SNVSAO6C September   2017  – March 2018 LMZM33603

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
    1.     Simplified Schematic
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Safe Operating Area
  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 (VIN = 5 V)
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics (VIN = 12 V)
    9. 6.9 Typical Characteristics (VIN = 24 V)
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Adjusting the Output Voltage
      2. 7.3.2  Feed-Forward Capacitor, CFF
      3. 7.3.3  Output Current vs Output Voltage
      4. 7.3.4  Voltage Dropout
      5. 7.3.5  Switching Frequency (RT)
      6. 7.3.6  Synchronization (SYNC)
      7. 7.3.7  Input Capacitors
      8. 7.3.8  Output Capacitors
      9. 7.3.9  Output On/Off Enable (EN)
      10. 7.3.10 Programmable Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      11. 7.3.11 Power Good (PGOOD)
      12. 7.3.12 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
      13. 7.3.13 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Active Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Shutdown Mode
  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 Setpoint
        3. 8.2.2.3 Feed-Forward Capacitor (CFF)
        4. 8.2.2.4 Setting the Switching Frequency
        5. 8.2.2.5 Input Capacitors
        6. 8.2.2.6 Output Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Examples
    3. 10.3 Theta JA vs PCB Area
    4. 10.4 EMI
      1. 10.4.1 EMI Plots
    5. 10.5 Package Specifications
  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 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
    1. 12.1 Tape and Reel Information

10.3 Theta JA vs PCB Area

The amount of PCB copper effects the thermal performance of the device. Figure 42 shows the effects of copper area on the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (RθJA) of the LMZM33603. The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is plotted for a 2-layer PCB and a 4-layer PCB with PCB area from 16 cm2 to 49 cm2.

To determine the required copper area for an application:

  1. Determine the maximum power dissipation of the device in the application by referencing the power dissipation graphs in the Typical Characteristics section.
  2. Calculate the maximum θJA using Equation 5 and the maximum ambient temperature of the application.
    3. Equation 5. LMZM33603 ThetaJAEq.gif
  3. Reference Figure 42 to determine the minimum required PCB area for the application conditions.

LMZM33603 ThJA_ZZtop.gifFigure 42. θJA vs PCB Area