Data Sheet ADP5074
Rev. A | Page 11 of 17
PRECISION ENABLING
The ADP5074 has an enable pin that features a precision enable
circuit with an accurate reference voltage. This reference allows the
ADP5074 to be sequenced easily from other supplies. It can also
be used as a programmable UVLO input by using a resistor divider.
The enable pin has an internal pull-down resistor that defaults
to off when the pin is floating. When the voltage at the enable pin is
greater than the VTH_H reference level, the regulator is enabled.
SOFT START
The regulator in the ADP5074 includes soft start circuitry that
ramps the output voltage in a controlled manner during startup,
thereby limiting the inrush current. The soft start time is internally
set to the fastest rate when the SS pin is open.
Connecting a resistor between SS and ground allows the
adjustment of the soft start delay.
SLEW RATE CONTROL
The ADP5074 uses programmable output driver slew rate
control circuitry. This circuitry reduces the slew rate of the
switching node as shown in Figure 22, resulting in reduced
ringing and lower EMI. To program the slew rate, connect the
SLEW pin to the VREG pin for normal mode, to the GND pin
for slow mode, or leave it open for fast mode. This logic allows the
use of an open-drain output from a noise sensitive device to
switch the slew rate from fast to slow, for example, during
analog-to-digital converter (ADC) sampling.
Note that slew rate control causes a trade-off between efficiency
and low EMI.
Figure 22. Switching Node at Various Slew Rate Settings
CURRENT-LIMIT PROTECTION
The inverting regulator in the ADP5074 includes current-limit
protection circuitry to limit the amount of forward current
allowed through the MOSFET switch.
When the peak inductor current exceeds the current-limit
threshold, the power MOSFET switch is turned off for the
remainder of that switch cycle. If the peak inductor current
continues to exceed the overcurrent limit, the regulator enters
hiccup mode. The regulator stops switching and then restarts
with a new soft start cycle after tHICCUP and repeats until the
overcurrent condition is removed.
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
An overvoltage protection mechanism is present on the FB pin
for the inverting regulator.
When the voltage on the FB pin drops below the VOV threshold,
the switching stops until the voltage rises above the threshold.
This functionality is enabled after the soft start period has elapsed.
POWER GOOD
The ADP5074 provides an open-drain power-good output to
indicate when the output voltage reaches a target level.
A pull-up voltage must be provided on the PWRGD pin through
an external resistor to provide a high output when the power is
good. The pull-up voltage is typically sourced from the VREG pin
although an external supply may be used with a maximum voltage
of VDS_PG (MAX). The power-good FET pulls down when the supply
on the PVIN pin rises above VPG (SUPPLY) and the FET remains on
until the enable is brought high and soft start has completed. Note
that if an external supply is used, the power-good output may be
high until PVIN reaches VDS_PG (MAX).
As soon as the device is enabled and soft start is complete, the
power-good function monitors the voltage on the FB pin. If the
voltage VREF − VFB is greater than the VPG (GOOD) threshold, the
power-good FET turns off, allowing the power-good output to
be pulled up to VREG or an external supply signaling a power-
good valid condition. If the voltage VREF − VFB is less than the
VPG (BAD) threshold, the power-good FET turns on, pulling the
output to GND, indicating the power output is not good.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
In the event that the ADP5074 junction temperature rises above
TSHDN, the thermal shutdown circuit turns off the IC. Extreme
junction temperatures can be the result of prolonged high current
operation, poor circuit board design, and/or high ambient
temperature. Hysteresis is included so that when thermal shutdown
occurs, the ADP5074 does not return to operation until the on-
chip temperature drops below TSHDN − THYS. When resuming from
thermal shutdown, a soft start is performed.