Datasheet

LMZ31710

SNVS987A –JULY 2013–REVISED JULY 2013

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Overcurrent Protection

For protection against load faults, the LMZ31710 incorporates output overcurrent protection. The overcurrent

protection mode can be selected using the OCP_SEL pin. Leaving the OCP_SEL pin open selects hiccup mode

and connecting it to AGND selects cycle-by-cycle mode. In hiccup mode, applying a load that exceeds the

regulator's overcurrent threshold causes the regulated output to shut down. Following shutdown, the module

periodically attempts to recover by initiating a soft-start power-up as shown in Figure 34. This is described as a

hiccup mode of operation, whereby the module continues in a cycle of successive shutdown and power up until

the load fault is removed. During this period, the average current flowing into the fault is significantly reduced

which reduces power dissipation. Once the fault is removed, the module automatically recovers and returns to

normal operation as shown in Figure 35.

In cycle-by-cycle mode, applying a load that exceeds the regulator's overcurrent threshold limits the output

current and reduces the output voltage as shown in Figure 36. During this period, the current flowing into the

fault remains high causing the power dissipation to stay high as well. Once the overcurrent condition is removed,

the output voltage returns to the set-point voltage as shown in Figure 37.

Figure 34. Overcurrent Limiting (Hiccup) Figure 35. Removal of Overcurrent (Hiccup)

Figure 36. Overcurrent Limiting (Cycle-by-Cycle) Figure 37. Removal of Overcurrent (Cycle-by-

Cycle)

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