Final Datasheet Rev 1.0
July 21, 2017
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Inrush Support
A system may present loads to the switch which result in high inrush currents when initially energized, but rapidly decrease to a
lower level. If the inrush level is higher than the switch over-current shutdown, it may be impossible to activate the load. This
device supports an inrush mode to allow the activation of loads with inrush currents on the order of twice their normal operating
current for a short period of time. During the inrush period, the switch over-current shutdown is elevated, allowing current to
build in the load, ensuring actuation. After the inrush event, the over-current threshold can be reduced to a lower level to allow
protection against faults. Figure 7 below illustrates the time-variant peak load current and how the inrush over-current shutdown
threshold can be used to energize a load successfully when the higher inrush current would otherwise have tripped the lower
steady-state over-current threshold. As long as the load current stays within the safe shaded area, the switch will remain closed.
Figure 7: Inrush Waveform
Note that T
IPK
is internally limited to a maximum of N
IR_CYCLES
= 4 cycles (8 current zero-crossings). Therefore T
IPK
is defined as:
,
67
8
9&
!:;
9
<
67
8
If it is desired to limit this period to something less, the normal over-current shutdown threshold may be restored by writing the
command sequence to cancel inrush mode. If the device is used in a DC application, note that T
IPK
will be infinite, so it is critical
that the system controller adjusts this time as required so that the system is not sustained in the load current inrush state
indefinitely. It is recommended that the inrush period be only as long as is required by the load in the system.
Dither Functionality
Dithering is provided as a mode of operation for applications where a single device per system is used. It enables powering the
TS13401 from the AC waveform. The device monitors system voltage and if it is below V
DITHER_ON
, the switch is shut off for
approximately T
DOFF
. This causes energy stored in the inductor to be transferred into the C
SYS
capacitor. When the device is in Dither
mode, this event occurs at T
DRTY
intervals until the system voltage reaches V
DITHER_OFF
.
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08
Load Current (A)
Time (s)
Load Current vs. Time
T
IPK
Inrush Over-Current Shutdown: IOUT
PK
Over-Current Shutdown
Threshold: IOUT
OC
-IOUT
OC
-IOUT
Load Current Inrush
Steady-State
Operation