SNVSBS7B December   2021  – December 2024 LM5168 , LM5169

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Control Architecture
      2. 7.3.2  Internal VCC Regulator and Bootstrap Capacitor
      3. 7.3.3  Internal Soft Start
      4. 7.3.4  On-Time Generator
      5. 7.3.5  Current Limit
      6. 7.3.6  N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver
      7. 7.3.7  Synchronous Rectifier
      8. 7.3.8  Enable, Undervoltage Lockout (EN/UVLO)
      9. 7.3.9  Power Good (PGOOD)
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Sleep Mode
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Fly-Buck™ Converter Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1  Switching Frequency (RT)
        2. 8.2.2.2  Transformer Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3  Output Capacitor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4  Secondary Output Diode
        5. 8.2.2.5  Setting Output Voltage
        6. 8.2.2.6  Input Capacitor
        7. 8.2.2.7  Type-3 Ripple Network
        8. 8.2.2.8  CBST Selection
        9. 8.2.2.9  Minimum Secondary Output Load
        10. 8.2.2.10 Example Design Summary
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Typical Buck Application
      1. 8.3.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.3.2.1 Switching Frequency (RT)
        2. 8.3.2.2 Buck Inductor Selection
        3. 8.3.2.3 Setting the Output Voltage
        4. 8.3.2.4 Type-3 Ripple Network
        5. 8.3.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.3.2.6 Input Capacitor Considerations
        7. 8.3.2.7 CBST Selection
        8. 8.3.2.8 Example Design Summary
      3. 8.3.3 Application Curves
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Thermal Considerations
      2. 8.5.2 Typical EMI Results
      3. 8.5.3 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.5.3.1 Compact PCB Layout for EMI Reduction
        2. 8.5.3.2 Feedback Resistors
      4. 8.5.4 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Support Resources
    5. 9.5 Trademarks
    6. 9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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8.2.2.6 Input Capacitor

The ceramic input capacitors provide a low impedance source to the regulator in addition to supplying the ripple current and isolating switching noise from other circuits. A minimum of 2.2 µF of ceramic capacitance is required on the input of the LM516x regulator, connected directly between VIN and GND. This must be rated for at least the maximum input voltage that the application requires; preferably twice the maximum input voltage. This capacitance can be increased to help reduce input voltage ripple and maintain the input voltage during load transients. More input capacitance is required for larger output currents. Keep in mind that the value of 2.2 µF is the actual value after all derating is applied. For this example, 4x 1-µF, 250-V, X7R (or better) ceramic capacitors are chosen due to voltage derating. If larger case size, higher voltage capacitors, or both can be used, then the total number can be reduced. Designs with reduce input voltage range can use capacitors with lower voltage ratings.

Many times, using an electrolytic capacitor on the input in parallel with the ceramics is desirable. This statement is especially true if long leads or traces (greater than about 5 cm) are used to connect the input supply to the regulator. The moderate ESR of this capacitor can help damp any ringing on the input supply caused by the long power leads. The use of this additional capacitor also helps with voltage dips caused by input supplies with unusually high impedance.

Most of the input switching current passes through the ceramic input capacitor or capacitors. Use Equation 19 to calculate the approximate RMS current. This value must be checked against the manufacturers maximum ratings.

Equation 19. LM5168 LM5169

The input capacitor is part of the buck converter high di/dt current loop. The high di/dt current, together with excessive parasitic inductance between the IC and the input capacitor, can result in excessive voltage ringing on the SW node of the IC. The placement of the input capacitor on the board is critical for minimizing the parasitic inductance in the high di/dt loop and accordingly minimizing the SW node ringing at each switching.

For designs targeting the maximum operating voltage of the regulator, make sure that the ringing on the SW node must not exceed the abs max rating of the device. The SW node ringing is a function of how well the input capacitor is positioned with respect to the IC. Refer to the PCB layout examples in Figure 8-41 and Figure 8-42 for proper placement of the input capacitors.