SNVS583H March   2009  – October 2018 LM5008A

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application, Basic Step-Down Regulator
  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 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 Circuit Overview
      2. 7.3.2 Start-Up Regulator (VCC)
      3. 7.3.3 Regulation Comparator
      4. 7.3.4 Overvoltage Comparator
      5. 7.3.5 On-Time Generator and Shutdown
      6. 7.3.6 Current Limit
      7. 7.3.7 N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver
      8. 7.3.8 Thermal Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
  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 Selection Of External Components
        3. 8.2.2.3 Low-Output Ripple Configurations
      3. 8.2.3 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 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
      3. 11.1.3 Development Support
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
        1. 11.2.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 11.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Community 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

7.4.2 Active Mode

LM5008A is in active mode when the internal bias rail, VCC, is above its UV threshold. Depending on the load current, the device operates in either DCM or CCM mode.

Whenever the load current is reduced to a level less than half the peak-to-peak inductor ripple current, the device enters discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). Calculate the critical conduction boundary using Equation 6.

Equation 6. LM5008A q_Iboundary_nosb87.gif

When the inductor current reaches zero, the SW node becomes high impedance. Resonant ringing occurs at SW as a result of the LC tank circuit formed by the buck inductor and the parasitic capacitance at the SW node. At light loads, several pulses may be skipped in between switching cycles, effectively reducing the switching frequency and further improving light-load efficiency.