SNVSC42A September   2023  – July 2024 LMQ64480-Q1 , LMQ644A0-Q1 , LMQ644A2-Q1

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 5.1 Wettable Flanks
  7. 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 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Input Voltage Range (VIN)
      2. 7.3.2  Enable EN Pin and Use as VIN UVLO
      3. 7.3.3  Output Voltage Selection and Soft Start
      4. 7.3.4  SYNC Allows Clock Synchronization and Mode Selection
      5. 7.3.5  Clock Locking
      6. 7.3.6  Adjustable Switching Frequency
      7. 7.3.7  Power-Good Output Voltage Monitoring
      8. 7.3.8  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and BIAS Input
      9. 7.3.9  Bootstrap Voltage and VCBOOT-UVLO (CB1 and CB2 Pin)
      10. 7.3.10 CONFIG Device Configuration Pin
      11. 7.3.11 Spread Spectrum
      12. 7.3.12 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      13. 7.3.13 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      14. 7.3.14 Hiccup
      15. 7.3.15 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
        1. 7.4.3.1 Peak Current Mode Operation
        2. 7.4.3.2 Auto Mode Operation
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
        3. 7.4.3.3 FPWM Mode Operation
        4. 7.4.3.4 Minimum On-time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 7.4.3.5 Dropout
        6. 7.4.3.6 Recovery from Dropout
        7. 7.4.3.7 Other Fault Modes
  9. 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  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        2. 8.2.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 8.2.2.3  Inductor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  BOOT Capacitor
        7. 8.2.2.7  VCC
        8. 8.2.2.8  CFF and RFF Selection
        9. 8.2.2.9  SYNCHRONIZATION AND MODE
        10. 8.2.2.10 External UVLO
        11. 8.2.2.11 Typical Thermal Performance
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation

Diode emulation prevents reverse current though the inductor, which requires a lower frequency needed to regulate given a fixed peak inductor current. Diode emulation also limits ripple current as frequency is reduced. Frequency is reduced when peak inductor current goes below IPEAK-MIN. With a fixed peak current, as output current is reduced to zero, frequency must be reduced to near zero to maintain regulation.

LMQ64480-Q1 LMQ644A0-Q1 LMQ644A2-Q1 PFM Operation
In auto mode, the low-side device is turned off after inductor current is near zero. As a result, after output current is less than half of inductor ripple in CCM, the part operates in DCM. This is equivalent to saying that diode emulation is active.
Figure 7-19 PFM Operation

The LMQ644xx has a minimum peak inductor current setting in auto mode. That being said, when current is reduced to a low value with fixed input voltage, on-time is constant. Regulation is then achieved by adjusting frequency . This mode of operation is called PFM mode regulation.