SNVS346H November   2007  – October 2024 LM3481

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings: LM3481
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Ratings
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Overvoltage Protection
      2. 6.3.2 Bias Voltage
      3. 6.3.3 Slope Compensation Ramp
      4. 6.3.4 Frequency Adjust, Synchronization, and Shutdown
      5. 6.3.5 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) Pin
      6. 6.3.6 Short-Circuit Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Boost Converter
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1  Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
          2. 7.2.1.2.2  Power Inductor Selection
          3. 7.2.1.2.3  Programming the Output Voltage and Output Current
          4. 7.2.1.2.4  Current Limit With Additional Slope Compensation
          5. 7.2.1.2.5  Power Diode Selection
          6. 7.2.1.2.6  Power MOSFET Selection
          7. 7.2.1.2.7  Input Capacitor Selection
          8. 7.2.1.2.8  Output Capacitor Selection
          9. 7.2.1.2.9  Driver Supply Capacitor Selection
          10. 7.2.1.2.10 Compensation
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 7.2.2 Typical SEPIC Converter
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.2.2.1 Power MOSFET Selection
          2. 7.2.2.2.2 Power Diode Selection
          3. 7.2.2.2.3 Selection of Inductors L1 and L2
          4. 7.2.2.2.4 Sense Resistor Selection
          5. 7.2.2.2.5 SEPIC Capacitor Selection
          6. 7.2.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Selection
          7. 7.2.2.2.7 Output Capacitor Selection
        3. 7.2.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Documentation Support
      1. 8.1.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
      2. 8.1.2 Related Documentation
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

6.3.4 Frequency Adjust, Synchronization, and Shutdown

The switching frequency of the LM3481 can be adjusted between 100 kHz and 1 MHz using a single external resistor. This resistor must be connected between the FA/SYNC/SD pin and ground, as shown in Figure 6-8. Refer to the Section 5.6 to determine the value of the resistor required for a desired switching frequency.

Equation 16 can also be used to estimate the frequency adjust resistor.

Where fS is in kHz and RFA in kΩ.

Equation 16. LM3481

The LM3481 can be synchronized to an external clock. The external clock must be connected between the FA/SYNC/SD pin and ground, as shown in Figure 6-9. The frequency adjust resistor may remain connected while synchronizing a signal, therefore if there is a loss of signal, the switching frequency will be set by the frequency adjust resistor.

It is recommended to have the width of the synchronization pulse wider than the duty cycle of the converter and to have the synchronization pulse width ≥ 300 ns.

The FA/SYNC/SD pin also functions as a shutdown pin. If a high signal (refer to the Section 5.5 section for definition of high signal) appears on the FA/SYNC/SD pin, the LM3481 stops switching and goes into a low current mode. The total supply current of the device reduces to 5 µA, typically, under these conditions.

Figure 6-10 and Figure 6-11 show an implementation of a shutdown function when operating in frequency adjust mode and synchronization mode, respectively. In frequency adjust mode, connecting the FA/SYNC/SD pin to ground forces the clock to run at a certain frequency. Pulling this pin high shuts down the IC. In frequency adjust or synchronization mode, a high signal for more than 30 µs shuts down the device.

LM3481 Frequency AdjustFigure 6-8 Frequency Adjust
LM3481 Frequency SynchronizationFigure 6-9 Frequency Synchronization
LM3481 Shutdown Operation in Frequency Adjust ModeFigure 6-10 Shutdown Operation in Frequency Adjust Mode
LM3481 Shutdown Operation in Synchronization ModeFigure 6-11 Shutdown Operation in Synchronization Mode