The device offers a low dropout operation by
entering 100% duty cycle mode if the input voltage comes close to the target
output voltage. In this mode, the high-side MOSFET switch is constantly
turned on. This mode is particularly useful in battery-powered applications
to achieve the longest operation time by taking full advantage of the whole
battery voltage range. The minimum input voltage to maintain a minimum
output voltage is given by:
Equation 2.
where
- VIN,MIN is the minimum input voltage to
maintain an output voltage.
- IOUT,MAX is the maximum output
current.
- RDS(on) is the high-side FET
ON-resistance.
- RL is
the inductor ohmic resistance (DCR).