JAJSIW6E March 2020 – April 2022 LM62440-Q1
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If only a single mode is used, the part can be configured using level-dependent control. Note that the LM62440-Q1 cannot be synchronized to an external clock signal in level-dependent mode. Table 9-1 shows a summary of level-dependent mode selection settings. The level-dependent mode selection setting registers after tMODE. The level-dependent mode summary is also depicted in Figure 9-2.
MODE/SYNC Input | Mode |
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GND | Auto mode with spread spectrum |
VCC OR > VMODE_H AND < VMODE_H2 | FPWM mode with spread spectrum |
VIN OR > VMODE_H3 | FPWM mode without spread spectrum |
Note that during dropout operation, the input voltage is close to VCC. Since this condition is typically seen while operating in dropout, frequency is typically folded back and spread spectrum is deactivated. When VIN increases and the device is no longer in frequency foldback, spread spectrum is reactivated. When the input voltage is between 3 V to 3.7 V and the LM62440-Q1 is not in dropout operation, the spread spectrum operation is not guaranteed.
One purpose of level-dependent MODE/SYNC pin control is to dynamically change between FPWM and auto mode. To make sure the resistance from MODE/SYNC to ground is < RSYNC_L, it is recommended to use 6 kΩ to ground. The MODE/SYNC pin can then be toggled between FPWM and auto mode as shown in Table 9-1.
If auto mode without spread spectrum operation is desired, tie the MODE/SYNC pin to ground through a 100-kΩ resistor. Auto mode without spread spectrum is a fixed option, and the mode cannot be changed dynamically.