SNVSBD1C August   2020  – January 2026 LP8866S-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 Logic Interface Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Timing Requirements for I2C Interface
    8.     14
    9. 5.8 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 Control Interface
      2. 6.3.2 Function Setting
      3. 6.3.3 Device Supply (VDD)
      4. 6.3.4 Enable (EN)
      5. 6.3.5 Charge Pump
      6. 6.3.6 Boost Controller
        1. 6.3.6.1 Boost Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
        2. 6.3.6.2 Controller Min On/Off Time
        3. 6.3.6.3 Boost Adaptive Voltage Control
          1. 6.3.6.3.1 FB Divider Using Two-Resistor Method
          2. 6.3.6.3.2 FB Divider Using Three-Resistor Method
          3. 6.3.6.3.3 FB Divider Using External Compensation
        4. 6.3.6.4 Boost Sync and Spread Spectrum
        5. 6.3.6.5 Boost Output Discharge
        6. 6.3.6.6 Light Load Mode
      7. 6.3.7 LED Current Sinks
        1. 6.3.7.1 LED Output Current Setting
        2. 6.3.7.2 LED Output String Configuration
        3. 6.3.7.3 LED Output PWM Clock Generation
      8. 6.3.8 Brightness Control
        1. 6.3.8.1 Brightness Control Signal Path
        2. 6.3.8.2 Dimming Mode
        3. 6.3.8.3 LED Dimming Frequency
        4. 6.3.8.4 Phase-Shift PWM Mode
        5. 6.3.8.5 Hybrid Mode
        6. 6.3.8.6 Direct PWM Mode
        7. 6.3.8.7 Sloper
        8. 6.3.8.8 PWM Detector Hysteresis
        9. 6.3.8.9 Dither
      9. 6.3.9 Protection and Fault Detections
        1. 6.3.9.1 Supply Faults
          1. 6.3.9.1.1 VIN Undervoltage Faults (VINUVLO)
          2. 6.3.9.1.2 VIN Overvoltage Faults (VINOVP)
          3. 6.3.9.1.3 VDD Undervoltage Faults (VDDUVLO)
          4. 6.3.9.1.4 VIN OCP Faults (VINOCP)
            1. 6.3.9.1.4.1 VIN OCP Current Limit vs. Boost Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
          5. 6.3.9.1.5 Charge Pump Faults (CPCAP, CP)
          6. 6.3.9.1.6 CRC Error Faults (CRCERR)
        2. 6.3.9.2 Boost Faults
          1. 6.3.9.2.1 Boost Overvoltage Faults (BSTOVPL, BSTOVPH)
          2. 6.3.9.2.2 Boost Overcurrent Faults (BSTOCP)
          3. 6.3.9.2.3 LEDSET Resistor Missing Faults (LEDSET)
          4. 6.3.9.2.4 MODE Resistor Missing Faults (MODESEL)
          5. 6.3.9.2.5 FSET Resistor Missing Faults (FSET)
          6. 6.3.9.2.6 ISET Resistor Out of Range Faults (ISET)
          7. 6.3.9.2.7 Thermal Shutdown Faults (TSD)
        3. 6.3.9.3 LED Faults
          1. 6.3.9.3.1 Open LED Faults (OPEN_LED)
          2. 6.3.9.3.2 Short LED Faults (SHORT_LED)
          3. 6.3.9.3.3 LED Short to GND Faults (GND_LED)
          4. 6.3.9.3.4 Invalid LED String Faults (INVSTRING)
          5. 6.3.9.3.5 I2C Timeout Faults
        4. 6.3.9.4 Overview of the Fault and Protection Schemes
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1  State Diagram
      2. 6.4.2  Shutdown
      3. 6.4.3  Device Initialization
      4. 6.4.4  Standby Mode
      5. 6.4.5  Power-line FET Soft Start
      6. 6.4.6  Boost Start-Up
      7. 6.4.7  Normal Mode
      8. 6.4.8  Fault Recovery
      9. 6.4.9  Latch Fault
      10. 6.4.10 Start-Up Sequence
    5. 6.5 Programming
      1. 6.5.1 I2C-Compatible Interface
      2. 6.5.2 Programming Examples
        1. 6.5.2.1 General Configuration Registers
        2. 6.5.2.2 Clearing Fault Interrupts
        3. 6.5.2.3 Disabling Fault Interrupts
        4. 6.5.2.4 Diagnostic Registers
  8. 7 Register Maps
    1. 7.1 FullMap Registers
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Full Feature Application for Display Backlight
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1  Inductor Selection
          2. 8.2.1.2.2  Output Capacitor Selection
          3. 8.2.1.2.3  Input Capacitor Selection
          4. 8.2.1.2.4  Charge Pump Output Capacitor
          5. 8.2.1.2.5  Charge Pump Flying Capacitor
          6. 8.2.1.2.6  Output Diode
          7. 8.2.1.2.7  Switching FET
          8. 8.2.1.2.8  Boost Sense Resistor
          9. 8.2.1.2.9  Power-Line FET
          10. 8.2.1.2.10 Input Current Sense Resistor
          11. 8.2.1.2.11 Feedback Resistor Divider
          12. 8.2.1.2.12 Critical Components for Design
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 Application with Basic/Minimal Operation
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 SEPIC Mode Application
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.3.2.1  Inductor Selection
          2. 8.2.3.2.2  Coupling Capacitor Selection
          3. 8.2.3.2.3  Output Capacitor Selection
          4. 8.2.3.2.4  Input Capacitor Selection
          5. 8.2.3.2.5  Charge Pump Output Capacitor
          6. 8.2.3.2.6  Charge Pump Flying Capacitor
          7. 8.2.3.2.7  Switching FET
          8. 8.2.3.2.8  Output Diode
          9. 8.2.3.2.9  Switching Sense Resistor
          10. 8.2.3.2.10 Power-Line FET
          11. 8.2.3.2.11 Input Current Sense Resistor
          12. 8.2.3.2.12 Feedback Resistor Divider
          13. 8.2.3.2.13 Critical Components for Design
        3. 8.2.3.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

6.3.6.6 Light Load Mode

The DC-DC controller enters into light load mode in below condition:

  • VIN voltage is very close to VOUT
  • Loading current is very low
  • PWM pulse width is very short

When DC-DC converter enters into light load mode, the converter stops switching occasionally to make sure output voltage won't rise up too much. This can also be called as PFM mode, since the DC-DC converter switching frequency changes in this mode.