SNVSAI4B November   2017  – November 2020 LM5145

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Description (continued)
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 6.1 Wettable Flanks
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Input Range (VIN)
      2. 8.3.2  Output Voltage Setpoint and Accuracy (FB)
      3. 8.3.3  High-Voltage Bias Supply Regulator (VCC)
      4. 8.3.4  Precision Enable (EN/UVLO)
      5. 8.3.5  Power Good Monitor (PGOOD)
      6. 8.3.6  Switching Frequency (RT, SYNCIN)
        1. 8.3.6.1 Frequency Adjust
        2. 8.3.6.2 Clock Synchronization
      7. 8.3.7  Configurable Soft Start (SS/TRK)
        1. 8.3.7.1 Tracking
      8. 8.3.8  Voltage-Mode Control (COMP)
      9. 8.3.9  Gate Drivers (LO, HO)
      10. 8.3.10 Current Sensing and Overcurrent Protection (ILIM)
      11. 8.3.11 OCP Duty Cycle Limiter
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 8.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 8.4.3 Active Mode
      4. 8.4.4 Diode Emulation Mode
      5. 8.4.5 Thermal Shutdown
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Design and Implementation
      2. 9.1.2 Power Train Components
        1. 9.1.2.1 Inductor
        2. 9.1.2.2 Output Capacitors
        3. 9.1.2.3 Input Capacitors
        4. 9.1.2.4 Power MOSFETs
      3. 9.1.3 Control Loop Compensation
      4. 9.1.4 EMI Filter Design
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Design 1 – 20-A High-Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator for Telecom Power Applications
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.1.3 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        4. 9.2.1.4 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 Design 2 – High Density, 12-V, 10-A Rail With LDO Low-Noise Auxiliary Output for RF Power Applications
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curves
      3. 9.2.3 Design 3 – 150-W, Regulated 24-V Rail for Commercial Drone Applications With Output Voltage Tracking Feature
        1. 9.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.3.3 Application Curves
      4. 9.2.4 Design 4 – Powering a Multicore DSP From a 24-V or 48-V Rail
        1. 9.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.4.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 11.1.1 Power Stage Layout
      2. 11.1.2 Gate Drive Layout
      3. 11.1.3 PWM Controller Layout
      4. 11.1.4 Thermal Design and Layout
      5. 11.1.5 Ground Plane Design
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 12.1.2 Development Support
      3. 12.1.3 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
        1. 12.2.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 12.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    3. 12.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 12.4 Support Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.3.3 High-Voltage Bias Supply Regulator (VCC)

The LM5145 contains an internal high-voltage VCC regulator that provides a bias supply for the PWM controller and its gate drivers for the external MOSFETs. The input pin (VIN) can be connected directly to an input voltage source up to 75 V. The output of the VCC regulator is set to 7.5 V. However, when the input voltage is below the VCC setpoint level, the VCC output tracks VIN with a small voltage drop. Connect a ceramic decoupling capacitor between 1 µF and 5 µF from VCC to AGND for stability.

The VCC regulator output has a current limit of 40 mA (minimum). At power up, the regulator sources current into the capacitor connected to the VCC pin. When the VCC voltage exceeds its rising UVLO threshold of 4.93 V, the output is enabled (if EN/UVLO is above 1.2 V), and the soft-start sequence begins. The output remains active until the VCC voltage falls below its falling UVLO threshold of 4.67 V (typical) or if EN/UVLO goes to a standby or shutdown state.

Internal power dissipation of the VCC regulator can be minimized by connecting the output voltage or an auxiliary bias supply rail (up to 13 V) to VCC using a diode DVCC as shown in Figure 8-2. A diode in series with the input prevents reverse current flow from VCC to VIN if the input voltage falls below the external VCC rail.

GUID-8AFF0D63-44DA-4A13-B899-94583F4A8F48-low.gifFigure 8-2 VCC Bias Supply Connection From VOUT or Auxiliary Supply

Note that a finite bias supply regulator dropout voltage exists and is manifested to a larger extent when driving high gate charge (QG) power MOSFETs at elevated switching frequencies. For example, at VVIN = 6 V, the VCC voltage is 5.8 V with a DC operating current, IVCC, of 20 mA. Such a low gate drive voltage may be insufficient to fully enhance the power MOSFETs. At the very least, MOSFET on-state resistance, RDS(ON), can increase at such low gate drive voltage.

Here are the main considerations when operating at input voltages below 7.5 V:

  • Increased MOSFET RDS(on) at lower VGS, leading to Increased conduction losses and reduced OCP setpoint.
  • Increased switching losses given the slower switching times when operating at lower gate voltages.
  • Restricted range of suitable power MOSFETs to choose from (MOSFETs with RDS(on) rated at VGS = 4.5 V become mandatory).