SNVSBV0A June   2021  – June 2021 LM5146

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 6.1 Wettable Flanks
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Input Range (VIN)
      2. 8.3.2  Output Voltage Setpoint and Accuracy (FB)
      3. 8.3.3  High-Voltage Bias Supply Regulator (VCC)
      4. 8.3.4  Precision Enable (EN/UVLO)
      5. 8.3.5  Power Good Monitor (PGOOD)
      6. 8.3.6  Switching Frequency (RT, SYNCIN)
        1. 8.3.6.1 Frequency Adjust
        2. 8.3.6.2 Clock Synchronization
      7. 8.3.7  Configurable Soft Start (SS/TRK)
        1. 8.3.7.1 Tracking
      8. 8.3.8  Voltage-Mode Control (COMP)
      9. 8.3.9  Gate Drivers (LO, HO)
      10. 8.3.10 Current Sensing and Overcurrent Protection (ILIM)
      11. 8.3.11 OCP Duty Cycle Limiter
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 8.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 8.4.3 Active Mode
      4. 8.4.4 Diode Emulation Mode
      5. 8.4.5 Thermal Shutdown
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Design and Implementation
      2. 9.1.2 Power Train Components
        1. 9.1.2.1 Inductor
        2. 9.1.2.2 Output Capacitors
        3. 9.1.2.3 Input Capacitors
        4. 9.1.2.4 Power MOSFETs
      3. 9.1.3 Control Loop Compensation
      4. 9.1.4 EMI Filter Design
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Design 1 – 12-A High-Efficiency Synchronous Buck DC/DC Regulator
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        4. 9.2.1.4 Custom Design With Excel Quickstart Tool
        5. 9.2.1.5 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 Design 2 – High Density, 12-V, 8-A Rail From 48-V Telecom Power
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 11.1.1 Power Stage Layout
      2. 11.1.2 Gate Drive Layout
      3. 11.1.3 PWM Controller Layout
      4. 11.1.4 Thermal Design and Layout
      5. 11.1.5 Ground Plane Design
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 12.1.2 Development Support
        1. 12.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
        1. 12.2.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 12.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Support Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.3.7 Configurable Soft Start (SS/TRK)

After the EN/UVLO pin exceeds its rising threshold of 1.2 V, the LM5146 begins charging the output to the DC level dictated by the feedback resistor network. The LM5146 features an adjustable soft start (set by a capacitor from the SS/TRK pin to GND) that determines the charging time of the output. A 10-µA current source charges this soft-start capacitor. Soft start limits inrush current as a result of high output capacitance to avoid an overcurrent condition. Stress on the input supply rail is also reduced. The soft-start time, tSS, for the output voltage to ramp to its nominal level is set by Equation 4.

Equation 4. GUID-3EF1B617-152F-4454-9E58-AB1D080EA94D-low.gif

where

  • CSS is the soft-start capacitance
  • VREF is the 0.8-V reference
  • ISS is the 10-µA current sourced from the SS/TRK pin

More simply, calculate CSS using Equation 5.

Equation 5. GUID-C018E13E-40DD-4C1E-A86E-B2498930B4E8-low.gif

The SS/TRK pin is internally clamped to VFB + 115 mV to allow a soft start recovery from an overload event. The clamp circuit requires a soft-start capacitance greater than 2 nF for stability and has a current limit of approximately 2 mA.