The maximum current rating of the TPS2554DRCR is 2.5A, but it can be limited by the thermal performance of the PCB and the ambient temperature.
To ensure proper power-on and power-off, the EN pin should be driven high to turn on the device, and driven low to turn it off. The EN pin should be driven high for at least 10us to ensure proper startup.
The FLT pin is an open-drain output that indicates an overcurrent or overtemperature fault. It can be connected to a microcontroller or other logic circuit to alert the system to a fault condition.
The sense resistor value should be chosen based on the maximum current rating of the device and the desired overcurrent threshold. A smaller sense resistor value will trigger the overcurrent protection at a higher current level, while a larger value will trigger it at a lower current level.
The thermal resistance of the TPS2554DRCR is 30°C/W. This means that for every watt of power dissipated, the junction temperature will increase by 30°C. Proper thermal design and heat sinking are critical to ensure the device operates within its specified temperature range.