SNVSB53C February   2018  – March 2023 LMZM23600

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  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 System 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 Control Scheme
      2. 8.3.2 Soft-Start Function
      3. 8.3.3 Enable and External UVLO Function
      4. 8.3.4 Current Limit
      5. 8.3.5 Hiccup Mode
      6. 8.3.6 Power Good (PGOOD) Function
      7. 8.3.7 MODE/SYNC Function
        1. 8.3.7.1 Forced PWM Mode
        2. 8.3.7.2 Auto PFM Mode
        3. 8.3.7.3 Dropout Mode
        4. 8.3.7.4 SYNC Operation
      8. 8.3.8 Thermal Protection
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Shutdown
      2. 8.4.2 FPWM Operation
      3. 8.4.3 Auto PFM Mode Operation
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
        1. 9.2.1.1 Maximum Input Voltage for VOUT < 2.5 V
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 9.2.2.2 Input Capacitor Selection
        3. 9.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection
        4. 9.2.2.4 Feedback Voltage Divider for Adjustable Output Voltage Versions
        5. 9.2.2.5 RPU - PGOOD Pullup Resistor
        6. 9.2.2.6 VIN Divider and Enable
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
        1. 9.2.3.1 VOUT = 5 V
        2. 9.2.3.2 VOUT = 3.3 V
        3. 9.2.3.3 VOUT = 12 V
        4. 9.2.3.4 VOUT = 15 V
        5. 9.2.3.5 VOUT = 2.5 V
        6. 9.2.3.6 VOUT = 1.2 V and VOUT = 1.8 V
        7. 9.2.3.7 VOUT = 5 V and 3.3 V Fixed Output Options
    3. 9.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 9.4 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 9.4.1 Supply Voltage Range
      2. 9.4.2 Supply Current Capability
      3. 9.4.3 Supply Input Connections
        1. 9.4.3.1 Voltage Drops
        2. 9.4.3.2 Stability
    5. 9.5 Layout
      1. 9.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 9.5.1.1 Thermal Design
      2. 9.5.2 Layout Examples
  10. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information

8.3.7.3 Dropout Mode

When the input voltage level decreases and approaches the output voltage level, the buck regulator reaches its maximum duty cycle or minimum off-time requirement for each switching cycle. At this point the output is no longer regulated and follows the input voltage minus the voltage drops from VIN to VOUT.

To maximize the input voltage range for which the output is still regulated, the LMZM23600 features frequency foldback at low input voltage. This operation extends the switching period and, for a given fixed minimum off-time, it prolongs the maximum duty cycle of the regulator. As a result, the output voltage can still be well regulated even as the input voltage level is very close to the output voltage. This feature can be useful for battery applications (maximizing the useful battery range) or in applications where large input voltage variations can be expected.