SNOSDA8C October   2020  – February 2024 LMG3422R050 , LMG3426R050

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 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 6.1 Switching Parameters
      1. 6.1.1 Turn-On Times
      2. 6.1.2 Turn-Off Times
      3. 6.1.3 Drain-Source Turn-On Slew Rate
      4. 6.1.4 Turn-On and Turn-Off Switching Energy
      5. 6.1.5 Zero-Voltage Detection Times
    2. 6.2 Safe Operation Area (SOA)
      1. 6.2.1 Repetitive SOA
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
      1. 7.2.1 LMG3422R050 Functional Block Diagram
      2. 7.2.2 LMG3426R050 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  GaN FET Operation Definitions
      2. 7.3.2  Direct-Drive GaN Architecture
      3. 7.3.3  Drain-Source Voltage Capability
      4. 7.3.4  Internal Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter
      5. 7.3.5  VDD Bias Supply
      6. 7.3.6  Auxiliary LDO
      7. 7.3.7  Fault Protection
        1. 7.3.7.1 Overcurrent Protection and Short-Circuit Protection
        2. 7.3.7.2 Overtemperature Shutdown Protection
        3. 7.3.7.3 UVLO Protection
        4. 7.3.7.4 High-Impedance RDRV Pin Protection
        5. 7.3.7.5 Fault Reporting
      8. 7.3.8  Drive-Strength Adjustment
      9. 7.3.9  Temperature-Sensing Output
      10. 7.3.10 Ideal-Diode Mode Operation
        1. 7.3.10.1 Overtemperature-Shutdown Ideal-Diode Mode
      11. 7.3.11 Zero-Voltage Detection (ZVD)
    4. 7.4 Start-Up Sequence
    5. 7.5 Device Functional Modes
  9. 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 Slew Rate Selection
        2. 8.2.2.2 Signal Level-Shifting
        3. 8.2.2.3 Buck-Boost Converter Design
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Do's and Don'ts
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 8.4.1 Using an Isolated Power Supply
      2. 8.4.2 Using a Bootstrap Diode
        1. 8.4.2.1 Diode Selection
        2. 8.4.2.2 Managing the Bootstrap Voltage
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.5.1.1 Solder-Joint Reliability
        2. 8.5.1.2 Power-Loop Inductance
        3. 8.5.1.3 Signal-Ground Connection
        4. 8.5.1.4 Bypass Capacitors
        5. 8.5.1.5 Switch-Node Capacitance
        6. 8.5.1.6 Signal Integrity
        7. 8.5.1.7 High-Voltage Spacing
        8. 8.5.1.8 Thermal Recommendations
      2. 8.5.2 Layout Examples
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Export Control Notice
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.3.1 GaN FET Operation Definitions

For the purposes of this data sheet, the following terms are defined below. The SOURCE pin is assumed to be at 0 V for these definitions.

First-Quadrant Current = Positive current flowing internally from the DRAIN pin to the SOURCE pin.

Third-Quadrant Current = Positive current flowing internally from the SOURCE pin to the DRAIN pin.

First-Quadrant Voltage = Drain pin voltage – Source pin voltage = Drain pin voltage

Third-Quadrant Voltage = SOURCE pin voltage – DRAIN pin voltage = –DRAIN pin voltage

FET On-State = FET channel is at rated RDS(on). Both first-quadrant current and third-quadrant current can flow at rated RDS(on).

For LMG342xR050 in On-State, GaN FET internal gate voltage is held at the SOURCE pin voltage to achieve rated RDS(on). The GaN FET channel is at rated RDS(on) with VGS = 0 V because the LMG342xR050 GaN FET is a depletion mode FET.

FET Off-State = FET channel is fully off for positive first-quadrant voltage. No first-quadrant current can flow. While first-quadrant current cannot flow in the FET Off-State, third-quadrant current still flows if the DRAIN voltage is taken sufficiently negative (positive third-quadrant voltage). For devices with an intrinsic p-n junction body diode, current flow begins when the DRAIN voltage drops enough to forward bias the p-n junction.

GaN FETS do not have an intrinsic p-n junction body diode. Instead, current flows because the GaN FET channel turns back on. In this case, the DRAIN pin becomes the electrical source and the SOURCE pin becomes the electrical drain. To enhance the channel in third-quadrant, the DRAIN (electrical source) voltage must be taken sufficiently low to establish a VGS voltage greater than the GaN FET threshold voltage. The GaN FET channel is operating in saturation and only turns on enough to support the third-quadrant current as its saturated current.

For LMG342xR050 in Off-State, GaN FET internal gate voltage is held at the VNEG pin voltage to block all first-quadrant current. The VNEG voltage is lower than the GaN FET negative threshold voltage to cut off the channel.

To enhance the channel in off-state third quadrant, the LMG342xR050 DRAIN (electrical source) voltage must be taken sufficiently close to VNEG to establish a VGS voltage greater than the GaN FET threshold voltage. Again, because the LMG342xR050 GaN FET is a depletion mode FET with a negative threshold voltage, this means the GaN FET turns on with DRAIN (electrical source) voltage between 0 V and VNEG. The typical off-state third-quadrant voltage is 5.3 V for third-quadrant current at 15 A. Thus, the off-state third-quadrant losses for the LMG342xR050 are significantly higher than a comparable power device with an intrinsic p-n junction body diode.