SNVSCQ9 November   2025 LM68425-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. Device Comparison Table
  7. 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. 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. 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. 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

Redundant Temperature Sensor

The LM684x5-Q1 includes a redundant temperature sensor that can be used to monitor the regulator junction temperature, independent of the thermal shutdown function. The output of the sensor is provided as a temperature dependent current, sourced out of the MODE/SYNC/TEMP pin, and into RMODE, as shown in Figure 7-12. In this way, a temperature dependent voltage appears across RMODE. At a junction temperature of 27°C, the voltage is typically 0.844V. This voltage increases with a slope of typically 2.95mV/°C.

The redundant temperature sensor is enabled when a 49.9kΩ (FPWM mode) or a 149.9kΩ (AUTO mode) resistor is detected on the MODE/SYNC/TEMP pin at start-up.

An external ADC can be used to measure the voltage on this pin and communicate the information to the system microprocessor for load management or other high junction temperature mitigation actions.

LM68415-Q1 LM68425-Q1 Temperature Sensor Figure 7-12 Temperature Sensor