SNVSCD3 September   2024 LM70840 , LM70860 , LM70880

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1  Input Voltage Range (VIN)
      2. 6.3.2  High-Voltage Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS, VDDA)
      3. 6.3.3  Enable (EN)
      4. 6.3.4  Power-Good Monitor (PG)
      5. 6.3.5  Switching Frequency (RT)
      6. 6.3.6  Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
      7. 6.3.7  Soft Start
      8. 6.3.8  Output Voltage Setpoint (FB)
      9. 6.3.9  Minimum Controllable On-Time
      10. 6.3.10 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator (FB, EXTCOMP)
      11. 6.3.11 Slope Compensation
      12. 6.3.12 Shunt Current Sensing
      13. 6.3.13 Hiccup Mode Current Limiting
      14. 6.3.14 Device Configuration (CONFIG)
      15. 6.3.15 Single-Output Dual-Phase Operation
      16. 6.3.16 Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) / Synchronization
      17. 6.3.17 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 6.4.3 Active Mode
      4. 6.4.4 Sleep Mode
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Power Train Components
        1. 7.1.1.1 Buck Inductor
        2. 7.1.1.2 Output Capacitors
        3. 7.1.1.3 Input Capacitors
        4. 7.1.1.4 EMI Filter
      2. 7.1.2 Error Amplifier and Compensation
      3. 7.1.3 Maximum Ambient Temperature
        1. 7.1.3.1 Derating Curves
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Design 1 – High Efficiency, Wide Input, 400kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 7.2.1.2.2 Custom Design With Excel Quickstart Tool
          3. 7.2.1.2.3 Buck Inductor
          4. 7.2.1.2.4 Current-Sense Resistance
          5. 7.2.1.2.5 Output Capacitors
          6. 7.2.1.2.6 Input Capacitors
          7. 7.2.1.2.7 Frequency Set Resistor
          8. 7.2.1.2.8 Feedback Resistors
          9. 7.2.1.2.9 Compensation Components
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Design 2 – High Efficiency 48V to 12V 400kHz Synchronous Buck Regulator
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.4.1.1 Thermal Design and Layout
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
        1. 8.2.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 8.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 10.1 Tape and Reel Information

7.3 Power Supply Recommendations

The LM708x0 is designed to operate from a wide input voltage range of 4.5V to 80V. The input supply must be capable of delivering the required input current to the fully-loaded regulator. Estimate the average input current with the following equation.

Equation 45. I I N = P O U T V I N × η

where

  • η is the efficiency

If the device is connected to an input supply through long wires or PCB traces with a large impedance, take special care to achieve stable performance. The parasitic inductance and resistance of the input cables can have an adverse affect on converter operation. The parasitic inductance in combination with the low-ESR ceramic input capacitors form an underdamped resonant circuit. This circuit can cause overvoltage transients at VIN each time the input supply is cycled ON and OFF. The parasitic resistance causes the input voltage to dip during a load transient. The best way to solve such issues is to reduce the distance from the input supply to the regulator and use an aluminum or tantalum input capacitor in parallel with the ceramics. The moderate ESR of the electrolytic capacitors helps to damp the input resonant circuit and reduce any voltage overshoots. A capacitance in the range of 10µF to 47µF is usually sufficient to provide parallel input damping and helps to hold the input voltage steady during large load transients.

An EMI input filter is often used in front of the regulator that, unless carefully designed, can lead to instability as well as some of the effects mentioned above. The Simple Success with Conducted EMI for DC-DC Converters application report provides helpful suggestions when designing an input filter for any switching regulator.