SNVSCW3 November 2024 LM644A2-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
Spread spectrum is configurable using the CONFIG pin. Spread spectrum eliminates peak emissions at specific frequencies by spreading these peaks across a wider range of frequencies than a part with fixed-frequency operation. The LM644A2-Q1 implements a modulation pattern designed to reduce low frequency-conducted emissions from the first few harmonics of the switching frequency. The pattern can also help reduce the higher harmonics that are more difficult to filter, which can fall in the FM band. These harmonics often couple to the environment through electric fields around the switch node and inductor. The LM644A2-Q1 uses a ±10% (typical) spread of frequencies which can spread energy smoothly across the FM and TV bands. The device implements Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS). DRSS is a combination of a triangular frequency spreading pattern and pseudorandom frequency hopping. The combination allows the spread spectrum to be very effective at spreading the energy at the following:
The spread spectrum is only available while the clocks of the The LM644A2-Q1 are free running at the natural frequency. Any of the following conditions overrides the clock and can interfere with spread spectrum: