system, and for example…

  • [FAQ] How do SOT23 and SOT563 packages thermal performance compare?

    Some TI converters are available in SOT 23-5, SOT23-6, and SOT563 packages. What are the trade-offs in terms of thermal performance when choosing the appropriate device for my application?

  • [FAQ] Will using a high switching frequency converter affect my efficiency at higher loads?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS628512 I want to keep my solution size at a minimum, but I'm concerned about impacting the efficiency of my power supply by choosing a high switching frequency DC/DC converter.

  • [FAQ] How can I optimize the thermal performance of high power density buck converters?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS62866 My high current application may be thermally limited and I'd like to understand how to optimize the thermal performance of the high power density buck converters - in particular, what needs to be considered in…

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