SNVSCM5A January   2024  – April 2026 LMR43606-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  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 System Characteristics
    7. 6.7 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, Start-Up, and Shutdown
      2. 7.3.2  External CLK SYNC (With MODE/SYNC)
        1. 7.3.2.1 Pulse-Dependent MODE/SYNC Pin Control
      3. 7.3.3  Adjustable Switching Frequency (With RT)
      4. 7.3.4  Power-Good Output Operation
      5. 7.3.5  Internal LDO, VCC, and VOUT/FB Input
      6. 7.3.6  Bootstrap Voltage and VBOOT-UVLO (BOOT Terminal)
      7. 7.3.7  Output Voltage Selection
      8. 7.3.8  Spread Spectrum
      9. 7.3.9  Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
        1. 7.3.9.1 Recovery from Dropout
      10. 7.3.10 Current Limit and Short Circuit
      11. 7.3.11 Thermal Shutdown
      12. 7.3.12 Input Supply Current
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Active Mode
        1. 7.4.3.1 CCM Mode
        2. 7.4.3.2 Auto Mode – Light-Load Operation
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 7.4.3.2.2 Frequency Reduction
        3. 7.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light-Load Operation
        4. 7.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 7.4.3.5 Dropout
  9. 8 Application 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  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        2. 8.2.2.2  Setting the Output Voltage
          1. 8.2.2.2.1 FB for Adjustable Output
        3. 8.2.2.3  Inductor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4  Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5  Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  CBOOT
        7. 8.2.2.7  VCC
        8. 8.2.2.8  CFF Selection
        9. 8.2.2.9  External UVLO
        10. 8.2.2.10 Maximum Ambient Temperature
      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 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

7.4.3 Active Mode

The LMR43606-Q1 is in active mode whenever the EN pin is above VEN-VOUT, VIN is high enough to satisfy VINMIN, and no other fault conditions are present. The simplest way to enable the operation is to connect the EN pin to VIN, which allows self start-up when the applied input voltage exceeds the minimum VINMIN.

In active mode, depending on the load current, input voltage, and output voltage, the LMR43606-Q1 is in one of five modes:

  • Continuous conduction mode (CCM) with fixed switching frequency when load current is above half of the inductor current ripple
  • Auto mode - Light Load Operation: PFM when switching frequency is decreased at very light load
  • FPWM mode - Light Load Operation: Continuous conduction mode (CCM) when the load current is lower than half of the inductor current ripple
  • Minimum on time: At high input voltage and low output voltages, the switching frequency is reduced to maintain regulation
  • Dropout mode: When switching frequency is reduced to minimize voltage dropout