8.3.15.3 Open-Loop Protection

If the feedback loop is disconnected from the device, a 100-nA current source internal to the UCC28064A pulls the VSENSE pin voltage towards ground. When VSENSE falls below 1.20 V, the device becomes disabled. When disabled, the bias supply current decreases, both gate-drive outputs and COMP are actively pulled low, and a soft-start condition is initiated. The device is re-enabled when VSENSE rises above 1.25 V. At that time, the gate drive outputs will begin switching under soft-start PWM control.

If the resistor connected from AGND pin and VSENSE pin (Low resistor of the resistor divider used to sense output voltage from VSENSE pin) opens, the VSENSE voltage will be pulled high. When VSENSE rises above the 2nd-level over-voltage protection threshold, both gate drive outputs are shut off and COMP is actively pulled low. The device is re-enabled when VSENSE falls below the OV-clear threshold. The VSENSE input can tolerate a limited amount of current into the device under abnormally high input voltage conditions. Refer to the Absolute Maximum Ratings table near the beginning of this datasheet for details.