SNVSCZ9 October   2026 LMR70410

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  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 Fixed Frequency Peak Current Mode Control
      2. 7.3.2 Enable and Undervoltage Lockout
      3. 7.3.3 Soft Start and Recovery From Dropout
      4. 7.3.4 Adjustable Output Voltage
      5. 7.3.5 Minimum ON-Time, Minimum OFF-Time and Frequency Foldback
      6. 7.3.6 Bootstrap Voltage
      7. 7.3.7 Overcurrent and Short-Circuit Protection
      8. 7.3.8 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Active Mode
      3. 7.4.3 CCM Mode
      4. 7.4.4 Light-Load Operation (PFM Version)
      5. 7.4.5 Light-Load Operation (FPWM Version)
  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 Output Voltage Setpoint
        2. 8.2.2.2 Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3 Inductor Selection
        4. 8.2.2.4 Output Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Input Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6 Bootstrap Capacitor
        7. 8.2.2.7 Undervoltage Lockout Setpoint
        8. 8.2.2.8 Replacing Asynchronous Converter
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.4.1.1 Compact Layout for EMI Reduction
        2. 8.4.1.2 Feedback Resistors
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 11.1 Mechanical Data

7.4.4 Light-Load Operation (PFM Version)

For PFM versions of the LMR70410, when the load current is lower than half of the peak-to-peak inductor current in CCM, the LMR70410 operates in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), also known as diode emulation mode (DEM). In DCM operation, the low-side switch is turned off when the inductor current drops to the zero cross detection threshold to improve efficiency. Both switching losses and conduction losses are reduced in DCM, compared to forced PWM operation at light load.

At even lighter current load, pulse frequency modulation (PFM) mode is activated to maintain high efficiency operation. When either the minimum high-side switch ON time tON(min) or the minimum peak inductor current ILPEAK(MIN) (625mA typical) is reached, the switching frequency decreases to maintain regulation. In PFM mode, switching frequency is decreased by the control loop to maintain output voltage regulation when load current reduces. Switching loss is further reduced in PFM operation due to less frequent switching actions.