SNVS499I February   2007  – November 2023 LM5116

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Typical Performance Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      2. 6.3.2 Enable
      3. 6.3.3 UVLO
      4. 6.3.4 Oscillator and Sync Capability
      5. 6.3.5 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      6. 6.3.6 Ramp Generator
      7. 6.3.7 Current Limit
      8. 6.3.8 HO Output
      9. 6.3.9 Thermal Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Soft-Start and Diode Emulation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1  Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.2.2  Timing Resistor
        3. 7.2.2.3  Output Inductor
        4. 7.2.2.4  Current Sense Resistor
        5. 7.2.2.5  Ramp Capacitor
        6. 7.2.2.6  Output Capacitors
        7. 7.2.2.7  Input Capacitors
        8. 7.2.2.8  VCC Capacitor
        9. 7.2.2.9  Bootstrap Capacitor
        10. 7.2.2.10 Soft Start Capacitor
        11. 7.2.2.11 Output Voltage Divider
        12. 7.2.2.12 UVLO Divider
        13. 7.2.2.13 MOSFETs
        14. 7.2.2.14 MOSFET Snubber
        15. 7.2.2.15 Error Amplifier Compensation
        16. 7.2.2.16 Comprehensive Equations
          1. 7.2.2.16.1 Current Sense Resistor and Ramp Capacitor
          2. 7.2.2.16.2 Modulator Transfer Function
          3. 7.2.2.16.3 Error Amplifier Transfer Function
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    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 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
        1. 8.1.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
    5. 8.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 8.6 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.2.2.3 Output Inductor

The inductor value is determined based on the operating frequency, load current, ripple current and the input and output voltages.

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Knowing the switching frequency (fSW), maximum ripple current (IPP), maximum input voltage (VIN(MAX)) and the nominal output voltage (VOUT), the inductor value can be calculated:

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The maximum ripple current occurs at the maximum input voltage. Typically, IPP is 20% to 40% of the full load current. When running diode emulation mode, the maximum ripple current must be less than twice the minimum load current. For full synchronous operation, higher ripple current is acceptable. Higher ripple current allows for a smaller inductor size, but places more of a burden on the output capacitor to smooth the ripple current for low output ripple voltage. For this example, 40% ripple current was chosen for a smaller sized inductor.

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The nearest standard value of 6 µH will be used. The inductor must be rated for the peak current to prevent saturation. During normal operation, the peak current occurs at maximum load current plus maximum ripple. During overload conditions with properly scaled component values, the peak current is limited to VCS(TH) / RS (See Section 7.2.2.4). At the maximum input voltage with a shorted output, the valley current must fall below VCS(TH) / RS before the high-side MOSFET is allowed to turn on. The peak current in steady state will increase to VIN(MAX) ✕ tON(min) / L above this level. The chosen inductor must be evaluated for this condition, especially at elevated temperature where the saturation current rating can drop significantly.