SNVSCQ9 November   2025 LM68425-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Device Comparison Table
  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 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 Output Voltage Selection
      2. 7.3.2 EN Pin and Use as VIN UVLO
      3. 7.3.3 Mode Selection
        1. 7.3.3.1 MODE/SYNC/TEMP Pin Uses for Synchronization
        2. 7.3.3.2 Clock Locking
      4. 7.3.4 Adjustable Switching Frequency
      5. 7.3.5 Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
      6. 7.3.6 Internal LDO, VCC UVLO, and BIAS Input
      7. 7.3.7 Bootstrap Voltage (BST Pin)
      8. 7.3.8 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      9. 7.3.9 Safety Features
        1. 7.3.9.1 Power-Good Monitor
        2. 7.3.9.2 Redundant VOUT Monitor
        3. 7.3.9.3 Fault Output
        4. 7.3.9.4 Voltage Reference Monitor
        5. 7.3.9.5 Start-Up Diagnostics
        6. 7.3.9.6 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
        7. 7.3.9.7 Hiccup
        8. 7.3.9.8 Thermal Shutdown
        9. 7.3.9.9 Redundant Temperature Sensor
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
        1. 7.4.2.1 Peak Current Mode Operation
        2. 7.4.2.2 Auto Mode Operation
          1. 7.4.2.2.1 Diode Emulation
        3. 7.4.2.3 FPWM Mode Operation
        4. 7.4.2.4 Dropout
        5. 7.4.2.5 Recovery from 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 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2 Choosing the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3 FB for Adjustable or Fixed Output Voltage Mode
        4. 8.2.2.4 Inductor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 Input Capacitor Selection
        7. 8.2.2.7 CBOOT
        8. 8.2.2.8 External UVLO
        9. 8.2.2.9 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 Development Support
        1. 9.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    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

7.3.2 EN Pin and Use as VIN UVLO

Start-up and shutdown are controlled by the EN input. This input features precision thresholds, allowing the use of an external voltage divider to provide an adjustable input Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO), if desired. Applying a voltage greater than VEN_TH_R fully enables the device, allowing the device to enter start-up mode and begin the soft-start period. When the EN input is brought below VEN_TH_F, the regulator stops switching and enters shutdown mode, with a VIN input current of less than 0.85μA (maximum). The EN input can be connected directly to VIN if this feature is not needed. The enable must not float, as floating the enable pin turns the device off. The values for the various EN thresholds can be found in the Electrical Characteristics table.

LM68415-Q1 LM68425-Q1 VIN UVLO Using the EN PinFigure 7-2 VIN UVLO Using the EN Pin

In some cases, an input UVLO level different than that provided internal to the device is needed. This feature can be used for special sequencing or to prevent input voltage oscillations caused by excessively long power cables. External UVLO can be accomplished by using the circuit shown in Figure 7-2. The input voltage at which the device turns on is designated as VON while the turnoff voltage is VOFF. The current in the divider must be greater than the current into the EN input (IEN_LKG), to preserve accuracy. Values for RENB between 10kΩ and 50kΩ are reasonable. Then, Equation 2 is used to calculate RENT and Equation 3 is used to calculate VOFF.

Equation 2. RENT=RENB×VONVEN_TH_R-1
Equation 3. VOFF=VON×VEN_TH_FVEN_TH_R

where

  • VON = VIN turn-on voltage
  • VOFF = VIN turn-off voltage

The EN pin also provides supply to the redundant safety circuitry to latch the nFAULT pin low in case of a fault detection. Cycling the EN pin clears the nFAULT pin. If the device is used in a safety system together with an input protection device such an input hot-swap device of an eFUSE, TI recommends to connect the EN pin before the hot-swap or e-fuse device to make sure the safety circuitry is powered as long as the voltage on the EN pin is above the VEN(nFAULT_VALID) maximum threshold of 1.25V.