SNVS953G December   2012  – May 2021 LM25018

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Characteristics
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Control Overview
      2. 7.3.2  VCC Regulator
      3. 7.3.3  Regulation Comparator
      4. 7.3.4  Overvoltage Comparator
      5. 7.3.5  On-Time Generator
      6. 7.3.6  Current Limit
      7. 7.3.7  N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver
      8. 7.3.8  Synchronous Rectifier
      9. 7.3.9  Undervoltage Detector
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Protection
      11. 7.3.11 Ripple Configuration
      12. 7.3.12 Soft Start
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Application Circuit: 12.5-V to 48-V Input and 10-V, 325-mA Output Buck Converter
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 RFB1, RFB2
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Frequency Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Inductor Selection
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Output Capacitor
          6. 8.2.1.2.6 Type III Ripple Circuit
          7. 8.2.1.2.7 VCC and Bootstrap Capacitor
          8. 8.2.1.2.8 Input Capacitor
          9. 8.2.1.2.9 UVLO Resistors
      2. 8.2.2 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 Typical Isolated DC-DC Converter Using LM25018
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.3.2.1  Transformer Turns Ratio
          2. 8.2.3.2.2  Total IOUT
          3. 8.2.3.2.3  RFB1, RFB2
          4. 8.2.3.2.4  Frequency Selection
          5. 8.2.3.2.5  Transformer Selection
          6. 8.2.3.2.6  Primary Output Capacitor
          7. 8.2.3.2.7  Secondary Output Capacitor
          8. 8.2.3.2.8  Type III Feedback Ripple Circuit
          9. 8.2.3.2.9  Secondary Diode
          10. 8.2.3.2.10 VCC and Bootstrap Capacitor
          11. 8.2.3.2.11 Input Capacitor
          12. 8.2.3.2.12 UVLO Resistors
          13. 8.2.3.2.13 VCC Diode
        3. 8.2.3.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Development Support
        1. 11.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Support Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information
8.2.3.2.5 Transformer Selection

A coupled inductor or a flyback-type transformer is required for this topology. Energy is transferred from primary to secondary when the low-side synchronous switch of the buck converter is conducting.

The maximum inductor primary ripple current that can be tolerated without exceeding the buck switch peak current limit threshold (0.39-A minimum) is given by Equation 25.

Equation 25. GUID-AEFE553E-ECFB-49F3-A50D-FA69C8DCC100-low.gif

Using the maximum peak-to-peak inductor ripple current ΔIL1 from Equation 25, the minimum inductor value is given by Equation 26.

Equation 26. GUID-9BD9A8BA-997A-4D7F-B226-7EC62BC92C45-low.gif

A higher value of 100 µH is selected to insure the high-side switch current does not exceed the minimum peak current limit threshold.