SNVSBW0A October   2022  – October 2023 LM64460-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Device Comparison Table
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 6.1 Wettable Flanks
    2. 6.2 Pinout Design for Clearance and FMEA
  8. 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 Systems Characteristics
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Input Voltage Range (VIN1, VIN2)
      2. 8.3.2  Output Voltage Setpoint (FB)
      3. 8.3.3  Precision Enable and Input Voltage UVLO (EN)
      4. 8.3.4  MODE/SYNC Operation
        1. 8.3.4.1 Level-Dependent MODE/SYNC Control
        2. 8.3.4.2 Pulse-Dependent MODE/SYNC Control
      5. 8.3.5  Clock Locking
      6. 8.3.6  Power-Good Monitor (PGOOD)
      7. 8.3.7  Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS)
      8. 8.3.8  Bootstrap Voltage and UVLO (CBOOT)
      9. 8.3.9  Spread Spectrum
      10. 8.3.10 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      11. 8.3.11 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      12. 8.3.12 Thermal Shutdown
      13. 8.3.13 Input Supply Current
    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 CCM Mode
        2. 8.4.3.2 AUTO Mode – Light-Load Operation
          1. 8.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 8.4.3.2.2 Frequency Foldback
        3. 8.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light-Load Operation
        4. 8.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 8.4.3.5 Dropout
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Design 1 – Automotive Synchronous Buck Regulator at 2.1 MHz
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 9.2.1.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
          3. 9.2.1.2.3  Choosing the Switching Frequency
          4. 9.2.1.2.4  Inductor Selection
          5. 9.2.1.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection
          6. 9.2.1.2.6  Input Capacitor Selection
          7. 9.2.1.2.7  Bootstrap Capacitor
          8. 9.2.1.2.8  VCC Capacitor
          9. 9.2.1.2.9  BIAS Power Connection
          10. 9.2.1.2.10 Feedforward Network
          11. 9.2.1.2.11 Input Voltage UVLO
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 9.4.1.1 Thermal Design and Layout
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

8.4.3.2 AUTO Mode – Light-Load Operation

The converter can have two behaviors while lightly loaded. AUTO mode operation allows for 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 converter operates in depends on the configuration of the MODE/SYNC pin. See Table 8-1. When using the LM64460-Q1, select the light-load behavior using the MODE/SYNC pin. Note that the converter operates in FPWM mode when synchronizing frequency to an external clock signal.

In AUTO mode, the converter employs two techniques to improve efficiency during light-load operation:

  • Diode emulation, which allows DCM operation
  • Switching frequency reduction

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