SNVS523G September   2007  – January 2018 LM3103

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Typical Application Schematic
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 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
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Functional Block Diagram
    2. 7.2 Feature Description
      1. 7.2.1  COT Control Circuit Overview
      2. 7.2.2  Startup Regulator (VCC)
      3. 7.2.3  Regulation Comparator
      4. 7.2.4  Zero Coil Current Detect
      5. 7.2.5  Over-Voltage Comparator
      6. 7.2.6  ON-Time Timer, Shutdown
      7. 7.2.7  Current Limit
      8. 7.2.8  N-Channel MOSFET and Driver
      9. 7.2.9  Soft-Start
      10. 7.2.10 Thermal Protection
  8. 8 Applications and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 External Components
  9. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 9.2 Community Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  10. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7.2.8 N-Channel MOSFET and Driver

The LM3103 integrates an N-Channel main MOSFET and an associated floating high voltage main MOSFET gate driver. The gate drive circuit works in conjunction with an external bootstrap capacitor CBST and an internal high voltage diode. CBST connected between the BST and SW pins powers the main MOSFET gate driver during the main MOSFET on-time. During each off-time, the voltage of the SW pin falls to approximately –1 V, and CBST charges from VCC through the internal diode. The minimum off-time of 240 ns provides enough time for charging CBST in each cycle.