SNVSC55 September   2025 LM51770-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  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 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Gate Driver Rise Time and Fall Time
    2. 7.2 Gate Driver Dead (Transition) Time
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Power-On Reset (POR System)
      2. 8.3.2  Buck-Boost Control Scheme
        1. 8.3.2.1 Boost Mode
        2. 8.3.2.2 Buck Mode
        3. 8.3.2.3 Buck-Boost Mode
      3. 8.3.3  Power Save Mode
      4. 8.3.4  Supply Voltage Selection – VMAX Switch
      5. 8.3.5  Enable and Undervoltage Lockout
      6. 8.3.6  Oscillator Frequency Selection
      7. 8.3.7  Frequency Synchronization
      8. 8.3.8  Voltage Regulation Loop
      9. 8.3.9  Output Voltage Tracking
      10. 8.3.10 Slope Compensation
      11. 8.3.11 Configurable Soft Start
      12. 8.3.12 Peak Current Sensor
      13. 8.3.13 Current Monitoring and Current Limit Control Loop
      14. 8.3.14 Short Circuit - Hiccup Protection
      15. 8.3.15 nFLT Pin and Protections
      16. 8.3.16 Device Configuration Pin
      17. 8.3.17 Dual Random Spread Spectrum – DRSS
      18. 8.3.18 Gate Driver
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1  Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
        2. 9.2.2.2  Frequency
        3. 9.2.2.3  Feedback Divider
        4. 9.2.2.4  Inductor and Current Sense Resistor Selection
        5. 9.2.2.5  Slope Compensation
        6. 9.2.2.6  Output Capacitor
        7. 9.2.2.7  Input Capacitor
        8. 9.2.2.8  UVLO Divider
        9. 9.2.2.9  Soft-Start Capacitor
        10. 9.2.2.10 MOSFETs QH1 and QL1
        11. 9.2.2.11 MOSFETs QH2 and QL2
        12. 9.2.2.12 Output Voltage Frequency Compensation
        13. 9.2.2.13 External Component Selection
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 System Examples
      1. 9.3.1 Bi-Directional Power Backup
      2. 9.3.2 Parallel (Multiphase) Operation
      3. 9.3.3 External Gate Driver with Logic Level High Side Gate Signals
    4. 9.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 9.5 Layout
      1. 9.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 9.5.1.1 Power Stage Layout
        2. 9.5.1.2 Gate Driver Layout
        3. 9.5.1.3 Controller Layout
      2. 9.5.2 Layout Example
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 10.1.2 Development Support
        1. 10.1.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH Tools
    2. 10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 10.3 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 10.6 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
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8.3.9 Output Voltage Tracking

There are two kinds of output voltage tracking features integrated in the device.

  • Analog voltage tracking function through the SS/ATRK pin
  • Digital voltage tracking function through the DTRK pin

Analog Voltage Tracking

For the analog output voltage tracking, an external applied voltage overwrites the reference voltage for the output regulation loop. Although it is possible, it is not recommended to apply this voltage before the soft start is finished because the soft-start ramp time and, therefore, the input current during the start-up is changed.

As the internal error amplifier is designed to use the lowest reference input voltage, the applied voltage on the SS/ATRK pin is only effective for voltages lower than the Vref of the feedback pin. Hence, the maximum voltage for the output is determined by the resistor network on the FB pin.

If the analog voltage tracking is used to start-up the converter voltage a change at the MODE pin from high to low or low to high indicates the logic that the soft-start is completed.

Digital Voltage Tracking

The DTRK input of the LM51770-Q1 directly modulates the internal reference voltage. This function activates if the voltage on the DTRK pin is higher than the rising threshold of VT(DTRK) and a PWM signal in the recommended frequency is applied to the pin.

The device prevents, that the maximum output voltage during digital tracking exceeds the nominal reference voltage selected with the FB resistor divider. The applied PWM signal reduces the internal reference voltage in relation with the duty cycle on the DTRK pin. A small duty cycle means less output voltage and a high duty cycle of the PWM input represents a high output voltage. For example, a duty cycle of 30% causes an output voltage of 30% of the selected voltage by the FB divider resistors.

LM51770-Q1 Output Voltage Tracking Functional Block Diagram Figure 8-16 Output Voltage Tracking Functional Block Diagram