The SYNC/MODE pin allows you to synchronize the
converter to an external clock voltage (SYNC). The pin also allows the selection
between two modes (MODE). The following are the selectable modes:
- Forced pulse width modulation
(FPWM) operation, which operates at a fixed frequency at all loads in
typical operation
- Auto mode, which
automatically switches to pulse-frequency modulation (PFM) at light loads to
improve light-load efficiency
Connect the SYNC/MODE pin to VCC for FPWM. Connect to GND for auto mode. The
user can also apply a clock signal to synchronize the switching frequency to an
external clock. See
Section 7.3.3 for more information.