Similar to TPS61253A, TPS61378 also shuts down when an output short occurs. After the shutdown session, the device tries down-mode rebooting for 1.8ms. The rebooting attempt can repeat every 67ms until output short releases and the device can boot up. Figure 3-6 shows the output short behavior.

Compared to continuous rebooting devices, hiccup devices have lower rebooting frequency and therefore offer lower average loss and better thermal performance.