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

7.3.9.4 Voltage Reference Monitor

The LM684x5-Q1 includes redundant voltage reference and a window comparator for continuous monitoring of both the primary and redundant voltage references. When the voltage references are more than ±5% from each other at start-up, the device never starts. If the voltage references drift away from each other by more than ±5% during the steady state operation, the switching action stops immediately and the nFAULT pin latches low.

The voltage reference monitor is active even when the nFAULT pin is shorted to GND and other safety features disabled.