SNOSB24C October   2008  – November 2025 LM5576-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Shutdown / Standby
      2. 6.3.2 Soft Start
      3. 6.3.3 Thermal Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      2. 6.4.2 Oscillator and Sync Capability
      3. 6.4.3 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      4. 6.4.4 Ramp Generator
      5. 6.4.5 Maximum Duty Cycle / Input Dropout Voltage
      6. 6.4.6 Boost Pin
      7. 6.4.7 Current Limit
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Bias Power Dissipation Reduction
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.2.2  External Components
        3. 7.2.2.3  R3 (RT)
        4. 7.2.2.4  L1
        5. 7.2.2.5  C3 (CRAMP)
        6. 7.2.2.6  C9, C10
        7. 7.2.2.7  D1
        8. 7.2.2.8  C1, C2
        9. 7.2.2.9  C8
        10. 7.2.2.10 C7
        11. 7.2.2.11 C4
        12. 7.2.2.12 R5, R6
        13. 7.2.2.13 R1, R2, C12
        14. 7.2.2.14 R7, C11
        15. 7.2.2.15 R4, C5, C6
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 7.4.3 Power Dissipation
      4. 7.4.4 Thermal Considerations
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.2.2.4 L1

The inductor value is determined based on the operating frequency, load current, ripple current, and the minimum and maximum input voltage (VIN(min), VIN(max)).

LM5576-Q1 Inductor Current WaveformFigure 7-4 Inductor Current Waveform

To keep the circuit in continuous conduction mode (CCM), the maximum ripple current IRIPPLE must be less than twice the minimum load current, or 0.5 Ap-p. With this value of ripple current, use Equation 10 and Equation 11 to calculate the value of inductor (L1).

Equation 10. LM5576-Q1
Equation 11. LM5576-Q1

This procedure provides a guide to select the value of L1. The nearest standard value (33µH) is used. L1 must be rated for the peak current (IPK+) to prevent saturation. During normal loading conditions, the peak current occurs at maximum load current plus maximum ripple. During an overload condition the peak current is limited to 4.2A nominal (5.1A maximum). The selected inductor (see Table 7-1) has a conservative 6.2-Amp saturation current rating. For this manufacturer, the saturation rating is defined as the current necessary for the inductance to reduce by 30%, at 20°C.