SNOSD91B March   2019  – February 2020

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Block Diagram
      2.      Switching Performance
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 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 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Switching Parameters
    2. 7.2 Turn-on Delays
    3. 7.3 Turn-off Delays
    4. 7.4 Drain Slew Rate
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Direct-Drive GaN Architecture
      2. 8.3.2 Internal Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter
      3. 8.3.3 Internal Auxiliary LDO
      4. 8.3.4 Start Up Sequence
      5. 8.3.5 R-C Decoupling for IN pin
      6. 8.3.6 Low Power Mode
      7. 8.3.7 Fault Detection
        1. 8.3.7.1 Overcurrent Protection
        2. 8.3.7.2 Over-Temperature Protection and UVLO
      8. 8.3.8 Drive Strength Adjustment
    4. 8.4 Safe Operation Area (SOA)
      1. 8.4.1 Repetitive SOA
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Slew Rate Selection
          1. 9.2.2.1.1 Startup and Slew Rate with Bootstrap High-Side Supply
        2. 9.2.2.2 Signal Level-Shifting
        3. 9.2.2.3 Buck-Boost Converter Design
    3. 9.3 Dos and Don'ts
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Using an Isolated Power Supply
    2. 10.2 Using a Bootstrap Diode
      1. 10.2.1 Diode Selection
      2. 10.2.2 Managing the Bootstrap Voltage
      3. 10.2.3 Reliable Bootstrap Start-up
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 11.1.1 Power Loop Inductance
      2. 11.1.2 Signal Ground Connection
      3. 11.1.3 Bypass Capacitors
      4. 11.1.4 Switch-Node Capacitance
      5. 11.1.5 Signal Integrity
      6. 11.1.6 High-Voltage Spacing
      7. 11.1.7 Thermal Recommendations
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Community Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

1 Features

  • TI GaN process qualified through accelerated reliability in-application hard-switching profiles
  • Enables high-density power conversion designs
    • Superior system performance over cascode or stand-alone GaN FETs
    • Low inductance 8 mm × 8 mm QFN package for ease of design and layout
    • Adjustable drive strength for switching performance and EMI control
    • Digital fault status output signal
    • Only +12 V of unregulated supply needed
  • Integrated gate driver
    • Zero common source inductance
    • 20-ns propagation delay for high-frequency design
    • Trimmed gate bias voltage to compensate for threshold variations ensures reliable switching
    • 25-V/ns to 100-V/ns adjustable slew rate
  • Robust protection
    • Requires no external protection components
    • Overcurrent protection with <100 ns response
    • Greater than 150-V/ns slew rate immunity
    • Transient overvoltage immunity
    • Overtemperature protection
    • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) protection on all supply rails
  • Device Options:
    • LMG3410R150: Latched overcurrent protection
    • LMG3411R150: Cycle-by-cycle overcurrent proection