SNVS726F July   2011  – March 2018 LM25118

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency vs VIN and IOUT, VOUT = 12 V
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin 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 Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 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 UVLO
      2. 7.3.2 Oscillator and Sync Capability
      3. 7.3.3 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      4. 7.3.4 Ramp Generator
      5. 7.3.5 Current Limit
      6. 7.3.6 Maximum Duty Cycle
      7. 7.3.7 Soft Start
      8. 7.3.8 HO Output
      9. 7.3.9 Thermal Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Buck Mode Operation: VIN > VOUT
      2. 7.4.2 Buck-Boost Mode Operation: VIN ≊ VOUT
      3. 7.4.3 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      4. 7.4.4 Enable
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2  R7 = RT
        3. 8.2.2.3  Inductor Selection – L1
        4. 8.2.2.4  R13 = RSENSE
        5. 8.2.2.5  C15 = CRAMP
        6. 8.2.2.6  Inductor Current Limit Calculation
        7. 8.2.2.7  C9 - C12 = Output Capacitors
        8. 8.2.2.8  D1
        9. 8.2.2.9  D4
        10. 8.2.2.10 C1 – C5 = Input Capacitors
        11. 8.2.2.11 C20
        12. 8.2.2.12 C8
        13. 8.2.2.13 C16 = CSS
        14. 8.2.2.14 R8, R9
        15. 8.2.2.15 R1, R3, C21
        16. 8.2.2.16 R2
        17. 8.2.2.17 Snubber
        18. 8.2.2.18 Error Amplifier Configuration
          1. 8.2.2.18.1 R4, C18, C17
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 9.1 Bias Power Dissipation Reduction
    2. 9.2 Thermal Considerations
  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 Development Support
        1. 11.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

7.4.2 Buck-Boost Mode Operation: VIN ≊ VOUT

When VIN decreases relative to VOUT, the duty cycle of the buck switch will increase to maintain regulation. Once the duty cycle reaches 75%, the boost switch starts to operate with a very small duty cycle. As VIN is further decreased, the boost switch duty cycle increases until it is the same as the buck switch. As VIN is further decreased below VOUT, the buck and boost switch operate together with the same duty cycle and the regulator is in full buck-boost mode. This feature allows the regulator to transition smoothly from buck to buck-boost mode. Note that the regulator can be designed to operate with VIN less than 4 V, but VIN must be at least 5 V during start-up. Figure 16 shows a timing illustration of the gradual transition from buck to buck-boost mode when the input voltage ramps downward over a few switching cycles.

LM25118 30165155.pngFigure 16. Buck (HO) and Boost (LO) Switch Duty Cycle vs. Time,
Illustrating Gradual Mode Change With Decreasing Input Voltage