SNVSBW1B December   2021  – October 2023 LM63460-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Device Comparison Table
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 6.1 Wettable Flanks
    2. 6.2 Pinout Design for Clearance and FMEA
  8. 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
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Input Voltage Range (VIN1, VIN2)
      2. 8.3.2  Output Voltage Setpoint (FB)
      3. 8.3.3  Precision Enable and Input Voltage UVLO (EN/SYNC)
      4. 8.3.4  Frequency Synchronization (EN/SYNC)
      5. 8.3.5  Clock Locking
      6. 8.3.6  Adjustable Switching Frequency (RT)
      7. 8.3.7  Power-Good Monitor (PGOOD)
      8. 8.3.8  Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS)
      9. 8.3.9  Bootstrap Voltage and UVLO (CBOOT)
      10. 8.3.10 Spread Spectrum
      11. 8.3.11 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      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 Foldback
        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
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Design 1 – Automotive Synchronous Buck Regulator at 2.1 MHz
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 9.2.1.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
          3. 9.2.1.2.3  Choosing the Switching Frequency
          4. 9.2.1.2.4  Inductor Selection
          5. 9.2.1.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection
          6. 9.2.1.2.6  Input Capacitor Selection
          7. 9.2.1.2.7  Bootstrap Capacitor
          8. 9.2.1.2.8  VCC Capacitor
          9. 9.2.1.2.9  BIAS Power Connection
          10. 9.2.1.2.10 Feedforward Network
          11. 9.2.1.2.11 Input Voltage UVLO
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 Design 2 – Automotive Synchronous Buck Regulator at 400 kHz
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 9.4.1.1 Thermal Design and Layout
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Documentation Support
      1. 10.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

3 Description

The LM63460-Q1 derives from a family of automotive synchronous buck DC/DC converters with excellent efficiency and ultra-low IQ. With integrated high-side and low-side MOSFETs, up to 6 A of output current is delivered over a wide input voltage range from 3 V to 36 V, with support for load-dump transients up to 42 V. The converter implements soft recovery from dropout to eliminate overshoot on the output.

The LM63460-Q1 incorporates numerous features for excellent EMI performance, including spread-spectrum frequency modulation, a low-EMI Enhanced HotRod QFN package that mitigates switch-node ringing, and a symmetrical pinout for ideal input capacitor placement. The switching frequency can be set between 200 kHz and 2.2 MHz to avoid sensitive frequency bands, while optimizing efficiency or design size based on the application requirements.

PFM mode enables frequency foldback during light-load operation, allowing an unloaded current consumption of only 7 µA (typical) and high light-load efficiency. A seamless transition between PWM and PFM modes, along with low MOSFET on-resistances and an external bias input, provides exceptional efficiency and thermal performance across the entire load range. The package has several NC pins between critical power pins, which improve the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) result.

Package Information
PART NUMBERPACKAGE(1)PACKAGE SIZE(2)
LM63460-Q1 RYF (VQFN, 22) 3.50 mm × 4.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
GUID-20210623-CA0I-M8JF-LKDH-M8KKZ3NQLPTB-low.svgTypical Schematic
GUID-20211122-SS0I-1M9J-5KB4-7DLCZ7J8Q1GZ-low.svgEfficiency Plot, VOUT = 5 V, fSW = 2.1 MHz