SNVSCU4 October   2025 LM25137

PRODMIX  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Related Products
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1. 5.1 Wettable Flanks
  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  Input Voltage Range (VIN)
      2. 7.3.2  Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS1/VOUT1, VDDA)
      3. 7.3.3  Precision Enable (EN1, EN2)
      4. 7.3.4  Switching Frequency (RT)
      5. 7.3.5  Pulse Frequency Modulation and Synchronization (PFM/SYNC)
      6. 7.3.6  Synchronization Out (SYNCOUT)
      7. 7.3.7  Dual Random Spread Spectrum (DRSS)
      8. 7.3.8  Configurable Soft Start (RSS)
      9. 7.3.9  Output Voltage Setpoints (FB1, FB2)
      10. 7.3.10 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator (FB1, FB2, COMP1, COMP2)
        1. 7.3.10.1 Slope Compensation
      11. 7.3.11 Inductor Current Sense (ISNS1+, BIAS1/VOUT1, ISNS2+, VOUT2)
        1. 7.3.11.1 Shunt Current Sensing
        2. 7.3.11.2 Inductor DCR Current Sensing
      12. 7.3.12 Minimum Controllable On-Time
      13. 7.3.13 100% Duty Cycle Capability
      14. 7.3.14 MOSFET Gate Drivers (HO1, HO2, LO1, LO2)
      15. 7.3.15 Output Configurations (CNFG)
        1. 7.3.15.1 Independent Dual-Output Operation
        2. 7.3.15.2 Single-Output Interleaved Operation
        3. 7.3.15.3 Single-Output Multiphase Operation
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Sleep Mode
      2. 7.4.2 PFM Mode
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Power Train Components
        1. 8.1.1.1 Power MOSFETs
        2. 8.1.1.2 Buck Inductor
        3. 8.1.1.3 Output Capacitors
        4. 8.1.1.4 Input Capacitors
        5. 8.1.1.5 EMI Filter
      2. 8.1.2 Error Amplifier and Compensation
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Design 1 – Dual 5V and 3.3V, 20A Buck Regulator for 12V Input Applications
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Custom Design With Excel Quickstart Tool
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Inductor Calculations
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Shunt Resistors
          5. 8.2.1.2.5 Ceramic Output Capacitors
          6. 8.2.1.2.6 Ceramic Input Capacitors
          7. 8.2.1.2.7 Feedback Resistors
          8. 8.2.1.2.8 Input Voltage UVLO Resistors
          9. 8.2.1.2.9 Compensation Components
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 Design 2 – Two-Phase, Single-Output Synchronous Buck Regulator
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Design 3 – 12V, 25A, 400kHz, Two-Phase Buck Regulator for 24V Input Applications
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.3.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Power Stage Layout
        2. 8.4.1.2 Gate Drive Layout
        3. 8.4.1.3 PWM Controller Layout
        4. 8.4.1.4 Thermal Design and Layout
        5. 8.4.1.5 Ground Plane Design
      2. 8.4.2 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
        1. 9.2.1.1 Low-EMI Design Resources
        2. 9.2.1.2 Thermal Design Resources
        3. 9.2.1.3 PCB Layout Resources
    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 Bias Supply Regulator (VCC, BIAS1/VOUT1, VDDA)

The LM25137 contains an internal high-voltage VCC bias regulator that provides the bias supply for the PWM controller and the gate drivers of the external MOSFETs. Connect the input voltage pin (VIN) directly to an input voltage source up to 42V. When the input voltage is below the VCC setpoint of 5V, the VCC voltage tracks VIN minus a small voltage drop.

The VCC regulator current limit is 175mA (minimum). At power up, the regulator sources current into the VCC capacitor. When the VCC voltage exceeds 3.8V (typical), both output channels are enabled (if EN1 and EN2 are above 1V) and the soft-start sequence begins. Both channels remain active unless the VCC voltage falls below the falling UVLO threshold of 3.5V (typical) or EN is switched to a low state. Connect a 2.2µF to 10µF ceramic capacitor from VCC to PGND.

A 12Ω internal resistor connects VDDA to VCC. Bypass VDDA to AGND with a 1µF ceramic capacitor to achieve a low-noise internal bias rail.

If the BIAS1/VOUT1 voltage is above 4.3V, BIAS1/VOUT1 internally connects to a second input of the VCC regulator. This action helps to reduce the internal power dissipation of the LM25137, as bias current derives from VOUT1 instead of VIN. Avoid connecting BIAS1/VOUT1 or VOUT2 to a voltage greater than 36V or less than –0.3V.