SNVSB57A October   2018  – May 2019 LMZM33604

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
    1.     Simplified Schematic
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Minimum Solution Size
    2.     Typical Efficiency (Auto Mode)
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin 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 Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics (VIN = 12 V)
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics (VIN = 24 V)
    9. 6.9 Typical Characteristics (VIN = 36 V)
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Adjusting the Output Voltage
      2. 7.3.2  Input Capacitor Selection
      3. 7.3.3  Output Capacitor Selection
      4. 7.3.4  Transient Response
      5. 7.3.5  Feed-Forward Capacitor
      6. 7.3.6  Switching Frequency (RT)
      7. 7.3.7  Synchronization (SYNC/MODE)
      8. 7.3.8  Output Enable (EN)
      9. 7.3.9  Programmable System UVLO (EN)
      10. 7.3.10 Internal LDO and BIAS_SEL
      11. 7.3.11 Power Good (PGOOD) and Power Good Pullup (PGOOD_PU)
      12. 7.3.12 Mode Select (Auto or FPWM)
      13. 7.3.13 Soft Start and Voltage Tracking
      14. 7.3.14 Voltage Dropout
      15. 7.3.15 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
      16. 7.3.16 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Active Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Auto Mode
      3. 7.4.3 FPWM Mode
      4. 7.4.4 Shutdown Mode
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Output Voltage Setpoint
        2. 8.2.2.2 Setting the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3 Input Capacitors
        4. 8.2.2.4 Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Feed-Forward Capacitor (CFF)
        6. 8.2.2.6 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Examples
    3. 10.3 Theta JA vs PCB Area
    4. 10.4 Package Specifications
    5. 10.5 EMI
      1. 10.5.1 EMI Plots
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 12.1 Tape and Reel Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • RLX|41
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7.3.12 Mode Select (Auto or FPWM)

The LMZM33604 has configurable Auto mode or FPWM mode options. To select Auto mode, connect the SYNC/MODE pin (pin 19) to AGND, or a logic signal lower than 0.3 V. To select FPWM mode, connect the SYNC/MODE pin to a bias voltage or logic signal greater than 0.6 V. When synchronizing to an external clock, the device inherently operates in FPWM mode.

In Auto mode, the device operates in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) at light loads. In DCM, the inductor current stops flowing when it reaches 0 A. Additionally, at very light loads, the switching frequency reduces (PFM operation) to regulate the required load current, thus improving efficiency by reducing switching losses. At heavier loads, when the inductor current valley is above 0 A, the device operates in continuous conduction mode (CCM), where the switching frequency is fixed and set by the RT pin.

In forced PWM (FPWM) mode, the device operates in CCM (at a fixed frequency) regardless of load. In this mode, inductor current can go negative. At light loads, the efficiency in FPWM mode is lower than in Auto mode, due to higher conduction losses and higher switching losses. The fact that the switching frequency is fixed over the entire load range is beneficial in noise sensitive applications.