SNVSC78B february   2022  – may 2023 LMQ66410 , LMQ66420 , LMQ66430

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  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
  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 System Characteristics
    7. 7.7 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  Enable, Start-Up, and Shutdown
      2. 8.3.2  Adjustable Switching Frequency (with RT)
      3. 8.3.3  Power-Good Output Operation
      4. 8.3.4  Internal LDO, VCC, and VOUT/FB Input
      5. 8.3.5  Bootstrap Voltage and VBOOT-UVLO (BOOT Terminal)
      6. 8.3.6  Output Voltage Selection
      7. 8.3.7  Spread Spectrum
      8. 8.3.8  Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
        1. 8.3.8.1 Recovery from Dropout
      9. 8.3.9  Current Limit and Short Circuit
      10. 8.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
      11. 8.3.11 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 Reduction
        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 Application
      1. 9.2.1 Synchronous Buck Regulator at 400 kHz
      2. 9.2.2 Design Requirements
      3. 9.2.3 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.3.1  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        2. 9.2.3.2  Setting the Output Voltage
          1. 9.2.3.2.1 VOUT / FB for Adjustable Output
        3. 9.2.3.3  Inductor Selection
        4. 9.2.3.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 9.2.3.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 9.2.3.6  CBOOT
        7. 9.2.3.7  VCC
        8. 9.2.3.8  CFF Selection
        9. 9.2.3.9  External UVLO
        10. 9.2.3.10 Maximum Ambient Temperature
      4. 9.2.4 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 9.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 9.5 Layout
      1. 9.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 9.5.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
      2. 9.5.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    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 LMQ664x0 can have two behaviors while lightly loaded. One behavior, called auto mode operation, allows for seamless transition between normal current mode operation while heavily loaded and highly efficient light load operation. Note that for output voltages between 1-V and 2-V multi-pulsing behavior can be observed on the switch node waveform when the device transitions from PFM to PWM mode. The other behavior, called FPWM mode, maintains full frequency even when unloaded. Which mode the device operates in depends on which variant from this family is selected. Note that all parts operate in FPWM mode when synchronizing frequency to an external signal.

The light load operation is employed in the device only in auto mode. The light load operation employs two techniques to improve efficiency:

Note that while these two features operate together to improve light load efficiency, they operate independently.