SNVSCI9A June   2024  – September 2024 LMR36503E-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD (Automotive) Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 System Characteristics
    7. 6.7 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  Enable, Start-Up, and Shutdown
      2. 7.3.2  External CLK SYNC (with MODE/SYNC)
        1. 7.3.2.1 Pulse-Dependent MODE/SYNC Pin Control
      3. 7.3.3  Adjustable Switching Frequency (with RT)
      4. 7.3.4  Power-Good Output Operation
      5. 7.3.5  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and VOUT/BIAS Input
      6. 7.3.6  Bootstrap Voltage and VCBOOT-UVLO (CBOOT Terminal)
      7. 7.3.7  Output Voltage Selection
      8. 7.3.8  Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
        1. 7.3.8.1 Recovery from Dropout
      9. 7.3.9  Current Limit and Short Circuit
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
      11. 7.3.11 Input Supply Current
    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 CCM Mode
        2. 7.4.3.2 Auto Mode - Light Load Operation
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 7.4.3.2.2 Frequency Reduction
        3. 7.4.3.3 FPWM Mode - Light Load Operation
        4. 7.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 7.4.3.5 Dropout
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 High Temperature Specifications
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      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  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3  Setting the Output Voltage
          1. 8.2.2.3.1 FB for Adjustable Output
        4. 8.2.2.4  Inductor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Input Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7  CBOOT
        8. 8.2.2.8  VCC
        9. 8.2.2.9  CFF Selection
          1. 8.2.2.9.1 External UVLO
        10. 8.2.2.10 Maximum Ambient Temperature
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.5.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
      2. 8.5.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 9.1.2 Development Support
        1. 9.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Support Resources
    5. 9.5 Trademarks
    6. 9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information

8.5.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations

As previously mentioned, TI recommends using one of the middle layers as a solid ground plane. A ground plane provides shielding for sensitive circuits and traces as well as a quiet reference potential for the control circuitry. Connect the GND pin to the ground planes using vias next to the bypass capacitors. The GND trace, as well as the VIN and SW traces, must be constrained to one side of the ground planes. The other side of the ground plane contains much less noise; use for sensitive routes.

TI recommends providing adequate device heat-sinking by having enough copper near the GND pin. See Figure 8-27 for example layout. Use as much copper as possible, for system ground plane, on the top and bottom layers for the best heat dissipation. Use a four-layer board with the copper thickness for the four layers, starting from the top as: 2 oz / 1 oz / 1 oz / 2 oz. A four-layer board with enough copper thickness, and proper layout, provides low current conduction impedance, proper shielding and lower thermal resistance.