SNVSBZ4A February   2020  – November 2021 LM61480 , LM61495 , LM62460

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  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 Timing Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 7.8 System Characteristics
    9. 7.9 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  Output Voltage Selection
      2. 8.3.2  Enable EN Pin and Use as VIN UVLO
      3. 8.3.3  SYNC/MODE Uses for Synchronization
      4. 8.3.4  Clock Locking
      5. 8.3.5  Adjustable Switching Frequency
      6. 8.3.6  RESET Output Operation
      7. 8.3.7  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and BIAS Input
      8. 8.3.8  Bootstrap Voltage and VCBOOT-UVLO (CBOOT Pin)
      9. 8.3.9  Adjustable SW Node Slew Rate
      10. 8.3.10 Spread Spectrum
      11. 8.3.11 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      12. 8.3.12 Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
      13. 8.3.13 Hiccup
      14. 8.3.14 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 8.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 8.4.3 Active Mode
        1. 8.4.3.1 Peak Current Mode Operation
        2. 8.4.3.2 Auto Mode Operation
          1. 8.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
        3. 8.4.3.3 FPWM Mode Operation
        4. 8.4.3.4 Minimum On-time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 8.4.3.5 Dropout
        6. 8.4.3.6 Recovery from Dropout
        7. 8.4.3.7 Other Fault Modes
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        2. 9.2.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 9.2.2.3  Inductor Selection
        4. 9.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 9.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 9.2.2.6  BOOT Capacitor
        7. 9.2.2.7  BOOT Resistor
        8. 9.2.2.8  VCC
        9. 9.2.2.9  CFF and RFF Selection
        10. 9.2.2.10 RSPSP Selection
        11. 9.2.2.11 RT Selection
        12. 9.2.2.12 RMODE Selection
        13. 9.2.2.13 External UVLO
        14. 9.2.2.14 Maximum Ambient Temperature
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 11.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Support Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Glossary
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.4.3.2 Auto Mode Operation

The LM6x4xx can have two behaviors while lightly loaded. One behavior, called auto mode operation, allows a seamless transition between normal current mode operation while heavily loaded and in highly-efficient light-load operation. The other behavior, called FPWM mode, maintains full frequency even when unloaded. Which mode the LM6x4xx operates in depends on the SYNC/MODE pin. When SYNC/MODE is high, the part is in FPWM. When SYNC/MODE is low, the part is in PFM.

In auto mode, light-load operation is employed in the LM6x4xx at load lower than approximately 1/10th of the rated maximum output current. Light-load operation employs two techniques to improve efficiency:

  • Diode emulation, which allows DCM operation
  • Frequency reduction

Note that while these two features operate together to create excellent light load behavior, they operate independently of each other.