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

7.3.9.7 Hiccup

The LM684x5-Q1 employs hiccup overcurrent protection when all of the following conditions are met for 64 consecutive switching cycles:

  • A time greater than tSS has passed since soft start has started; see Section 7.3.8.
  • Output voltage is below approximately 0.4 times output setpoint.
  • The device is not operating in dropout defined as having minimum off-time controlled by duty factor.

In hiccup mode, the device shuts down and attempts to soft start after tHIC. Hiccup mode helps reduce the device power dissipation under severe overcurrent and short circuit conditions.