ZHCSE52B September 2015 – May 2019 TPS57140-EP
PRODUCTION DATA.
The TPS57140-EP uses a transconductance amplifier for the error amplifier and readily supports three of the commonly-used frequency compensation circuits. Figure 41 shows compensation circuits Type 2A, Type 2B, and Type 1. Type 2 circuits are most likely used in high-bandwidth power-supply designs using low-ESR output capacitors. Power-supply designs with high-ESR aluminum electrolytic or tantalum capacitors likely use the Type 1 circuit. Equation 14 and Equation 15 show how to relate the frequency response of the amplifier to the small-signal model in Figure 41. Modeling of the open-loop gain and bandwidth uses the RO and CO shown in Figure 41. See Application and Implementation for a design example using a Type 2A network with a low-ESR output capacitor.
Equation 14 through Equation 23 are a reference for those who prefer to compensate using the preferred methods. Those who prefer to use a prescribed method must use the method outlined in Application and Implementation or use switched information.
Figure 41. Types of Frequency Compensation
Figure 42. Frequency Response of the Type 2A and Type 2B Frequency Compensation