SNVSBW1C December   2021  – August 2024 LM63440-Q1 , LM63460-Q1

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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
    1. 5.1 Wettable Flanks
    2. 5.2 Pinout Design for Clearance and FMEA
  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 Timing Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Systems Characteristics
    8. 6.8 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  Input Voltage Range (VIN1, VIN2)
      2. 7.3.2  Output Voltage Setpoint (FB)
      3. 7.3.3  Precision Enable and Input Voltage UVLO (EN/SYNC)
      4. 7.3.4  Frequency Synchronization (EN/SYNC)
      5. 7.3.5  Clock Locking
      6. 7.3.6  Adjustable Switching Frequency (RT)
      7. 7.3.7  Power-Good Monitor (PGOOD)
      8. 7.3.8  Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS)
      9. 7.3.9  Bootstrap Voltage and UVLO (CBOOT)
      10. 7.3.10 Spread Spectrum
      11. 7.3.11 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      12. 7.3.12 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      13. 7.3.13 Thermal Shutdown
      14. 7.3.14 Input Supply Current
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Active Mode
        1. 7.4.3.1 CCM Mode
        2. 7.4.3.2 AUTO Mode – Light-Load Operation
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 7.4.3.2.2 Frequency Foldback
        3. 7.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light-Load Operation
        4. 7.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 7.4.3.5 Dropout
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Design 1 – Automotive Synchronous 6A Buck Regulator at 2.1MHz
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Design 2 – Automotive Synchronous 4A Buck Regulator at 2.1MHz
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.2.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
          3. 8.2.2.2.3  Choosing the Switching Frequency
          4. 8.2.2.2.4  Inductor Selection
          5. 8.2.2.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection
          6. 8.2.2.2.6  Input Capacitor Selection
          7. 8.2.2.2.7  Bootstrap Capacitor
          8. 8.2.2.2.8  VCC Capacitor
          9. 8.2.2.2.9  BIAS Power Connection
          10. 8.2.2.2.10 Feedforward Network
          11. 8.2.2.2.11 Input Voltage UVLO
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 Design 3 – Automotive Synchronous 6A Buck Regulator at 400kHz
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.3.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Thermal Design and Layout
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 9.1.2 Development Support
        1. 9.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    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
    1. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information

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Orderable Information
8.2.2.2.3 Choosing the Switching Frequency

The choice of switching frequency is a compromise between conversion efficiency and overall design size. Lower switching frequency implies reduced switching losses, resulting in higher system efficiency and less power dissipated in the converter. However, higher switching frequency enables the use of smaller inductors and capacitors, enabling a more compact design.

Many automotive applications require that the AM radio band be strictly avoided. Such applications tend to operate at either 2.1MHz or 400kHz, above and below the AM band, respectively. To achieve small design size set the LM63440-Q1 or LM63460-Q1 switching frequency at 2.1MHz for this application example by installing a 6.04kΩ resistor from RT to GND.