SNVSCO2
November 2025
LM51261A-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Pin Configuration and Functions
5
Specifications
5.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5.2
ESD Ratings
5.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
5.4
Thermal Information
5.5
Electrical Characteristics
5.6
Timing Requirements
5.7
Typical Characteristics
6
Detailed Description
6.1
Overview
6.2
Functional Block Diagram
6.3
Feature Description
6.3.1
Device Configuration (CFG-pin)
6.3.2
Device Enable/Disable (UVLO/EN)
6.3.3
Dual Device Operation
6.3.4
Switching Frequency and Synchronization (SYNCIN)
6.3.5
Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
6.3.6
Operation Modes (BYPASS, DEM, FPWM)
6.3.7
VCC Regulator, BIAS (BIAS-pin, VCC-pin)
6.3.8
Soft Start (SS-pin)
6.3.9
VOUT Programming (VOUT, ATRK, DTRK)
6.3.10
Protections
6.3.10.1
VOUT Overvoltage Protection (OVP)
6.3.10.2
Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
6.3.11
Fault Indicator (nFAULT-pin)
6.3.12
Slope Compensation (CSP, CSN)
6.3.13
Current Sense Setting and Switch Peak Current Limit (CSP, CSN)
6.3.14
Input Current Limit and Monitoring (ILIM, IMON, DLY)
6.3.15
Maximum Duty Cycle and Minimum Controllable On-time Limits
6.3.16
Signal Deglitch Overview
6.3.17
MOSFET Drivers, Integrated Boot Diode, and Hiccup Mode Fault Protection (LO, HO, HB-pin)
6.3.18
I2C Features
6.3.18.1
Register VOUT (0x0)
6.3.18.2
Register Configuration 1 (0x1)
6.3.18.3
Register Configuration 2 (0x2)
6.3.18.4
Register Configuration 3 (0x3)
6.3.18.5
Register Operation State (0x4)
6.3.18.6
Register Status Byte (0x5)
6.3.18.7
Register Clear Faults (0x6)
6.4
Device Functional Modes
6.4.1
Shutdown State
6.5
Programming
6.5.1
I2C Bus Operation
7
LM51261A-Q1 Registers
8
Application and Implementation
8.1
Application Information
8.1.1
Feedback Compensation
8.1.2
3 Phase Operation
8.1.3
Non-synchronous Application
8.2
Typical Application
8.2.1
Design Requirements
8.2.2
Detailed Design Procedure
8.2.2.1
Determine the Total Phase Number
8.2.2.2
Determining the Duty Cycle
8.2.2.3
Timing Resistor RT
8.2.2.4
Inductor Selection Lm
8.2.2.5
Current Sense Resistor Rcs
8.2.2.6
Current Sense Filter RCSFP, RCSFN, CCS
8.2.2.7
Low-Side Power Switch QL
8.2.2.8
High-Side Power Switch QH
8.2.2.9
Snubber Components
8.2.2.10
Vout Programming
8.2.2.11
Input Current Limit (ILIM/IMON)
8.2.2.12
UVLO Divider
8.2.2.13
Soft Start
8.2.2.14
CFG Settings
8.2.2.15
Output Capacitor Cout
8.2.2.16
Input Capacitor Cin
8.2.2.17
Bootstrap Capacitor
8.2.2.18
VCC Capacitor CVCC
8.2.2.19
BIAS Capacitor
8.2.2.20
VOUT Capacitor
8.2.2.21
Loop Compensation
8.2.3
Application Curves
8.2.3.1
Efficiency
8.2.3.2
Steady State Waveforms
8.2.3.3
Step Load Response
8.2.3.4
AC Loop Response Curve
8.2.3.5
Thermal Performance
8.3
Power Supply Recommendations
8.4
Layout
8.4.1
Layout Guidelines
8.4.2
Layout Example
9
Device and Documentation Support
9.1
Documentation Support
9.1.1
Related Documentation
9.2
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
9.3
Support Resources
9.4
Trademarks
9.5
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
9.6
Glossary
10
Revision History
11
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
1
Features
AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications
Temperature grade 1: T
A
= –40°C to +125°C
Functional Safety-Capable
Documentation available to aid functional safety system design
Input voltage 4.5V to 42V
Minimum 2.5V for V
(BIAS)
≥4.5V or V
OUT
≥6V
Output voltage 6V to 60V
Adjustable by resistor or by I2C in 1V steps
Adjustable slew rate when programmed by I2C
2% accuracy, internal feedback resistors
Bypass operation for V
I
> V
OUT
Dynamic output voltage tracking
Digital PWM tracking (DTRK)
Analog tracking (ATRK)
Overvoltage protection (64V, 50V, 35V, 28.5V)
Low shutdown I
Q
of 2μA
Low operating I
Q
of 1mA
3-phase operation with LM5125
1
A-Q1
Switching frequency from 100kHz to 2.2MHz
Synchronization to external clock (SYNCIN)
Dynamically selectable switching modes (FPWM, diode emulation)
Spread spectrum (DRSS)
I2C Interface with 8 selectable addresses
I2C programmable dead time (14ns to 200ns)
Current sense resistor or DCR sensing
Average inductor current monitor
Average input current limit
Programmable current limit
Selectable delay time
nFAULT indicator
Programmable V
I
undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
Lead-less QFN-32 packable with wettable flanks