SLVSIY7 August   2025 LM5168E

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 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 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Control Architecture
      2. 7.3.2  Internal VCC Regulator and Bootstrap Capacitor
      3. 7.3.3  Internal Soft Start
      4. 7.3.4  On-Time Generator
      5. 7.3.5  Current Limit
      6. 7.3.6  N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver
      7. 7.3.7  Synchronous Rectifier
      8. 7.3.8  Enable/Undervoltage Lockout (EN/UVLO)
      9. 7.3.9  Power Good (PGOOD)
      10. 7.3.10 Thermal Protection
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Sleep Mode
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Buck Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Switching Frequency (RT)
        2. 8.2.2.2 Buck Inductor Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3 Setting the Output Voltage
        4. 8.2.2.4 Type 3 Ripple Network
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Considerations
        7. 8.2.2.7 CBST Selection
        8. 8.2.2.8 Example Design Summary
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Compact PCB Layout for EMI Reduction
        2. 8.4.1.2 Feedback Resistors
      2. 8.4.2 Thermal Considerations
      3. 8.4.3 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 9.4 Support Resources
    5. 9.5 Trademarks
    6. 9.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 9.7 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.2.2.8 Example Design Summary

The preceding design procedure is typical of the steps needed to create a buck regulator with LM5168E. For another example of designing a buck regulator with the LM5168E see the LM5168PEVM User’s Guide. See also Related Documentation for more information about designing COT buck converters.