SNVSCD3 September   2024 LM70840 , LM70860 , LM70880

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  Input Voltage Range (VIN)
      2. 6.3.2  High-Voltage Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS, VDDA)
      3. 6.3.3  Enable (EN)
      4. 6.3.4  Power-Good Monitor (PG)
      5. 6.3.5  Switching Frequency (RT)
      6. 6.3.6  Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
      7. 6.3.7  Soft Start
      8. 6.3.8  Output Voltage Setpoint (FB)
      9. 6.3.9  Minimum Controllable On-Time
      10. 6.3.10 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator (FB, EXTCOMP)
      11. 6.3.11 Slope Compensation
      12. 6.3.12 Shunt Current Sensing
      13. 6.3.13 Hiccup Mode Current Limiting
      14. 6.3.14 Device Configuration (CONFIG)
      15. 6.3.15 Single-Output Dual-Phase Operation
      16. 6.3.16 Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) / Synchronization
      17. 6.3.17 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 6.4.3 Active Mode
      4. 6.4.4 Sleep Mode
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Power Train Components
        1. 7.1.1.1 Buck Inductor
        2. 7.1.1.2 Output Capacitors
        3. 7.1.1.3 Input Capacitors
        4. 7.1.1.4 EMI Filter
      2. 7.1.2 Error Amplifier and Compensation
      3. 7.1.3 Maximum Ambient Temperature
        1. 7.1.3.1 Derating Curves
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Design 1 – High Efficiency, Wide Input, 400kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 7.2.1.2.2 Custom Design With Excel Quickstart Tool
          3. 7.2.1.2.3 Buck Inductor
          4. 7.2.1.2.4 Current-Sense Resistance
          5. 7.2.1.2.5 Output Capacitors
          6. 7.2.1.2.6 Input Capacitors
          7. 7.2.1.2.7 Frequency Set Resistor
          8. 7.2.1.2.8 Feedback Resistors
          9. 7.2.1.2.9 Compensation Components
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Design 2 – High Efficiency 48V to 12V 400kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.4.1.1 Thermal Design and Layout
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
        1. 8.2.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 8.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 10.1 Tape and Reel Information

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Orderable Information

6.3.9 Minimum Controllable On-Time

There are two limitations to the minimum output voltage adjustment range: the LM708x0 voltage reference of 0.8V and the minimum controllable switch-node pulse width, tON(min).

tON(min) effectively limits the voltage step-down conversion ratio VOUT/VIN at a given switching frequency. For fixed-frequency PWM operation, the voltage conversion ratio must satisfy Equation 6.

Equation 6. V O U T V I N > t O N m i n × F S W

where

  • tON(min) is 25ns (typical).
  • FSW is the switching frequency.

If the desired voltage conversion ratio does not meet the above condition, the LM708x0 transitions from a fixed switching frequency operation mode to a pulse-skipping mode to maintain output voltage regulation.

For wide VIN applications and low output voltages, an alternative is to reduce the LM708x0 switching frequency to meet the requirement of Equation 6.