SNVS397F September   2005  – December 2025 LM5005

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 High-Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      2. 6.3.2 Shutdown and Standby
      3. 6.3.3 Oscillator and Synchronization Capability
      4. 6.3.4 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      5. 6.3.5 RAMP Generator
      6. 6.3.6 Current Limit
      7. 6.3.7 Soft-Start Capability
      8. 6.3.8 MOSFET Gate Driver
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 6.4.3 Light-Load Operation
      4. 6.4.4 Thermal Shutdown Protection
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Reducing Bias Power Dissipation
      2. 7.1.2 Input Voltage UVLO Protection
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.2.2  Frequency Set Resistor (RT)
        3. 7.2.2.3  Inductor (LF)
        4. 7.2.2.4  Ramp Capacitor (CRAMP)
        5. 7.2.2.5  Output Capacitors (COUT)
        6. 7.2.2.6  Schottky Diode (DF)
        7. 7.2.2.7  Input Capacitors (CIN)
        8. 7.2.2.8  VCC Capacitor (CVCC)
        9. 7.2.2.9  Bootstrap Capacitor (CBST)
        10. 7.2.2.10 Soft Start Capacitor (CSS)
        11. 7.2.2.11 Feedback Resistors (RFB1 and RFB2)
        12. 7.2.2.12 RC Snubber (RS and CS)
        13. 7.2.2.13 Compensation Components (RC1, CC1, CC2)
        14. 7.2.2.14 Bill of Materials
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.4.1.1 PCB Layout for EMI Reduction
        2. 7.4.1.2 Thermal Design
        3. 7.4.1.3 Ground Plane Design
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 8.2 Device Support
      1. 8.2.1 Development Support
        1. 8.2.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    3. 8.3 Documentation Support
      1. 8.3.1 Related Documentation
        1. 8.3.1.1 PCB Layout Resources
        2. 8.3.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
    4. 8.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 8.5 Support Resources
    6. 8.6 Trademarks
    7. 8.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 8.8 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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6.4.3 Light-Load Operation

The LM5005 maintains high efficiency when operating at light loads. Whenever the load current is reduced to a level less than half the peak-to-peak inductor ripple current, the device enters discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). Calculate the critical conduction boundary using Equation 6.

Equation 6. I B O U N D A R Y = ∆ I L 2 = V O U T × 1 - D 2 × L F × F S W

When the inductor current reaches zero, the SW node becomes high impedance. Resonant ringing occurs at SW as a result of the LC tank circuit formed by the buck inductor and the parasitic capacitance at the SW node. At light loads, typically below 100mA, several pulses CAN be skipped in between switching cycles, effectively reducing the switching frequency and further improving light-load efficiency.