SNVSA44B August   2014  – January 2018 LM43601

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Radiated Emission Graph VIN = 12 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, FS= 500 kHz, IOUT = 1 A
  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 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Switching Characteristics
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Fixed-Frequency, Peak-Current-Mode Controlled, Step-Down Regulator
      2. 7.3.2  Light Load Operation
      3. 7.3.3  Adjustable Output Voltage
      4. 7.3.4  Enable (ENABLE)
      5. 7.3.5  VCC, UVLO and BIAS
      6. 7.3.6  Soft Start and Voltage Tracking (SS/TRK)
      7. 7.3.7  Switching Frequency (RT) and Synchronization (SYNC)
      8. 7.3.8  Minimum ON-Time, Minimum OFF-Time, and Frequency Foldback at Dropout Conditions
      9. 7.3.9  Internal Compensation and CFF
      10. 7.3.10 Bootstrap Voltage (BOOT)
      11. 7.3.11 Power Good (PGOOD)
      12. 7.3.12 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      13. 7.3.13 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
      4. 7.4.4 CCM Mode
      5. 7.4.5 Light Load Operation
      6. 7.4.6 Self-Bias Mode
  8. 8 Applications 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  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2  Output Voltage Setpoint
        3. 8.2.2.3  Switching Frequency
        4. 8.2.2.4  Input Capacitors
        5. 8.2.2.5  Inductor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  Output Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7  Feedforward Capacitor
        8. 8.2.2.8  Bootstrap Capacitors
        9. 8.2.2.9  VCC Capacitor
        10. 8.2.2.10 BIAS Capacitors
        11. 8.2.2.11 Soft-Start Capacitors
        12. 8.2.2.12 Undervoltage Lockout Set-Point
        13. 8.2.2.13 PGOOD
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Compact Layout for EMI Reduction
      2. 10.1.2 Ground Plane and Thermal Considerations
      3. 10.1.3 Feedback Resistors
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Development Support
        1. 11.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

8.2 Typical Application

The LM43601 only requires a few external components to convert from a wide range of supply voltage to output voltage. Figure 44 shows a basic schematic when BIAS is connected to VOUT . This is recommended for VOUT ≥ 3.3 V. For VOUT < 3.3 V, connect BIAS to ground, as shown in Figure 45.

LM43601 Sch_basic01.gifFigure 44. LM43601 Basic Schematic for
VOUT ≥ 3.3 V, Tie BIAS to VOUT
LM43601 Sch_basic02.gifFigure 45. LM43601 Basic Schematic for
VOUT < 3.3 V, Tie BIAS to Ground

The LM43601 also integrates a full list of optional features to aid system design requirements, such as precision enable, VCC UVLO, programmable soft start, output voltage tracking, programmable switching frequency, clock synchronization and power-good indication. Each application can select the features for a more comprehensive design. A schematic with all features utilized is shown in Figure 46.

LM43601 Sch_full_feature.gif
Figure 46. LM43601 Schematic With All Features

The external components have to fulfill the needs of the application, but also the stability criteria of the device control loop. The LM43601 is optimized to work within a range of external components. The inductance and capacitance of the LC output filter have to be considered in conjunction, creating a double pole, responsible for the corner frequency of the converter. Table 2 can be used to simplify the output filter component selection.

Table 2. L, COUT and CFF Typical Values

FS (kHz)L (µH)COUT (µF) (1)CFF (pF) (2)(3)RT (kΩ)RFBB (kΩ) (2)(3)
VOUT = 1 V
200 18 500 none 200 100
500 6.8 330 none 80.6 or open 100
1000 3.3 180 none 39.2 100
2200 1.5 100 none 17.8 100
VOUT = 3.3 V
200 47 220 44 200 442
500 18 100 33 80.6 or open 442
1000 10 47 18 39.2 442
2200 4.7 27 12 17.8 442
VOUT = 5 V
200 56 150 68 200 255
500 27 66 33 80.6 or open 255
1000 15 33 22 39.2 255
2200 6.8 22 18 17.8 255
VOUT = 12 V
200 100 33 see note (4) 200 90.9
500 47 22 47 80.6 or open 90.9
1000 22 15 33 39.2 90.9
(1) All the COUT values are after derating. Add more when using ceramics.
(2) RFBT = 0 Ω for VOUT = 1 V. RFBT = 1 MΩ for all other VOUT settings.
(3) For designs with RFBT other than 1 MΩ, adjust CFF so that (CFF × RFBT) is unchanged, and adjust RFBB so that (RFBT / RFBB) is unchanged.
(4) High ESR COUT gives enough phase boost, and CFF not needed.