SNVSAH5A September   2017  – May 2020 LM73605 , LM73606

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency versus Load Current VOUT = 5 V, fSW = 500 kHz, Auto Mode
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 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 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 System Characteristics
    9. 6.9 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Synchronous Step-Down Regulator
      2. 7.3.2  Auto Mode and FPWM Mode
      3. 7.3.3  Fixed-Frequency Peak Current-Mode Control
      4. 7.3.4  Adjustable Output Voltage
      5. 7.3.5  Enable and UVLO
      6. 7.3.6  Internal LDO, VCC_UVLO, and BIAS Input
      7. 7.3.7  Soft Start and Voltage Tracking
      8. 7.3.8  Adjustable Switching Frequency
      9. 7.3.9  Frequency Synchronization and Mode Setting
      10. 7.3.10 Internal Compensation and CFF
      11. 7.3.11 Bootstrap Capacitor and VBOOT-UVLO
      12. 7.3.12 Power-Good and Overvoltage Protection
      13. 7.3.13 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      14. 7.3.14 Thermal Shutdown
    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 DCM Mode
        3. 7.4.3.3 PFM Mode
        4. 7.4.3.4 Fault Protection Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2  Output Voltage Setpoint
        3. 8.2.2.3  Switching Frequency
        4. 8.2.2.4  Input Capacitors
        5. 8.2.2.5  Inductor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Output Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7  Feedforward Capacitor
        8. 8.2.2.8  Bootstrap Capacitors
        9. 8.2.2.9  VCC Capacitor
        10. 8.2.2.10 BIAS
        11. 8.2.2.11 Soft Start
        12. 8.2.2.12 Undervoltage Lockout Setpoint
        13. 8.2.2.13 PGOOD
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Layout For EMI Reduction
      2. 10.1.2 Ground Plane
      3. 10.1.3 Optimize Thermal Performance
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Development Support
        1. 11.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Related Links
    4. 11.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 11.5 Support Resources
    6. 11.6 Trademarks
    7. 11.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 11.8 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.3.1 Synchronous Step-Down Regulator

The LM73605 and LM73606are synchronous buck converters with both power MOSFETs integrated in the device. Figure 10 shows a simplified schematic for synchronous and non-synchronous buck converters. The synchronous buck integrates both high-side (HS) and low-side (LS) power MOSFETs. The non-synchronous buck integrates HS MOSFET and works with a discrete power diode as LS rectifier.

LM73605 LM73606 LM73605-simplified-synchronous-vs-nonsynchronous-buck-converters-snvsah5.gifFigure 10. Simplified Synchronous versus Non-synchronous Buck Converters

A synchronous converter with integrated HS and LS MOSFETs offers benefits such as the following:

  • Less design effort
  • Lower external component count
  • Reduced total solution size
  • Higher efficiency at heavier load
  • Easier PCB design
  • More control flexibility

The main advantage of a synchronous converter is that the voltage drop across the LS MOSFET is lower than the voltage drop across the power diode of a non-synchronous converter. Lower voltage drop translates into less power dissipation and higher efficiency. The LM73605 and LM73606integrate HS and LS MOSFETs with very low on-time resistance to improve efficiency. It is especially beneficial when the output voltage is low. Because the LS MOSFET is integrated into these devices, at light loads a synchronous converter has the flexibility to operate in either discontinuous or continuous conduction mode.

An integrated LS MOSFET also allows the controller to obtain inductor current information when the LS switch is on. It allows the control loop to make more complex decisions based on HS and LS currents. It allows the LM73605 and LM73606 to have peak and valley cycle-by-cycle current limiting for more robust protection.