7.3.9 Enable and Adjusting UVLO

The EN pin provides an electrical on/off control of the device. After the EN pin voltage exceeds the threshold voltage, the device starts operation. If the EN pin voltage is pulled below the threshold voltage, the regulator stops switching and enters a low Iq state.

The EN pin has an internal pullup current source, allowing the user to float the EN pin for enabling the device. If an application requires controlling the EN pin, use an open-drain or open collector output logic to interface with the pin.

The device implements internal UVLO circuitry on the VIN pin. The device is disabled when the VIN pin voltage falls below the internal VIN UVLO threshold. The internal VIN UVLO threshold has a hysteresis of 150 mV.

If an application requires either a higher UVLO threshold on the VIN pin or a secondary UVLO on the PVIN pin, in split rail applications, then the EN pin can be configured as shown in Figure 17, Figure 18, or Figure 19. When using the external UVLO function, TI recommends to set the hysteresis to be >500 mV.

The EN pin has a small pullup current Ip which sets the default state of the pin to enable when no external components are connected. The pullup current is also used to control the voltage hysteresis for the UVLO function because it increases by I_h after the EN pin crosses the enable threshold. The UVLO thresholds can be calculated using Equation 2 and Equation 3.

Figure 17. Adjustable VIN UVLO

Figure 18. Adjustable PVIN UVLO, VIN ≥ 4.5 V

Figure 19. Adjustable VIN and PVIN UVLO

Equation 2.

Equation 3.

where

• I_h = 2.25 μA
• I_p = 1.15 μA
• V_ENRISING = 1.21 V
• V_ENFALLING = 1.17 V