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

7.3.6 N-Channel Buck Switch and Driver

The LM5168E integrates an N-channel buck switch and associated floating high-side gate driver. The gate-driver circuit works in conjunction with an external bootstrap capacitor and an internal high-voltage bootstrap diode. A high-quality ceramic capacitor connected between the BST and SW pins provides the voltage to the high-side driver during the buck switch on time. See also Section 7.3.2 for limitations. During the off time, the SW pin is pulled down to approximately 0V, and the bootstrap capacitor charges from the internal VCC through the internal bootstrap diode. The minimum off-timer, set to 50ns (typical), ensures a minimum time each cycle to recharge the bootstrap capacitor. When the on time is less than 300ns, the minimum off-timer is forced to 250ns to make sure that the BST capacitor is charged in a single cycle. This action is vital during wake-up from sleep mode when the BST capacitor is most likely discharged.