This pin is a triple function pin.
- When the DIR pin is actively pulled above 2 V (logic state of 1), the LM5170-Q1 operates in buck mode, and current flows from the HV-Port to the LV-Port.
- When the DIR pin is actively pulled below 1 V (logic state of 0), the LM5170-Q1 operates in boost mode, and current flows from the LV-Port to the HV-Port.
- When the DIR pin is in the third state that is different from the above two, it is considered an invalid command and the LM5170-Q1 remains in standby mode regardless of the EN1 and EN2 states. This tri-state function prevents faulty operation when losing the DIR signal connection to the MCU.
- When DIR changes state between 1 and 0 dynamically during operation, the transition causes the SS pin to discharge first to below 0.23 V, then the SS pin pulldown is released and the LM5170-Q1 goes through a new soft-start process to produce the current in the new direction. This eliminates surge current during the direction change.
- The built-in 10-µs glitch filter prevents errant operation by noise on the DIR signal.