SNVSBS6B January   2023  – January 2024 LMR38020-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  Fixed Frequency Peak Current Mode Control
      2. 7.3.2  Adjustable Output Voltage
      3. 7.3.3  Enable
      4. 7.3.4  Switching Frequency and Synchronization (RT/SYNC)
      5. 7.3.5  Power-Good Flag Output
      6. 7.3.6  Minimum On Time, Minimum Off Time, and Frequency Foldback
      7. 7.3.7  Bootstrap Voltage
      8. 7.3.8  Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
      9. 7.3.9  Soft Start
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Auto Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Forced PWM Operation
      3. 7.4.3 Dropout
      4. 7.4.4 Minimum Switch On Time
  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 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Choosing the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3 FB for Adjustable Output
        4. 8.2.2.4 Inductor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7 CBOOT
        8. 8.2.2.8 External UVLO
        9. 8.2.2.9 Maximum Ambient Temperature
      3. 8.2.3 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 Development Support
        1. 9.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    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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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

8.2.2.2 Choosing the Switching Frequency

The choice of switching frequency is a compromise between conversion efficiency and overall solution size. Lower switching frequency implies reduced switching losses and usually results in higher system efficiency. However, higher switching frequency allows the use of smaller inductors and output capacitors, hence, a more compact design. For this example, 400 kHz is used.