MPQ8875A: Input current spike when changing Vref & FBDR

I am noticing a huge input current spike when I change the the Vref and FBDR value at runtime

Specifically,
my system is fine at Vref = 195 & FBDR = 04h ( 1/10 ), this gives me a Vout of 19.5V
I then want to change Vout to 20.6V, for this I first do Vref = 103 and then FBDR = 05h ( 1/20 ).
this should mathematically give me 20.6V based on the Vout formula in the datasheet.

I understand that setting the 2 registers can lead to an intermediate step where temporarily Vref = 103 and FBDR = 04h until i write the new value of FBDR. I do it in this order because i dont want the Vout to exceed the maximum rating by increasing the FBDR first with a high value of Vref.

but even after taking the precaution of lowering Vref first, i see a big momentary spike in input current ~4A. This trips my systems overall input current protection. How can I avoid this / make the Vout changes smooth?

Hi,

Thank you for posting on the MPS Technical Forum.

Are you looking to just reprogram the part for 20.6Vout? Or does your system need to switch between the 19.5V to 20.6V?

Thanks,

Allison