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LM53601-Q1

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Automotive 3.5-V to 36-V, 1-A synchronous 2.1-MHz step-down converter

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Vin (min) (V) 3.5 Vin (max) (V) 42 Vout (min) (V) 3.2 Vout (max) (V) 6 Iout (max) (A) 1 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.023 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 1890 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2400 EMI features Spread Spectrum Features Enable, Fixed Output, Forced PWM, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Power good, Soft Start Fixed, Spread Spectrum, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO Fixed, Wettable flanks package Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 Rating Automotive Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode current mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 98 Type Converter
Vin (min) (V) 3.5 Vin (max) (V) 42 Vout (min) (V) 3.2 Vout (max) (V) 6 Iout (max) (A) 1 Iq (typ) (mA) 0.023 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 1890 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 2400 EMI features Spread Spectrum Features Enable, Fixed Output, Forced PWM, Frequency synchronization, Light Load Efficiency, Power good, Soft Start Fixed, Spread Spectrum, Synchronous Rectification, UVLO Fixed, Wettable flanks package Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 150 Rating Automotive Regulated outputs (#) 1 Control mode current mode Duty cycle (max) (%) 98 Type Converter
WSON (DSX) 10 9 mm² 3 x 3
  • Qualified for automotive applications
  • AEC-Q100 qualified with the following results:
    • Device temperature grade 1: –40°C to 125°C ambient operating temperature range
    • Device HBM classification level 2
    • Device CDM classification level C5
  • –40°C to 150°C junction temperature range (available)
  • Wide operating input voltage: 3.55 V to 36 V (with transient to 42 V)
  • Spread spectrum option available
  • 2.1-MHz fixed switching frequency
  • Low quiescent current: 23 µA
  • Shutdown current: 1.8 µA
  • Adjustable, 3.3-V, or 5-V output
  • Maximum current load: 650 mA for LM53600-Q1, 1000 mA for LM53601-Q1
  • Pin-selectable forced PWM mode
  • RESET output with filter and delay release
  • External frequency synchronization
  • Internal compensation, soft start, current limit, and UVLO
  • 10-lead, 3-mm × 3-mm SON package with wettable and non-wettable flanks
  • Qualified for automotive applications
  • AEC-Q100 qualified with the following results:
    • Device temperature grade 1: –40°C to 125°C ambient operating temperature range
    • Device HBM classification level 2
    • Device CDM classification level C5
  • –40°C to 150°C junction temperature range (available)
  • Wide operating input voltage: 3.55 V to 36 V (with transient to 42 V)
  • Spread spectrum option available
  • 2.1-MHz fixed switching frequency
  • Low quiescent current: 23 µA
  • Shutdown current: 1.8 µA
  • Adjustable, 3.3-V, or 5-V output
  • Maximum current load: 650 mA for LM53600-Q1, 1000 mA for LM53601-Q1
  • Pin-selectable forced PWM mode
  • RESET output with filter and delay release
  • External frequency synchronization
  • Internal compensation, soft start, current limit, and UVLO
  • 10-lead, 3-mm × 3-mm SON package with wettable and non-wettable flanks

The LM53600-Q1 and LM53601-Q1 synchronous buck regulator devices are optimized for automotive applications, providing an output voltage of 5 V, 3.3 V, or an adjustable output. Load current up to 650 mA is supported by the LM53600-Q1, while the LM53601-Q1 supports up to 1000 mA. Advanced high-speed circuitry allows the LM53600-Q1 and LM53601-Q1 devices to regulate from an input of 18 V to an output of 3.3 V at a fixed frequency of 2.1 MHz. Innovative architecture allows the device to regulate a 3.3-V output from an input voltage of only 3.8 V. The input voltage range up to 36 V, with transient tolerance of up to 42 V, eases input surge protection design. An open drain reset output, with filtering and delayed release, provides a true indication of system status. This feature negates the requirement for an additional supervisory component, saving cost and board space. Seamless transitions between PWM and PFM modes, along with a quiescent current of only 23 µA, ensures high efficiency and superior transient response at all loads. Few external components are needed allowing the generation of compact PCB layout. While the LM53600-Q1 and LM53601-Q1 devices are Q1 rated, electrical characteristics are ensured across a junction temperature range of –40°C up to 150°C.

The LM53600-Q1 and LM53601-Q1 synchronous buck regulator devices are optimized for automotive applications, providing an output voltage of 5 V, 3.3 V, or an adjustable output. Load current up to 650 mA is supported by the LM53600-Q1, while the LM53601-Q1 supports up to 1000 mA. Advanced high-speed circuitry allows the LM53600-Q1 and LM53601-Q1 devices to regulate from an input of 18 V to an output of 3.3 V at a fixed frequency of 2.1 MHz. Innovative architecture allows the device to regulate a 3.3-V output from an input voltage of only 3.8 V. The input voltage range up to 36 V, with transient tolerance of up to 42 V, eases input surge protection design. An open drain reset output, with filtering and delayed release, provides a true indication of system status. This feature negates the requirement for an additional supervisory component, saving cost and board space. Seamless transitions between PWM and PFM modes, along with a quiescent current of only 23 µA, ensures high efficiency and superior transient response at all loads. Few external components are needed allowing the generation of compact PCB layout. While the LM53600-Q1 and LM53601-Q1 devices are Q1 rated, electrical characteristics are ensured across a junction temperature range of –40°C up to 150°C.

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* Data sheet LM53600/01-Q1 0.65-A/1-A, 36-V Synchronous, 2.1-MHz Automotive Step-Down DC/DC Converter datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 14 May 2021
Selection guide Automotive Infotainment EE Buck Converter/Controller Selection Guide (Rev. B) 15 Apr 2021
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Technical article How to overcome size, EMI and thermal challenges of automotive LED lighting PDF | HTML 09 Apr 2018
Application note Designing High Performance, Low-EMI, Automotive Power Supplies 30 Sep 2017
Technical article The value of wettable flank-plated QFN packaging for automotive applications PDF | HTML 03 Feb 2016
EVM User's guide LM53600MAEVM and LM53601MAEVM User's Guide 15 Oct 2015
EVM User's guide LM53600NAEVM and LM53601LAEVM User's Guide 15 Oct 2015

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Evaluation board

LM53601LAEVM — LM53601-Q1 5V Output, 1000mA Buck Regulator Evaluation Module With Spread Spectrum

LM53601LAEVM Demonstrates the capabilities of the LM53601LQDSX Automotive Integrated Buck regulator. It features all the input necessary to configure and operate the device. The EVM has an EMI filter on the back side. The user can choose to bypass that filter using the available posts close to the (...)

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Evaluation board

LM53601MAEVM — LM53601-Q1 Adjustable Output, 1000mA Buck Regulator Evaluation Module With Spread Spectrum

LM53601MAEVM Demonstrates the capabilities of the LM53601MQDSX Automotive Integrated Buck regulator. It features all the input necessary to configure and operate the device. The EVM has an EMI filter on the back side. The user can choose to bypass that filter using the available posts close to the (...)

User guide: PDF
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Simulation model

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This reference design showcases the TPS92682-Q1 dual-channel LED controller used in an automotive front lighting application with high beam (HB) and low beam (LB), daytime running light (DRL), and position (POS) light functionality. The design uses one TPS92682-Q1 device to implement a single-stage (...)
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This reference design is for automotive tail-light applications. The design features TPS92638-Q1 linear LED driver powered by a synchronous buck converter (LM53601-Q1) that is directly supplied from the automotive-battery voltage. This design helps pass CISPR 25 Class 5 conduct emission (...)
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