SNVSB91C July   2019  – June 2020 LMR36506-Q1

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  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Schematic
      2.      Efficiency versus Output Current VOUT = 3.3 V (Fixed), 2.2 MHz
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Device Comparison Table
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD (Automotive) 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 Switching Characteristics
    8. 7.8 System Characteristics
    9. 7.9 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Enable, Start-up and Shutdown
      2. 8.3.2  External CLK SYNC (with MODE/SYNC)
        1. 8.3.2.1 Pulse-Dependent MODE/SYNC Pin Control
      3. 8.3.3  Adjustable Switching Frequency (with RT)
      4. 8.3.4  Power-Good Output Operation
      5. 8.3.5  Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and VOUT/BIAS Input
      6. 8.3.6  Bootstrap Voltage and VCBOOT-UVLO (CBOOT Terminal)
      7. 8.3.7  Output Voltage Selection
      8. 8.3.8  Spread Spectrum
      9. 8.3.9  Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
        1. 8.3.9.1 Recovery from Dropout
      10. 8.3.10 Current Limit and Short Circuit
      11. 8.3.11 Thermal Shutdown
      12. 8.3.12 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. 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
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 FB for Adjustable Output
        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 CBOOT
        7. 9.2.2.7 VCC
        8. 9.2.2.8 CFF Selection
          1. 9.2.2.8.1 External UVLO
        9. 9.2.2.9 Maximum Ambient Temperature
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 What to Do and What Not to Do
  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

8.3.8 Spread Spectrum

In the LMR36506-Q1 family of devices, spread spectrum is a factory option. To find which parts have spread spectrum enabled, see the .

The purpose of spread spectrum is to eliminate peak emissions at specific frequencies by spreading these peaks across a wider range of frequencies than a part with fixed-frequency operation. In most systems containing the LMR36506-Q1, low-frequency conducted emissions from the first few harmonics of the switching frequency can be easily filtered. A more difficult design criterion is reduction of emissions at higher harmonics, which fall in the FM band. These harmonics often couple to the environment through electric fields around the switch node and inductor. The LMR36506-Q1 uses a ±3% spread of frequencies, which can spread energy smoothly across the FM and TV bands, but is small enough to limit subharmonic emissions below the switching frequency of the part. Peak emissions at the switching frequency of the part are only reduced slightly, by less than 1 dB, while peaks in the FM band are typically reduced by more than 6 dB.

The LMR36506-Q1 uses a cycle-to-cycle frequency hopping method based on a linear feedback shift register (LFSR). This intelligent pseudo-random generator limits cycle-to-cycle frequency changes to limit output ripple. The pseudo-random pattern repeats at less than 1.5 Hz, which is below the audio band.

The spread spectrum is only available while the clock of the LMR36506-Q1 device is free running at its natural frequency. Any of the following conditions overrides spread spectrum, turning it off:

  • The clock is slowed due to operation at low-input voltage – this is operation in dropout.
  • The clock is slowed under light load in auto mode. Note that if you are operating in FPWM mode, spread spectrum can be active, even if there is no load.
  • The clock is slowed due to high input to output voltage ratio. This mode of operation is expected if on-time reaches minimum on-time. See the Timing Characteristics.
  • The clock is synchronized with an external clock.