SNVSC40E
August 2021 – September 2023
LMR38020
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Revision History
5
Device Comparison Table
6
Pin Configuration and Functions
7
Specifications
7.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
7.2
ESD Ratings
7.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
7.4
Thermal Information
7.5
Electrical Characteristics
7.6
System Characteristics
7.7
Typical Characteristics
8
Detailed Description
8.1
Overview
8.2
Functional Block Diagram
8.3
Feature Description
8.3.1
Fixed Frequency Peak Current Mode Control
8.3.2
Adjustable Output Voltage
8.3.3
Enable
8.3.4
Switching Frequency and Synchronization (RT/SYNC)
8.3.5
Power-Good Flag Output
8.3.6
Minimum On Time, Minimum Off Time, and Frequency Foldback
8.3.7
Bootstrap Voltage
8.3.8
Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
8.3.9
Soft Start
8.3.10
Thermal Shutdown
8.4
Device Functional Modes
8.4.1
Auto Mode
8.4.2
Forced PWM Operation
8.4.3
Dropout
8.4.4
Minimum Switch On Time
9
Application and Implementation
9.1
Application Information
9.2
Typical Application
9.2.1
Design Requirements
9.2.2
Detailed Design Procedure
9.2.2.1
Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
9.2.2.2
Choosing the Switching Frequency
9.2.2.3
FB for Adjustable Output
9.2.2.4
Inductor Selection
9.2.2.5
Output Capacitor Selection
9.2.2.6
Input Capacitor Selection
9.2.2.7
CBOOT
9.2.2.8
External UVLO
9.2.2.9
Maximum Ambient Temperature
9.2.3
Application Curves
9.3
Best Design Practices
9.4
Power Supply Recommendations
9.5
Layout
9.5.1
Layout Guidelines
9.5.1.1
Ground and Thermal Considerations
9.5.2
Layout Example
10
Device and Documentation Support
10.1
Device Support
10.1.1
Development Support
10.1.1.1
Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
10.1.2
Third-Party Products Disclaimer
10.2
Documentation Support
10.2.1
Related Documentation
10.3
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
10.4
Support Resources
10.5
Trademarks
10.6
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
10.7
Glossary
11
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
9.5.2
Layout Example
Figure 9-16
Example Layout for HSOIC (DDA) Package