The LM686x5-Q1 are a family of automotive buck converters designed for high efficiency, high power density, and ultra-low electromagnetic interference (EMI). The converters operate over a wide input voltage range of 3V to 70V (75V tolerant) reducing the need for external input surge protection. The LM686x5-Q1 comes with pin selectable fixed output voltages of 3.3V and 5V or in adjustable configuration. The low EMI operation is enabled with minimized loop inductance and optimized switch node slew rate. The current-mode control architecture with a 30ns typical minimum on-time allows high conversion ratios at high frequencies coupled with a fast transient response and excellent load and line regulation.

The LM686x5-Q1 buck converters are specifically intended for functional safety relevant applications. An array of safety features including ABIST at start-up, redundant and fast VOUT monitoring, feedback path failure detection, redundant temperature sensor, thermal shutdown, and current limiting significantly reduce the residual failure-in-time (FIT).