The LM5165 is in active mode when VEN is above the precision enable threshold and the internal bias rail is above its UV threshold. In COT active mode, the LM5165 is in one of three modes depending on the load current:
- CCM with fixed switching frequency when load current is above half of the peak-to-peak inductor current ripple;
- Pulse skipping and diode emulation mode (DEM)
when the load current is less than half of the peak-to-peak inductor current
ripple in CCM operation. Refer to COT More Light-Load Operation for more detail;
- Frequency foldback mode to maintain output
regulation at low dropout and for improved load-on transient
response. Refer to Low Dropout Operation and 100% Duty Cycle
Mode for more detail.