SNVSBD6C May   2019  – June 2021 LM61440

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
  4. Revision History
  5. Device Comparison Table
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Timing Characteristics
    7. 7.7 Systems Characteristics
    8. 7.8 Typical Characteristics
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  EN/SYNC Uses for Enable and VIN UVLO
      2. 8.3.2  EN/SYNC Pin Uses for Synchronization
      3. 8.3.3  Clock Locking
      4. 8.3.4  Adjustable Switching Frequency
      5. 8.3.5  PGOOD Output Operation
      6. 8.3.6  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and BIAS Input
      7. 8.3.7  Bootstrap Voltage and VCBOOT-UVLO (CBOOT Pin)
      8. 8.3.8  Adjustable SW Node Slew Rate
      9. 8.3.9  Spread Spectrum
      10. 8.3.10 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      11. 8.3.11 Output Voltage Setting
      12. 8.3.12 Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protection
      13. 8.3.13 Thermal Shutdown
      14. 8.3.14 Input Supply Current
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 8.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 8.4.3 Active Mode
        1. 8.4.3.1 CCM Mode
        2. 8.4.3.2 Auto Mode - Light Load Operation
          1. 8.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 8.4.3.2.2 Frequency Reduction
        3. 8.4.3.3 FPWM Mode - Light Load Operation
        4. 8.4.3.4 Minimum On-time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 8.4.3.5 Dropout
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        2. 9.2.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
        3. 9.2.2.3  Inductor Selection
        4. 9.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 9.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 9.2.2.6  BOOT Capacitor
        7. 9.2.2.7  BOOT Resistor
        8. 9.2.2.8  VCC
        9. 9.2.2.9  BIAS
        10. 9.2.2.10 CFF and RFF Selection
        11. 9.2.2.11 External UVLO
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
      4. 9.2.4 USB Type-C System Example
        1. 9.2.4.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.4.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.4.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 11.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Documentation Support
      1. 12.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Support Resources
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

Layout Guidelines

The PCB layout of any DC-DC converter is critical to the optimal performance of the design. Bad PCB layout can disrupt the operation of an otherwise good schematic design. Even if the converter regulates correctly, bad PCB layout can mean the difference between a robust design and one that cannot be mass produced. Furthermore, the EMI performance of the converter is dependent on the PCB layout, to a great extent. In a buck converter, the most critical PCB feature is the loop formed by the input capacitor or capacitors and power ground, as shown in Figure 11-1. This loop carries large transient currents that can cause large transient voltages when reacting with the trace inductance. These unwanted transient voltages disrupt the proper operation of the converter. Because of this, the traces in this loop must be wide and short, and the loop area as small as possible to reduce the parasitic inductance. Figure 11-2 shows a recommended layout for the critical components for the circuit of the device.

  • Place the input capacitor or capacitors as close as possible input pin pairs: VIN1 to PGND1 and VIN2 to PGND2. Each pair of pins are adjacent, simplifying the input capacitor placement. With the VQFN-HR package, there are two VIN/PGND pairs on either side of the package. This provides for a symmetrical layout and helps minimize switching noise and EMI generation. Use a wide VIN plane on a lower layer to connect both of the VIN pairs together to the input supply.
  • Place bypass capacitor for VCC close to the VCC pin and AGND pins: This capacitor must routed with short, wide traces to the VCC and AGND pins.
  • Use wide traces for the CBOOT capacitor: Place the CBOOT capacitor as close to the device with short, wide traces to the CBOOT and SW pins. It is important to route the SW connection under the device through the gap between VIN2 and RBOOT pins, reducing exposed SW node area. If an RBOOT resistor is used, place as close as possible to CBOOT and RBOOT pins. If high efficiency is desired, RBOOT and CBOOT pins can be shorted. This short must be placed as close as possible to RBOOT and CBOOT pins as possible.
  • Place the feedback divider as close as possible to the FB pin of the device: Place RFBB, RFBT, and CFF, if used, physically close to the device. The connections to FB and AGND through RFBB must be short and close to those pins on the device. The connection to VOUT can be somewhat longer. However, this latter trace must not be routed near any noise source (such as the SW node) that can capacitively couple into the feedback path of the converter. For fixed output variants, the FB pin must be directly routed to the output of the device.
  • Layer of the PCB beneath the top layer with the IC must be a ground plane: This plane acts as a noise shield and a heat dissipation path. Using the layer directly next to the IC reduces the inclosed area in the input circulating current in the input loop, reducing inductance.
  • Provide wide paths for VIN, VOUT, and GND: These paths must be wide and direct as possible to reduce any voltage drops on the input or output paths of the converter and maximizes efficiency.
  • Provide enough PCB area for proper heat sinking: Enough copper area must be used to ensure a low RθJA, commensurate with the maximum load current and ambient temperature. Make the top and bottom PCB layers with two-ounce copper and no less than one ounce. If the PCB design uses multiple copper layers (recommended), thermal vias can also be connected to the inner layer heat-spreading ground planes. Note that the package of this device dissipates heat through all pins. Wide traces must be used for all pins except where noise considerations dictate minimization of area.
  • Keep switch area small: Keep the copper area connecting the SW pin to the inductor as short and wide as possible. At the same time, the total area of this node must be minimized to help reduce radiated EMI.
GUID-4A8AF32B-C071-4306-A735-0D2C63448354-low.gifFigure 11-1 Input Current Loop