SNVS817B June   2012  – June 2019 LMR12015 , LMR12020

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application Circuit
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Descriptions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 Recommended Operating Ratings
    3. 6.3 Electrical Characteristics
    4. 6.4 Typical Performance Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Boost Function
      2. 7.3.2  Low Input Voltage Considerations
      3. 7.3.3  High Output Voltage Considerations
      4. 7.3.4  Frequency Synchronization
      5. 7.3.5  Current Limit
      6. 7.3.6  Frequency Foldback
      7. 7.3.7  Soft Start
      8. 7.3.8  Output Overvoltage Protection
      9. 7.3.9  Undervoltage Lockout
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Operation Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Enable Pin / Shutdown Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.1.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.1.2  Inductor Selection
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Inductor Calculation Example
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Inductor Material Selection
        3. 8.2.1.3  Input Capacitor
        4. 8.2.1.4  Output Capacitor
        5. 8.2.1.5  Catch Diode
        6. 8.2.1.6  Boost Diode (Optional)
        7. 8.2.1.7  Boost Capacitor
        8. 8.2.1.8  Output Voltage
        9. 8.2.1.9  Feedforward Capacitor (Optional)
        10. 8.2.1.10 Calculating Efficiency and Junction Temperature
          1. 8.2.1.10.1 Schottky Diode Conduction Losses
          2. 8.2.1.10.2 Inductor Conduction Losses
          3. 8.2.1.10.3 MOSFET Conduction Losses
          4. 8.2.1.10.4 MOSFET Switching Losses
          5. 8.2.1.10.5 IC Quiescent Losses
          6. 8.2.1.10.6 MOSFET Driver Losses
          7. 8.2.1.10.7 Total Power Losses
          8. 8.2.1.10.8 Efficiency Calculation Example
          9. 8.2.1.10.9 Calculating the LMR2015/20 Junction Temperature
      2. 8.2.2 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 LMR12015/20 Circuit Examples
  9. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Considerations
      1. 9.1.1 Compact Layout
      2. 9.1.2 Ground Plane and Shape Routing
      3. 9.1.3 FB Loop
      4. 9.1.4 PCB Summary
  10. 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 Related Links
    3. 10.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 10.4 Community Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  11. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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

8.2.1.4 Output Capacitor

The output capacitor is selected based upon the desired output ripple and transient response. The LMR12015/20's loop compensation is designed for ceramic capacitors. A minimum of 22 µF is required at 2 MHz (33 uF at 1 MHz) while 47 – 100 µF is recommended for improved transient response and higher phase margin. The output voltage ripple of the converter is:

Equation 24. LMR12015 LMR12020 30197039.gif

When using MLCCs, the ESR is typically so low that the capacitive ripple may dominate. When this occurs, the output ripple is approximately sinusoidal and 90° phase shifted from the switching action. Another benefit of ceramic capacitors is their ability to bypass high frequency noise. A certain amount of switching edge noise will couple through parasitic capacitances in the inductor to the output. A ceramic capacitor will bypass this noise while a tantalum will not.

The transient response is determined by the speed of the control loop and the ability of the output capacitor to provide the initial current of a load transient. Capacitance can be increased significantly with little detriment to the regulator stability. However, increasing the capacitance provides dimininshing improvement over 100 uF in most applications, because the bandwidth of the control loop decreases as output capacitance increases. If improved transient performance is required, add a feed forward capacitor. This becomes especially important for higher output voltages where the bandwidth of the LMR12015/20 is lower. See Feedforward Capacitor (Optional) and Frequency Synchronization sections.

Check the RMS current rating of the capacitor. The RMS current rating of the capacitor chosen must also meet the following condition:

Equation 25. LMR12015 LMR12020 30197040.gif

where

  • IOUT is the output current, and
  • r is the ripple ratio.