SNVSAH9B December   2015  – March 2021 LMR16030

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  Fixed Frequency Peak Current Mode Control
      2. 7.3.2  Slope Compensation
      3. 7.3.3  Sleep Mode
      4. 7.3.4  Low Dropout Operation and Bootstrap Voltage (BOOT)
      5. 7.3.5  Adjustable Output Voltage
      6. 7.3.6  Enable and Adjustable Undervoltage Lockout
      7. 7.3.7  External Soft Start
      8. 7.3.8  Switching Frequency and Synchronization (RT/SYNC)
      9. 7.3.9  Power Good (PGOOD)
      10. 7.3.10 Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
      11. 7.3.11 Overvoltage Protection
      12. 7.3.12 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
      3. 7.4.3 CCM Mode
      4. 7.4.4 Light Load Operation
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Output Voltage Set-Point
        3. 8.2.2.3 Switching Frequency
        4. 8.2.2.4 Output Inductor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 Schottky Diode Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7 Input Capacitor Selection
        8. 8.2.2.8 Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  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 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Development Support
        1. 11.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.2.2.6 Schottky Diode Selection

The breakdown voltage rating of the diode is preferred to be 25% higher than the maximum input voltage. The current rating for the diode must be equal to the maximum output current for best reliability in most applications. In cases where the input voltage is much greater than the output voltage, the average diode current is lower. In this case it is possible to use a diode with a lower average current rating, approximately (1-D) × IOUT however the peak current rating must be higher than the maximum load current. A 3-A rated diode is a good starting point.