SNVS579L February   2009  – May 2018 LM26420

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      LM26420 Dual Buck DC/DC Converter
      2.      LM26420 Efficiency (Up to 93%)
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions: 16-Pin WQFN
    2.     Pin Functions 20-Pin HTSSOP
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings (LM26420X/Y)
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics Per Buck
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Soft Start
      2. 7.3.2 Power Good
      3. 7.3.3 Precision Enable
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Output Overvoltage Protection
      2. 7.4.2 Undervoltage Lockout
      3. 7.4.3 Current Limit
      4. 7.4.4 Thermal Shutdown
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Programming Output Voltage
      2. 8.1.2 VINC Filtering Components
      3. 8.1.3 Using Precision Enable and Power Good
      4. 8.1.4 Overcurrent Protection
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 LM26420X 2.2-MHz, 0.8-V Typical High-Efficiency Application Circuit
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Inductor Selection
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Input Capacitor Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Output Capacitor
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Calculating Efficiency and Junction Temperature
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 LM26420X 2.2-MHz, 1.8-V Typical High-Efficiency Application Circuit
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 LM26420X 2.2-MHz, 2.5-V Typical High-Efficiency Application Circuit
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.3.3 Application Curves
      4. 8.2.4 LM26420Y 550 kHz, 0.8-V Typical High-Efficiency Application Circuit
        1. 8.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.4.3 Application Curves
      5. 8.2.5 LM26420Y 550-kHz, 1.8-V Typical High-Efficiency Application Circuit
        1. 8.2.5.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.5.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.5.3 Application Curves
      6. 8.2.6 LM26420Y 550-kHz, 2.5-V Typical High-Efficiency Application Circuit
        1. 8.2.6.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.6.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.6.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Thermal Considerations
      1. 10.3.1 Method 1: Silicon Junction Temperature Determination
      2. 10.3.2 Thermal Shutdown Temperature Determination
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Community Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

10.3 Thermal Considerations

TJ = Chip junction temperature

TA = Ambient temperature

RθJC = Thermal resistance from chip junction to device case

RθJA = Thermal resistance from chip junction to ambient air

Heat in the LM26420 due to internal power dissipation is removed through conduction and/or convection.

Conduction: Heat transfer occurs through cross sectional areas of material. Depending on the material, the transfer of heat can be considered to have poor to good thermal conductivity properties (insulator vs conductor).

Heat Transfer goes as:

Silicon → package → lead frame → PCB

Convection: Heat transfer is by means of airflow. This could be from a fan or natural convection. Natural convection occurs when air currents rise from the hot device to cooler air.

Thermal impedance is defined as:

Equation 35. LM26420 30069673.gif

Thermal impedance from the silicon junction to the ambient air is defined as:

Equation 36. LM26420 30069674.gif

The PCB size, weight of copper used to route traces and ground plane, and number of layers within the PCB can greatly affect RθJA. The type and number of thermal vias can also make a large difference in the thermal impedance. Thermal vias are necessary in most applications. They conduct heat from the surface of the PCB to the ground plane. Five to eight thermal vias must be placed under the exposed pad to the ground plane if the WQFN package is used. Up to 12 thermal vias must be used in the HTSSOP-20 package for optimum heat transfer from the device to the ground plane.

Thermal impedance also depends on the thermal properties of the application's operating conditions (VIN, VOUT, IOUT, etc.), and the surrounding circuitry.