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LM5166

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3V-65V Input, 500mA Synchronous Buck Converter With Ultra-Low Iq

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Vin (Min) (V) 3 Vin (Max) (V) 65 Vout (Min) (V) 1.23 Vout (Max) (V) 65 Iout (Max) (A) 0.5 Iq (Typ) (uA) 10 Switching frequency (Min) (kHz) 50 Switching frequency (Max) (kHz) 600 Features Adjustable Current Limit, Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power Good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO Adjustable Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Constant on-time (COT) Duty cycle (Max) (%) 100
Vin (Min) (V) 3 Vin (Max) (V) 65 Vout (Min) (V) 1.23 Vout (Max) (V) 65 Iout (Max) (A) 0.5 Iq (Typ) (uA) 10 Switching frequency (Min) (kHz) 50 Switching frequency (Max) (kHz) 600 Features Adjustable Current Limit, Enable, Light Load Efficiency, Over Current Protection, Power Good, Pre-Bias Start-Up, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO Adjustable Rating Catalog Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode Constant on-time (COT) Duty cycle (Max) (%) 100
VSON (DRC) 10 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Wide Input Voltage Range of 3 V to 65 V
  • 9.7-µA No-Load Quiescent Current
  • –40°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range
  • Fixed (3.3-V, 5-V) or Adjustable VOUT Options
  • Meets EN55022 / CISPR 22 EMI Standards
  • Integrated 1-Ω PFET Buck Switch
    • Supports 100% Duty Cycle for Low Dropout
  • Integrated 0.5-Ω NFET Synchronous Rectifier
    • Eliminates External Schottky Diode
  • Programmable Peak Current Limit Supports:
    • 500-mA, 300-mA, or 200-mA Loads
  • Selectable PFM or COT Mode Operation
  • 1.223-V ±1.2% Internal Voltage Reference
  • Switching Frequency up to 600 kHz
  • 900-µs Internal or Externally-Adjustable Soft Start
  • Diode Emulation and Pulse Skipping for Ultra-High Light-Load Efficiency
  • No Loop Compensation or Bootstrap Components
  • Precision Enable and Input UVLO With Hysteresis
  • Open-Drain Power Good Indicator
  • Thermal Shutdown Protection With Hysteresis
  • Pin-to-Pin Compatible With the LM5165
  • 10-Pin, 3-mm × 3-mm VSON Package
  • Create a Custom Regulator Design Using WEBENCH® Power Designer
  • Wide Input Voltage Range of 3 V to 65 V
  • 9.7-µA No-Load Quiescent Current
  • –40°C to 150°C Junction Temperature Range
  • Fixed (3.3-V, 5-V) or Adjustable VOUT Options
  • Meets EN55022 / CISPR 22 EMI Standards
  • Integrated 1-Ω PFET Buck Switch
    • Supports 100% Duty Cycle for Low Dropout
  • Integrated 0.5-Ω NFET Synchronous Rectifier
    • Eliminates External Schottky Diode
  • Programmable Peak Current Limit Supports:
    • 500-mA, 300-mA, or 200-mA Loads
  • Selectable PFM or COT Mode Operation
  • 1.223-V ±1.2% Internal Voltage Reference
  • Switching Frequency up to 600 kHz
  • 900-µs Internal or Externally-Adjustable Soft Start
  • Diode Emulation and Pulse Skipping for Ultra-High Light-Load Efficiency
  • No Loop Compensation or Bootstrap Components
  • Precision Enable and Input UVLO With Hysteresis
  • Open-Drain Power Good Indicator
  • Thermal Shutdown Protection With Hysteresis
  • Pin-to-Pin Compatible With the LM5165
  • 10-Pin, 3-mm × 3-mm VSON Package
  • Create a Custom Regulator Design Using WEBENCH® Power Designer

The LM5166 is a compact, easy-to-use, 3-V to 65-V, ultra-low IQ synchronous buck converter with high efficiency over wide input voltage and load current ranges. With integrated high-side and low-side power MOSFETs, up to 500 mA of output current can be delivered at fixed output voltages of 3.3 V or 5 V, or an adjustable output. The converter is designed to simplify implementation while providing options to optimize the performance for the target application. Pulse frequency modulation (PFM) mode is selected for optimal light-load efficiency or constant on-time (COT) control for nearly constant operating frequency. Both control schemes do not require loop compensation while providing excellent line and load transient response and short PWM on-time for large step-down conversion ratios.

The high-side P-channel MOSFET can operate at 100% duty cycle for lowest dropout voltage and does not require a bootstrap capacitor for gate drive. Also, the current limit setpoint is adjustable to optimize inductor selection for a particular load current requirement. Selectable and adjustable start-up timing options include minimum delay (no soft start), internally fixed (900 µs), and externally programmable soft start using a capacitor. An open-drain PGOOD indicator can be used for sequencing, fault reporting, and output voltage monitoring. The LM5166 is available in a 10-pin VSON package with 0.5-mm pin pitch.

The LM5166 is a compact, easy-to-use, 3-V to 65-V, ultra-low IQ synchronous buck converter with high efficiency over wide input voltage and load current ranges. With integrated high-side and low-side power MOSFETs, up to 500 mA of output current can be delivered at fixed output voltages of 3.3 V or 5 V, or an adjustable output. The converter is designed to simplify implementation while providing options to optimize the performance for the target application. Pulse frequency modulation (PFM) mode is selected for optimal light-load efficiency or constant on-time (COT) control for nearly constant operating frequency. Both control schemes do not require loop compensation while providing excellent line and load transient response and short PWM on-time for large step-down conversion ratios.

The high-side P-channel MOSFET can operate at 100% duty cycle for lowest dropout voltage and does not require a bootstrap capacitor for gate drive. Also, the current limit setpoint is adjustable to optimize inductor selection for a particular load current requirement. Selectable and adjustable start-up timing options include minimum delay (no soft start), internally fixed (900 µs), and externally programmable soft start using a capacitor. An open-drain PGOOD indicator can be used for sequencing, fault reporting, and output voltage monitoring. The LM5166 is available in a 10-pin VSON package with 0.5-mm pin pitch.
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* Data sheet LM5166 3-V to 65-V Input, 500-mA Synchronous Buck Converter With Ultra-Low IQ datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 01 Jun 2017
Application note Step-Dwn (Buck) Convrtr Pwer Solutions for Programmable Logic Controller Systems (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 26 Jul 2021
Selection guide Buck Converter Quick Reference Guide (Rev. B) 08 Apr 2021
White paper Valuing wide VIN, low EMI synchronous buck circuits for cost-driven, demanding a (Rev. A) 10 Apr 2019
Technical article Minimize the impact of the MLCC shortage on your power application 29 Mar 2019
Application note Powering Drones With a Wide VIN DC-DC Converter (Rev. A) 05 Feb 2019
Application note Selecting an Ideal Ripple Generation Network for Your COT Buck Converter (Rev. A) 15 Jun 2017
Technical article The power to innovate industrial design 27 Mar 2017
EVM User's guide LM5166EVM-C50A Evaluation Module 08 Dec 2016
EVM User's guide LM5166EVM-C33A Evaluation Module 07 Dec 2016
Technical article Trends in building automation: predictive maintenance 01 Nov 2016
Analog Design Journal Low-EMI buck powers a multivariable sensor transmitter with BLE connectivity 24 Oct 2016
Technical article Powering smart sensor transmitters in industrial applications 02 May 2016
Analog Design Journal Accurately measuring efficiency of ultralow-IQ devices 22 Jan 2014

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LM5166EVM-C33A — LM5166 Wide VIN, Low IQ, COT 3.3V 500mA Evaluation Module

The LM5166EVM-C33A evaluation module (EVM) is designed to showcase the performance and all features of the LM5166, wide-VIN, synchronous buck DC/DC buck converter with ultra-low no-load supply current. The design is packaged in a miniature footprint with low component count. It operates over a (...)
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LM5166EVM-C50A — LM5166 Wide VIN, Low IQ, COT 5V 500mA Evaluation Module

The LM5166EVM evaluation module (EVM) is designed to showcase the performance and all features of the LM5166, wide-VIN, synchronous buck DC/DC buck converter with ultra-low no-load supply current. The design is packaged in a miniature footprint with low component count. It operates over a wide (...)
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LM5166DESIGN-CALC — LM5166 DC/DC Converter Design Tool

Welcome to the LM5166 Quick-Start Design Tool. This standalone tool facilitates and assists the power supply engineer with design of a DC/DC buck converter based on the LM5166 low IQ synchronous buck DC/DC regulator. As such, the user can expeditiously arrive at an optimized design to meet the (...)
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