SLVSLG0 April 2026 TPS7E71
PRODUCTION DATA
The device has an internal over-power limit circuit that limits the power dissipated across the LDO within the internal SOA (safe operating area) limits. The SOA limits for the LDO factor in safe operation for both silicon components and bondwires used in packaging. These limits verify reliable operation of the device and prevent the device failure from overheating, breakdown, or other damaging effects.
The power dissipated (PDissip) across the LDO is defined by voltage drop across LDO (VIN - VOUT) and load current (IL) flowing through the LDO.
The power limiting circuit monitors both the voltage drop (headroom, VIN - VOUT) across LDO and output load current (IOUT) flowing through the LDO. If PDissip crosses the defined SOA limits, the power limiting circuit limits the load current (IOUT) flowing through the LDO. The output voltage is not regulated when the device is in power limit operation. The maximum supported current (IPLIMIT) at full headroom (VIN - VOUT = 30V) and maximum supported headroom (VPHEADROOM) at full load current are captured in Electrical Characteristics.
Figure 6-4 shows a diagram of the power limiting.