SNVSBV1C February   2022  – December 2023 LMQ66410-Q1 , LMQ66420-Q1 , LMQ66430-Q1

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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 System Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Enable, Start-Up, and Shutdown
      2. 7.3.2  External CLK SYNC (With MODE/SYNC)
        1. 7.3.2.1 Pulse-Dependent MODE/SYNC Pin Control
      3. 7.3.3  Power-Good Output Operation
      4. 7.3.4  Internal LDO, VCC, and VOUT/FB Input
      5. 7.3.5  Bootstrap Voltage and VBOOT-UVLO (BOOT Terminal)
      6. 7.3.6  Output Voltage Selection
      7. 7.3.7  Spread Spectrum
      8. 7.3.8  Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
        1. 7.3.8.1 Recovery from Dropout
      9. 7.3.9  Current Limit and Short Circuit
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
      11. 7.3.11 Input Supply Current
    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 Auto Mode – Light Load Operation
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 7.4.3.2.2 Frequency Reduction
        3. 7.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light Load Operation
        4. 7.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 7.4.3.5 Dropout
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design 1 - Automotive Synchronous Buck Regulator at 2.2 MHz
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1  Choosing the Switching Frequency
          2. 8.2.1.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
            1. 8.2.1.2.2.1 VOUT / FB for Adjustable Output
          3. 8.2.1.2.3  Inductor Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
          5. 8.2.1.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
          6. 8.2.1.2.6  CBOOT
          7. 8.2.1.2.7  VCC
          8. 8.2.1.2.8  CFF Selection
          9. 8.2.1.2.9  External UVLO
          10. 8.2.1.2.10 Maximum Ambient Temperature
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 Design 2 - Automotive Synchronous Buck Regulator at 400 kHz
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.5.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
      2. 8.5.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 9.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Support Resources
    5. 9.5 Trademarks
    6. 9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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7.3.2 External CLK SYNC (With MODE/SYNC)

Synchronized operation of multiple regulators in a single system is often desirable for a well-defined system level performance. The select variants in the device with the MODE/SYNC pin allow the power designer to synchronize the device to a common external clock. The device implements an in-phase locking scheme, where the rising edge of the clock signal, provided to the MODE/SYNC pin of the device, corresponds to the turning on of the high-side device. The external clock synchronization is implemented using a phase locked loop (PLL), eliminating any large glitches. The external clock fed into the device replaces the internal free-running clock, but does not affect any frequency foldback operation. Output voltage continues to be well regulated. The device remains in FPWM mode and operates in CCM for light loads when synchronization input is provided. The range of frequencies permitted by the device is given by fSYNC and is provided in the Electrical Characteristics.

The MODE/SYNC input pin in the device can operate in one of three selectable modes:

  • Auto mode: Pulse frequency modulation (PFM) operation is enabled during light load and diode emulation prevents reverse current through the inductor. See Section 7.4.3.2 for more details.
  • FPWM mode: In FPWM mode, diode emulation is disabled, allowing current to flow backwards through the inductor. This action allows operation at full frequency even without load current. See Section 7.4.3.3 for more details.
  • SYNC mode: The internal clock locks to an external signal applied to the MODE/SYNC pin. As long as output voltage can be regulated at full frequency and is not limited by minimum off time or minimum on time, clock frequency is matched to the frequency of the signal applied to the MODE/SYNC pin. While the device is in SYNC mode, the device operates as though in FPWM mode: diode emulation is disabled, allowing the frequency applied to the MODE/SYNC pin to be matched without a load.