SNVS953G December   2012  – May 2021 LM25018

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and 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 Characteristics
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 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  Control Overview
      2. 7.3.2  VCC Regulator
      3. 7.3.3  Regulation Comparator
      4. 7.3.4  Overvoltage Comparator
      5. 7.3.5  On-Time Generator
      6. 7.3.6  Current Limit
      7. 7.3.7  N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver
      8. 7.3.8  Synchronous Rectifier
      9. 7.3.9  Undervoltage Detector
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Protection
      11. 7.3.11 Ripple Configuration
      12. 7.3.12 Soft Start
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Application Circuit: 12.5-V to 48-V Input and 10-V, 325-mA Output Buck Converter
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 RFB1, RFB2
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Frequency Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Inductor Selection
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Output Capacitor
          6. 8.2.1.2.6 Type III Ripple Circuit
          7. 8.2.1.2.7 VCC and Bootstrap Capacitor
          8. 8.2.1.2.8 Input Capacitor
          9. 8.2.1.2.9 UVLO Resistors
      2. 8.2.2 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 Typical Isolated DC-DC Converter Using LM25018
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.3.2.1  Transformer Turns Ratio
          2. 8.2.3.2.2  Total IOUT
          3. 8.2.3.2.3  RFB1, RFB2
          4. 8.2.3.2.4  Frequency Selection
          5. 8.2.3.2.5  Transformer Selection
          6. 8.2.3.2.6  Primary Output Capacitor
          7. 8.2.3.2.7  Secondary Output Capacitor
          8. 8.2.3.2.8  Type III Feedback Ripple Circuit
          9. 8.2.3.2.9  Secondary Diode
          10. 8.2.3.2.10 VCC and Bootstrap Capacitor
          11. 8.2.3.2.11 Input Capacitor
          12. 8.2.3.2.12 UVLO Resistors
          13. 8.2.3.2.13 VCC Diode
        3. 8.2.3.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 11.1.2 Development Support
        1. 11.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Support Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

10.1 Layout Guidelines

A proper layout is essential for optimum performance of the circuit. In particular, the following guidelines must be observed:

  1. CIN: The loop consisting of input capacitor (CIN), VIN pin, and RTN pin carries switching currents. Therefore, the input capacitor must be placed close to the IC, directly across VIN and RTN pins, and the connections to these two pins must be direct to minimize the loop area. In general, it is not possible to accommodate all of input capacitance near the IC. A good practice is to use a 0.1-μF or 0.47-μF capacitor directly across the VIN and RTN pins close to the IC, and the remaining bulk capacitor as close as possible (see Figure 10-1).
  2. CVCC and CBST: The VCC and bootstrap (BST) bypass capacitors supply switching currents to the high and low side gate drivers. These two capacitors must also be placed as close to the IC as possible, and the connecting trace length and loop area should be minimized (see Figure 10-1).
  3. The Feedback trace carries the output voltage information and a small ripple component that is necessary for proper operation of LM25018. Therefore, take care while routing the feedback trace to avoid coupling any noise to this pin. In particular, feedback trace should not run close to magnetic components, or parallel to any other switching trace.
  4. SW trace: The SW node switches rapidly between VIN and GND every cycle and is therefore a possible source of noise. The SW node area should be minimized. In particular, the SW node should not be inadvertently connected to a copper plane or pour.