SNAS871B July   2025  – August 2026 LMR60406-Q1

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison
  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 Enable and Undervoltage Lockout
      2. 7.3.2 Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
      3. 7.3.3 Frequency Selection With RT
      4. 7.3.4 MODE/SYNC Pin Control
      5. 7.3.5 Output Voltage Selection
      6. 7.3.6 Current Limit
      7. 7.3.7 Hiccup Mode
      8. 7.3.8 Power-Good Function
      9. 7.3.9 Spread Spectrum
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
        1. 7.4.2.1 Continuous Conduction Mode (CCM)
        2. 7.4.2.2 Auto Mode Operation - Light Load Operation
        3. 7.4.2.3 FPWM Operation - Light Load Operation
        4. 7.4.2.4 Minimum On-Time
        5. 7.4.2.5 Dropout
  9. 8 Applications 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 Switching Frequency Selection
        2. 8.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 8.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4 Input Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Bootstrap Capacitor (CBOOT) Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 FB Voltage Divider for Adjustable Versions
          1. 8.2.2.6.1 Feedforward Capacitor (CFF) Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7 RPU - PGOOD Pullup Resistor
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.5.1.1 Ground and Thermal Plane Considerations
      2. 8.5.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 9.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    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

8.2.1 Design Requirements

For this design example, use the parameters listed in Table 8-3 as the input parameters.

Table 8-3 Design Parameters
DESIGN PARAMETER VALUE COMMENT
Input voltage range 12V (typical), 4V to 36V This converter runs continuously up to 36V
Output voltage 5V Fixed option used
Output current range No load to 0.6A
Switching frequency 2MHz
Light load mode Switchable
Spread spectrum Enabled Factory option