Part Number:TPS61280A
In the datasheet it's said:
The TPS6128xA automatically powers-up as soon as the input voltage is applied. The device has an internal soft-start circuit that limits the inrush current during start-up. The first phase in the start-up procedure is to bias the output node close to the input level (so called pre-charge phase). In this operating mode, the device limits its output current to ca. 500mA. Should the output voltage not have reached the input level within a maximum duration of 750µs, the device automatically increases its pre-charge current to ca. 2000mA. If the output voltage still fails to reach its target after 1.5ms, a fault condition is declared. After waiting 1ms, a restart is attempted. When output voltage being close to Vout, the device enters into boost startup mode (for Auto Mode only). The device provides a reduced current limit of ~1.25A (I2C programable for TPS61280A to set it back to normal current limit) when the output voltage is below pre-set voltage to avoid the high inrush current from battery. During start-up, it is recommended to keep DC load current draw below 250mA.
I have several questions:
1. There are two phases of the start-up procedure,
pre-charge phase: output voltage gradually increases to the same as input voltage.
boost startup phase: output voltage from the same as input voltage to VOUT set by register.
Do I understand correctly?
2. "The device provides a reduced current limit of ~1.25A (I2C programable for TPS61280A to set it back to normal current limit) when the output voltage is below pre-set voltage"
For example, if I set VOUT to be 3.8V, ILIM to be 2A through I2C, the current limit will be 1.25A before the output voltage reaches to 3.8V, and will be 2A after the output voltage reaches 3.8V?
3. "During start-up, it is recommended to keep DC load current draw below 250mA"
Why it's 250mA? I don't understand. I think it should be 1.25A as I discussed in question 2.
For example, if the load current>1.25A, the output voltage will never reaches the VOUT set by the register, right?