SNVSAE3B March   2016  – November 2017 LM5161

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and 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 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Control Circuit
      2. 7.3.2  VCC Regulator
      3. 7.3.3  Regulation Comparator
      4. 7.3.4  Soft-Start
      5. 7.3.5  Error Transconductance (GM) Amplifier
      6. 7.3.6  On-Time Generator
      7. 7.3.7  Current Limit
      8. 7.3.8  N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver
      9. 7.3.9  Synchronous Rectifier
      10. 7.3.10 Enable / Undervoltage Lockout (EN/UVLO)
      11. 7.3.11 Thermal Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Forced Pulse Width Modulation (FPWM) Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Undervoltage Detector
  8. 8 Applications and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 LM5161 Synchronous Buck (15-V to 95-V Input, 12-V Output, 1-A Load)
        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  Output Resistor Divider Selection
          3. 8.2.1.2.3  Frequency Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4  Inductor Selection
          5. 8.2.1.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection
          6. 8.2.1.2.6  Series Ripple Resistor - RESR (FPWM = 1)
          7. 8.2.1.2.7  VCC and Bootstrap Capacitor
          8. 8.2.1.2.8  Input Capacitor Selection
          9. 8.2.1.2.9  Soft-Start Capacitor Selection
          10. 8.2.1.2.10 EN/UVLO Resistor Selection
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 LM5161 Isolated Fly-Buck (36-V to 72-V Input, 12-V, 12-W Isolated Output)
        1. 8.2.2.1 LM5161 Fly-Buck Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.2.2.1 Selection of VOUT and Turns Ratio
          2. 8.2.2.2.2 Secondary Rectifier Diode
          3. 8.2.2.2.3 External Ripple Circuit
          4. 8.2.2.2.4 Output Capacitor (CVISO)
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 Ripple Configuration
    3. 8.3 Do's and Don'ts
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 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

9 Power Supply Recommendations

The LM5161 is designed to operate with an input power supply capable of supplying a voltage range between 4.5 V and 100 V. The power supply should be well regulated and capable of supplying sufficient current to the regulator during the sync buck mode or the isolated Fly-Buck mode of operation. As in all DC/DC applications, the power supply source impedance must be small compared to the converter input impedance in order to maintain the stability of the converter.

If the LM5161 is used in a buck topology with low input supply voltage (4.5 V) and large load current (1 A), it is prudent to add a large electrolytic capacitor, in parallel the CIN capacitors. The electrolytic capacitor stabilizes the input voltage to the IC and prevent droop or oscillation, over the entire load range. Also, it is necessary to add the electrolytic capacitor or a ceramic capacitor in series with appropriate ESR, parallel to the input capacitors CIN, in order to dampen the input voltage spikes, as detected by the LM5161 when connected to a power supply with long power leads. These input voltage spikes can easily be twice the input voltage step amplitude and a damping capacitor is necessary to contain the input voltage to less than 100V in order to protect the LM5161.