SNVSAP9A March   2017  – February 2018 LM25141-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
  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
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      2. 7.3.2  VCC Regulator
      3. 7.3.3  Oscillator
      4. 7.3.4  Synchronization
      5. 7.3.5  Frequency Dithering (Spread Spectrum)
      6. 7.3.6  Enable
      7. 7.3.7  Power Good
      8. 7.3.8  Output Voltage
        1. 7.3.8.1 Minimum Output Voltage Adjustment
      9. 7.3.9  Current Sense
      10. 7.3.10 DCR Current Sensing
      11. 7.3.11 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      12. 7.3.12 Slope Compensation
      13. 7.3.13 Hiccup Mode Current Limiting
      14. 7.3.14 Standby Mode
      15. 7.3.15 Soft Start
      16. 7.3.16 Diode Emulation
      17. 7.3.17 High- and Low-Side Drivers
  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 Inductor Calculation
        3. 8.2.2.3 Current Sense Resistor
        4. 8.2.2.4 Output Capacitor
        5. 8.2.2.5 Input Filter
          1. 8.2.2.5.1 EMI Filter Design
          2. 8.2.2.5.2 MOSFET Selection
          3. 8.2.2.5.3 Driver Slew Rate Control
          4. 8.2.2.5.4 Frequency Dithering
        6. 8.2.2.6 Control Loop
          1. 8.2.2.6.1 Feedback Compensator
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Layout Procedure
    2. 10.2 Layout Examples
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Development Support
        1. 11.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
        1. 11.2.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 11.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    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

7.3.9 Current Sense

There are two methods to sense the inductor current of the buck converter. The first is using current sense resistor in series with the inductor and the second is to use the DC resistance of the inductor (DCR sensing). Figure 24 illustrates inductor current sensing using a current sense resistor. This configuration continuously monitors the inductor current providing accurate current-limit protection. For the best current-sense accuracy and over current protection, use a low inductance ±1% tolerance current-sense resistor between the inductor and output, with a Kelvin connection to the LM25141-Q1 sense amplifier.

If the peak differential current signal sensed from CS to VOUT exceeds 75 mV, the current limit comparator immediately terminates the HO output for cycle-by-cycle current limiting.

Equation 11. LM25141-Q1 equation_10_snvsaj6.gif

where

  • V(CS) = 75 mV

IOUT(MAX) is the overcurrent set-point which is set higher than the maximum load current to avoid tripping the overcurrent comparator during load transients. ΔI is the peak-peak inductor ripple current.

LM25141-Q1 current_sense_SNVSAP9.gifFigure 24. Current Sense