SNVSCU5 June   2025 LM25137-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA  

  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 Minimum Controllable On-Time
      11. 7.3.11 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator (FB1, FB2, COMP1, COMP2)
        1. 7.3.11.1 Slope Compensation
      12. 7.3.12 Inductor Current Sense (ISNS1+, BIAS1/VOUT1, ISNS2+, VOUT2)
        1. 7.3.12.1 Shunt Current Sensing
        2. 7.3.12.2 Inductor DCR Current Sensing
      13. 7.3.13 MOSFET Gate Drivers (HO1, HO2, LO1, LO2)
      14. 7.3.14 Output Configurations (CNFG)
        1. 7.3.14.1 Independent Dual-Output Operation
        2. 7.3.14.2 Single-Output Interleaved Operation
        3. 7.3.14.3 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 Automotive Battery 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 for Automotive ADAS Applications
        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 Automotive 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

7.3.12.1 Shunt Current Sensing

Figure 7-5 illustrates inductor current sensing using a shunt resistor. This configuration continuously monitors the inductor current to provide accurate overcurrent protection across the operating temperature range. For optimal current sense accuracy and overcurrent protection, use a low parasitic inductance shunt resistor of ±1% tolerance connected between the inductor and the output. Use Kelvin sense connections at the shunt and route the sense lines differentially back to the LM25137-Q1.

If the peak voltage sensed differentially at [ISNS1+, BIAS1/VOUT1] or [ISNS2+, VOUT2] exceeds the current limit threshold of 60mV, the current limit comparator immediately terminates the respective HO output for cycle-by-cycle current limiting. Calculate the shunt resistance using Equation 8.

Equation 8. LM25137-Q1

where

  • VCS-TH is current sense threshold of 60mV.
  • IOUT(CL) is the overcurrent setpoint that is set higher than the maximum load current to avoid tripping the overcurrent comparator during load transients.
  • ΔIL is the peak-to-peak inductor ripple current.
LM25137-Q1 Shunt Current Sensing Implementation Figure 7-5 Shunt Current Sensing Implementation