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LM5642

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4.5-36V, Current Mode Dual Synchronous Buck Controller with Oscillator Synchronization

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Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 36 Vout (min) (V) 1.236 Vout (max) (V) 34 Iout (max) (A) 20 Iq (typ) (mA) 1.1 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 150 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 250 Features Adjustable current limit, Enable, Frequency synchronization, Synchronous Rectification Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Regulated outputs (#) 2 Number of phases 2 Rating Catalog Control mode current mode Type Controller
Vin (min) (V) 4.5 Vin (max) (V) 36 Vout (min) (V) 1.236 Vout (max) (V) 34 Iout (max) (A) 20 Iq (typ) (mA) 1.1 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 150 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 250 Features Adjustable current limit, Enable, Frequency synchronization, Synchronous Rectification Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Regulated outputs (#) 2 Number of phases 2 Rating Catalog Control mode current mode Type Controller
HTSSOP (PWP) 28 62.08 mm² 9.7 x 6.4 TSSOP (PW) 28 62.08 mm² 9.7 x 6.4
  • Two Synchronous Buck Regulators
  • 180° Out of Phase Operation
  • 200 kHz Fixed Nominal Frequency: LM5642
  • 375 kHz Fixed Nominal Frequency: LM5642X
  • Synchronizable Switching Frequency from 150 kHz to 250 kHz for the LM5642 and 200 kHz to 500 kHz for the LM5642X
  • 4.5V to 36V Input Range
  • 50 µA Shutdown Current
  • Adjustable Output from 1.3V to 90% of Vin
  • 0.04% (Typical) Line and Load Regulation Accuracy
  • Current Mode Control with or without a Sense Resistor
  • Independent Enable/Soft-start Pins Allow Simple Sequential Startup Configuration.
  • Configurable for Single Output Parallel Operation.
  • Adjustable Cycle-by-cycle Current Limit
  • Input Under-voltage Lockout
  • Output Over-voltage Latch Protection
  • Output Under-voltage Protection with Delay
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Self Discharge of Output Capacitors when the Regulator is OFF
  • TSSOP and HTSSOP (Exposed PAD) Packages

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  • Two Synchronous Buck Regulators
  • 180° Out of Phase Operation
  • 200 kHz Fixed Nominal Frequency: LM5642
  • 375 kHz Fixed Nominal Frequency: LM5642X
  • Synchronizable Switching Frequency from 150 kHz to 250 kHz for the LM5642 and 200 kHz to 500 kHz for the LM5642X
  • 4.5V to 36V Input Range
  • 50 µA Shutdown Current
  • Adjustable Output from 1.3V to 90% of Vin
  • 0.04% (Typical) Line and Load Regulation Accuracy
  • Current Mode Control with or without a Sense Resistor
  • Independent Enable/Soft-start Pins Allow Simple Sequential Startup Configuration.
  • Configurable for Single Output Parallel Operation.
  • Adjustable Cycle-by-cycle Current Limit
  • Input Under-voltage Lockout
  • Output Over-voltage Latch Protection
  • Output Under-voltage Protection with Delay
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • Self Discharge of Output Capacitors when the Regulator is OFF
  • TSSOP and HTSSOP (Exposed PAD) Packages

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The LM5642 series consists of two current mode synchronous buck regulator controllers operating 180° out of phase with each other at a normal switching frequency of 200kHz for the LM5642 and at 375kHz for the LM5642X.

Out of phase operation reduces the input RMS ripple current, thereby significantly reducing the required input capacitance. The switching frequency can be synchronized to an external clock between 150 kHz and 250 kHz for the LM5642 and between 200 kHz and 500 kHz for the LM5642X. The two switching regulator outputs can also be paralleled to operate as a dual-phase, single output regulator.

The output of each channel can be independently adjusted from 1.3V to 90% of Vin. An internal 5V rail is also available externally for driving bootstrap circuitry.

Current-mode feedback control assures excellent line and load regulation and wide loop bandwidth for excellent response to fast load transients. Current is sensed across either the Vds of the top FET or across an external current-sense resistor connected in series with the drain of the top FET.

The LM5642 features analog soft-start circuitry that is independent of the output load and output capacitance making the soft-start behavior more predictable and controllable than traditional soft-start circuits.

Over-voltage protection is available for both outputs. A UV-Delay pin is also available to allow delayed shut off time for the IC during an output under-voltage event.

The LM5642 series consists of two current mode synchronous buck regulator controllers operating 180° out of phase with each other at a normal switching frequency of 200kHz for the LM5642 and at 375kHz for the LM5642X.

Out of phase operation reduces the input RMS ripple current, thereby significantly reducing the required input capacitance. The switching frequency can be synchronized to an external clock between 150 kHz and 250 kHz for the LM5642 and between 200 kHz and 500 kHz for the LM5642X. The two switching regulator outputs can also be paralleled to operate as a dual-phase, single output regulator.

The output of each channel can be independently adjusted from 1.3V to 90% of Vin. An internal 5V rail is also available externally for driving bootstrap circuitry.

Current-mode feedback control assures excellent line and load regulation and wide loop bandwidth for excellent response to fast load transients. Current is sensed across either the Vds of the top FET or across an external current-sense resistor connected in series with the drain of the top FET.

The LM5642 features analog soft-start circuitry that is independent of the output load and output capacitance making the soft-start behavior more predictable and controllable than traditional soft-start circuits.

Over-voltage protection is available for both outputs. A UV-Delay pin is also available to allow delayed shut off time for the IC during an output under-voltage event.

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* Data sheet LM5642/42X High V, Dual Sync Buck Converter w/Oscil Sync datasheet (Rev. K) 04 Apr 2013
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
Analog Design Journal Reduce buck-converter EMI and voltage stress by minimizing inductive parasitics 21 Jul 2016
EVM User's guide AN-1292 LM5642 Evaluation Board (Rev. B) 25 Apr 2013
Application note Power Management Considerations for FPGAs and ASICs 22 Mar 2007

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