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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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information
8.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation

Diode emulation prevents reverse current though the inductor, which requires a lower frequency needed to regulate given a fixed peak inductor current. Diode emulation also limits ripple current as frequency is reduced. Frequency will be reduced when peak inductor current goes below IPEAK-MIN. With a fixed peak current, as output current is reduced to zero, frequency must be reduced to near zero to maintain regulation.

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In auto mode, the low-side device is turned off once inductor current is near zero. As a result, once output current is less than half of inductor ripple in CCM, the part operates in DCM. This is equivalent to saying that diode emulation is active.
Figure 8-21 PFM Operation

The LM6x4xx has a minimum peak inductor current setting in auto mode. That being said, when current is reduced to a low value with fixed input voltage, on-time is constant. Regulation is then achieved by adjusting frequency . This mode of operation is called PFM mode regulation.