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

7.3.11 Input Supply Current

The LMR36503E-Q1 is designed to have very low input supply current when regulating light loads. This low input supply current is achieved by powering much of the internal circuitry from the output. The VOUT/BIAS pin in the fixed-output voltage variants is the input to the LDO that powers the majority of the control circuits. By connecting the VOUT/BIAS input pin to the output node of the regulator, a small amount of current is drawn from the output. This current is reduced at the input by the ratio of VOUT / VIN.

Equation 3. I Q _ V I N = I Q + I E N + I B I A S × V O U T η e f f × V I N

where

  • IQ_VIN is the total standby (switching) current consumed by the operating (switching) buck converter when unloaded.
  • IQ is the current drawn from the VIN terminal. Check IQ_13p5_Fixed or IQ_24p0_Fixed in Electrical Characteristics for IQ.
  • IEN is current drawn by the EN terminal. Include this current if EN is connected to VIN. Check ILKG-EN in Electrical Characteristics for IEN.
  • IBIAS is bias current drawn by the BIAS input. Check IB_13p5 or IB_24p0 in Electrical Characteristics for IBIAS.
  • ηeff is the light-load efficiency of the buck converter with IQ_VIN removed from the input current of the buck converter. ηeff = 0.8 is a conservative value that can be used under normal operating conditions. This can be traced back as the ISUPPLY in System Characteristics.