SNVS817B June   2012  – June 2019 LMR12015 , LMR12020

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application Circuit
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Descriptions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 Recommended Operating Ratings
    3. 6.3 Electrical Characteristics
    4. 6.4 Typical Performance Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Boost Function
      2. 7.3.2  Low Input Voltage Considerations
      3. 7.3.3  High Output Voltage Considerations
      4. 7.3.4  Frequency Synchronization
      5. 7.3.5  Current Limit
      6. 7.3.6  Frequency Foldback
      7. 7.3.7  Soft Start
      8. 7.3.8  Output Overvoltage Protection
      9. 7.3.9  Undervoltage Lockout
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Operation Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Enable Pin / Shutdown Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.1.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.1.2  Inductor Selection
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Inductor Calculation Example
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Inductor Material Selection
        3. 8.2.1.3  Input Capacitor
        4. 8.2.1.4  Output Capacitor
        5. 8.2.1.5  Catch Diode
        6. 8.2.1.6  Boost Diode (Optional)
        7. 8.2.1.7  Boost Capacitor
        8. 8.2.1.8  Output Voltage
        9. 8.2.1.9  Feedforward Capacitor (Optional)
        10. 8.2.1.10 Calculating Efficiency and Junction Temperature
          1. 8.2.1.10.1 Schottky Diode Conduction Losses
          2. 8.2.1.10.2 Inductor Conduction Losses
          3. 8.2.1.10.3 MOSFET Conduction Losses
          4. 8.2.1.10.4 MOSFET Switching Losses
          5. 8.2.1.10.5 IC Quiescent Losses
          6. 8.2.1.10.6 MOSFET Driver Losses
          7. 8.2.1.10.7 Total Power Losses
          8. 8.2.1.10.8 Efficiency Calculation Example
          9. 8.2.1.10.9 Calculating the LMR2015/20 Junction Temperature
      2. 8.2.2 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 LMR12015/20 Circuit Examples
  9. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Considerations
      1. 9.1.1 Compact Layout
      2. 9.1.2 Ground Plane and Shape Routing
      3. 9.1.3 FB Loop
      4. 9.1.4 PCB Summary
  10. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Related Links
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Community Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

9.1.1 Compact Layout

The performance of any switching converter depends as much upon the layout of the PCB as the component selection. The following guidelines will help the user design a circuit with maximum rejection of outside EMI and minimum generation of unwanted EMI.

Parasitic inductance can be reduced by keeping the power path components close together and keeping the area of the loops small, on which high currents travel. Short, thick traces or copper pours (shapes) are best. In particular, the switch node (where L1, D1, and the SW pin connect) should be just large enough to connect all three components without excessive heating from the current it carries. The LMR12015/20 operates in two distinct cycles (see Figure 22) whose high current paths are shown below in Figure 43:

LMR12015 LMR12020 30197060.gifFigure 43. Buck Converter Current Loops

The dark grey, inner loop represents the high current path during the MOSFET on-time. The light grey, outer loop represents the high current path during the off-time.