The LM644x0-Q1
features selectable operating modes through the MODE/SYNC input pin. The LM644x0-Q1 can operate in one of three selectable modes:
- AUTO Mode: Pulse frequency modulation (PFM) operation is enabled during
light load and diode emulation to prevent reverse current through the inductor. See
Section 7.4.3.2 for more detail.
- FPWM Mode: In FPWM mode, diode emulation is disabled, allowing current
to flow backwards through the inductor. This allows operation at full frequency even
without load current. See Section 7.4.3.3 for more detail.
- SYNC Mode: The LM644x0-Q1 clock locks to
an external signal applied to the MODE/SYNC pin. As long as the output voltage can be
regulated at full frequency and is not limited by the minimum off time or minimum on time,
the clock frequency is matched to the frequency of the signal applied to the MODE/SYNC
pin. While the LM644x0-Q1 is in SYNC mode, it operates as
though in FPWM mode: diode emulation is disabled, allowing the frequency applied to the
MODE/SYNC pin to be matched without an applied load at the output.
In addition, the MODE/SYNC pin can be used to
activate or deactivate the spread spectrum feature of the LM644x0-Q1. The MODE/SYNC pin can be configured in two ways: level-dependent
MODE/SYNC control (see Section 7.3.4.1) or pulse-dependent MODE/SYNC control (see Section 7.3.4.2).