7.3.8 VDDQ Out-of-Bound Operation

When the output voltage rises to 8% above the target value, the out-of-bound operation starts. During the out-of-bound condition, the controller operates in forced PWM-only mode. Turning on the low-side MOSFET beyond the zero inductor current quickly discharges the output capacitor. During this operation, the cycle-by-cycle negative overcurrent limit is also valid. Once the output voltage returns to within regulation range, the controller resumes to auto-skip mode.