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

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

10.1 Layout Guidelines

The LM5008A regulation and overvoltage comparators are very fast, and as such responds to short-duration noise pulses. Layout considerations are therefore critical for optimum performance:

  1. Minimize the area of the high di/dt switching current loop consisting of the VIN pin, input ceramic capacitor, SW node and freewheeling power diode. Keep the input capacitor as close as possible to the VIN pin and route a short, direct connection to the RTN pin using polygon copper pours.
  2. Minimize SW copper area to reduce radiated noise related to high dv/dt.
  3. Locate all components as physically close as possible to their respective pins, thereby minimizing noise pickup in the printed-circuit tracks.
  4. The FB trace should be away from noise sources and inductors. The lower feedback resistor should connect to ground close to the IC RTN.

If the internal dissipation of the LM5008A converter produces excessive junction temperatures during normal operation, optimal use of the PCB ground plane can help considerably to dissipate heat. The exposed pad on the bottom of the WSON-8 package can be soldered to a ground plane on the PCB, and that plane should extend out from beneath the IC to help dissipate the heat. Additionally, the use of wide PCB traces for power connection can also help conduct heat away from the IC. Judicious positioning of the LM5008A converter within the end product, along with use of any available air flow (forced or natural convection), can help reduce the operating junction temperature.