SNVSAW8E March   2020  – April 2022 LM62440-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Device Comparison Table
  7. 7 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 8 Specifications
    1. 8.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 8.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 8.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 8.4 Thermal Information
    5. 8.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 8.6 Timing Characteristics
    7. 8.7 Systems Characteristics
    8. 8.8 Typical Characteristics
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1 Overview
    2. 9.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3 Feature Description
      1. 9.3.1  EN Uses for Enable and VIN UVLO
      2. 9.3.2  MODE/SYNC Pin Operation
        1. 9.3.2.1 Level-Dependent MODE/SYNC Pin Control
        2. 9.3.2.2 Pulse-Dependent MODE/SYNC Pin Control
        3. 9.3.2.3 Clock Locking
      3. 9.3.3  PGOOD Output Operation
      4. 9.3.4  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and BIAS Input
      5. 9.3.5  Bootstrap Voltage and VCBOOT-UVLO (CBOOT Pin)
      6. 9.3.6  Adjustable SW Node Slew Rate
      7. 9.3.7  Spread Spectrum
      8. 9.3.8  Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      9. 9.3.9  Output Voltage Setting
      10. 9.3.10 Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
      11. 9.3.11 Thermal Shutdown
      12. 9.3.12 Input Supply Current
    4. 9.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 9.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 9.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 9.4.3 Active Mode
        1. 9.4.3.1 CCM Mode
        2. 9.4.3.2 Auto Mode – Light-Load Operation
          1. 9.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 9.4.3.2.2 Frequency Reduction
        3. 9.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light-Load Operation
        4. 9.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 9.4.3.5 Dropout
  10. 10Application and Implementation
    1. 10.1 Application Information
    2. 10.2 Typical Application
      1. 10.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 10.2.2.1  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        2. 10.2.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 10.2.2.3  Inductor Selection
        4. 10.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 10.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 10.2.2.6  BOOT Capacitor
        7. 10.2.2.7  BOOT Resistor
        8. 10.2.2.8  VCC
        9. 10.2.2.9  BIAS
        10. 10.2.2.10 CFF and RFF Selection
        11. 10.2.2.11 External UVLO
      3. 10.2.3 Application Curves
  11. 11Power Supply Recommendations
  12. 12Layout
    1. 12.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 12.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
    2. 12.2 Layout Example
  13. 13Device and Documentation Support
    1. 13.1 Documentation Support
      1. 13.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 13.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 13.3 Support Resources
    4. 13.4 Trademarks
    5. 13.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 13.6 Glossary
  14. 14Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

9.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light-Load Operation

Like auto mode operation, FPWM operation is selected using the MODE/SYNC pin, see Section 9.

In FPWM mode, frequency is maintained while lightly loaded. To maintain frequency, a limited reverse current is allowed to flow through the inductor. Reverse current is limited by reverse current limit circuitry, see Section 8.5 for reverse current limit values.

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In FPWM mode, continuous conduction (CCM) is possible even if IOUT is less than half of Iripple.
Figure 9-24 FPWM Mode Operation

Transitions between auto mode and FPWM mode can be commanded during operation when using the LM62440-Q1. These transitions are gradual, taking tens of clock cycles, allowing minimal disruption of output voltage during transitions. If the load is heavy enough to operate in CCM, since operation is identical in FPWM and auto mode, no change in behavior is visible until the next time the circuit is lightly loaded.

For all devices, in FPWM mode, frequency reduction is still available if output voltage is high enough to command minimum on time even while lightly loaded, allowing good behavior during faults which involve output being pulled up.