Datasheet

Table Of Contents
Smart Sync
PTH04T240W
Vi
Track
GND VoAdj
Vo
TT
+Sense
−Sense
Inhibit/
UVLO
GND
D
PRE
PTH08T220W
Vi
GND VoAdj
Vo
TT
+Sense
−Sense
+
Inhibit/
UVLO
Sync
+
+
QCLK
SN74LVC2G74
+
SYNC
R
SET1
330 µF
f
CLK
= 2 x f
MODULE
V
O1
0°
180°
V
CC
CLR
Q
V
O2
C
O1
C
O2
UDG−06051
C
I1
C
I2
R
SET2
220 µF
220 µF
220 µF
Track
V
I
=5 V
PTH04T240W , PTH04T241W
SLTS276D OCTOBER 2006 REVISED JULY 2009 ......................................................................................................................................................
www.ti.com
Smart Sync is a feature that allows multiple power modules to be synchronized to a common frequency. Driving
the Smart Sync pins with an external oscillator set to the desired frequency, synchronizes all connected modules
to the selected frequency. The synchronization frequency can be higher or lower than the nominal switching
frequency of the modules within the range of 240 kHz to 400 kHz (see Electrical Specifications table for
synchronization limits). Synchronizing modules powered from the same bus, eliminates beat frequencies
reflected back to the input supply, and also reduces EMI filtering requirements. Eliminating the low beat
frequencies (usually < 10 kHz) allows the EMI filter to be designed to attenuate only the synchronization
frequency. Power modules can also be synchronized out of phase to minimize source current loading and
minimize input capacitance requirements. Figure 23 shows a standard circuit with two modules syncronized 180 °
out of phase using a D flip-flop.
Figure 23. Smart Sync Schematic
26 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2006 2009, Texas Instruments Incorporated
Product Folder Link(s): PTH04T240W PTH04T241W