SNVS478G January   2007  – April 2025 LM5574

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 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      2. 6.3.2 Oscillator and Sync Capability
      3. 6.3.3 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      4. 6.3.4 Ramp Generator
      5. 6.3.5 Maximum Duty Cycle, Input Dropout Voltage
      6. 6.3.6 Current Limit
      7. 6.3.7 Soft Start
      8. 6.3.8 Boost Pin
      9. 6.3.9 Thermal Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    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 (R)T
        4. 7.2.2.4  L1-Inductor
        5. 7.2.2.5  C3 (C)RAMP
        6. 7.2.2.6  C9-Output Capacitor
        7. 7.2.2.7  D1-Async Diode
        8. 7.2.2.8  C1-Input Capacitor
        9. 7.2.2.9  C8-VCC Capacitor
        10. 7.2.2.10 C7-BST Capacitor
        11. 7.2.2.11 C4- SS Capacitor
        12. 7.2.2.12 R5, R6- Feedback Resistors
        13. 7.2.2.13 R1, R2, C2-SD Pin Components
        14. 7.2.2.14 R4, C5, C6-Compensation Components
        15. 7.2.2.15 Bias Power Dissipation Reduction
      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 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
        1. 8.1.2.1 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

6.3.1 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator

The LM5574 contains a dual-mode internal high voltage start-up regulator that provides the Vcc bias supply for the PWM controller and boot-strap MOSFET gate driver. The input pin (VIN) can be connected directly to the input voltage as high as 75V. For input voltages less than 9V, a low dropout switch connects Vcc directly to Vin. In this supply range, Vcc is approximately equal to Vin. For Vin voltage greater than 9V, the low dropout switch is disabled and the Vcc regulator is enabled to maintain Vcc at approximately 7V. The wide operating range of 6V to 75V is achieved through the use of this dual-mode regulator.

The output of the Vcc regulator is current limited to 25mA. Upon power up, the regulator sources current into the capacitor connected to the VCC pin. When the voltage at the VCC pin exceeds the Vcc UVLO threshold of 5.35V and the SD pin is greater than 1.225V, the output switch is enabled and a soft-start sequence begins. The output switch remains enabled until Vcc falls below 5.0V or the SD pin falls below 1.125V.

An auxiliary supply voltage can be applied to the Vcc pin to reduce the IC power dissipation. If the auxiliary voltage is greater than 7.3V, the internal regulator essentially shuts off, which reduces the IC power dissipation. The Vcc regulator series pass transistor includes a diode between Vcc and Vin that can not be forward biased in normal operation. Therefore, the auxiliary Vcc voltage can never exceed the Vin voltage.

In high voltage applications, take extra care to make sure the VIN pin does not exceed the absolute maximum voltage rating of 76V. During line or load transients, voltage ringing on the Vin line that exceeds the absolute maximum ratings can damage the IC. Both careful printed-circuit board layout and the use of quality bypass capacitors located close to the VIN and GND pins are essential.

LM5574 Vin and Vcc SequencingFigure 6-1 Vin and Vcc Sequencing