SNVSAU3B December   2017  – October 2019 LM76002-Q1 , LM76003-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Simplified Schematic
    2.     Efficiency vs Output Current (VOUT = 5 V, fSW = 400 kHz, Auto Mode)
  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 Timing Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 System Characteristics
    9. 6.9 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  Light Load Operation Modes — PFM and FPWM
      3. 7.3.3  Adjustable Output Voltage
      4. 7.3.4  Enable (EN Pin) and UVLO
      5. 7.3.5  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and Bias Input
      6. 7.3.6  Soft Start and Voltage Tracking (SS/TRK)
      7. 7.3.7  Adjustable Switching Frequency (RT) and Frequency Synchronization
      8. 7.3.8  Minimum On-Time, Minimum Off-Time, and Frequency Foldback at Dropout Conditions
      9. 7.3.9  Internal Compensation and CFF
      10. 7.3.10 Bootstrap Voltage and VBOOT UVLO (BOOT Pin)
      11. 7.3.11 Power Good and Overvoltage Protection (PGOOD)
      12. 7.3.12 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      13. 7.3.13 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Active Mode
      4. 7.4.4 CCM Mode
      5. 7.4.5 DCM Mode
      6. 7.4.6 Light Load Mode
      7. 7.4.7 Foldback Mode
      8. 7.4.8 Forced Pulse-Width-Modulation Mode
      9. 7.4.9 Self-Bias Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      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  Switching Frequency
        4. 8.2.2.4  Input Capacitors
        5. 8.2.2.5  Inductor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Output Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7  Feed-Forward Capacitor
        8. 8.2.2.8  Bootstrap Capacitors
        9. 8.2.2.9  VCC Capacitors
        10. 8.2.2.10 BIAS Capacitors
        11. 8.2.2.11 Soft-Start Capacitors
        12. 8.2.2.12 Undervoltage Lockout Setpoint
        13. 8.2.2.13 PGOOD
        14. 8.2.2.14 Synchronization
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Layout Highlights
      2. 10.1.2 Compact Layout for EMI Reduction
      3. 10.1.3 Ground Plane and Thermal Considerations
      4. 10.1.4 Feedback Resistors
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
    3. 10.3 Thermal Design
  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 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

7.4.5 DCM Mode

DCM operation is employed in the LM76002-Q1/LM76003-Q1 when the load current is lower than ½ of the peak-to-peak inductor current. In DCM operation (also known as diode emulation mode), the LS FET is turned off when the inductor current drops below 0 A to keep operation as efficient as possible by reducing switching losses and preventing negative current conduction. In PWM operation, the frequency of operation is constant and fixed unless the load current is reduced below IPEAK_MIN, which causes the part to enter light load mode, or if the minimum tON or tOFF are exceeded, which cause the device to enter foldback mode.